A careful build, guided by people who care.
We combine efficient build tools with hands-on discovery and careful editing. The result is a site that's faster to build than a traditional agency could manage, and more thoughtful than any template could produce.
Four steps, no surprises.
Discovery
A 30-minute conversation. We learn your business, your customers, and what your site needs to do. We photograph your products if needed.
Build & craft
We translate everything we learned into a first version of your site — your story, your photos, and your voice baked in from the start.
Review & refine
You see the site before launch. We make adjustments together — copy, layout, photos — until it reflects you. One revision round is included.
Launch & handoff
We connect your domain, set up your Google Business Profile, and walk you through everything you own. You leave with the keys.
Everything you need to be findable and trusted online.
Custom-coded site
One to three pages, mobile responsive, fast loading. Hand-built for your business — not generated from a template.
Hosting setup
Set up under your own account on a professional hosting platform. Free, fast, and secure — nothing to install, nothing to manage.
Domain connection
We help you choose and connect your custom domain. You buy and own it directly (about $15/year).
Google Business Profile
Claim, fill out, and optimize your Google listing so customers can find you on Maps and Search.
Documentation & handoff
A written guide explaining how to log in, request updates, and access everything. Plus 30 days of free minor updates after launch.
Honest pricing. No platform fees, ever.
- 30-minute discovery conversation
- Custom-coded site (up to 3 pages)
- Hosting setup on your account
- Domain connection guidance
- Google Business Profile setup
- One revision round
- 30-minute handoff session
- 30 days of free minor updates
Want hands-off updates after launch?
Most of our clients don't need ongoing help — but if you'd rather not touch anything yourself, we offer an optional maintenance retainer.
Unlimited small updates. 24–48 hour turnaround. Cancel any time.
Most platforms rent you your business. We don't.
Tools like Wix, Squarespace, and Durable build your site on their platform. If you stop paying, the site disappears. If they change pricing, you absorb it. If they shut down, your business is offline.
The site we build for you lives on the open web, with hosting in your name. If we ever vanish, your site keeps working. You can take it to a different developer, host it anywhere, edit it however you want.
That's what real ownership looks like.
| Platform builders | Working with Dovetail |
|---|---|
| $15–30/month forever | Quoted upfront — no platform subscription |
| Stop paying = site gone | You own the files |
| Template-driven design | Custom-built for you |
| Locked to their platform | Host anywhere you want |
Let's build something good.
Tell us a sentence about your business. We'll set up a 30-minute conversation to learn more and tell you honestly whether we can help.