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Custom Website Design for
Utah Service Businesses

Your website should be generating leads while you sleep. We build custom-coded, fast-loading sites that get found on Google and turn visitors into calls - not template clones that look like everyone else in your market.

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★★★★★5.0 on Clutch
Ranked #3 - The Manifest, Utah
Sites ship in 1–4 weeks
$2k
Starting price for a custom site
1–4
Weeks from scope to live site
100%
You own the code & all accounts
5.0
Clutch rating from verified clients
The problem

Why Most Utah Small Business Sites Don't Generate Leads

It's not that you have a website. It's that the wrong kind of website is costing you customers every day.

❌ What most Utah businesses have

  • ✕A Squarespace or Wix template that looks like everyone else's site
  • ✕No local SEO setup - invisible on Google Maps and local search
  • ✕Slow load times that tank Google rankings and kill conversions
  • ✕No clear call-to-action - visitors don't know what to do next
  • ✕No Google Analytics - so there's no data to improve from
  • ✕They own the template, not the site - switching costs a fortune

✅ What you get with Merrill Digital

  • ✓Fully custom-coded design - no template, no builder, no limits
  • ✓Local SEO baked in: structured data, Google Business Profile, Search Console
  • ✓Sub-2-second load times with optimized assets and clean code
  • ✓Clear conversion paths: CTAs, lead forms, phone click-to-call
  • ✓Google Analytics (GA4) set up and verified from day one
  • ✓You own every file, account, and domain - always
What's included

Everything a Modern Utah Business Website Needs

No hidden extras, no upselling after the quote. Every site ships complete.

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Fully Custom Design

Hand-crafted design built around your brand. No Squarespace templates, no Elementor themes - just clean, original code that loads fast and looks sharp.

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On-Page SEO Setup

Proper H1/H2 hierarchy, optimized meta titles and descriptions, structured data (JSON-LD), XML sitemap, and robots.txt - all done right from the start.

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Google Business Profile

GMB claimed, optimized, and verified with photos, services, and hours set up correctly so you show up in Google Maps for local Utah searches.

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Analytics & Search Console

Google Analytics 4 and Search Console both connected and verified. You'll see how visitors find you, what they do, and which pages convert.

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Mobile-First & Fast

Every site passes Google's Core Web Vitals. Mobile-first layouts, compressed images, and clean code keep load times under 2 seconds on 4G.

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Lead Capture Forms

Contact forms, quote request forms, and click-to-call buttons set up so every visitor has a clear, low-friction path to becoming a lead.

Local SEO focus

Built to rank in Salt Lake City, Provo & across Utah

If your customers are searching "plumber Salt Lake City" or "landscaping Provo" - your website needs to show up. We build local SEO directly into every page so you're not paying for ads to get traffic your site should be generating organically.

  • ✓City and service keywords woven naturally into page copy
  • ✓LocalBusiness schema markup so Google understands your location
  • ✓Google Business Profile optimized with services, hours, and photos
  • ✓Search Console verified so you track clicks from Utah searches
  • ✓NAP (Name, Address, Phone) consistent across your web presence
Why local SEO matters
46%
of all Google searches have local intent - people looking for services near them
76%
of local mobile searches result in a visit or call within 24 hours
#1
Google Maps result gets 28% of clicks - an optimized GMB is non-negotiable
Recent work

Utah Websites We've Built

Every project custom-coded, SEO-ready, and built to convert.

Bays
Live
Local Business · Bakery
Bays Baked Goods
Customer-facing site for a Utah home bakery. Mobile-first, fast, built to convert local search traffic. Full on-page SEO, Google Business Profile, and Search Console setup.
Custom siteLocal SEOGMB SetupSearch Console
CCL
Live
Landscaping · Utah
CCL Pro Landscaping
Lead-gen site for a Salt Lake City landscaping company. Search-friendly structure targeting local service keywords, GMB optimization, analytics, and ongoing-ready digital stack.
Lead-gen siteLocal SEOGMBAnalytics
MDS
Live
Software Studio · Utah
Merrill Digital Systems
This site. Custom-coded, SEO-optimized, with structured data, sitemap, analytics, and lead capture forms. Ranked #3 on The Manifest for Utah web development.
Custom codeSchema markupLead captureClutch 5.0
Transparent pricing

Clear Pricing, No Surprises

We scope every project before writing any code. What you see is what you pay.

Starter
$3,500–$5,000
5–8 pages · Ships in 1–2 weeks
  • Custom design & development
  • Up to 8 pages
  • On-page SEO (meta, structured data)
  • Google Business Profile setup
  • Contact form + lead capture
  • Mobile-first & fast-loading
  • You own all code & accounts
  • 90-day bug warranty included
Pro
$5,000–$8,000
10+ pages · Ships in 2–4 weeks
  • Everything in Starter
  • 10+ pages including service/location pages
  • Full local SEO stack (GMB, Search Console, GA4)
  • FAQ schema & rich results setup
  • Calendly or booking integration
  • Blog or news section (optional)
  • 90-day bug warranty included

Need something different? We scope every project custom. Get a free estimate →

How it works

From First Call to Live Site

A clear process so you always know what's happening and what's next.

01
Free Audit & Scope
We review your current site (if any), understand your goals, and define exactly what we'll build - pages, features, timeline, and fixed cost.
02
Design Review
You see a complete design mockup before any code is written. We revise until it's right, then lock scope so the project stays on time and budget.
03
Build & QA
Clean, fast, hand-coded. Every page tested on desktop, tablet, and mobile. SEO elements verified. Forms and integrations tested end-to-end.
04
Launch & Handoff
Live on your domain. All accounts (Analytics, Search Console, GMB) handed to you. Walkthrough call so you know how everything works.
Common questions

Website Design FAQ

Straight answers about custom web design in Utah.

How long does a website take to build? ▼
Most sites ship in 1–4 weeks. Simple 5-page sites can be live in 7–10 business days. Complex sites with 10+ pages and integrations are typically 3–4 weeks. The timeline is fixed at the start - no surprises.
Do you use WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix? ▼
No. We write custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This means faster load times, cleaner code, better security, and a site that doesn't look like a template. You're not locked into any platform or subscription.
What does the SEO setup actually include? ▼
Every site ships with: optimized title tags and meta descriptions, structured data (JSON-LD schema), XML sitemap, robots.txt, Google Business Profile setup & optimization, Google Search Console verification, and Google Analytics 4 configured. You own all of it.
Do I own the code when it's done? ▼
Yes - always. All source code is yours upon final payment. No monthly fees, no vendor lock-in, no platform subscriptions. You can host it anywhere and modify it with any developer.
Can you help with copywriting and content? ▼
Yes. We offer copywriting as an add-on for clients who need help writing page content. We can also help you structure your service descriptions and calls-to-action for better conversions.
Do you work with clients outside Salt Lake City? ▼
Absolutely. We're remote-first and work with clients across Utah - Provo, Ogden, St. George, and beyond - as well as nationwide. All design reviews and calls are done virtually.

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