Built without customer research
Pages reflect what the business wants to say, not what customers search for on Google.
Custom Websites For Service Businesses
Your Website Should Generate Leads, Not Just Look Good.
We build custom websites around what your customers actually search, then keep improving them so you rank higher and get more calls.
No big upfront fee. No long-term commitment. Proven Results.
- Built on keyword research
- SEO and AI SEO ready from day one
- Fast, mobile-first build
- Ongoing improvements after launch
82,232 Leadsreceived from websites managed by our team YTD.
Trusted by growing businesses nationwide
The problem
Most Small Business Websites Are Built Backwards.
They look fine on launch day. Then they sit there, invisible on Google and silent on leads.
SEO added after the site is built
SEO is added after the structure is set, making it harder for the right pages to rank.
No plan for updates after launch
Without regular updates, the site goes stale while customer needs and search results change.
Our process
How We Build a Website That Gets Found and Gets Calls
Keyword Research
We find the exact searches your customers use in your service area and how much demand sits behind each one.
What you getA keyword map of the services and locations worth ranking for.
How this drives resultsSearch demand guides which services and locations get pages, rather than guesswork.
Content Gap Analysis
We study who's ranking in your market and find the services, pages, and questions they cover that you don't.
What you getA page plan to fill those gaps and compete with businesses already getting results.
How this drives resultsThe build covers useful topics your current site misses, giving more searches a relevant page.
Custom Design and Build
Every page is designed around a real search and a clear next step. Fast, mobile-first, and built to convert from day one.
What you getA custom website built for your business, without templates.
How this drives resultsVisitors can find the service they need and a clear way to contact you.
Ongoing SEO and Improvements
After launch, we track rankings and leads, add new content, and update pages so the site keeps climbing.
What you getA website that gets stronger every month instead of going stale.
How this drives resultsSearch and lead data guide which pages we improve or add next.
Most web designers stop at step 3. That's where we're just getting started.
Get my free strategy sessionHow it compares
| Compare | Traditional agency | Freelancer | High Tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront build cost | Traditional agency$5,000 to $15,000 | Freelancer$2,000 to $8,000 | High Tide$0 |
| Ongoing support | Traditional agencyMay be billed separately | FreelancerVaries by provider | High TideIncluded |
| Monthly cost | Traditional agencySupport fees depend on your agreement | FreelancerSupport fees depend on your agreement | High TideFixed monthly fee |
| Maintenance & updates | Traditional agencyYou manage it or pay for support | FreelancerYou manage it or pay for support | High TideWe handle it |
| Availability | Traditional agencyProject-based or a separate retainer | FreelancerDepends on their schedule | High TideOngoing team support |
| Website ownership | Traditional agencyDefined in your contract | FreelancerDefined in your contract | High TideYours after the first year |
Agency and freelancer prices are illustrative estimates, not quotes. Actual costs, support, and ownership terms vary by provider and contract. High Tide has no upfront build fee. Monthly service fees apply to our managed website plans, not the free website audit.
A real client example
Built for Growth. Here's What That Looks Like.
Contego went from outdated to built for growth.
A website stuck in the past
A brand built to lead the category
Already ranking #4 in AI search.
“We worked with High Tide Marketing to do a complete rebrand of our logo and website as well as ongoing SEO. They did a fantastic job taking our recommendations to create a new logo for the team. The website is extremely professional, fast loading, and exactly what we needed as a business. We are working with them ongoing for search engine optimization and they have really dialed in the process. We knew that AI search was going to be an important part of our strategy moving forward. We are already ranking #4 in our industry for AI search and looking forward to how we can grow. Overall a great team to work with, super responsive, and couldn't recommend them enough.”
Our Results
More work from the High Tide team
Contego International
From May to September 2026, website traffic grew 21%. The site averaged a 6.4% conversion rate, up from 1% before the rebuild.
Rural Realty Co.
9 agricultural properties sold through the site and 9,300 unique visitors since May 2026. The site reached #1 for “most trusted rural real estate agents.”
ProHealth Chiropractic
From July to September 2026, unique visitors grew 900%. The site converted at 6.13%, roughly triple the 2% industry average for chiropractic.
Built for How Customers Search Today
Clear service pages and useful answers help people and search tools understand what your business offers.
Google
Bing
ChatGPT
Claude
Perplexity
Google Maps
The terms
A Better Way to Pay for a Website
No upfront build fee
Most custom builds require a large upfront payment. Yours starts with a simple monthly rate.
Month to month, no long-term commitment
Stay because it's working, not because you're locked in.
Live in 14 to 21 days
Research, design, and launch in weeks, not months.
What's included
- Research and strategy
- Custom design and build
- Hosting
- Security and maintenance
- Weekly page and content updates
- Copywriting and stock imagery
- Ongoing search engine optimization
- Mobile-first design
Best fit if you
- Run a service business that depends on calls, booked jobs, or appointments
- Want to rank on Google and show up in AI search
- Don't have time or staff to manage your website
- Tired of website that has never generated leads for you
- Unsure where your marketing dollars are going
Your monthly rate depends on your pages, market, and goals. If you want to discuss a new website after your free audit, we'll confirm the monthly rate.
Get my free strategy sessionFree website audit review. No pressure, no obligation.
Founder-led
Who You'll Actually Work With
At High Tide, you'll work directly with our founder, Chantz Yager, an Army veteran who leads a tight-knit team built around growth. With 20+ years of combined digital marketing experience, we're the people researching, building, and growing your site. That's how we keep every client close and every strategy personal.
"Growth isn't just a number on a report. It's a team that gets a raise, a family that gets more stability, and a community with a business it can count on."
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Next steps
Start with a free website audit.
- 01
Request your free audit
Share your website and business details so we can review your site and competitors before we talk.
- 02
Free audit review call
We walk through your current site, competing websites, and opportunities to improve. You leave with practical next steps, whether you work with us or not.
- 03
Choose your next step
If you choose a new website, we research, plan, and build it. Most sites go live in 14 to 21 days.
- 04
Launch and grow
Your site goes live and we keep improving it every month with new content, updates, and SEO.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before you decide.
How much does a website cost?
Pricing depends on how many pages you need, your market, and your goals. We have plans for businesses at different stages, from a first professional site to a full multi-location build. If you want to discuss a new website after your audit, we'll confirm an exact monthly rate with no pressure to commit.
What does the monthly service include?
Research and strategy, custom design and build, hosting, security and maintenance, monthly page and content updates, and ongoing SEO.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. It's month to month. Stay because it's working, not because you're locked in.
How soon can my site launch?
Most sites go live in 14 to 21 days.
I already have a website. Will I lose my Google rankings?
We map your existing pages and set up redirects to help preserve the search visibility you've earned. Rankings can still change during a rebuild.
Do I need to write the content?
No. We handle the copywriting based on your keyword research. You review and approve before anything goes live.
Will it work with the tools I already use?
Yes. We connect your site to your booking, scheduling, and CRM tools so leads go straight where your team works.
How will I know it's working?
You'll get regular reporting on rankings, traffic, and leads, so you can see exactly what your website is producing.
Do you work with businesses like mine?
We specialize in service businesses that depend on calls and booked jobs, from local operators to regional and multi-location companies.
Let's get started
Book your free strategy session
Improving your current site or starting fresh, we'll study your market and competitors, then show you what it takes to get more calls.
Free 30-minute session. No pressure, no obligation.