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Websites and online marketing for Chicago businesses

Chicago websites that help customers find you, trust you, and call you.

We build your website, then keep it working for you every month. Start with a one-time build, then add a simple monthly plan.

Free homepage preview before you pay anything. No long-term contract.

100+Websites Built
11Years Experience
100%Custom Built for Each Client
  1. 01 Build
  2. 02 Get found
  3. 03 Get contacted
  4. 04 Keep growing

Build

We build your website around your business. No templates.

Get found

People searching on Google and Google Maps can find you.

Get contacted

Visitors can easily call, book, or send a request, and a chat assistant answers common questions.

Keep growing

A simple monthly plan keeps your site and your Google listing up to date, month after month.

What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from real Google customers.

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What do you need?

01

I need a new website

We build a custom website for your business. Pick a one-time package, then add a simple monthly plan so it keeps bringing in customers.

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02

I already have a website

Keep your site. Our Get Found plan keeps your Google listing and website healthy, and helps customers find and trust you.

See monthly plans →

Not sure which is right? Get a free website check

Free — no strings

Get a free website check

We look at three things: how easy you are to find on Google, whether AI tools like ChatGPT can understand your business, and how you show up on Google Maps. Then we send you a plain-English report. It's free and yours to keep, whoever you hire.

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Who we help

Made for local businesses like yours

Whether you fix pipes, treat patients, cut hair, or run an office, people look you up online before they call. Here is how we help each kind of business.

Home and trade services

Plumbers, roofers, electricians, heating and cooling, cleaners, landscapers, contractors

When a customer needs a plumber or a roofer, they search and pick a business that looks reliable. We make that you: a fast website, an accurate Google listing, an easy way to request an estimate, and reviews you can show off.

Health and wellness practices

Dentists, chiropractors, doctors, therapists, and other health practices

Patients look for a practice they can trust before they call. We keep your website and Google listing accurate and professional, and you approve every post and review reply before it goes live. We never use patient names or details in your marketing.

Beauty and personal care

Salons, barbers, spas, nail and lash studios, fitness studios

Your work is visual, so your website and photos matter. We build a clean, phone-friendly site, keep your Google listing and photos fresh, and help you collect and answer reviews.

Professional, community and public offices

Law firms, accountants, insurance agencies, nonprofits, schools, government offices

Clients and residents want clear information and an easy way to reach you. We build clear, accessible sites with simple request forms, and keep them up to date. Our clients include a law firm and an alderman's ward office.

Don't see your type of business? We work with many kinds of local businesses. Book a free call and we'll tell you honestly if we're a good fit.

What We Do

Everything your business needs online, in one place

From your first website to ongoing marketing, we handle it so you can focus on running your business.

01

Website design and build

A custom, phone-friendly website built for your business, set up so Google can read it.

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02

Show up on Google and in AI answers

Make it easier for customers to find you in Google search and when people ask AI tools like ChatGPT.

See how we do it →
03

Google Maps listing

Keep your Google Business Profile (the listing that shows on Google Maps) complete, accurate and active.

See listing help →
04

Reviews

A simple way to ask every customer for a review, and professional replies to the reviews you get.

See review help →
05

Social media

Regular posts on your social accounts, planned and written for you, that you approve first.

See social media help →
06

Video

AI presenter videos for your website and social media. These are separate projects, quoted on request.

See video options →
Smart tools

Technology that works while you're busy

We use modern AI to help you get found by AI search tools, answer every inquiry quickly, and create more content with less effort.

24/7

Chat assistant

A chat assistant that greets every visitor, answers common questions, collects their details, and passes the conversation to you, even when you're closed.

See the plans →
AI search

Get found by AI tools

People now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews for recommendations. We organize your site so those tools can understand your business. No one can promise a mention, but a clear site gives you a better chance.

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Selected Work

Chicago businesses we've built for

A few of the websites we've built for Chicago businesses. Scroll to see them.

Simple pricing

Pick a website package. Add a monthly plan.

Choose the website package that fits your business size and budget. Every package includes 100% code ownership and pairs with our Get Found plan ($297 a month), so your site keeps bringing in customers after launch.

Example: a Starter Website ($1,200) plus the Get Found plan ($297 a month) costs $4,764 in the first year.

Starter Website ($1,200)

Best for: one-person businesses and new businesses.

$1,200One-Time Build
Monthly plan: Get Found, $297 a month
  • 8 pages: 5 main pages and 3 service pages, set up so Google can find you locally.
Starter Website ($1,200) Standard Website ($1,600) Plus Website ($2,200) Pro Website ($3,200) Premium Website ($5,500) Civic and Enterprise Website ($8,500+)
Your Selection: Starter Website ($1,200) one-time + Get Found, $297 a month

Monthly plans

Every website package pairs with a monthly plan that keeps your site working and your business easy to find.

Get Found

$297/mo

For businesses that want a well-kept website and Google listing.

  • We watch your website and fix problems, with a backup of every change
  • Up to 3 small edits a month (hours, text, photos). You see each one before it goes live
  • We keep your Google listing up to date and post to it 4 times a month
  • 1 blog article a month, written from a short interview with you
  • 10 business listings across the web, with your name, address and phone number kept consistent
  • A way to ask every customer for a review, plus replies to your reviews in your voice (you approve each one)
  • An instant email when someone fills out your form, and a thank-you email to them
  • A short monthly report showing what we did and where you show up on Google Maps

AI & Automated Growth Partner

$647/mo

For businesses that get inquiries and want faster replies and steady content.

Everything in Get Found, plus:

  • A chat assistant on your website that answers common questions and passes the rest to you
  • Every new inquiry sorted by how ready they are to buy, with a short summary
  • Automatic follow-up emails to new and quiet leads
  • A thank-you and review request sent to every customer after a job
  • 2 blog articles a month and 25 business listings in total
  • 8 social media posts a month on 1 platform, which you see first

Institutional & Civic Partner Retainer

$1,997+/mo

For government offices, nonprofits and larger organizations.

Everything in Growth Partner, plus:

  • We check your site for accessibility problems every month and fix them (target: WCAG 2.1 AA; no legal guarantee)
  • Requests are sent to the right department by email, with reminders
  • A security check of your site and settings
  • Reports written for your board, council or leadership
  • Priority support, Monday to Friday during business hours
  • Listings on government and community directories

Video and avatar production are separate custom projects and are not part of the monthly plans.

No long-term contract — cancel or change plans anytime.

Our commitment: we guarantee our effort, not the outcome. We put in the work to reach the goals we set together — but we do not promise specific rankings, traffic, or results that depend on factors outside our control, such as search engine algorithms or market conditions. What you get is a team that shows up and does the work.

Why choose us

Why Businesses Choose TLO Web Designs

We don't just hand you a website and walk away. We keep it working so you can run your business.

What matters
Do-it-yourself builders (Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, WordPress)
TLO Web Designs
Speed on phones
Can be slow when heavy templates and add-ons pile up
Hand-coded, lightweight pages built to load fast on phones
Security and upkeep
You handle updates, broken add-ons and security problems
We watch your site, keep a backup of every change, and avoid add-on bloat
Getting leads
Form messages go to a regular inbox, where they can get lost or land in spam
Every form message is sent to you instantly by email, and the sender gets a confirmation
Who owns it
Your site can be locked inside the builder
You own 100% of your site's code
How it works

From first call to launch

A clear path with no hidden steps.

01

Free consultation and homepage preview

We learn about your business and show you a preview of your homepage before you spend anything.

02

We build your site

We build your pages by hand, focused on speed and on working well on phones.

03

We connect your contact form

Messages from your form reach you instantly by email.

04

Launch and monthly care

We test everything, put your site live on your domain, and start your Get Found plan ($297 a month).

Optional extras

Add only what you need

Add these to any website package or monthly plan. Prices are quoted per project, so you only pay for what fits.

Extra pages

Add more pages to any website package. $100 per page.

Landing pages

A single focused page for an offer or an ad campaign. Custom quote.

Online booking

Let customers book appointments right from your site. Custom quote.

Customer list connection

Send new leads to your customer-tracking tool (a CRM) and automate follow-up. Custom quote.

AI presenter video

A video of an AI presenter, without filming. Custom quote.

5-Star Google Reviews

What Chicago clients say about TLO Web Designs

Real reviews from the business owners, attorneys, and community leaders we've built for across Chicagoland.

"TLO Web Designs handled the website redesign for Alderman Mitchell's 7th Ward office and continues to provide ongoing maintenance and updates. They took the time to understand our vision and built a secure, professional website we're proud of."
StephanyGoogle Review
"We are extremely pleased with TLO Web Designs. From our initial meeting with Ean, who visited our office to introduce TLO Web Designs, they immediately began working diligently on our behalf. They successfully migrated us from an outdated platform to our current web pages, and have since built a total of three websites for our firm. TLO Web Designs invested time in understanding our business, resulting in secure, professional websites that truly make us proud. They are a genuine partner to our firm."
Ted London & AssociatesGoogle Review · Legal
"TLO Web Designs has helped me tremendously with creating and constantly updating my websites. TLO's expertise and professionalism has been a must for my business presence. Thank you TLO."
Marie PennyGoogle Review
"Ean is a master web designer!! He not only met but exceeded my expectations to my website and I highly recommend his expertise!!"
Dayna WalkerGoogle Review
"Mr. Ean is an absolute treasure in the tech industry! His insight and attention to detail takes the load off my hands with my website."
Greater BakingGoogle Review
"TLO designs created a professional landing page for my business! I love the look and easy navigation. I got just what I wanted and you will too!"
Debbie HollidayGoogle Review
"TLO Web Designs were professional and creative. They paid meticulous attention to detail, while keeping my timeline. The communication was easy and hassle free. I highly recommend them for anyone in need of a professional web design."
Tonya DavisGoogle Review · Local Guide
"This service is wonderful. He did a great job explaining how my website would work. I will recommend this company."
Lisa PattonGoogle Review
Questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most

What is the free homepage preview?

Every project starts with a free consultation and a free homepage preview, so you see the work before you spend a dollar.

How much does a website cost with TLO Web Designs?

One-time website packages are $1,200 (Starter Website, 8 pages), $1,600 (Standard), $2,200 (Plus), $3,200 (Pro), $5,500 (Premium), and $8,500 or more for large civic and organization sites. Every package pairs with our Get Found plan ($297 a month), which keeps your website and Google listing working after launch. Every project starts with a free consultation and a free homepage preview, so you see the work before you spend a dollar.

How long does it take to build a website?

Most Starter and Plus Website projects launch within 2 to 4 weeks of receiving your content. Premium and Civic and Enterprise projects usually take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on size. You get a clear timeline before we begin, and we keep it.

Do you only work with South Side Chicago businesses?

South Side Chicago is home base and where most of our clients are — but we build for businesses across Chicagoland and beyond. If your business needs to be found, trusted, and chosen online, we can help regardless of zip code.

What do SEO, AEO and GEO mean?

SEO is getting your website to show up when people search on Google. AEO is making your content easy for AI tools and voice assistants to quote as an answer. GEO is making sure AI chat tools such as ChatGPT can understand and mention your business. We set up your site for all three, because customers now search in all of these places.

Do I own my website?

Yes. You own your domain, your content, and your site. No hostage situations, no proprietary lock-in, no long-term contracts required.

What is the chat assistant?

It's a chat assistant on your website that answers common questions from information you approve, collects names and phone numbers, and passes the conversation to you when a person is needed. It's included with the Premium Website package and above, and with monthly plans starting at AI & Automated Growth Partner ($647 a month).

What is included in a website build?

A one-time website package is your website itself: the design, pages, layout, contact form, phone-friendly setup, and the basics that help Google find you. You pay once and you own it. Packages range from an 8-page Starter Website to a 25-page-or-larger Civic and Enterprise Website. It does not include ongoing marketing. That is what the monthly plans are for.

What is ongoing monthly work?

Monthly plans keep your site working and your business easy to find after launch. At the base level (Get Found, $297 a month) that means watching your site, keeping your Google listing active, a monthly blog article, business listings, a review request kit with replies in your voice, and a monthly report. The next plan up adds a chat assistant and lead follow-up (AI & Automated Growth Partner, $647 a month). Then come more search work, tracking, content and a planning call every 3 months (Growth Partner, $1,497 a month), up to accessibility checks, request routing and priority support for organizations (Institutional & Civic Partner Retainer, $1,997+ a month).

Do I need a monthly plan after launch?

Yes. Websites without ongoing care become security risks, break as browsers and plugins update, and slowly lose search visibility as content stales — problems that compound the longer they're ignored. A plan keeps your site secure and functioning, and keeps you visible, without you having to think about it.

Which plan is right for a local business?

A good starting point for many local businesses is a Starter or Plus Website paired with the Get Found plan ($297 a month). Step up to Growth Partner ($1,497 a month) when you want more local search work, review help and content. Not sure? Book a free call and we'll recommend the right fit, with no pressure.

Why isn't my business showing up on Google Maps?

Google says local results depend mainly on three things: how well your listing matches the search, how close you are to the person searching, and how well-known your business is, which includes how many reviews you have. Common problems are an unfinished Google listing, a name, address or phone number that differs across the web, too little local content, and too few recent reviews. Our Get Found plan helps with these. We can't promise a specific ranking.

How do I get my business mentioned by ChatGPT and other AI tools?

No one can promise a mention. What we can do is make your website clear and well organized, so AI tools can understand who you are, what you do and where you work. Every site we build includes that setup. From the Growth Partner plan up, we keep improving and checking it every month.

I'm a small local business — do I really need a custom site instead of Wix or Squarespace?

For a hobby, a template site is fine. For a business that wants to be found and chosen locally, a custom site gives you more control: it is built around your business, set up for local search, and you own all of the code. Packages start at $1,200, and every package pairs with a monthly plan so it keeps bringing in customers after launch.

How do you handle reviews?

We ask every customer for a review in the same way. We don't screen customers, route happy customers to Google and unhappy ones elsewhere, or offer anything in exchange for a review. A private feedback option sits beside the public one for anyone who prefers it, and every review gets a professional reply that you approve first.

Is support available nights and weekends?

Support is by email, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Saturdays are by appointment only, and we're closed Sundays. We don't offer on-call or overnight support. We monitor your site and are alerted to outages, and we respond during business hours.

Do you guarantee compliance with accessibility laws?

No. Our Institutional & Civic plan monitors your site and fixes accessibility issues, aiming for WCAG 2.1 AA. Automated tools and spot checks don't catch every issue, so we don't certify or guarantee legal compliance.

Are video and avatar production included in the monthly plans?

No. Video and AI avatar production are separate custom projects, quoted on request.

Do you send text messages?

No. We use email and phone calls only.

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