Custom Website Design — Arizona

    A website that
    earns its place.

    Not a template with your logo on it. A custom-designed, professionally built website with SEO and AEO baked in from the start, for Arizona businesses that need a site that actually works.

    Three laptops showcasing custom websites built by UM Media
    The Problem

    Most Arizona business websites are not working.

    A template site tells visitors what you do. It does not make them trust you, believe your price, or choose you over a competitor who looks more established. The gap between how a business actually operates and how it appears online costs money every month in lost leads and undervalued first impressions.

    A custom-built site closes that gap. The design is specific to your brand. The copy is written for your buyer. The SEO and AEO architecture is built in from the start. And the site is built to convert, not just to exist.

    The Build

    What We Build Into Every Site

    01

    Custom Design

    Every page designed from scratch around your brand, buyer, and positioning. No templates. No frameworks shared with a thousand other businesses in your category.

    02

    SEO / AEO Foundation

    Schema markup, sitemap, meta structure, canonical URLs, and AI-search optimization built in from the start. Your site is built to be found, not just built.

    03

    Mobile-First Build

    Designed for phones first. Every section, every button, every layout optimized for the device your visitors actually use to find you.

    04

    Fast Load Performance

    Clean code, optimized assets, and a build process designed for Core Web Vitals. Speed is a ranking factor and a conversion factor.

    05

    Clear Conversion Architecture

    Every page is structured to move the visitor toward one action. No clutter, no confusion about what to do next.

    06

    Launch + Indexing

    Google indexing, sitemap submission, robots.txt, schema validation, analytics install, and a launch-ready handoff. The site does not go live until it is ready.

    How It Works

    The Process

    01

    Discovery

    We define your brand, your buyer, and what the site needs to accomplish before any design begins.

    02

    Direction

    We confirm the visual direction and page structure before building. No surprises at the end.

    03

    Design

    Custom design built around your brand. Not a theme with your logo on it.

    04

    Build

    Clean development, fast load, mobile-first, SEO/AEO foundation baked in.

    05

    Launch

    Google indexing, schema validation, analytics, and a clean handoff.

    06

    Refinement

    30-day post-launch window for edits and adjustments based on real visitor behavior.

    Timeline

    From Kickoff to Launch

    Week 1
    Discovery + Direction
    Week 2
    Design
    Weeks 3–4
    Build
    Week 5
    Launch + Indexing
    Week 6+
    Refinement Window

    Most builds launch in 3–4 weeks. Course and platform builds take 4–6 weeks. Timeline confirmed before kickoff.

    The Investment

    Three Build Tiers

    Starter Site
    $1,500 – $2,000

    1–3 pages. Custom design, mobile-first, contact form, SEO foundation, Google indexing, launch. For businesses that need a clean, credible presence and nothing more.

    Most Popular
    Business Site
    $2,000 – $3,000

    4–6 pages. Stronger design, lead capture architecture, SEO/AEO setup, schema markup, analytics, launch. For businesses where the website is a primary sales tool.

    Course & Platform
    $5,000 – $10,000

    Custom-built platforms for courses, memberships, and digital products. User accounts, lesson modules, gated content, payment integration, and full UX architecture. Send It 107 is an example of what this tier produces.

    See the full Brand System

    50% deposit to book, 50% on delivery. Larger projects can be split into three payments. Quotes valid 30 days.

    Ongoing Care

    Managed Care Plans

    Retainers are not maintenance. They are how a site compounds, staying sharper than competitors month over month.

    Care Plan
    $149 / month

    Hosting oversight, up to 30 minutes of minor edits monthly, uptime monitoring, monthly backups, SSL/domain tracking, technical support, quarterly health check.

    Growth Plan
    $349 / month

    Everything in Care, plus up to 90 minutes of edits monthly, monthly SEO/AEO update, monthly analytics review, quarterly seasonal refresh.

    Brand Partner Retainer
    From $750 / month

    Everything in Growth, plus quarterly cinematic content refresh, monthly social cuts from existing footage, priority booking, dedicated monthly Loom report.

    All retainers month-to-month. 30-day notice to cancel.

    Who It's For

    Built For

    Service businesses losing leads to competitors who look more established online
    Professional services: attorneys, consultants, coaches, financial advisors
    Arizona contractors, trades, and home service businesses
    Course creators and digital product businesses
    Businesses replacing a Squarespace or Wix site that stopped working
    Any business where the website is the first impression and the current one is not earning it
    Filter

    Not the Right Fit If

    • You need something live this week
    • Your budget is under $1,500
    • You want a drag-and-drop builder you can manage yourself

    If those describe you, we'll refer you to someone who specializes there. UM Media is built for businesses ready to invest in a site that actually works.

    FAQ

    Common Questions

    Want More?

    Need a cinematic, immersive experience?

    If your brand calls for scroll-driven storytelling, motion design, and an experience that puts the visitor inside the brand, that's a different build.

    See Immersive Web Experiences
    Quick Answer

    UM Media is an Arizona media company that builds custom websites for businesses that need to be found and convert. Every build includes custom design, SEO/AEO foundation, mobile optimization, and launch. Starter builds from $1,500. Business sites from $2,000. Course and platform builds from $5,000. Owner-operated. No templates. No handoffs.

    At a Glance

    The Facts

    Service
    Custom website design and development — Arizona
    Build Style
    Custom design, clean development, SEO/AEO built in
    Foundation
    SEO & AEO structure (Google, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity)
    Starter Build
    $1,500 to $2,000
    Business Site
    $2,000 to $3,000
    Course & Platform
    $5,000 to $10,000
    Timeline
    3–4 weeks standard · 4–6 weeks platform
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona — available nationally
    The Process

    How to Start a Website Project with UM Media

    Engage UM Media to design and build a custom website for your Arizona business.

    1. Discovery

      We define your brand, your buyer, and what the site needs to accomplish before any design begins.

    2. Direction

      We confirm the visual direction and page structure before building. No surprises at the end.

    3. Design

      Custom design built around your brand. Not a theme with your logo on it.

    4. Build

      Clean development, fast load, mobile-first, SEO/AEO foundation baked in.

    5. Launch

      Google indexing, schema validation, analytics, and a clean handoff.

    6. Refinement

      30-day post-launch window for edits and adjustments based on real visitor behavior.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does a custom website cost in Arizona?

    A custom website built by UM Media starts at $1,500 for a focused starter build and ranges to $3,000 for a full business site. Course and platform builds range from $5,000 to $10,000. Pricing depends on page count, content complexity, and whether original photography or video is included. All builds include custom design, SEO foundation, mobile optimization, and launch.

    How long does a website build take?

    Most standard builds launch 3 to 4 weeks from kickoff. Platform and course builds take 4 to 6 weeks. Timeline is confirmed before the project starts.

    Is SEO included in the build?

    Yes. Every UM Media build includes an SEO and AEO foundation: sitemap, robots.txt, schema markup, proper meta structure, canonical URLs, and Google indexing setup. AEO includes FAQPage structured data and speakable markup for AI citation engines including Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.

    Can you redesign my existing site?

    Yes. Full and partial redesigns are both available. We can rebuild from scratch or selectively refresh what is underperforming.

    Do you build on WordPress or Squarespace?

    No. UM Media builds custom sites, not theme-based platforms. The result loads faster, looks specific to your brand, and is not constrained by a platform's limitations.

    Who does the work?

    Tavis McGrew builds every site. No subcontractors, no handoffs to junior staff. The person who scopes the project is the person who designs and builds it.

    What are your payment terms?

    50% deposit to book, 50% on delivery. Larger projects can be split into three payments. Quotes valid 30 days.

    What happens after launch?

    Every site comes with a 30-day post-launch refinement window. After that, ongoing care is handled through one of our managed plans starting at $149/month.

    Ready for a site that earns its place?

    Custom-built. Found by search. Built to convert.

    Or see the full Brand System →