Home / Akron, Ohio
Akron, Ohio
Web design in Akron, Ohio.
Websites, hosting and help getting found on Google for Akron businesses, from a web designer up Route 8 in Stow. Building websites for Summit County businesses since 2007.
Web design
Websites built for how Akron customers search.
Akron customers search on their phones, compare two or three options, and call the business whose website makes it easy. I build sites that load quickly, read clearly on a phone, and keep your phone number and services in plain view.
SEO in Akron
Compete in a busy market.
Akron has far more businesses competing for each search than the towns around it. To show up, you need to appear both in the map results and in the regular listings. That comes down to a complete Google Business Profile, steady real reviews, one clear page per service, and a site without technical problems holding it back. See my SEO services.
Akron-area work
A real example from next door
Choice 1 Restoration
People with a leaking roof couldn’t find the phone number, so I put a tap-to-call button at the top of every page. When someone has water coming through the ceiling, the call button is the whole website.
What that means for yours
Most Akron sites I look at don’t need more features. They need the one thing a customer came for to be obvious on a phone. A free website check will tell you what that is for your site.
Local business basics
Starting or running a business in Akron
Local resources worth knowing, and what each means for your website.
City income tax
Akron’s income tax rate is 2.5%, the same in its four JEDDs. Every business in the city or a JEDD files an annual net profit return. The Income Tax Division’s business page has the forms. Register under the same name your website and Google profile use.
Free one-on-one advising
The Ohio Small Business Development Center at the Summit Medina Business Alliance, 526 S. Main St., offers no-cost advising and training seminars. Worth a visit before you spend money on marketing.
Research at the Main Library
The Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center at 60 S. High St. has free membership, business databases, and coworking space. It’s a quick way to size up your local competition before we plan your pages.
What your website should add
List the Akron neighborhoods and nearby towns you actually serve, show real photos, and keep hours and phone matching your Google profile. Those details do more for Akron searches than any design trend.
Checked September 2026. Rates and programs change, so confirm with each office before you rely on them.
Close by
Close enough to meet
I’m based in Stow, a short drive from downtown Akron, so meeting at your shop or office is easy. I also work with businesses across the rest of Summit County.
Services
What I do for Akron businesses
01 / web
Web Design + Hosting
Websites on fast, managed hosting. When you call, you reach the person who built it.
02 / search
SEO
Local SEO, Google Business Profile setup, and the technical fixes that help nearby customers find you.
03 / build
Apps + Platforms
Client portals, booking tools, and custom platforms your team will actually use.
04 / learn
Training
Learn to update your website and use your business software, one-on-one or as a team. In person or remote.
05 / fix
Local Tech Help
Printers, Wi-Fi, new computers, and installs. Onsite in Stow and across Summit County.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in Akron?
A small business website from me starts at $499, or $99 down and $50 a month with no interest. That covers up to 5 pages built for all devices, set up on your own web address, with 3 rounds of changes before launch. Hosting and upkeep are a separate monthly plan. Every price is on the affordable websites page.
Can you help my Akron business show up in the Google map results?
Yes. The map results come mostly from your Google Business Profile, your reviews, and whether your website clearly says where you work. I set those up and clean them up. My local SEO checklist for Akron and Summit County covers the details if you’d like to try it yourself first.
Can you redesign my current website without losing my rankings?
Yes. I keep the pages that already bring in calls, fix what isn’t working, and make sure people who find you on Google today still find you after the switch.
Do you build websites for Akron restaurants and bars?
Yes. Restaurants need a menu that reads well on a phone, hours that are always right, and a clear way to order or book. See restaurant and bar websites.
Do you come to Akron for tech help and training?
Yes. Onsite tech help and training are available in Akron and across Summit County.
Let’s talk
Ready to talk about your Akron business?
A casual conversation, no pressure. Call, text, or send a message, and you’ll hear back from me within one business day.