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Local Business Web Design

Your website
should earn
its keep.

We build websites for local businesses that look great on every screen, load fast, and actually make people want to call you. See yours before you spend a dollar.

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24–48h
Typical turnaround
$0
To see your preview
100+
Industries served
Website Redesign Managed Hosting SEO Monitoring Google Ads Review Management Local Business Growth Free Preview First 24–48 Hour Delivery Website Redesign Managed Hosting SEO Monitoring Google Ads Review Management Local Business Growth Free Preview First 24–48 Hour Delivery

Simple. Fast.
Done right.

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We reach out to you

We look for local businesses with websites that don't do them justice. If we contacted you, it's because we think you deserve better — and we can prove it. No existing site? We build from scratch.

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See it before you commit

We build a full redesign of your site for free. No cost, no obligation. You see exactly what your new site looks like before spending a single dollar. Like it? Great. Don't? No hard feelings.

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Tell us what makes you, you

A quick 5-minute form — your photos, your story, what you're proud of. We use all of it so the final site feels genuinely like your business, not something off a shelf.

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Live in 24–48 hours, supported forever

Your site goes live fast. Then we check in regularly, send you updates on how it's performing, and handle any changes you need — so you can stay focused on running your business.

Everything your
business needs online.

Custom Website Design

Built around your business — your colors, your photos, your personality. Looks sharp on every screen and easy for anyone to navigate.

From $1,800

Hosting & Ongoing Care

We keep your site fast, secure, and up to date. Need something changed? Just ask — we'll handle it, usually the same day.

$99/mo

Show Up on Google

We tune your site and your Google Business profile so people in your area actually find you when they search. Plain-English monthly report shows you where you rank.

From $175/mo · also called "SEO"

Review Management

More 5-star Google reviews means more trust and more customers. We make it easy for your happy clients to spread the word.

$150/mo

Google Ads

Get in front of customers actively searching for what you offer. You set the budget, we run the campaigns and report back monthly.

$500 + $99/mo

Local Business Network

Your business gets featured on other local business websites in complementary trades. More visibility, more referrals, no extra effort.

$59/mo

Subtle Background Animation

An optional moving accent on your homepage — drifting gold dust, fire embers, water drops, snow, whatever fits your business. Small detail, big "wow" first impression.

$250 one-time · included with Signature

Yearly Site Refresh

After a year together, we offer a full visual refresh at a discounted rate so your site keeps up with your business. New photos, layout tweaks, updated wording — keeps the look from getting stale.

Discounted for current clients

Pre-built bundles
at a single rate.

Most clients want hosting plus one or two of the growth services. We rolled the popular combinations into single-line monthly subscriptions. Pick a bundle, or build your own à la carte.

Site + Get Found on Google

Everything from Hosting & Care, plus we tune up your site each month so Google ranks you higher and more local people find you. Most popular bundle for established businesses ready to grow.

$600/mo · save $24/mo vs buying separately

Site + Google Ads

Hosting & Care plus we run your Google Ads campaigns. Best for businesses that need the phone ringing NOW — paid ads bring traffic while we build long-term Google rankings.

$300/mo + your ad budget (you set it)

Build Your Own Bundle

Pick exactly the services you want and build your own monthly plan — hosting, Google ranking, ads, reviews, business network — any combination. Subscribe in two clicks; cancel any month.

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Earn credit toward
your monthly services.

Every Empire client earns credits that come straight off their monthly bill. Refer a friend, leave a Google review, or stick with us long-term — your loyalty pays you back. Credits are good for 24 months, capped at 300 ($300 value), and never expire as long as you're active.

Read the full Credits guide →

Refer a Friend

Send another local business our way. When they sign up for a new website, you get 100 credits ($100) off your next month, and they get 50 credits ($50) off theirs.

+100 credits when your friend signs up

Leave a Google Review

One-time good-faith credit — leave us an honest review on Google after launch and we'll add 10 credits ($10) to your account. Just our way of saying thanks.

+10 credits per customer

Comes Off Your Bill Automatically

Credits come right off your next monthly bill — they never expire while you're a customer, max 300 ($300) at a time, and roll over from month to month. See your balance and history any time in your customer account.

1 credit = $1 off your services

What's coming
next from Empire.

We're building Empire as we go, and we keep it transparent. These are the things we're actively working on or have in the pipeline. Want one of these now? Reach out — early clients often shape the feature set.

In Development

Self-Serve Customer Portal

Edit your hours, swap photos, update your story, manage subscriptions, and view invoices — all without emailing us. Most of it's already live for current clients; we're polishing the last 20%.

Live in stages — most features ready
Coming Soon

Get You a Web Address

Don't have a "yourbusiness.com" yet? We'll buy one and set it up for you so you don't have to deal with the technical stuff. Currently included free for Hosting clients — just ask.

Free with Hosting · public launch soon
Coming Soon

We Come Take Your Photos

For clients in Washington and Oregon — we send a photographer to your business to shoot your space, your products, your team. No more using stock photos or grainy cell-phone shots on your new site. Pricing is being worked out.

Pacific Northwest first · pricing soon

Three tiers.
One standard.

Every site is built around the business — their photos, story, and brand. Choose the tier that fits your goals and budget.

Standard
Cascade Plumbing Co.
Plumbing · Seattle, WA
$1,800
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CASCADE PLUMBING CALL NOW
LICENSED PLUMBER · SEATTLE, WA
FAST.
HONEST.
FIXED RIGHT.
CALL (206) 555-0100
24/7
Emergency
15yr
Experience
★4.9
Google
Clean, fast, mobile-ready. Everything a local business needs to get found and get calls. Live in 24–48 hours.
Premium ✦
Luxe Hair Studio
Salon · Portland, OR
$2,800
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Luxe Hair Studio BOOK NOW
PORTLAND'S PREMIER SALON
Where Every Visit
Feels Like You
BOOK APPOINTMENT
12yr
Experience
★5.0
Google
Free
Consult
Richer layout, more sections, refined typography, deeper storytelling. Built for businesses ready to stand out.
✦ New — Signature Tier
Signature ✦✦
Casa Verde Restaurant
Restaurant · Phoenix, AZ
$4,500+
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Casa Verde RESERVE A TABLE
PHOENIX, AZ · EST. 2009
Where Every Meal
Tells a Story.
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OUR STORY
Parallax
Hero
Motion
Reveals
Live
Booking
Parallax scrolling, animated reveals, floating particles, interactive reservation form. The most immersive experience we build.

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Empire vs.
Traditional agencies.

👑 Empire
Agency
Starting price
$1,800
$5,000+
Turnaround time
24–48 hours
4–12 weeks
Free preview first
Your real photos used
Post-launch support
Included
Hourly billing
Ongoing SEO & reporting
From $175/mo
Extra cost
Year-round check-ins

What local business
owners are saying.

★★★★★

"I was skeptical at first — a new website in 24–48 hours? But what they delivered was genuinely better than what my last agency charged $8,000 for. Our calls tripled in the first month."

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Mike R.
Mike's Plumbing — Tacoma, WA
★★★★★

"The free preview blew me away. They actually captured the vibe of my salon — the colors, the elegance, everything. I approved it the same day I saw it."

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Sarah L.
Luxe Hair Studio — Portland, OR
★★★★★

"As a restaurant owner, I don't have time to manage a website. Empire Expeditions handles everything — updates, photos, SEO. I just focus on cooking. Best $99/month I spend."

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Jorge C.
Casa Verde Restaurant — Phoenix, AZ

Every site we build, we'd put our name on

Every design is reviewed internally before you ever see it. If it's not genuinely great, we redo it.

It looks like your business, not ours

We start by studying your existing brand — your colors, your vibe, what you're already doing right. The result feels familiar but dramatically better.

Beautiful on every screen

Nobody likes a website that's hard to use on their phone. Yours will look great whether someone's on a laptop, tablet, or scrolling on their couch.

We stay in touch all year

Performance updates, seasonal refresh offers, and we're always a message away when you need something changed.

Local business, built to help local businesses

We're based in Tumwater, WA. We know what it takes to run a small business because we are one.

After launch, you'll always know how things are going.

We send you updates throughout the year so you're never left wondering. And if you ever want to know sooner — just ask. We're always a message away.

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Regular updates

Plain-English notes on how your site is performing a few times a year. No dashboards to log into.

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Seasonal check-ins

Hours changing? New service? Running a holiday promotion? We'll reach out and handle it.

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Always reachable

Any time you have a question or want a change — send us a message. We respond the same day.

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Annual refresh

After a year together, we offer a full visual refresh at a discounted rate so your site keeps growing with you.

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could look like.

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