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DESIGNLEDGE builds conversion-focused websites in 7 days with no upfront cost. Your website works 24/7 to turn visitors into customers, generate leads, and grow your business while you sleep. Built by a Fortune 100 Design Director with 20+ years experience.

Accepting New Projects

Custom websites
that convert, guaranteed.

  • → Delivered in 7 days
  • → No up front costs
  • → No meetings
  • → No catch

Only pay if you ❤️ it

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What's included ↓
Everything Included

What You Get

No surprises. No upsells. Just everything you need to dominate online.

Feature 01

Convert leads while you sleep

Custom widgets and strategic lead capture forms work around the clock. Estimator calculators, booking assistants, and smart CTAs. Every element designed to turn visitors into customers while you focus on running your business.

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Feature 02

Maximize your AI visibility

Show up where customers are searching in 2026: Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI models. We implement llms.txt, structured data, and modern SEO tactics that put you ahead of competitors still stuck on traditional strategies.

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Feature 03

Make changes any time with a custom editor

Powered by Payload CMS, a modern, intuitive content management system built around your workflow. No bloated interfaces, no confusing menus, no "WordPress broke my site" disasters. Just clean, easy updates anyone can make.

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Feature 04

Track SEO, GEO, AEO, and analytics 24/7

Google Analytics pre-configured from day one. Schema markup for rich search snippets. Real-time visitor tracking and conversion monitoring. We implement the tactics agencies charge thousands extra for, because visibility shouldn't be an upsell.

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Feature 05

Look good and load fast on every device

Mobile-first design that looks and performs perfectly on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. 90+ Google Lighthouse performance scores guaranteed. We monitor your site with PageSpeed Insights to ensure it stays fast.

Feature 06

Attend free coaching sessions every month

Monthly group consulting sessions included with every subscription. Learn marketing strategies, ask questions, and grow alongside other business owners. Need more personalized help? 1:1 support is always available.

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DESIGNLEDGE websites convert visitors into customers through keyword intelligence, page optimization, structured data markup, AI-citeable answer capsules, E-E-A-T credibility signals, and Core Web Vitals optimization. Clients complete the process by claiming business listings and keeping content fresh.

Secret Sauce

How It Works

Keyword Intelligence

We find exactly what your customers search for and spot gaps your competitors missed.

Page Optimization

Every title, description, and heading is crafted to rank higher and win clicks.

Structured Data

Special code that helps Google understand your business and show rich results.

Answer Capsules

Content designed to be quoted by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools.

E-E-A-T Signals

Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. The credibility signals that prove your worth to Google.

Core Web Vitals

Fast loading speeds and smooth performance that Google rewards with higher rankings.

Claim Your Listings

Your Part

Verify and update your business on Google, Apple, Yelp, and other free directories (we can help).

Keep It Fresh

Your Part

Post updates, share news, respond to reviews, and keep your content current.

24/7 Conversion Machine

Every piece working together to turn visitors into customers around the clock.
Why DESIGNLEDGE?

The Clear Choice

See exactly how we stack up against the alternatives.

DESIGNLEDGE
Agencies
DIY
Cost

Upfront cost

$0
$5k–$50k+
$0–$500

Monthly fee

$499/mo $249/mo first 6 months
$1k–$10k+
$15–$50

More leads guarantee

90-Day

Pays for itself

6–12 months

See before you pay

Results

Optimized Google listing

Extra cost
Paid plugins

Maximized AI visibility

Custom lead capture widget

Extra cost
Paid plugins

Conversion funnel tracking

Extra cost
Paid plugins
Timeline

Time to launch

7 days
6–12 weeks
Weeks to months

Time to traction

Weeks
3–6+ months
What's Built

Platform

Custom built
Mostly templates
Wix, WordPress, etc.

Custom design

Mostly templates

Mobile-friendly

Depends

Fast loading

90+ score
No guarantee
Often slow

SEO setup

Extra cost

AEO / GEO setup

AI search ready

Your Effort

Design decisions

Minimal
Many meetings
Mostly templates

Technical setup

Content updates

Pay per change
Confusing CMS
Support

Monthly coaching

Free group sessions

1:1 Consultation

Extra cost

Bug fixes & maintenance

Pay per fix

Who builds it

Veteran expert
Misc. staff

Response time

< 24 hours
Support tickets
Freedom

Own your website

$15k+

Data export

Check contract
Plugins

Cancel anytime

Check contract
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Meet the Founder

I'm James

Ex-Fortune 100 Design Director. Now in your corner.

I cut my teeth in corporate launching massive campaigns for some of the world's most influential brands. Large teams. Larger budgets. Endless meetings. The work was big, but so was the burnout.

That's why I run DESIGNLEDGE. Instead of grinding away for faceless shareholders, I create impact for small to mid-sized business owners making a real difference in the world.

Let's build something together.

Top Fortune 100 Designer

For B2B and B2C clients

20+ Years of Experience

Building digital campaigns

3x Startup Entrepreneur

In web3, agency, and SaaS

$100M+ Managed Campaigns

For projects big and small

250+ Projects Launched

From 0 to 1, start to finish

No Excuses or Cut Corners

Just results

Past Employers and Clients

Dell
Principal
Verizon
FedEx
Samsung
Rakuten
Nextdoor
US Air Force
Spectrum
Yahoo

DESIGNLEDGE's 7-day website process: Days 1-2 for research, competitor analysis, and conversion strategy. Days 3-6 for design and development. Day 7 for review and launch.

Timeline

7-Day Process

1-2 Days
01

Research

Every project starts with a deep dive into your business model to identify quick wins and long-term opportunities.

  • National industry benchmarks
  • Market + competition gap analysis
  • Brand positioning strategy
  • Keyword search intent audit
  • Custom target audience hooks
3-5 Days
02

Build

The research informs the entire digital marketing strategy with the sole purpose of driving leads to your business.

  • Conversion funnel strategy
  • Modern AI + SEO optimisation
  • Brand identity integration
  • User-friendly editor (CMS)
  • Stunning visual UX/UI design
1 Day
03

Handoff

When we're done, you'll test, update, and approve your entire site before setting up payments and going live.

  • Review your entire website
  • Update content in your CMS
  • Activate monthly payments
  • Point your domain and go live
  • Cancel any time (seriously)
90-Day Guarantee

Convert More Leads,
Guaranteed.

If your new site doesn't convert more leads in the first 90 days, we'll:

  • → Eat the cost of your 4th month
  • → Diagnose and improve your site
  • → Throw in 4 hours of 1:1 consultation ($1,000 value)
$499/mo $249/mo 50% Off

For first 6 months – Cancel any time

Still have questions?

Everything you need to know before getting started

Yes, the website build is completely free. I design and develop your entire site before we ever have a conversation. You only pay if you decide to keep it. The "catch" is that I'm betting on my work being good enough that you'll want to subscribe for hosting and support. If it's not, you walk away with zero risk.
Then you don't pay anything. Seriously. You're under no obligation to use the site I build. My goal is to create something so aligned with your business that you'd be crazy not to use it. If I miss the mark, that's on me.
This isn't a good fit if you want to be heavily involved in the design process with lots of meetings and revision rounds. I work fast and trust my expertise to deliver. It's also not ideal for complex e-commerce stores with hundreds of products, large enterprises with complicated integrations, or anyone who needs to self-host and own the underlying code. If you're a small to mid-sized business that wants a beautiful, high-converting site without the hassle, we're a great match.
The research, design, and build process is completed in 1 week. Once you approve, we can go live the same day assuming you have full access to your domain name. No months of back-and-forth, no endless revision cycles, no waiting around for a project manager to get back to you.
Yes. The site is hosted on our infrastructure as part of your subscription, which includes hosting, security updates, SSL certificates, and ongoing support, but if you ever cancel, I can export and hand off your content within 30 days notice.
Your subscription covers enterprise-grade hosting, SSL security, automatic backups, performance monitoring, user analytics and tracking, CRM integration, automated content generation, and access to monthly group consulting sessions. You also get priority support for any questions or small updates. Larger changes are billed at a reasonable hourly rate, though most clients rarely need them.
Think of me as a fractional creative, marketing, and technology director in your corner. Through our monthly group sessions and priority support, you get access to 20+ years of experience in marketing strategy, brand development, design, print collateral, and general digital counsel. Need advice on a logo refresh? Wondering if that ad campaign makes sense? Want a second opinion on your business strategy? I'm here to help.
Absolutely. Your site comes with a custom admin dashboard built specifically for your needs. No confusing WordPress menus or page builders. Just clean, simple editing tools that let you update text, images, and content without any technical knowledge.
Not at all. I build your new site completely separately from your existing one. You can review it, test it, and approve it before anything changes. When you're ready, we point your domain to the new site and within fifteen minutes or so, everything switches over with zero downtime for your customers.
Since all we're doing is pointing your domain to the new website, your old one stays exactly where it is. Most clients choose to take it down so they're not paying for extra services, but the choice is yours.
You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No contracts, no cancellation fees, no guilt trips. I'll export your content and hand it over so you can take it wherever you'd like. My goal is to earn your business every month, not hold your business hostage.