Website Development | The Discoverability Company

Website Development

Personal and business websites built to rank in search, get recommended by AI, and convert visitors into clients.

Most websites are built to look nice and sit there. They check a box. "Do you have a website?" Yes. Does it rank? No. Does it convert? No. Can AI assistants pull useful information from it? No. But it exists, so the box is checked. We build websites differently. Every site we produce is designed from the ground up to rank in Google, feed accurate information to AI assistants, and serve the specific business or personal branding goal it needs to accomplish. We use modern frameworks that load fast, score perfectly on performance metrics, and do not require the constant maintenance and security patching that WordPress demands. Pricing starts at $1,500 for a landing page, $2,500 for a personal site, and $5,000 for a full business site. No monthly hosting fees. No recurring charges unless you want ongoing management.

Personal Brand Websites Own the first page of Google for your name with a site built for search and AI. Business Websites Websites built to attract customers through search, establish credibility, and convert visitors. Landing Pages and Microsites Focused single-purpose pages for campaigns, products, events, or specific search terms.

Personal Brand Websites

Read our personal website guide for the full breakdown. A personal brand website is the single most important digital asset you can own. It is the one property on the internet that you fully control, that ranks for your name, and that tells your story the way you want it told. When someone Googles your name, your personal website should be one of the first results they see. When an AI assistant is asked about you, your website should be the primary source it draws from. Without one, you are leaving your online narrative to LinkedIn, data brokers, and whatever random content happens to rank.

We build personal websites that are engineered for discoverability. The technical foundation includes proper meta tags, structured data, schema markup, semantic HTML, XML sitemaps, and lightning-fast load times. We include an llms.txt file and structured content architecture so AI crawlers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini can parse your information accurately. The content itself covers your professional background, achievements, areas of expertise, and whatever narrative you want to control. Every page is written to rank for the keywords that matter most to your reputation.

Most personal brand websites we build include a homepage, an about page, a resume or credentials page, and additional pages tailored to your specific situation. If you are an executive, that might include a board memberships page and a media appearances page. If you are a professional in private practice, it might include a services page and a publications page. We structure the site around whatever information is most important for the people who will be searching your name.

Personal brand websites start at $2,500 and are typically live within 2 to 3 weeks. The site is yours to own permanently with no recurring charges. If you want it to serve double duty as a reputation management tool, pair it with our SEO services and AI optimization. Or get started here.

Business Websites

A business website needs to do three things: rank in search for the terms your customers use, establish credibility so visitors trust you, and convert those visitors into leads or customers. Most business websites fail at all three. They are built on bloated WordPress templates, load slowly, have no SEO foundation, and are invisible to both Google and AI assistants. Then the business owner wonders why the website is not driving any traffic or generating any leads.

We build business websites on modern, fast frameworks that score perfectly on Google's Core Web Vitals. Every page is built with proper heading structure, structured data, and semantic HTML so that search engines understand exactly what your business does and where you do it. Use our business website SEO checklist to see the full list of what we build into every site. For local businesses, we include local SEO elements like service area pages, Google Business Profile integration, and location-specific content. For service businesses, we build out individual service pages that rank for the specific terms your potential customers are searching.

The AI layer is becoming equally important. When someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity to recommend a business in your category, those systems look for well-structured websites with clear descriptions of services, locations, and credentials. We build every business website with AI discoverability in mind, using structured data, FAQ sections, and content architecture that AI systems can parse and cite. The goal is to make your business visible in both traditional search and AI-powered discovery.

Business websites start at $5,000 and are typically live within 3 to 5 weeks. The investment includes design, development, content structure, SEO foundation, and AI optimization. Ongoing content marketing and SEO management are available as separate engagements. We recommend pairing the website with our SEO services for businesses that want to compete for high-volume search terms. Or get started here.

Landing Pages and Microsites

Landing pages and microsites serve a different purpose than a full website. They are single-purpose properties designed to rank for a specific keyword, promote a specific product or event, or serve as a conversion point for a specific campaign. They are fast to build, focused in scope, and often the most cost-effective way to capture search traffic for a targeted term without rebuilding your entire web presence.

We build landing pages for a variety of use cases. Reputation management clients often need a microsite that ranks for their name and pushes down negative content. Businesses launching a new product or service need a landing page that ranks for the relevant search terms and converts visitors into buyers. Professionals launching a book, course, or speaking engagement need a focused page that drives registrations or sales. In each case, the page is built with the same SEO and AI optimization standards we apply to full websites.

Microsites can also serve as strategic assets in a broader discoverability campaign. A separate domain targeting a specific keyword phrase can rank independently from your main website and give you an additional position on the first page of Google. We use this approach regularly for reputation management clients who need to control as many first-page results as possible. Each microsite is a lightweight, fast-loading property with proper structured data and AI-readable content.

Landing pages start at $1,500. Microsites with multiple pages start at $2,500. Both are typically live within a week. If you are not sure whether you need a full website or a focused landing page, tell us your goal and we will recommend the right approach. Learn more about how web properties fit into an AI optimization strategy, or get started here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a website cost?

Personal brand websites start at $2,500. Business websites start at $5,000. Landing pages and microsites start at $1,500. Those prices include design, development, content structure, SEO foundation, and AI discoverability optimization. We do not charge monthly fees for the website itself. If you want ongoing SEO management or content updates, those are separate services priced independently. We give you a full quote based on your specific needs before you commit.

How long does it take to build a website?

Most personal brand websites are live within 2 to 3 weeks. Business websites typically take 3 to 5 weeks depending on the number of pages and complexity. Landing pages and microsites can be done in under a week. Those timelines assume you are responsive during the intake and review process. If you disappear for two weeks during the content review phase, the timeline extends accordingly. We will give you a specific schedule at kickoff.

Do I really need a personal website?

If your reputation, career, or business depends on people being able to find credible information about you online, yes. Your LinkedIn profile is not enough. It does not rank for many name searches, you do not control the layout or content, and AI assistants cannot pull structured information from it effectively. A personal website is the one online property you fully control. It ranks for your name, it tells your story the way you want it told, and it feeds accurate information to every search engine and AI system that queries your name.

What platform do you build on?

We build on modern static site generators like Astro, which produce extremely fast, lightweight websites that score perfectly on Google performance metrics. We do not use WordPress unless there is a specific reason a client needs it. WordPress sites are slower, require constant maintenance and security updates, and are vulnerable to the kind of bloat that hurts search rankings. Our sites load in under a second, require almost zero maintenance, and do not need plugins or regular updates to stay secure.

Will my website rank in Google?

Every website we build includes a full SEO foundation: proper meta tags, structured data, XML sitemaps, clean URL structures, fast load times, mobile optimization, and semantic HTML. That puts you well ahead of most websites from a technical standpoint. Whether you rank on page one for competitive keywords depends on the domain authority you build over time through backlinks, press coverage, and content. But for your own name, a properly built personal website almost always ranks on the first page within a few weeks of launch.

Will AI assistants be able to find my website?

Yes, and this is a core focus of how we build. We include structured data markup, an llms.txt file, and semantic content architecture that makes your site readable by AI crawlers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and others. We also build your content to answer the kinds of questions AI systems are asked about people and businesses in your field. The result is a website that does not just rank in traditional search but also gets cited and referenced when AI assistants answer questions about you.

Do you offer ongoing website maintenance?

Yes, but it is optional and separate from the build. Ongoing maintenance covers content updates, technical monitoring, performance optimization, and security. For personal brand websites, most clients do not need ongoing maintenance because the site is largely static. For business websites with regularly updated content, an ongoing engagement makes more sense. We will tell you honestly whether you need it based on the type of site we build for you.

Ready to build a website that actually works for you?

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