Web design · IL
Small business websites in Illinois.
Custom websites for Illinois small businesses, designed, written and built for you. Live in 14 business days, from $1,499.
- Live in 14 business days, guaranteed
- Built personally by Matt
- From $1,499, one-time
Illinois by the numbers
Illinois runs on small business.
43.7% of Illinois workers are employed by a small business, below the national figure of 45.9%. By count, Illinois ranks 6th among the 50 states for small businesses.
And roughly 81 in 100 are run by the owner alone. That owner is usually the one who has to figure out the website, in between everything else. That is who Website Build Co is for: you tell us about the business, and we handle the design, the writing, the setup and the launch.
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Illinois. Small businesses are firms with fewer than 500 employees; business counts are 2022 Census data, job figures cover March 2023 to March 2024.
Where the jobs are
Illinois's biggest small business industries.
In Illinois, health care and social assistance employs more small business workers than any other industry. Here is what each of the top three needs from a website.
- 1. Health care and social assistance343,660 small business jobs
Clinics, therapists, dentists, home care agencies and child care centers. Their sites need clear services, insurance and intake details, and an easy way to request an appointment.
- 2. Food service and hospitality318,909 small business jobs
Restaurants, cafes, bars and inns. These sites are used on phones: a menu that loads fast, hours, directions and a way to order or book. We build websites for restaurants.
- 3. Manufacturing239,226 small business jobs
Fabricators, food producers and makers selling to other businesses. Buyers look for capabilities, certifications and a fast way to request a quote.
Ranked by small business employment, from the same SBA profile. Whatever your industry, the goal is the same: when someone in Chicago searches for what you do, they find you and call.
Local search
Get found in Chicago, Aurora and Naperville
Most people find a local business the same way: they search on their phone, look at the map results and the first few websites, and call the one that looks right. A good website is what turns that search into a call.
Every site we build has the SEO basics done right: fast pages, a mobile-first design, clear page titles that name what you do and where, and Google Search Console set up so you can see how people find you.
Serve more than one town? The Business package adds a page for each service and each area you cover, so a customer searching in Aurora or Naperville lands on a page written for them, not a generic home page.
We also set up your Google Business Profile, the listing that shows on the map. We've built sites that rank #1 on Google, but no honest company can promise a ranking. How we handle local SEO.
Selling online
Online stores for Illinois businesses.
Our Online Store package builds your store on Shopify: design, up to 100 products loaded, payments, shipping and taxes set up, starting at $3,499.
Illinois charges a 6.25% state sales tax, and local taxes bring the average combined rate to 8.98% (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026). Because the rate changes from town to town, we set up Shopify to calculate tax from each delivery address.
Sales tax rules depend on where you sell and ship, so check with your accountant about where you need to collect. We handle the setup in Shopify once you know.
More about our Shopify store setup.
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026.
Pricing
Same simple pricing in every state.
Starter
$1,499one-time
Up to 5 pages, custom design, we write every word, SEO setup. Live in 14 business days.
Get a quote for StarterBusiness
$2,500one-time
Up to 12 pages with a page for each service and service area, plus Google Business Profile setup.
Get a quote for BusinessOnline Store
From$3,499one-time
Shopify store design and setup with up to 100 products, payments, shipping and taxes.
Get a quote for Online StoreOne-time price for the build. Add the Care Plan for $79 a month for hosting, updates and edits. Not sure what it should cost? Read our website cost guide.
FAQ
Questions we get from Illinois.
Do you build websites for businesses in Illinois?
Yes. We work with small businesses across Illinois, from Chicago to Springfield, by phone, email and video call. You never need to meet in person or learn any software.
How long does it take to build my website?
Standard websites go live within 14 business days of purchase, guaranteed, as long as you get back to us with answers and feedback along the way. Online stores get their own timeline, which we set before you buy.
How much does a small business website cost in Illinois?
Our prices are the same in every state: Starter is $1,499, Business is $2,500, and online stores start at $3,499, all one-time. For context on what other options cost, see our website cost guide.
Can you help my business show up on Google in Chicago?
Every site is built with the SEO basics done right, and the Business package adds pages for each service and town you cover, plus your Google Business Profile. That gives you the best chance of showing up when people in Chicago search for what you do. Nobody can honestly guarantee a ranking.
Free quote
Let's build your website.
Three quick questions. Matt will reach out to talk through your site and give you a price.
- Live in 14 business days, guaranteed
- We adjust it until you're happy
- Packages from $1,499
Rather talk now? Call 508-818-7888