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Bay Area Small Business Specialist

Your Business,
Upgraded.

We build new websites from scratch — and breathe new life into existing ones. Same heart, modern look.

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What We Do

We Open the Jar.
Ideas Come Out.

From brand new builds to long-overdue upgrades — we help Bay Area businesses look their best online.

New Website Design

Built from scratch to match your brand, your customers, and your goals. Clean, fast, and mobile-ready from day one.

Our Specialty

Website Upgrades & Redesigns

We preserve what makes your business yours — and modernize everything else. Your soul, our upgrade.

Hosting & Ongoing Support

$75/month keeps your site fast, secure, and updated. No separate vendors — just one person who knows your site inside out.

Get found on Google. We research your keywords, optimize your content, and track your rankings month over month so your site keeps climbing.

From $399/month — available as an add-on to any plan

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We Don't Erase
What Makes You, You.

If you've had a website for years, it probably reflects something real about your business. We don't throw that away. We take what works, honor what makes you unique, and rebuild it with a modern design and the features today's customers expect.

Pricing

Simple, Honest Pricing

One flat fee to build your site. No hourly billing, no hidden costs, no surprises. You own it forever.

Starter
$999
one-time · you own it forever

"I just need a real website so people can find me and know I'm legit."

Great for: local contractors, solo services, new businesses, anyone who currently has no website or a really outdated one.

What you get
  • Up to 5 pages (Home, About, Services, Gallery, Contact)
  • Looks great on phones & tablets — not just desktops
  • Contact form so customers can reach you directly
  • Your location pinned on Google Maps
  • Links to your Facebook, Instagram, Yelp
  • Photo gallery to show off your work
  • Secure site (the little padlock in the browser)
$75/month keeps it running Hosting, security updates, backups, and someone to call when something breaks. Cancel anytime.
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Professional
$1,999
one-time · you own it forever

"I want my website to actually do things — take bookings, take payments, and save me time."

Great for: salons, restaurants, fitness studios, photographers, repair shops — any business that books appointments or sells services.

Everything in Starter, plus
  • Up to 8 pages with a fully custom design — not a template
  • Customers can book appointments online 24/7 (no more phone tag)
  • Accept credit cards directly through your site
  • See how many people visit your site and where they came from
  • Quote request form (great for contractors, landscapers, cleaners)
  • Your Instagram posts automatically show on your site
  • Blog or news section to share updates
  • Popup banner for promos, specials, or announcements
$75/month keeps it running Hosting, security updates, backups, and someone to call when something breaks. Cancel anytime.
Premium
$2,999
one-time · you own it forever

"I want my website to basically run itself — orders, reservations, payments, the whole thing."

Great for: restaurants taking online orders, shops selling products, studios with memberships, or any business ready to go fully digital.

Everything in Professional, plus
  • Full online store — sell products and ship them (Shopify or similar)
  • Online food ordering for restaurants (works with Toast, ChowNow)
  • Reservation system (OpenTable or built-in)
  • Class or appointment scheduling (Mindbody, Calendly)
  • Sell gift cards online
  • Members-only area or login for repeat customers
  • Accept tips through the website
  • Live chat so visitors can ask questions instantly
  • Priority support — you go to the front of the line
$75/month keeps it running Hosting, security updates, backups, and someone to call when something breaks. Cancel anytime.
Idea Jar Web Design
About

Friendly Web Design Without the Agency Overhead.

Matt Cline

I'm Matt Cline, a Bay Area-based web designer helping small businesses get online with websites that feel professional, clear, and easy to manage. I keep things simple, communicate directly, and build sites that make a strong first impression — whether you're starting from scratch or upgrading what you already have.

Contact

Let's Open the Jar.

Tell me about your business and what you need. I'll get back to you within 1 business day.

Email: matt@ideajarwebdesign.com
Phone: 650.817.5002 — Call or Text
Location: Bay Area, CA