Build a small business website that works as hard as you do
Your website should be more than a digital business card, it should be your most effective salesperson. Whether you’re a local contractor, boutique retailer, or professional service provider, your website is often the first impression your customers get. We make sure it’s a good one. A great small business site doesn’t just look professional, it builds trust, captures leads, and helps you get found online.
Let’s Build a Small Business Site
Your business deserves a website that actually drives results
We get it: you’re busy running your business. Between serving customers, managing operations, and keeping up with day-to-day demands, your website can easily fall to the bottom of the list. That’s where we come in.
Tempest Technologies helps small businesses design, build, and maintain websites that not only look great but perform. From Google rankings to customer conversions, we focus on what truly moves the needle.
Some examples of our small business sites:
Solar Montana
Small Business
Visual Storytelling
Solar Montana has been installing solar throughout central Montana since 2005 and has a proven track record of success. Solar energy is a long-term investment, and it is imperative that there is a contractor who can answer questions and service the product they install. We helped them build an engaging website with custom design and some aerial videography.
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JJJ Wilderness Ranch
Destination Marketing
E-Commerce
Nestled in Montana’s scenic backcountry Triple J offers a true Montana dude ranch experience with luxury hospitality. We built a website that captures their rustic charm and modern comforts, complete with a booking system that makes it easy for guests to reserve and pay online.
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TroutBeads.com
E-Commerce
Small Business
This Minnesota small business has been manufacturing and selling the popular trout fishing beads for decades, and we helped them create an online presence for educating anglers, connecting with distributors and fishing guides, and selling quality troutbead products.
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Northern Lights Laser Dentistry
Small Business
SEO
Accessibility
We brought this local dental practice into the digital spotlight with a clean, accessible site that’s as easy to navigate as it is to trust. With on-site SEO, engaging content, and a thoughtful user experience, we helped them connect with new patients—online and in person.
Visit WebsiteThings to think about when planning a successful small business site
Every business has different goals. That’s why we tailor our approach to match your needs, budget, and technical comfort level. Whether you need a simple, high-performing site or something with advanced functionality, we’ve got you covered. Most small business websites are made up of a home page, about page, products/services, and a contact page. Other things Tempest does to make sure your site shines:
Your Brand Story
What makes your business different? We’ll help you craft messaging that connects and describes your unique value. Not just a list of services, but a story that builds trust, authority, expertise, and resonates with your audience. We’re also experts in brand photography, so we can capture images and video that complement your brand story and make your website stand out.
Calls to Action
Every page should encourage your visitors to take the next step: call, email, book, or buy. We build conversion-focused designs that guide users naturally toward your goals. All of your other digital marketing efforts should be funneling people to your website (social media, email, direct mail, ads, tv/radio, etc.), and your website should be the ultimate closer.
Local SEO
For small businesses, location matters. According to Google Maps blog, more than a billion people used Google maps every month in 2019. We’ll help optimize your site for Google Business Profiles, local map packs, and geo-targeted keywords so nearby customers can find you first. We also highly recommend focusing on gathering relevant and frequent reviews from real customers.
Reviews & Social Proof
Highlight what your customers love about you, and others will notice. We can embed reviews, testimonials, and social media feeds that reinforce your credibility and expertise. You focus on growing your good reputation online, we’ll make sure it’s represented on your site. Another great way to build reputation is to show news mentions and community involvement.
Mobile Optimization
Over 60% of web traffic now comes from mobile devices. Your website should load fast and look flawless: no pinching, zooming, or broken layouts. Not only does the site need to perform on mobile devices, but the user experience should be catered to mobile users, and take advantage of small screens and thumb-based navigation.
Website Analytics
One of the most important, and sometimes overlooked aspect of a small business website is collecting and gaining useful insights from actual website traffic. What pages are people actually engaging with? Where are potential customers dropping off? We can help you understand the stats that are important to your business goals using plain English.
The Tempest Technologies difference
We’ve built websites for small businesses across Montana and beyond, from restaurants and retailers to trades and service professionals. Our team combines design, development, and marketing expertise to create websites that not only look beautiful but bring measurable results. We’re your digital partner for writing content, optimizing for Google, and managing updates, not just your developer.
Send Us a MessageFrequently Asked Questions
It depends on the size and features of your site. Simple sites with a few pages start in the low thousands, while sites with integrations or custom functionality scale higher. Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the right fit for your goals and budget, and all estimates are crystal clear and provided in plain English so there’s no surprises.
Yes! We build all websites with SEO best practices and can also provide ongoing SEO and digital marketing services to boost your visibility. We are also experts in Google Advertising, which is a great complement to SEO and gives immediate results.
Absolutely. We build user-friendly sites that make it simple to edit content, add pages, or update images – no coding required.
Most small business sites launch within 6–10 weeks, depending on the complexity and how quickly we receive content.
Yes. Our in-house writers can help you develop compelling, keyword-optimized copy that reflects your brand voice and engages your customers.
We offer ongoing support plans that include technical updates, security monitoring, and performance optimization – so you can focus on running your business.
Definitely. Every Tempest site is designed mobile-first, ensuring it performs beautifully on any screen size.
Other stuff we’re really good at:
we are such stuff as dreams are made on
William Shakespeare, “The Tempest” – Act 4
