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Web Design
Sites that load fast and show up in local search. Built from the ground up around your business — not a template with your logo dropped in.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Websites built for Gulf Coast businesses that want to get found.
Custom web design, brand systems, and monthly managed care for local businesses in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and across the Gulf Coast. We're based here — we know the market.
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Why Gulf Crafted
Built different, on purpose.
We're a small, focused studio. Here's what that means for you.
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We're based here.
Gulf Shores is our backyard. We know the market, the seasonality, and the kinds of customers you're trying to reach — because we live here too.
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No bloated agencies.
You work directly with the people building your site. No account managers, no handoffs, no markup on top of markup. Just fast, focused work.
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Built to perform, not just look good.
Every site we build is fast by default, optimized for local search, and tested on real mobile devices. A beautiful site that nobody can find isn't worth much.
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You always own it.
Your domain, your hosting, your code. If you ever want to take your site somewhere else, we'll hand you everything you need. No lock-in, ever.
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Straightforward pricing.
Flat project rates and simple monthly care plans. No surprise invoices, no hourly billing that spirals. You know exactly what you're paying before any work starts.
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Honest about what you need.
If a $200 Squarespace template would genuinely serve you better right now, we'll tell you that. We'd rather earn your trust than take a project that's not the right fit.
Services
What we do.
Three services sized for what Gulf Coast businesses actually need — not a bloated agency retainer.
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IdentityStrategy
Brand Systems
Logo, type, color, and messaging that actually fit together. We give you a system you can hand to anyone — print shop, social, signage — and it'll look right.
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$50/mo+Ongoing
Managed Care
We handle hosting, updates, and fixes. Email or call when something needs changing — most requests are turned around within 48 hours.
Branded website designWebsite hosting and maintenanceOngoing content and brand support
Process
How it works.
Most projects go from first conversation to live site in three to four weeks.
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Discovery
We ask a lot of questions about your customers, your market, and what you want the site to actually do. Then we listen.
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Design
We build the visual system and site structure, share progress along the way, and incorporate your feedback before anything is finalized.
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Launch
We get it live. After that, we either take over monthly maintenance or package everything up cleanly for you to own outright.
Monthly Care PlansKeep your site sharp
Keep your site sharp
after launch.
All plans include hosting on our infrastructure. You never deal with servers, domains, or renewals.
Starter
$50/mo
Best for brochure sites
- Hosting + SSL certificate
- Uptime monitoring
- Monthly software updates
- Email redirect to existing inbox
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- Let's Encrypt SSL, auto-renewed
- CDN delivery via Cloudflare
- Nightly automated backups
- Framework & dependency updates
- Email forwarding to your existing Gmail or inbox
- 99.9% uptime target
Growth
$125/mo
Best for active businesses
- Everything in Starter
- Database included
- 48hr edit turnaround
- Monthly performance report
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- PostgreSQL or SQLite database
- CMS access so you can make edits yourself
- Design and content changes within 48 business hours
- Monthly Core Web Vitals report
- Google Search Console monitoring
- All Starter features included
Premium
$250/mo
Best for high-traffic + integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Custom integrations (booking, POS, reservations)
- Dedicated support line
- Weekly backups + staging
- Quarterly strategy call
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- Booking systems, POS, or reservation integrations
- Private Slack channel or phone support line
- Monday–Friday priority response
- Weekly database backups + staging environment
- Quarterly 1-hour strategy call
- All Growth features included
Compare all features
| Feature | Starter $50/mo | Growth $125/mo | Premium $250/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting + SSL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uptime monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email redirect | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CDN delivery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Database | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| CMS / self-editing access | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 48hr edit turnaround | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly perf. report | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom integrations | — | — | ✓ |
| Dedicated support line | — | — | ✓ |
| Staging environment | — | — | ✓ |
| Quarterly strategy call | — | — | ✓ |
Add-ons — stackable on any plan
Business email $15/mo per mailboxSEO reporting $75/moExtra pages $150 eaBlog setup $400Booking integration $350Google Business Profile $200Social graphics refresh $150/quarter
Prefer to own it entirely? Ask about Full Handoff — we deliver your complete source code, hosting docs, and setup guide. No lock-in, ever.
Estimate
Get a rough number.
Select what you need and we'll show you a ballpark. Final quotes are free and usually turn around in 48 hours.
Service type
How many pages?
Add-ons
Estimated range
$1,600 – $2,800
Final price depends on your content, timeline, and complexity. Get an exact quote — usually within 48 hours.
Get an Exact QuoteThe team
Real people. No handoffs. No surprises.
Gulf Crafted is a small, focused studio based in Gulf Shores. When you work with us, you work directly with the people doing the design and development — from first conversation to launch day and beyond.
You work directly with us — always.
We know this coast and its customers.
Every site is fast, local-SEO-ready, and yours to own.
No surprise invoices. Ever.
Gulf Shores, AL
We live here. We build for here.
From the blog
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Google Business Profile, schema markup, and the exact search terms your future guests are typing. A step-by-step breakdown for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach property owners.
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Common questions.
Do I own my website?
Yes. If you choose Full Handoff, you receive the complete source code, hosting documentation, and setup guide — no lock-in. On a care plan, you're paying for ongoing service, but your content and domain are always yours.
How long does it take?
Most projects go from first conversation to live site in three to four weeks. Larger projects with custom integrations can take five to six. We'll give you a realistic timeline before any work starts.
What if I already have a website?
We can redesign what you have or rebuild it from scratch depending on what makes more sense. We'll take a look at your current site and tell you honestly which route is worth the investment.
Do I need to provide my own content?
We'll work with what you have. If you have photos, copy, and a logo, that's a great start. If not, we can help fill gaps or recommend a photographer who knows the Gulf Coast.
Do you only work with Gulf Coast businesses?
Primarily, yes. We focus on the Gulf Coast because we know this market. That said, if you're in a nearby area and think we'd be a good fit, reach out — we're open to it.
What's the difference between a care plan and just paying for hosting somewhere?
Generic hosting gets you a server. Our care plan includes hosting plus someone who knows your site checking on it every month, making updates, and handling anything that breaks. Most of our care plan clients have never had to think about their website infrastructure since the day they launched.
What happens if I want to cancel?
Cancel any care plan with 30 days notice, no fees. If you're on a Full Handoff track, we'll deliver everything you need to move your site anywhere you want.
Start a project
Tell us about your business.
Fill in the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. Most projects are quoted within 48 hours.
Schedule a 15-min call
Or email directly: hello@gulfcrafted.com