Web design · Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz web design that delivers real results
We design custom websites for businesses, schools and nonprofits in Santa Cruz County and across the country, whether you’re launching something new, refreshing an outdated site or starting from scratch.
Your neighbors, not a faceless agency
We know the local market
We’re based in Ben Lomond, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We understand the local market, the entrepreneurial spirit and the need for authentic digital experiences, and we don’t just design pretty websites: we design strategic platforms that grow with your business.
What you get
Custom-built
Designed for your brand and your audience. No cookie-cutter templates.
Mobile-first
Responsive design that looks great and works fast on every screen.
SEO-friendly
Structured from the start to help you rank on Google.
Fast
Optimized for quick load times and smooth performance.
Supported
Ongoing support, updates and strategy after launch.
Web design services
Whether you’re a local coffee shop, a creative agency, an online store or a nonprofit, we have a solution built for you.
Custom website design
Every layout, color and font chosen with purpose to reflect your brand and engage your audience.
WordPress websites
Sites you can manage yourself, with custom themes and intuitive page builders.
Mobile-responsive design
Most web traffic now comes from phones, so your site needs to shine on every screen.
E-commerce (Shopify and WooCommerce)
Online stores with smooth checkout, product galleries and SEO-ready structure.
Landing pages and microsites
Fast, focused pages for product launches, events and lead generation.
Website redesigns
Breathe new life into an outdated or underperforming site, keeping the content and brand that work.
SEO built in
What good is a beautiful website if no one sees it?
On-page SEO best practices are part of every design, to help Santa Cruz County businesses get found online:
- Clean code and fast load speeds
- Proper heading and metadata structure
- Keyword-targeted copywriting
- Image compression and alt text
- Mobile-first indexing compliance
- Google Analytics and Search Console setup
Who we work with
- Local Santa Cruz County and Bay Area businesses
- Creative professionals, artists and musicians
- Small and large businesses of all kinds
- Nonprofits and community organizations
- Plumbers, electricians, carpenters and construction businesses
Santa Cruz County projects
A few of the local organizations we’ve designed for.
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
A new district website with streamlined, more informative content, building on our earlier work on the SLV High School site.
Santa Cruz Staffing
We designed and developed their website from scratch, and have supported their web and email for more than a decade.
★★★★★
“Mark Brown and iHwy have been providing web and email support services to our company for over 10 years. Mark designed and developed our website from scratch… Whenever we have a question and need support, iHwy has always been quick to respond and help resolve our problem. I highly recommend his company’s services.”
Sean Castagna
Owner, Santa Cruz Staffing
Our web design process
Simple, collaborative and transparent.
- Discovery and strategyWe learn about your goals, audience and brand.
- Wireframes and conceptsWe plan the layout, user journey and visual direction.
- DevelopmentWe turn the design into code, add content and optimize performance.
- Testing and launchSpeed, mobile and browser testing before going live.
- Training and supportWe show you how to manage your site, with optional care plans.