Website builder · website maker
A local website builder who builds it for you
If you searched for a website builder or a website maker, you probably want a site that works without learning a new tool. That is what we do. Porch Light Desk Website Design is not a DIY app. We are the people who build the website for you.
DIY website builder vs. done-for-you
DIY website builder apps
Tools like Wix, Squarespace or GoDaddy give you templates and a drag-and-drop editor. You pick the layout, write the words, add photos and handle SEO yourself.
Porch Light Desk (done for you)
Erik designs and writes the site from a short intake, builds it on your domain, sets up basic on-page SEO and launches it. You review and approve.
Which fits you
If you enjoy building it yourself, a DIY builder can work. If you would rather run your business and have a uniquely built site handled, that is our job.
How the build works
1. Text or email what you do, where you work and a few photos. The build checklist lists everything. 2. We write and design a first draft, typically about a week after intake. 3. You request edits. 4. We launch on your domain. See your first week and the full process.
Pricing is posted: new sites start around $2,400 and rebuilds around $3,200, billed 50% up front and 50% on completion. If you are already on a builder and it is not bringing in work, read when your Wix or GoDaddy site costs you jobs or see our website design page.
FAQ
Questions owners ask
Are you a website builder like Wix or Squarespace?
No. Porch Light Desk Website Design is a studio, not a software tool. We build a custom website for you instead of handing you a drag-and-drop editor.
Is there a local website maker near me in Spring Hill, Franklin or Columbia, TN?
Porch Light Desk Website Design is based in Nashville and builds websites for owners across Middle Tennessee, including Spring Hill, Franklin and Columbia.
Can you move my site off a DIY builder?
Yes. A rebuild replaces an old or template site, keeps what already ranks where possible, and adds redirects from the old structure. Rebuilds start around $3,200.
Do I need to learn any software?
No. You send information and photos by text or email, review drafts, and approve. You get a short how-to for common edits after launch.