Boutique web design & brand strategy · San Diego

Pretty.
Powerful.
Purposeful.

Custom website design and brand strategy for ambitious businesses. Built with nearly 15 years of experience in SEO, content, conversion optimization, and corporate and agency marketing.

Creative direction workspace with design sketches, laptop, and visual inspiration
Brand strategy ✳ Web design ✳ Content ✳ SEO ✳ Conversion ✳ Thoughtful execution
A different kind of design studio

Not your typical website build.

At Pretty Functional Studio, design is never separate from business strategy. Our approach draws on nearly 15 years of corporate and agency marketing experience across brand development, content writing, search engine optimization, conversion rate optimization, and lifecycle marketing.

That means we think beyond the screen: how visitors discover you, what they need to hear, where they go next, and how your digital presence supports your goals.

15Nearly 15 years of marketing experience
3Tailored build packages
01Thoughtful end-to-end partner
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The investment

Choose your kind of extraordinary.

Clear packages, meaningful deliverables, and a collaborative process from concept to launch.

01 / Essential

The Signature Start

$6,000

A beautifully considered online home for an established or emerging business.

  • Discovery intake meeting and goals questionnaire
  • Up to 5 thoughtfully designed website pages
  • Two visual direction mockups
  • Responsive desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts
  • Basic on-page structure and accessible navigation
  • Contact form and essential calls to action
  • Launch setup, testing, and handoff
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02 / Elevated

The Brand Refresh

$7,500

A cohesive new look and a website built to help your brand show up confidently.

  • Everything in Signature Start, plus:
  • Up to 7 website pages
  • New primary logo concept and final logo files
  • Foundational SEO: metadata, headings, sitemap, indexing readiness
  • Two visual mockups and one consolidated revision round
  • Conversion-minded page structure and CTA planning
  • Meetings as needed during the active project
  • Launch checklist and basic website walkthrough
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All packages: 50% deposit to reserve your project, 50% due before launch. Domain, hosting, paid plugins, third-party subscriptions, and substantial new copywriting are quoted separately unless specified in your proposal. Scope and timing confirmed before kickoff.

Our services

Built to look good. Made to work.

01

Website Design

Custom, responsive websites grounded in clear messaging, elegant design, and usable experiences.

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02

Brand Identity

Visual systems that bring clarity and consistency to every customer touchpoint.

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03

SEO & Optimization

Foundational search strategy and ongoing improvements to content, discoverability, and conversion paths.

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How we work

The process, beautifully simplified.

01 / Discover

Understand

We learn about your business, customers, goals, and competitive landscape.

02 / Define

Strategize

We align the site structure, messaging priorities, and visual direction.

03 / Create

Design & build

We translate the strategy into a refined, responsive experience.

04 / Deliver

Launch

We test, publish, and equip you to confidently manage your site.

A little clarity goes a long way

Wondering what your current website could do better?

Request a complimentary mini assessment: up to three thoughtful opportunities across messaging, SEO foundations, mobile experience, or conversion.

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Ongoing visibility

The Visibility Edit.

Ongoing SEO support · $500 / month

For brands ready to keep building momentum after launch. Monthly SEO prioritization, on-page refinements within agreed scope, search performance review, and an easy-to-understand progress summary.

Referral thank-you: Refer a new client who signs and pays for a website package and receive one complimentary month of our $500 SEO retainer. One reward per qualifying referral; no cash equivalent.

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Good to know

Questions, answered.

How long does a website take?

Timing depends on the package, content readiness, and feedback turnaround. We confirm a realistic schedule and milestones in your proposal before kickoff.

What's included in a revision?

A revision round is one consolidated set of feedback on the agreed design or site scope, not a full redesign. The Full Expression also includes two scheduled rounds of minor post-launch updates within six months.

Do you write all the website copy?

All builds include guidance on messaging and content hierarchy. Extensive original copywriting, photography, or large content migrations can be scoped separately.

Are hosting and domain fees included?

We help coordinate launch, but recurring domain, hosting, paid tools, and third-party subscription costs are paid by the client unless otherwise stated in the proposal.

Do you guarantee SEO rankings?

No reputable SEO provider can guarantee specific rankings. We focus on sound technical foundations, useful content, and measurable opportunities for improvement.

How do payments work?

50% is due to secure your project and begin work, and the remaining 50% is due before launch. Full terms are outlined in your proposal.

Let's create something thoughtful

Your next chapter starts here.

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