Designing website with purpose and intent

My name is Owen, and I am the owner and lead developer of Avia Digital. I got into programming early on, eventually working as a corporate software engineer right out of college. But while I was working the corporate job, I started building modern websites, setting up text automations, and running digital ads for my parents' restaurant to help them manage the daily chaos. Seeing how much a solid system made their lives easier got me thinking about how I could do this for other small business owners who are stretched thin. So, I took my engineering background and started offering my help directly to local businesses.

What I found was that a lot of small businesses were getting completely taken advantage of by traditional marketing agencies. They were getting charged insane upfront prices for clunky websites that look like they haven't seen a design trend since the year 2000. On top of that, they were forced into strict one-year contracts, leaving them stuck paying for a service they ended up hating. They were in a frustrating spot—wanting to modernize but not knowing who to trust. So, I tweaked my business model to fit what they actually need. That is how I came up with my $297 a month all-in-one system. It covers the custom website, missed call text backs, and review automation in a way that is manageable and won't hurt their bank accounts.