# Uncommon Web Design > California-based web design agency owned by Daniel Lopez. 25+ years of experience building custom websites, SEO, PPC, and ecommerce solutions for small businesses. Key results: $50M+ in client sales generated, 40% average revenue increase, 4+ year average client relationship. Phone: (951) 251-4878. Email: support@uncommonwd.com. Uncommon Web Design works with a small number of clients at a time so every project gets senior-level attention guided by founder-led standards. No templates, no hand-offs to junior staff, no shortcuts. Every project reflects 25+ years of expertise. Every website starts with a strategy session focused on business goals, target customers, and competitive landscape, then is custom-coded for speed, SEO, and conversions. ## Services - [Website Design & Development](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/web-design-and-development/): Custom-built websites designed to convert visitors into customers. No templates. Every site is hand-coded for performance and SEO. - [Custom Web Development](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/custom-web-development/): Custom web applications, booking systems, client portals, and complex functionality beyond standard websites. - [SEO Services](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/seo-services/): Search engine optimization built into every project from day one. Technical SEO, on-page optimization, and long-term ranking strategy. - [Ads & PPC Management](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/ads-ppc/): Targeted Google Ads and paid campaigns that drive qualified traffic with measurable ROI. - [Ecommerce Website Design](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/ecommerce-website-design/): Online stores built to sell — product pages, inventory management, payment processing, and conversion optimization. - [Website Redesign](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/website-redesign/): Transform outdated websites into modern, high-performing lead generation tools. - [Managed WordPress Hosting](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/wordpress-hosting/): Fast, secure hosting with daily backups, automatic updates, and expert support. ## Company Info - [About Uncommon Web Design](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/about/): Learn about the founder, mission, and approach. Founder-led standards, depth over volume, revenue-first design philosophy. - [Portfolio](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/portfolio/): Examples of custom websites built for small businesses across multiple industries. - [Case Studies](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/case-study/): Detailed results from client projects with measurable outcomes. - [Smart LED Case Study](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/smart-led-case-study/): How we helped Smart LED grow their online presence and sales. - [SimplyEuro Case Study](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/simplyeuro-case-study/): How we helped SimplyEuro Automotive increase leads and revenue. ## Contact - [Contact Us](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/contact/): Start a free consultation. No pressure, no hard sell — just an honest conversation about your goals. - [Free Consultation](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/free-consultation/): Book a free strategy call to discuss your project. - [Free SEO Audit](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/free-seo-audit/): Get a free analysis of your website's SEO performance. ## Blog - [Custom Website Design for Small Businesses: The Complete Guide (2026)](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-guide/): Custom website design costs $3,000-$15,000, takes 4-10 weeks, and should include SEO, analytics, and support. The complete 2026 guide for small businesses. - [Do Custom Website Design Services Include SEO? What to Look For](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-seo-optimization/): The good ones do — technical and on-page SEO built into the site: fast code, mobile-first structure, metadata, and schema. Ongoing SEO is a separate service. - [Best Web Design Agency for B2B Industrial Companies](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/best-web-design-agency-b2b-industrial-companies/): The best web design agency for B2B industrial companies understands technical buyers and builds spec catalogs, RFQ systems, dealer portals, and ERP integrations. - [How B2B Distributors Use Their Website to Streamline Ordering](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/b2b-distributor-website-streamline-ordering/): B2B distributors streamline ordering with a website offering account-specific pricing, live inventory, quick reorders, and orders that flow straight into the ERP. - [What B2B Manufacturer Websites Need to Generate Leads](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/b2b-manufacturer-website-essentials/): A B2B manufacturer website generates leads with a spec-filtered product catalog, downloadable spec sheets, structured RFQ forms, and industry application pages. - [Do B2B Companies Need a Dealer Portal?](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/do-b2b-companies-need-a-dealer-portal/): Most B2B companies need a dealer portal once dealers reorder frequently, pricing is tiered, and staff field repetitive requests. Expect $5,000-$25,000 to build. - [Turn Your B2B Website Into a Lead Generation Machine](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/b2b-website-lead-generation-machine/): A B2B website becomes a lead generation machine through smart quote forms, CRM integration, lead scoring, automated follow-up, and content buyers search for. - [How to Choose a Web Design Company for Your Auto Shop](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/auto-shop-web-design-company/): Not all web designers understand the automotive industry. Here - [B2B Sales Automation: How Smart Companies Are Closing Deals Faster](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/b2b-sales-automation-close-deals-faster/): B2B sales automation closes deals faster by automating quoting, CRM data entry, lead scoring, and follow-up — so reps spend their time selling, not on busywork. - [Why B2B Companies Outgrow Template Websites](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/why-b2b-companies-outgrow-template-websites/): B2B companies outgrow template websites when tiered pricing, dealer portals, complex catalogs, and ERP integration exceed what Shopify or Squarespace can handle. - [Website Analytics and Reporting: What a Custom Design Should Include](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-analytics-reporting/): A custom website should launch with analytics built in: traffic and conversion tracking, Google Search Console, and monthly reports that turn data into action. - [Does Web Design Include Content Creation? What to Expect](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-content-creation/): Web design doesn - [Membership Website Design: Why Custom Beats Plugins](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-designers-membership-sites/): Custom membership website design beats plugins when you need multiple tiers, custom integrations, or real scale. What to look for in a developer, and what it costs. - [Why Pro Services Firms Lose Clients to Better Websites](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/professional-services-website-losing-clients/): Professional services firms lose clients when their website is a brochure, not a lead engine — thin content, no SEO, weak trust signals. Here - [Social Media Integration for Business Websites: What](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-social-media-integration/): Most social media integrations hurt more than they help. The ones worth building — Open Graph tags, tracking pixels, lightweight share links — are invisible. - [Can One Company Handle Branding and Web Design?](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-company-branding/): Yes — one company can handle branding and web design, and it usually should. One team means a consistent identity, no hand-offs, and 20-30% lower total cost. - [When to Move Beyond Shopify (Ecommerce Scaling)](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/when-to-move-beyond-shopify/): Move beyond Shopify when transaction fees eat your margins, apps slow your store, and checkout limits block growth. How to know it - [Free SEO Audit for Small Business: What It Reveals and Why You Need One (2026)](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/free-seo-audit-for-small-business/): A free SEO audit reveals the title tag, page speed, mobile, and link issues holding your site back. What it checks, what it finds, and how to fix the results. - [What Is the Typical Turnaround Time for a Custom Website Design Service?](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-turnaround-time/): Most custom websites take 3-12 weeks: 3-4 for a simple brochure site, 4-6 for a standard small business site, 6-12 for ecommerce. Here - [5 Things Every Auto Shop Website Needs](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/auto-shop-website-essentials/): Most auto repair shop websites are losing customers without knowing it. Here are the 5 features every auto shop website needs to fill your schedule and build trust with car owners. - [How to Find a Mobile-Friendly Custom Website Designer](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-designer-mobile-friendly-sites/): Verify a designer builds truly mobile-friendly sites: test their own site and portfolio on your phone, and check mobile PageSpeed scores before you hire. - [Website Support and Maintenance: What a Custom Build Should Include](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-with-ongoing-support-and-maintenance/): Custom website support should include security updates, tested backups, uptime monitoring, SSL management, and monthly development time for content changes. - [Adding Ecommerce to a Custom Website: Features You Actually Need](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/custom-website-design-with-ecommerce-features/): A custom ecommerce website needs secure checkout, mobile-optimized product pages, fast load times, product search, order management, and customer accounts. - [Affordable Custom Website Design Packages for Small Businesses (2026)](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/affordable-custom-website-design-packages/): Affordable custom website design packages run $2,500-$7,000. Here - [Best Custom Website Design Services for Small Businesses (2026)](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/best-custom-website-design-services-small-business/): For most small businesses, the best custom website design service is a full-service agency ($3,000-$15,000). DIY builders fit simple sites under $500/year. - [Different Ways to Build a Customized AI Chat Widget for Your Website](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/customized-ai-chat-widget-for-websites/): Build a customized AI chat widget four ways: a no-code platform ($0-$100/mo), a website-builder plugin, an API-based custom build, or RAG trained on your content. - [How to Choose a Web Design Agency: What Most Businesses Get Wrong](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-web-design-agency/): Choose a web design agency based on proven results, process, communication, and post-launch support — not price alone. Here are the red flags and questions to ask. - [WordPress vs Squarespace: Which Is Better for Small Business?](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/wordpress-vs-squarespace-for-small-business/): WordPress beats Squarespace for most small businesses: stronger SEO, real ecommerce, and no growth ceiling. Squarespace wins only for simple brochure sites. - [7 Signs Your Website Is Costing You Customers](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/signs-your-website-is-costing-you-customers/): Slow load times, poor mobile experience, outdated design, no clear call to action — here are the 7 signs your website is costing you customers, and how to fix each. - [How Long Does SEO Take to Work? A Realistic Timeline](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/how-long-does-seo-take-to-work/): Most businesses see meaningful SEO results in 3 to 6 months — or 6 to 12 in competitive industries. Here - [How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business in 2026?](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-for-a-small-business/): A small business website costs $3,000-$15,000 from an agency, $1,500-$4,000 from a freelancer, or $0-$50/month DIY. Here ## Optional - [Homepage](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/): Main landing page with service overview, portfolio preview, testimonials, and FAQ. - [Blog Index](https://uncommonwebdesign.com/blog/): All articles on web design, SEO, ecommerce, and digital marketing for small businesses.