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Plain Web Works

Your business needs more than a Facebook page.

We set up the boring internet stuff small businesses actually need: a real domain, a clean website, business email, Google listing, contact forms, reviews, and basic security.

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Built for local businesses, contractors, shops, offices, churches, and solo operators.

Email hello@plainwebworks.co

Phone (803) 594-2461

Service area Georgia and remote small businesses across the US

The problem

Most small businesses are online by accident.

A lot of good businesses have bad internet setups: old domains, Gmail addresses, broken contact forms, missing Google listings, ugly mobile pages, no reviews link, and nobody who knows how it all fits together. Customers notice. Search engines notice. Spammers notice.

What we handle

We make your business look real online.

You run your business. We handle the internet plumbing, explain what matters, and keep the setup practical.

  • Register or clean up your domain
  • Build a simple mobile-friendly website
  • Set up business email
  • Configure Google Business Profile
  • Add a working contact form
  • Add basic local SEO
  • Set up analytics and Search Console
  • Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
  • Provide monthly maintenance if wanted

Packages

Pick the amount of cleanup you need.

Starter Presence

$750 setup + $75/mo maintenance (optional)

For solo operators and tiny businesses.

  • One-page website
  • Domain setup
  • Business email setup
  • Google Business Profile setup
  • Contact form
  • Mobile-friendly layout
  • Basic SEO
  • SSL/security basics

Most complete

Local Business Kit

$1,500 setup + $150/month

For businesses that need a complete local presence.

  • Up to 5 pages
  • Services page
  • About page
  • Contact page
  • Review link setup
  • Analytics/Search Console
  • Email security records
  • Monthly edits/support
  • Broken link/form checks

Web Cleanup

Starting at $500

For businesses with an existing mess.

  • Website audit
  • Domain/DNS cleanup
  • Email deliverability cleanup
  • Google listing cleanup
  • Broken form/link review
  • Plain-English report
  • Fix-it plan

Hosting, domains, paid email, stock photos, and ad spend are billed separately at cost.

How it works

Simple process. No tech homework.

  1. 1We check what you already have.
  2. 2We tell you what matters and what does not.
  3. 3We build or clean up the essentials.
  4. 4You get a business-card-ready URL and a simple handoff.
  5. 5We maintain it monthly if you want us to.

Who it is for

Built for businesses that need clear basics.

Contractors Barbers/salons Auto shops Accountants Churches/nonprofits Local attorneys Medical/therapy offices Real estate/property managers Small retail shops Still Facebook-only?

Want the full technical picture?

See exactly how we build sites, where your files live, why we avoid WordPress, and what the real security story looks like.

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Trust and security

Security by subtraction.

Most website security advice starts by adding things: plugins, scanners, dashboards, firewalls, update services. We start by removing the parts that cause the mess in the first place. No WordPress core, no themes, no plugins, no database, no /wp-admin, no PHP stack, no hosting control panel.

  • You own your domain
  • You get access to your accounts
  • MFA/password manager guidance
  • Spam-resistant email setup
  • Backups/export plan where possible
  • No hostage websites

FAQ

Straight answers before we touch anything.

Do I need a new website?

Maybe not. We start by checking what you already have. If it can be fixed, we will tell you. If it needs replacing, we will tell you that too. No fake emergency.

Can you fix my current website?

Usually, yes. If the current site is salvageable, we can clean up broken forms, outdated pages, basic search settings, domain records, email setup, and account access. If your current platform blocks something, we will say so.

Do you replace Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, or vendor systems?

Only when there is a good reason. A lot of businesses do not need a full rebuild. They need the mess around the existing setup cleaned up.

Can you help with my Google Business listing?

Yes. We can help set up or clean up your Google Business Profile, connect your website, add key details, check services/categories, and create a review link. Google controls verification and placement. We handle the setup.

Can you set up business email?

Yes. We can set up professional email like name@yourbusiness.com and configure the domain records that help mail providers trust your messages. That includes SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

Do you run ads?

Not as part of the normal setup packages. We can prepare your site for ads by making sure the landing page, tracking, and contact flow are sane. Full ad campaign management is separate.

What do I own after setup?

You own your domain, your accounts, your website content, and access to your finished site files where possible. We do not build hostage websites.

Do you work outside the local area?

Yes. We are starting with local Georgia businesses, but most of this work can be done remotely for small businesses anywhere in the US.

Stop looking invisible online.

Get a quick check of your current setup. We will tell you what is broken, what matters, and what can wait.

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