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Let's build your website!

Absolutely! We’ve partnered with startups, small businesses, and established brands across San Francisco. Whether you’re launching your first website or need a redesign to scale, our website design services are flexible and tailored to fit businesses of any size.

Do you work with startups and small businesses in San Francisco?

Project timelines vary based on the size and complexity of your website. On average, a custom San Francisco website design project takes between 3 to 4 months, from strategy to launch. We’ll provide a clear timeline after our initial consultation so you know what to expect.

How long does a typical website design project take?

Yes! Every website we design is built with SEO best practices in mind. Our San Francisco web design team ensures your site is fast, mobile-friendly, and optimized for search engines, giving you a strong foundation to rank higher and attract local traffic.

Do you offer SEO optimization with your website design services?

Definitely. If you already have a website but it’s not performing or doesn’t reflect your brand, we offer website redesign services. Our team will assess what’s working and what needs improvement and deliver a refreshed, high-performing website design tailored to your business goals.

Can you redesign my existing website without starting from scratch?

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Get in touch with our San Francisco web design team!

At Blacksmith Agency, building a website is more than just a project—it is a craft. We forge digital platforms for San Franscisco businesses of all sizes. We integrate an intentional and transparent process. Every step reflects the Blacksmith values, ensuring your website looks good and has the power to perform and deliver results.

Our Web Design Process

<h3>Discovery &amp; Strategy</h3>
To create a unique website design for your business, we dive into your goals, audience and competitors. Our experts will work closely with you to get to know your business, pinpoint key performance indicators (KPIs) and assess your digital infrastructure. From here, we develop a custom strategy to achieve your goals. 
<h3>Wireframing &amp; UX</h3>
Next, we’ll sketch out the website structure. We’ll develop page layouts, navigation flow and content strategy. This will help you visualize your website and the customer journey you can deliver. 
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Strategy that sets you apart

<h3>Visual Design</h3>
Our designers bring your brand to life with stunning visuals. Your website’s aesthetic is designed to resonate with your users. We’ll also keep functionality and accessibility in mind. 
<h3>Development</h3>
Our developers will turn those designs into a fully functional website. We use cutting-edge technologies and strategies to make sure that your website is designed to be intuitive, responsive and SEO-friendly.

Design that Captivates & Converts

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<h3>Testing &amp; Quality Assurance</h3>
It’s all in the details! We test everything—from browser compatibility, loading speeds, responsiveness and functionality. We make sure everything works flawlessly.  
<h3>Launch &amp; Optimization</h3>
We roll your website out. After launch, we won’t disappear. We monitor, refine and provide support. Our experts will be there to make sure your website performs at its best.

Development That Delivers Results

Elevate your San Francisco Business with a Bold Web Design

Looking for a top-ranking website design company in San Francisco? We offer custom web design services to help you grow your local brand in the Bay Area and drive results.

{{San Francisco}} Web Design Company 

Tempo Automation’s prototyping process is truly unique in the PCB industry, and the website failed to showcase their innovate process to business-level decision-makers and technical influencers alike. 
 
When evaluating website analytics, we uncovered that Tempo Automation were spending on paid traffic measures towards their unique automated quoting tool, but suffering from costly low conversion rates. 
 
Compounded with a poor content consumption & visual brand experience, it was time for an overhaul.

Through our pro-bono consultative process and in collaboration with their marketing agency partner we proposed a re-thinking of Tempo's web experience. 
 
We needed to create a user-centric experience that speaks to its distinct target audience groups instead of presenting the Tempo brand in a linear fashion. 
 
"Here's who we are, here's what we do, here's how it works" replaced by "Who are you? Here's how our process can make you achieve your specific goals faster".

The Digital Thread

3,610 → 15,646 

+2,589

Crummer’s website (and collateral as a whole) suffered from a distinct lack of an impactful visual brand usually associated with a forward-thinking education institution.

Blacksmith developed an audit-proof university website that leveraged: 
● ADA Compliance for accessibility 
● GDPR compliant for prospective international students 
● Secure data handling as per “.edu” website hosting guidelines

Experience on Return on Investment

428 → 664

2:52 → 3:37

Crummer

FORM's website’s story did not emphasize the breadth of their portfolio when evaluated by potential new clients. 
 
In the highly competitive AEC space, FORM was selling their firm’s culture short to prospective top talent. 
 
To make matters worse, a competing local firm was using the same Squarespace template as FORM to market themselves, creating confusion amongst prospects

We aimed to shake the industry up by adopting an impactful presentation of the FORM brand in the shape of a virtual flipbook that FORM's partners could leverage throughout their lengthy sales cycle as a piece of collateral prospects would come back and re-engage with.

Form Follows Function & People

1.13 → 1.53

1:07 → 2:54

FORM Architects

Measurable Results

San Francisco Web Design Company - Blacksmith Agency

Make bold, lasting impressions with your website. Whether you’re a corporation or a small business in San Francisco, we’ll help you develop your visual branding so your website will stand out. 

Visual Branding

We deliver custom website design solutions tailored to your needs. Work with us to create a website design that reflects your unique brand and tells your story. We’ll craft your website to engage your audience and deliver meaningful results.

Custom Web Design

Need a website refresh? We’re the web design agency you need. We’ll help you assess your website and identify innovative ways to redesign and amplify your brand.

Website Redesign Service

Cut through the clutter and showcase the uniqueness of your San Francisco-based business through innovative UX/UI design.

UX/UI Design

Turn your site into an online store that gives a seamless shopping experience. Create experiences tailored to your customers. 

eCommerce Web Design

Maximize your reach by adapting your website to any device. We develop responsive website designs that deliver optimal user experience. Be it on smartphones, tablets, or desktop devices.  

Responsive Web Design 

Website Design Services for 
San Francisco Businesses

Cherice McGowan is the visionary CEO and co-founder of Blacksmith Agency, where she leads the company with a focus on innovation, client satisfaction, and team empowerment. Outside of work, Cherice is an exceptional cook, known for crafting delicious meals that bring her family together, and enjoys unwinding with a perfectly mixed Long Island Iced Tea. Her dedication to both her business and her family fuels her leadership and success.

Cherice McGowan

Dave McGowan is the co-founder and President of Blacksmith Agency, where he drives strategic vision, leadership, and innovation across the company. With a focus on client relationships and business growth, Dave has helped establish Blacksmith as a trusted leader in web design and development. With a passion for building exceptional digital experiences, Dave has grown Blacksmith into a leading agency known for its creative and technical expertise. Outside of work, Dave enjoys playing Mario Kart with his kids, crafting the perfect pizza, and volunteering with his church, balancing his professional and personal passions.

Dave McGowan

Brett is our forge UX / Brand Strategist, dedicated to crafting intuitive and impactful digital experiences. His expertise spans user research, interaction design, and strategy, ensuring seamless user journeys that align with client goals. 

Brett is a UX / Brand Strategist, bringing over a decade of experience in designing human-centered digital experiences that blend beauty with functionality. He specializes in design systems, interaction design and cross-platform strategy. 

Known for turning complex challenges into simple, elegant interfaces and having a strong foundation in user research, prototyping and accessibility, Brett ensures that every design decision is informed by data and empathy. His website design portfolio includes work across fintech, healthcare and lifestyle brands - every single solution rooted in a deep understanding of user behavior and brand expression.

Outside of work, Brett finds his passion for combat arts, politics and faith-based ministry into storytelling and advocacy. A self-proclaimed foodie, he’s known for creatively remixing international dishes - using the culinary world as a metaphor for experience design: bold, unexpected and deeply human.

Brett Lutchman

Joel is a UI/UX Graphic Designer at Blacksmith Agency, where he blends creative design with user-centric solutions to craft visually stunning and intuitive digital experiences. His expertise in design principles and passion for innovation ensure that every project enhances both aesthetics and functionality. Outside of work, Joel is an avid creator of digital art and loves indulging in fresh sushi while exploring the vibrant food scene in downtown Scottsdale.

Joel Gobin

Expert design is where Victor comes in! He combines his creative vision with technical expertise to design intuitive and engaging digital experiences. From concept to execution, Victor ensures every design is both aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. Recently, he made the exciting move to Italy, where he is not only savoring the local cuisine but also immersing himself in learning the Italian language, embracing both the culture and the flavors of his new home.

Victor Pimentel

See how our website design services have helped businesses stand out, grow, and thrive online.

Alyssa Wilson

Protos Security

Cayla Cook

MERI

Real Results. Real Businesses. Real Success.

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Blacksmith restructured Tianma’s product pages to streamline navigation, making it easier for engineers to filter displays, compare specs, and request a quote or sample directly from distributors. With a frictionless experience, more users are now taking action.

More Leads, Better UX

Through advanced caching, code minification, and improved content delivery, we cut load times by 86.67%, making the site feel instant. Faster speeds mean lower bounce rates and more completed quote requests.

Optimized for Speed

Average Monthly Leads

0 → 31

4.5s → 0.6s

Tianma’s Website: Reimagined by Blacksmith

Reimagined by Blacksmith

Tianma's Website

We design high-performing websites for San Francisco’s tech start-ups, SaaS companies and enterprises. Our designs support brands in showcasing innovation and cutting-edge solutions and in engaging and converting customers. 

Technology & SaaS

San Francisco is a major player in the finance sector. From fintech start-ups to established investment firms, we offer web design services to businesses of all sizes. We emphasize security, clarity and trust.

Finance & FinTech

We build HIPAA-compliant websites for San Francisco’s diverse and evolving healthcare and wellness industries. We make sure to craft accessible and user-friendly digital platforms for hospitals, clinics, private practices, and wellness brands. 

Healthcare & Wellness

We design stunning eCommerce sites that deliver exceptional shopping experiences. We streamline everything from product discovery to checkout. From boutique retailers to large-scale online marketplaces, we craft sites that amplify brands and maximize sales. 

Retail & eCommerce

Showcase the vibrance of San Francisco’s food and beverage industry with a unique and fresh website design. We craft platforms that integrate online reservations, ordering systems, and interactive menus for restaurants, cafes, breweries and specialty food brands.

Food & Beverage

Whether you’re a local supplier or a global manufacturer in San Francisco, we build platforms that support lead generation and B2B sales. We craft industry-focused web designs that empower brands to showcase their portfolio and establish industry credibility.