Minneapolis Web Designer

My leads are up 960% this year.

Mike · Pressure Titans

Hand-coded in Next.js. SEO baked in. Proof below.

12+
Sites Built
5.0
Google Rating
90+
Lighthouse Score
Case Studies

Real clients. Real results.

Every build is documented. Here's the proof — from launch to first lead.

Window Cleaning
"4 leads in 14 days. Zero ad spend."

This client launched with zero ad spend and had inbound leads within two weeks. Hand-coded in Next.js, built to rank from day one — no monthly SEO retainer, no paid traffic. Just a fast, keyword-targeted site that gets found.

Pressure Washing
"60 - 80 leads in 2 months."

Pressure Titans went from door knocking and flyers to 60-80 inbound leads per month. Zero ad spend. Mike shares how the site started ringing within days of launch and why it outperforms paid ads for consistent lead flow.

Deck Construction
"10-15 leads a month. Just from my website."

Silver Pines Construction went from referral-only to 10-15 inbound deck requests every month — through Google and ChatGPT. Zero ad spend. Mitch shares how pricing transparency in the portfolio filters out tire kickers before he ever picks up the phone.

The Frontload Technique

Engineered to rank before it ever goes live.

Most agencies build first and optimize later. We do the opposite — every strategic decision is made before writing a single line of code.

01
The Foundation

Keyword Intelligence

Every site starts with deep keyword research — mapping what real buyers search, how competitive each term is, and where local gaps exist. Site architecture, copy, and headings are all built around this data before a single line of code is written.

02
Making Every Page Count

On-Page SEO

Title tags written around target keywords. H1s structured for search intent. Meta descriptions that move the click. Schema markup so Google understands exactly who you are and what you do. Every element has a job.

03
The Stuff Nobody Sees

Technical SEO

Hand-coded in Next.js — no WordPress, no page builders. Sub-2s load times, 90+ Lighthouse scores, clean crawlable structure, XML sitemaps, and proper canonical tags. The infrastructure Google rewards.

04
Authority Is Everything

Off-Page SEO

Google Business Profile optimization, citation building, and local link strategy — all done at launch, not months later. The compounding layer that separates sites that sit from sites that rank.

05
From Launch

Analytics + Tracking

GA4, Microsoft Clarity heatmaps, and Google Search Console are live on day one. You see exactly where traffic comes from, how visitors behave, and which pages earn leads — no waiting, no guessing.

Read the full breakdown →

Every layer documented — the exact method we use on every build.

The Tech

Why our sites outperform.

Hand-coded in Next.js — no WordPress, no templates. Here's what that means in numbers.

Page Load Speed
Our Sites<2 sec
WordPress4–6 sec
Wix / Squarespace5–8 sec

53% of visitors leave if a page takes longer than 3 seconds to load.

Lighthouse Scores
94
Performance
100
SEO
100
Accessibility
100
Best Practices

Google uses these scores to rank sites. Most WordPress sites score 40–60.

No Plugin Vulnerabilities
No WordPress plugins to hack
No database to compromise
Static files = unhackable
Automatic SSL certificates

30,000 websites get hacked every day. 97% are WordPress.

Josh Montanez - Minneapolis web designer, founder of Steady Scaling

Why We Build

My day job is building automation infrastructure for home service companies — databases, pipelines, and systems that handle millions in revenue and serve hundreds of clients at a time.

If I can build that, I can build your website. And because I actually understand how the web works at a systems level, I know exactly how to make it get found — not just how to make it look good.

Every site has my name on it. If something breaks, you reach out directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about timelines, what's included, and how we work.

How much does a website cost for a small business?
Every site includes custom design, hosting, SSL, analytics, schema markup, and Google Search Console setup. Reach out and we'll give you a straight answer based on what you actually need — no bloated packages.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most sites launch in 2-4 weeks. We front-load all the strategy work — keyword research, site structure, and copy — before writing a single line of code. Fewer revisions, faster launch.
Why do your sites rank without ongoing SEO?
SEO is built into every site from day one. We do keyword research before we start, then use those keywords in every page title, heading, and meta tag. You get city-targeted pages, schema markup, and fast load times — no monthly retainer needed.
Do you use templates or WordPress?
No. Every site is hand-coded in Next.js. No page builders, no WordPress, no templates. That's how we hit 90+ Lighthouse scores and make sure your site actually loads fast on mobile.
What's included with every website?
Custom design, hosting, SSL, GA4 analytics, Microsoft Clarity heatmaps, Google Search Console setup, schema markup, mobile optimization, and a 90+ Lighthouse score. Everything you need, nothing you don't.
What's included in website management?
All websites include hosting, SSL, GA4 analytics, Microsoft Clarity heatmaps, and security updates. You also get monthly content changes included. You focus on your business, we keep your site running.

Ready to Get Found?

Tell us about your business and we'll show you what's possible.