RAINIER, OR WEB DESIGNER

UPPER LEFT WEB DESIGNS

WEB DESIGN SERVICES IN RAINIER, OREGON

My name is Scott Alderman. I am the owner and sole developer, designer, and SEO expert of Upper Left Web Designs. I focus on serving small businesses in Rainier, Oregon and the surrounding Columbia River communities. Rainier is a historic river town founded by Charles E. Fox in the 1850s, shaped by logging, railroads, and river traffic, and today it runs on a mix of local services, small shops, and commuters who rely on nearby cities while still loving the slower pace at home.

I understand what it means to run a local business that depends on real relationships and reputation. Rainier has deep roots in timber, rail, and river industry, and now many of its businesses are grocery stores, food spots, auto repair, beauty shops, home services, and home based side businesses that rely on word of mouth and repeat customers. Your website should tell that story clearly. With a custom built site, we can put your business in front of people who are already driving through town, crossing the bridge, or searching online for exactly what you do.

My pricing is simple. It is $150 a month with a 12 month contract and $0 down. Your website will be up and running within the first 2 to 3 weeks. You get 24/7 support, and I take care of everything technical. I will ask you for testimonials, photos, and contact info, then I build and maintain the rest. Over a year you pay $1800. If that website brings you even 2 extra customers a month, it pays for itself quickly. As your online presence grows, you will be able to reach more people in Rainier and along the lower Columbia River. When your business grows from the work I do, we both win.

WHAT ADVANTAGE DO CUSTOM SITES HAVE FOR RAINIER BUSINESSES

✔ Lightning fast websites
✔ Strong performance in Google speed tests
✔ Mobile first development
✔ Keyword researched copywriting
✔ 24/7 support
✔ Very difficult to hack
✔ Unlimited content updates
✔ Local Rainier and Columbia River expertise

WHY YOU WANT CUSTOM CODED SITES INSTEAD OF WORDPRESS

I have looked at many small business websites around Rainier, Longview, and the nearby towns. Those are the sites you are competing against. Most of the WordPress sites are slow, cluttered, and built from heavy themes and plugins. The main thing Google looks for now is speed, especially on mobile devices. If a customer taps on your link and your site loads slowly or not at all, a lot of them simply leave and pick the next business.

There is no reason for your site to be slow. I can build a custom coded site for you that is very fast, simple to use, and easy for customers to contact you on. Google research has shown that a big portion of mobile visitors will leave a site if it takes longer than a few seconds to load. That is a lot of lost business. With a custom HTML and CSS site, we cut out the bloat and focus on speed and clarity so your next customer does not bounce away.

WEBSITE SECURITY

WordPress powers a huge portion of the web. That also makes it a large target for hackers. Plugins, databases, and login pages all create more ways for something to go wrong. A custom coded HTML and CSS site does not have a login area, does not rely on a database, and does not depend on third party plugins. There is very little surface for hackers to go after. You do not have to worry about plugin updates or theme conflicts. Your site quietly does its job and stays locked down by design.

WHY CUSTOM CODE MAKES YOUR BUSINESS BETTER

I write every line of code for your website myself. Nothing goes in that is not needed. That means cleaner markup, better structure, and easier maintenance in the long run. Clean code makes it easier for Google to understand your pages and send the right visitors your way. It also means that any time you need a change, I can update the code directly without fighting with a page builder or template system.

AND YOU KNOW GOOGLE LIKES CLEAN CODE

Page builders and plugins often generate what developers call spaghetti code. It is messy, repetitive, and full of extra wrappers and scripts that slow your site down. With a hand built site, we keep the HTML and CSS lean and organized. That makes it easier for search engines to crawl every page, understand your services, and match you with people searching for a plumber in Rainier, an electrician across the bridge, or a local spot to eat.

MOBILE FIRST DEVELOPMENT

I build with phones first because most people in Rainier and the surrounding area will find you on their mobile device. I test your site on my phone, tablet, and desktop at multiple resolutions until it looks and works correctly. Buttons are easy to tap, text is easy to read, and the layout feels natural on small screens.

SIMPLE TO CONVERT

The site should look good but it should also stay simple. Clear sections, readable text, and obvious calls to action help customers contact you without frustration. I care about accessibility, responsiveness, and mobile speed. The design is there to support your message, not get in the way of it.

CUSTOM CODE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE OVER TIME

BUILT FOR LONG TERM PERFORMANCE

The custom coded website I build for you in Rainier is designed to be fast this year and fast ten years from now. There are no plugin updates to break layouts, no theme renewals, and no surprise conflicts. If we want to sleep in on the weekend, the website is still up, still fast, and still working for you at full capacity while people search for local services.

I BUILD FAST WEBSITES FOR RAINIER BUSINESSES TO REACH MORE CUSTOMERS

THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF CUSTOM CODED SITES

A custom coded site is not only a technical advantage, it is a financial advantage too. Faster sites hold customers longer, which means more calls, more quote requests, and more booked jobs. A strong site helps you show up higher than slower competitors. People stay on your site longer and are more likely to trust you when everything looks clean and loads quickly.

You could try to build your own site with WordPress or a do it yourself website builder, but you will spend time learning tools, fixing speed issues, and trying to connect everything. The $150 per month that you pay me covers the build, hosting, maintenance, and edits. I keep the site live and working and send you monthly stats so you can see how it is performing. There are no hidden website fees in that monthly $150.

WEBSITES FOR EVERY BUSINESS IN RAINIER

NO MATTER WHAT SMALL BUSINESS YOU RUN I AM READY TO BUILD FOR YOU

✔ Food and beverage like diners, cafes, and drive ins
✔ Retail shops, gift shops, hardware, and convenience stores
✔ Service based work like cleaning, auto repair, and landscaping
✔ Trades like electricians, plumbers, roofers, and handymen
✔ Home based businesses, side businesses, and solo operators

SEO FOR RAINIER BUSINESSES

FOCUS ON LOCAL SEARCHES THAT MATTER

I pay attention to how people actually search. It is often simple phrases like "plumber near me", "Rainier Oregon restaurant", or "Columbia River towing". I use those patterns to guide your content and structure. SEO is not magic and it does not happen overnight. It usually takes months for results to settle in, but the sooner we put a real site in place, the sooner you can start building that long term search strength.

GOOGLE ADS HELP

GOOGLE ADS CAMPAIGNS THAT SUPPORT YOUR SITE

Once you have a strong site, we can layer Google Ads on top to bring in more leads. A fast, clear site makes every click from an ad more valuable. We can target people along the Columbia River corridor who are looking for your service now and send them to a page that is designed to get them to call you or request a quote.

OUR WEB DESIGN PROCESS

IT IS SIMPLE

I will send you a questionnaire so I can learn more about your Rainier business, what you offer, and what makes you different. We can schedule video calls to review design ideas and layout options. I want you to be completely happy with the site before it goes live. Once we lock in the direction, I hand code your website from the ground up. You cover the domain name once a year, usually around twenty dollars, and the monthly $150, and I get the site live within about 2 to 3 weeks.

INVEST IN YOUR RAINIER BUSINESS

Together we can strengthen local Rainier businesses and give your customers a better way to find and trust you. The package is $150 a month with a 12 month minimum commitment. That includes custom code, custom design, professional hosting, and unlimited updates. If you need something changed, I handle it for you. You also get 24/7 support, so if you have a question you can text, call, email, or send a voice memo and I will get back to you.

START GROWING YOUR RAINIER BUSINESS ONLINE

Reach out today for a free consultation and website review. We can talk about where your online presence is now, what your goals are, and what a custom coded site can do for you in Rainier and along the Columbia River.