Built for Speed
Every site loads in under 2 seconds and scores 90+ on Google's Core Web Vitals. Slow websites lose visitors. Ours keep them.
About EDC Web Design - Small Business Web Design in El Dorado Hills
We help small businesses across Northern California turn underperforming websites into lead-generating engines. No fluff. No bloated teams. Just fast, SEO-ready sites that bring in real customers.
What We Do (and Who We Do It For)
EDC Web Design is a small business web design agency based in El Dorado Hills, California. We build high-performance websites for contractors, service companies, local shops, and growing businesses across the Sacramento region - from Folsom and Cameron Park to Placerville, Roseville, and beyond.
If your current website is slow, outdated, or invisible on Google, we fix that. Every site we build is engineered for speed, optimized for search, and structured to convert visitors into paying customers.
We work best with business owners who are ready to stop losing leads to a bad website and start showing up where their customers are searching.
Why Small Businesses Choose EDC
Designed to Rank
SEO is not an add-on. It is built into every page from day one - title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, keyword-targeted content, and clean site architecture that Google can actually crawl. Explore our SEO optimization service.
You Own Everything
No long-term contracts. No platform lock-in. Your site, your content, your domain - you own it all. If you ever want to leave, you take everything with you.
Direct Communication
You talk directly to the person building your site. No account managers, no ticket systems, no waiting three days for a reply. When you message us, Garret or Hunter responds.
Our Story
EDC Web Design started with a simple observation: too many good businesses in El Dorado County were running on outdated, template-based websites that were not generating any leads. Sites built on Weebly or Wix with stock photos, placeholder text, and zero SEO. Business owners who were great at their craft but invisible online.
Garret Grant, a software engineer with a degree from UCLA and professional experience building web applications at Realtor.com, saw the gap. Local businesses needed the same quality of engineering and performance that enterprise companies get - but at a price point that makes sense for a landscaper in Folsom or a bakery in Placerville.
That is what EDC Web Design delivers. We have launched over 50 websites for small businesses across Northern California, and every single one is built on modern technology (Next.js), loads fast, and is structured to rank on Google from day one.
We are not a giant agency. We are a small, focused team that treats every client like a growth partner - because when your website works, your business grows, and so does ours.
How We Work (5-Step Process)
A clear, five-step process that keeps your project on track from first call to launch and beyond.
01 - Discovery
We start by learning how your business wins - your best customers, your competitive advantages, and where your current website falls short. This is a real conversation, not a questionnaire.
02 - Strategy & Design
Before any design work begins, we map out your conversion path. What should a visitor do when they land on your homepage? How do they find your services? What makes them pick up the phone? We answer those questions first, then build the visual design around the strategy.
03 - Build
We build your site on Next.js with Tailwind CSS - the same modern tooling used by companies like Vercel, Nike, and Netflix. The result is a fast, responsive site that works perfectly on every device and gives Google exactly what it needs to rank your pages.
04 - Launch
Before your site goes live, we run performance audits, check SEO fundamentals, test on mobile and desktop, and verify that every page loads fast and displays correctly. We do not launch until everything is right.
05 - Ongoing Support
Your site does not end at launch. We provide hosting, maintenance, security updates, and ongoing improvements. Need a content update? A new page? A blog post? We handle it so you can focus on running your business.
Results That Speak
We let our work speak for itself. Here are a few highlights from businesses we have helped across Northern California:
Rose and Sugar - Cookie Decorating Business
When we started working with Rose and Sugar, it was a side operation. We built a Shopify-based website optimized for local search and product sales. The result: the business grew 8x and became a full-time operation with customers across the Sacramento region.
50+ Sites Launched
From contractors and landscapers to bakeries and cleaning companies, we have built and launched over 50 websites - each one customized, SEO-optimized, and built for performance.
Sub-2 Second Load Times
Every site we ship loads in under 2 seconds. That is not a marketing claim - it is an engineering standard we hold ourselves to on every project.
90+ Core Web Vitals Scores
Google's own performance metrics. Our sites consistently score 90+ across all three Core Web Vitals benchmarks - giving your business a real advantage in local search rankings.
Meet the Team
Garret Grant - Founder & Lead Engineer
Garret is the founder of EDC Web Design and a professional software engineer with a background in building modern, high-performance web applications. With an engineering degree from UCLA and hands-on experience at Realtor.com, Garret specializes in designing fast, SEO-optimized websites tailored for small businesses. He combines deep technical expertise with a genuine commitment to helping local businesses grow online.
Why this matters to you: when you hire EDC, Garret is the one writing code, reviewing your SEO, and making sure your site performs. There is no handoff to a junior team.
Hunter Crandall - Sales & Client Success
Hunter manages sales, onboarding, and client communication at EDC Web Design. With a background in customer service and small-business support, he makes sure every client feels guided and supported from the first conversation through launch and beyond. Hunter's role is simple: make sure you understand your options, feel confident in the plan, and never feel left in the dark.
Why this matters to you: you get responsive communication, clear expectations, and direct support throughout the project.
Our Service Area
EDC Web Design is based in El Dorado Hills and serves small businesses across Northern California, including El Dorado Hills , Folsom, Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Cameron Park, Placerville, Auburn, Grass Valley, Lincoln, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus Heights.
We also work with businesses outside Northern California on a remote basis. If you are a small business anywhere in the U.S. that needs a better website, we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does EDC Web Design work with?
We specialize in small businesses - contractors, landscapers, cleaners, bakeries, fitness studios, real estate agents, and other service-based businesses. If you are a local business owner who needs a website that actually generates leads, we are a good fit.
How is EDC different from other web design agencies in Sacramento?
Most agencies in the Sacramento area either charge enterprise prices or deliver template-based sites with no SEO. We sit in the middle: custom-built, performance-engineered websites at small business pricing, with SEO baked in from day one. You work directly with the founder - not an account manager.
How much does a website from EDC cost?
Our pricing starts at $200/month with no upfront cost. That includes design, development, hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support. Visit our pricing page for full details.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most projects launch within 2-4 weeks, depending on scope. Single-page sites can go live in under a week. Multi-page sites with custom content take a bit longer.
Do I own my website?
Yes. You own your domain, your content, and your site. No lock-in contracts. If you ever decide to move on, everything is yours.
What technology do you use?
We build on Next.js with React and Tailwind CSS, deployed on Vercel. This tech stack delivers sub-2 second load times, 90+ Core Web Vitals scores, and a site that scales as your business grows.
Do you help with SEO after the site launches?
Yes. Every site we build includes foundational SEO - optimized title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, and keyword-targeted content. We also offer ongoing SEO optimization as a standalone service.
Can I see an example of what you would build before I commit?
Absolutely. Our signature offer is a Free Website Preview - we will build a custom homepage mockup for your business at no cost. If you like it, we build the rest. If not, no hard feelings.
Where is EDC Web Design located?
We are based in El Dorado Hills, California. We serve businesses throughout Northern California and work remotely with clients across the country.
What if I already have a website that needs improvement?
That is one of our most common projects. We offer full website redesigns that keep what is working and fix what is not - speed, SEO, design, conversion flow, mobile experience, all of it.
Ready to See What We'd Build for You?
Get a free, no-obligation website preview. We will build a custom homepage mockup for your business - no commitment, no pressure. If you love it, we build the full site. If not, you walk away with free design ideas.