I Build Websites That Work as Hard as You Do
I’m Karen Lewis, and I’ve been building websites for small businesses since 2007.
I’m not an agency. There’s no “team.” When you hire Karen Lewis Creative, you get me — the person who designs your site, writes the code, answers your emails, and picks up the phone when something breaks at 9pm on a Tuesday.
I work with small business owners, authors, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits who need a website that actually does something for their business. Not a template with a logo swap. Not a Squarespace experiment that looked good for a month and then fell apart. A real, custom-built WordPress site that brings in leads, builds trust, and works on every device.
My longest client relationship is 17 years and counting. One of my clients landed a deal on Shark Tank. Another has been named by Forbes as one of the best websites for women — multiple times. I don’t say that to brag. I say it because the websites I build get results, and that’s why people stick around.
Karen Lewis
What I Do
What You Get When You Work With Me
Every project starts with a conversation about your business, not about fonts and colors. I need to understand who you’re trying to reach, what you want them to do when they find you, and where they’re looking — because in 2026, that includes Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and every AI tool your customers are already using. Then I build around that.
- Custom website design and development. Your site is built from scratch on WordPress with the Kadence framework. It’s fast, mobile-ready, SEO-friendly, and structured so AI search engines can read and cite it. No page builder bloat. No 40-plugin mess.
- AI Search Visibility. Is your business showing up when someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity for a recommendation in your area? If not, that’s a structural problem with a structural fix. I audit and fix the signals AI engines use to decide who to cite — and who to skip.
- Brand identity and logo design. If you don’t have a visual identity yet (or you’ve outgrown the one you have), I’ll build one — logo, colors, fonts, brand guidelines — so everything about your business looks intentional.
- VIP Design Days. Need a site fast? I’ll design and launch a 1–5 page website in a single day. Great for book launches, events, new offers, or anyone who needed a site last week.
- SEO and Local SEO. I build every site with search in mind, and I offer standalone local SEO services for businesses that need to show up in their area — on Google and in AI-powered results.
- Ongoing care plans. Updates, security, backups, and monitoring so you don’t have to think about it. Or skip it and maintain the site yourself — I’ll train you and hand over a Website Owner’s Manual so you can.
And here’s what matters the most: you own everything. Your site, your domain, your content, your files. I don’t hold anything hostage. A lot of designers rent you a website. I sell you one. It’s yours.
I work best with people who:
- Run a small business, nonprofit, creative practice, or solo venture and need a website that reflects the quality of their work.
- Are done with the DIY approach and ready to hand it off to someone who knows what they’re doing.
- Want to be involved in the process but don’t want to manage it. You give feedback, I do the building.
- Value quality over cheap and fast. My projects start at $5,000 for custom websites because that’s what it takes to do it right.
- Are ready to commit to the process. I keep a small client list on purpose so I can give each project the attention it deserves.
If that sounds like you, we should talk. If you’re looking for a $500 template site, I’m not your person — but I genuinely wish you well.
My Process
From First Call to Launch Day
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FREE CONSULTATION – We hop on a call and talk about your business. What do you do? Who are your customers? What’s your website supposed to accomplish? No pitch, no pressure. If we’re a good fit, I’ll put together a proposal. If we’re not, I’ll tell you.
02
PROPOSAL & AGREEMENT – You get a detailed proposal with exactly what’s included, what it costs, and how long it’ll take. No vague estimates. A 33-50% retainer (depending on total project cost) gets you on my calendar, and then we start the prep work — questionnaires, brand direction, content gathering.
03
DESIGN & BUILD – This is where the real work happens. I design your site, you give feedback, and we go back and forth until it’s right. You’ll hear from me regularly throughout this phase. You’ll never have to wonder what’s going on.
04
REVIEW & LAUNCH – We review the finished site together. I train you on how to use it, hand over your Website Owner’s Manual, collect the final payment, and we launch. You walk away owning a site you’re proud to share.
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AFTER LAUNCH – I don’t disappear after launch. If you want ongoing support, my care plans cover updates, security, and backups. If you’d rather handle it yourself, your Owner’s Manual has everything you need. Either way, I’m an email away if something comes up
Fun facts
About me.
A Few Things That Have Nothing to Do With Websites
My Favourite film is:
The Sound of Music
My favourite book is:
Pride & Prejudice
One food I could eat every day:
Anything with Bacon
My biggest fear is:
Compound Fractures
On my days off I can be found:
Reading a Book
My go-to drink is:
Coffee w/a Splash of Cream
currently obsessed with:
Anything AI related
Most likely to binge watch:
Anything with Henry Cavill
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some our most frequently asked questions – if you don’t see yours below, feel free to contact us.
Client Love
What My Clients Say
“For 17 years, Karen has been the trusted partner behind our website. She has a rare ability to make every detail shine.”
— Diane Gottsman, Protocol School of Texas
“Karen spent a week helping me get everything back up after a house fire. I’ve been with her for 12 years and couldn’t have done it without her.”
— Cynthia Grosso, Charleston School of Protocol
“We were thrilled with the work. Reasonably priced, fast completion, excellent communication and follow-up support.”
— Bruce & Patria Pardue, Little Country Greenhouse
“Karen redesigned my website after two other designers failed. I’ve already landed a new client as a result.”
— Shannon Spurlin, Touchstone
“She guided me step by step through a detailed process and took the time to truly understand my vision. The result was nothing short of a masterpiece.”
— Sheryll Martin, Maximizing Potential CC
“Think of Karen as a designer who listens to what you really want and offers solutions you need — while making you feel heard and valued.”
— David Achata, Author & Business Coach
Ready?
Let’s Build a Website That Works as Hard as You Do
Ready to transform your brand, website & message?
Imagine sending people to your site and feeling excited — not nervous. With the right message and design, your website can finally reflect the value you bring.
You’ll get a free consultation, a custom proposal, and a clear path forward.
Free consult. No pressure. No commitment. Just a clear conversation about your goals.