CLIENT WEBSITEMercy Cares Counseling
A website for a counseling practice in Crofton, Maryland, introducing therapy services, the care team, and a clear path to scheduling an appointment.
Explore project (opens in new tab)Independent web design & development
Custom websites
for small
businesses.
Serving Delaware, Maryland, and businesses everywhere through remote collaboration. Thoughtful websites and practical web apps, built around your next step.
Already have a website? SEO setup · $150 or Website care · $75/month
Work directly with Don · Introductory website builds from $350 USD
01 / Selected work
Ideas made real.
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Mercy Cares
Counseling Services.
I built the website for Mercy Cares Counseling Services, a counseling practice in Crofton, Maryland. It brings together information about therapy services, the care team, and how to schedule an appointment.
For a service business, visitors need to understand what you offer and how to contact you. This project shows how those essentials can come together in a clear, accessible website.
Delaware, Maryland & beyond
Your business.
Your next step online.
Your location doesn’t need to limit your project. I welcome clients in Delaware and Maryland and work remotely with businesses anywhere. From planning to launch, you’ll work directly with me.
Small business web design in Delaware
A focused landing page or a complete business website can introduce your services, answer common questions, and give customers a way to reach you. Choose a starting package that fits your budget and goals.
Small business web design in Maryland
From independent practices to other service businesses, I build websites around the information your customers need. Explore the Mercy Cares project above for an example of my work for a Maryland practice.
Remote web design, wherever you are
Share your current website, business details, and ideas by email. We’ll agree on the scope, content, feedback rounds, and timeline before development starts, with remote conversations as needed.
02 / Services & pricing
Start small.
Build something solid.
Straightforward pricing for small businesses. Clear deliverables and a personal approach, from our first conversation to launch.
BUILT AROUND YOUR NEXT STEP
Landing page
From $350 USD
One focused page to introduce your business and turn interest into inquiries.
- One custom, mobile-friendly page
- Contact form and social links
- Page title and search description
- One round of revisions
THE SMALL BUSINESS STARTER
Business website
From $750 USD
A complete home for your business, built to make the next step clear.
- Up to five custom pages
- Services, about, and contact sections
- Mobile-friendly design and basic SEO
- Two rounds of revisions
BUILT AROUND YOUR NEXT STEP
Custom web app
From $1,500 USD
A focused first version of your idea, scoped around one core workflow.
- Planning for your core feature
- Custom interface and development
- Integrations scoped to your needs
- Launch walkthrough and handoff
Starting prices cover the scope above. Your final quote is agreed before work begins. Domain names, hosting, paid tools, and ongoing maintenance are separate. Custom app features and integrations are quoted individually.
Search foundations for your existing site
Starter SEO Setup
$150 USD / one-time
Improve your existing website’s search foundations, with a focused setup for up to three existing pages.
Introductory SEO setup for up to three pages
Basic keyword targeting aligned with your services, plus improvements to page titles, descriptions, and headings on up to three existing pages.
Google Search Console setup or review, sitemap submission, and basic indexing checks to identify potential barriers to discovery.
Send your current website link so I can review the site and confirm editing access and scope before we start.
Major technical fixes, new content, and additional pages are quoted separately. This is a one-time setup; ongoing SEO work and the $75/month Website Care plan are separate services.
Rankings and indexing aren’t guaranteed.
Already have a website?
Website Care
$75 USD / month
Keep your current website and get help keeping it updated. Practical, ongoing care for business owners who would rather hand off the small changes.
Monthly care for one website
Checks of agreed key pages, links, and contact forms, plus a short report of what was checked, updated, and needs attention.
Up to 30 minutes of edits to existing text, hours, services, or photos using content you provide. Unused editing time does not roll over.
Backups and software updates where your platform and access support them. We’ll confirm what’s available before you sign up.
Website review required. Send your current site link so I can confirm compatibility, access, and scope before accepting the work.
Hosting, paid tools, redesigns, new pages, and larger repairs are separate. Extra work is quoted for approval before starting. This plan covers scheduled monthly checks, not continuous monitoring or emergency support.
03 / The process
A clear path to launch.
You bring the idea. We work through the details together.
Tell me what you need
We talk about your business, audience, budget, and what a successful website should do.
Agree, design, build
You get a clear scope and quote. Then I design and develop your site, with room for your feedback.
Launch with confidence
We check the details together, connect your domain, and walk through how to use your finished site.
Your developer, from day one
Hi, I’m Don.
Your website, in good hands.
I’m Donald Ray Hudson Jr., the developer behind Cream of the Crop. I build websites and web apps, and help small businesses and independent creators improve the websites they already have.
When you work with COTC Web Studio, you work directly with me. That means straightforward conversations, thoughtful decisions, and a site built around what you actually need.
A few useful details
Before we get started.
Do I need to meet you in person?
No. I welcome clients from Delaware, Maryland, and beyond, and can handle your project entirely remotely. We can discuss your goals, review progress, and walk through the finished website without an in-person meeting.
What do I need to provide?
Your business details, logo if you have one, and any copy or images you want to use. We’ll discuss what’s missing and agree on any extra content work before starting.
How long will my project take?
Timing depends on the scope and how ready your content is. I’ll include an estimated schedule in your quote so you know what to expect before committing.
Can you improve an existing website?
Yes. Starter SEO Setup is $150 one-time for up to three existing pages. For regular upkeep, Website Care is $75/month after a review of your site. You can keep your current platform if it supports the agreed work. Larger changes are quoted separately.
What happens after launch?
Your project includes a handoff walkthrough. Ongoing updates and maintenance can be quoted separately; hosting, domain renewals, and other third-party subscriptions remain separate costs.
04 / Let’s work together
Your next chapter
starts with a hello.
Tell me about your business and what you need: a new website, SEO setup, or help keeping your current site updated. I’ll follow up by email to talk through the fit and next steps.
No commitment to start a conversation.