Custom Website Design
A fully custom website built around your business and your customers, from first conversation to launch.
From $1,950
Web Design & Development
in Savannah, GA
Sixteen years adds up. What started as a small design studio has grown into a body of work we’re genuinely proud of.
Web design studio in Savannah, GA
$450 Starter Site
Whether it’s a website design or a fully custom web application, we’d love to hear about your project.
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Services
WordPress Support Plans
Behind-the-scenes WordPress maintenance with 30 minutes of hands-on labor included every month.
$100 / month
Local SEO Retainer
Monthly on-page and local SEO to put your business in front of the right people, with no long-term contract.
$450 / month
- Website Design
- Development
- WordPress
- Online Stores
- Security
- Local SEO
- Website Support
- AI Automation
- Custom Web Apps
- Brand Identity
Starter Site: $450 / one-time
Our Starter Site gives you a professionally designed foundation that we customize around your business. We’ll add your photos, your content, your services and your branding, then tailor the look and feel so the finished website feels like your own.
The demo sites below are simply examples of what’s possible. They all started with the same Starter Site, yet each one has been adapted for a completely different type of business.
Your business doesn’t need to look anything like these examples. Whether you’re a contractor, consultant, restaurant, local service, retailer or something entirely different, we’ll use the same flexible foundation to create a site around your business.
It’s a simple, affordable way to get a polished, professional website without the cost or longer turnaround of a fully custom build — and if you need something more specialized or completely custom, we offer that too.
These are demos, not a catalogue. They’re here to show you what’s possible — go ahead and click any of them to open the live site and look around. Your website will be built around your business: your brand, your content, your services and your style.
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Bianca
Massage Therapy
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Marée
Fishing Charters
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Belle Vue
Photography
✦ Demo
ÉCLAT
Auto Detailing
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Bianca
Massage Therapy
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Marée
Fishing Charters
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Belle Vue
Photography
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ÉCLAT
Auto Detailing
Latest Projects
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Benjamin’s Mobile Detailing
Ranking #1 on Google
903 Truck Beds
Altamont Physical Therapy
Ranking #1 on Google
Steel Rising
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Adtech Motors
Hunter Tile & Construction
Ranking #1 on Google
Dinosaw
First Construction Corp
Robles Concrete
Ranking #1 on Google
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Gnostic Society
Total Wireless Data
Garage Door Resources
Holistica Wellness
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Greeson’s Fencing
Souzou Cam
Custom Booking Application
Robles Concrete — Pricing Calculator
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H&H Construction
Tattwic Timetable App
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Packeasy Rentals
Ranking #1 on Google
★ 5.0 · 81 reviews
All Google reviews
James
Google review
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I've dealt with many IT people over the years and Ben is top 2, easily. He actually has the knowledge, is efficient, and then the rarest quality of all: friendly. He took the time to help my over-50 self understand what he was doing, tech-wise, and he actually answered my texts in a timely manner. 5 stars, well deserved.
Shawn Brozowski
Google review
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I mentioned a photo-sharing app that we needed, and Ben created one lickety-split — it's exactly what we need. He's also built a website and logo for us in the past, and anything he's done for us we've been very happy with. Thank you so much, Ben, for your excellent work. We'll be returning for more as time goes on, and we'll be letting our friends know about the work you do for us.
Kenny SL G
Google review
★★★★★ · 10 months ago
I had a fantastic experience with Zazen Designs! They created a beautiful website for my business here in Savannah. Ben really understands web design in Savannah and helped me bring my brand to life online. I highly recommend them for any local business looking for professional web design services.
Morgan Cooper
Google review
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
I had the pleasure of working with Ben from Zazen Designs to create my website, and I'm beyond thrilled with the results. Ben is a true professional with a keen eye for design and detail — he not only made my site look stunning but also optimized it for SEO, making it both functional and attractive. The new site has exceeded my expectations in every way, and feedback from visitors has been overwhelmingly positive. I highly recommend Zazen Designs to anyone looking to take their online presence to the next level. Thank you, Ben, for your exceptional work!
Junk Pelicans LLC
Google review
★★★★★ · Edited 10 months ago
Ben was phenomenal to work with. He was very responsive and handled every need without hesitation. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a website built by a professional.
Aethyta
Google review
★★★★★ · a year ago
Ben is a total pro and a delight to work with. He clearly understood the technical aspects of my website and also has a great design sense. He was responsive and communicative throughout the process and made sure I was getting exactly what I needed. Highly recommend!
Robles Concrete Services
Google review
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
Ben is so easy to work with and definitely professional. He was patient with me, as a layman, helping me understand what makes a website work well. I'm very happy with my new site and look forward to a continued working relationship. I'd highly recommend Zazen Designs to anyone, without hesitation.
Kurtis Biggins
Google review
★★★★★ · a year ago
Zazen Designs made setting up my website so easy. I really appreciate “Mr. Ben's” patience — he was ready to get everything done in one session, but it took me about a month, and he never grew impatient with my schedule. Everything he told me to do made it very simple. I'm very pleased with the finished results and highly recommend their services. Thank you, “Mr. Ben.”
Jason Balliet
Google review
★★★★★ · 10 months ago
If you own a local business here in Savannah, Georgia, we would highly recommend Benjamin from Zazen Designs to develop a WordPress website. Very professional and responsive — would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody needing a new website design here in Savannah.
Michele Morrissey
Google review
★★★★★ · a year ago
Zazen is the best. Ben is incredibly responsive and creative, and strives to understand your needs and industry when designing your website. I interviewed numerous website designers before choosing Zazen, and I'm so happy I did. Ben promised to stick with us along the way, and three years later I can still rely on him to quickly and reasonably update my site as needed. — Michele, Battenkill Glamping Resort.
Whisker Wash Co
Google review
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
Major props to Ben for his incredible work on our dog-grooming website! This guy was a breeze to work with — always quick to respond, overflowing with creative ideas, and just a joy to collaborate with. If you're in the market for a web designer who knows their stuff and makes the whole experience enjoyable, Ben's your guy. We couldn't be happier with the end result and wholeheartedly recommend him for top-notch web services. Five stars!
Caleb Finch
Google review
★★★★★ · Edited 2 years ago
Ben with Zazen Designs exceeded our expectations. He built us a great website, took creative initiative, and we couldn't be happier. He was very attentive and gave great service throughout the whole process. I highly recommend him to any business looking for a contemporary, quality website.
Neil King
Google review
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
As an independent entrepreneur and business owner, I put off the need for a website for quite some time. At one point I finally decided it was time to have something set up, and I used Zazen Designs and met Ben and his lovely wife. I honestly could not be more pleased with the results. As a home builder, I knew absolutely nothing about websites, but Ben was willing to walk me through how and why he does what he does. Since then, my business has increased, and I would happily refer him to any of my friends or family. Ben truly is the epitome of a salt-of-the-earth kind of person.
Rodney Robles
Google review
★★★★★ · 9 months ago
This designer is above and beyond! He has helped me with my website as well as development of tools, and has always been honest, creative, and gets it done. His communication is fantastic — highly recommend using him. Almost 12 years, and I won't choose another, regardless of the many that come calling.
Ross P
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★★★★★ · 8 years ago
Ben at Zazen Web Design has designed logos and 2 websites for us (working on a 3rd), and each one has been amazing! We get so many compliments and requests along the lines of, “Who designed your website? We love it!” Admittedly, I can be particular about the look and feel of our sites and logos, but Ben is infinitely patient and responsive until everything is perfect. A great guy and a talented designer! Highly recommended!
Andrew Kelly
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★★★★★ · 6 years ago
Ben was so easy and a pleasure to work with! Moving back upstate, I didn't know anyone to reach out to and found his company through a Google search. I'm so happy I reached out, as he was the perfect person for the job. Not only was his communication excellent and turnaround time very fast, Ben is a nice guy and you can trust that his work is quality. Starting a new business, I needed the perfect website, and he delivered exactly what I wanted. Would continue to work with Ben on my future projects and recommend him to others.
Faith Linz
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★★★★★ · 8 years ago
I cannot say enough good things about Ben and Zazen Designs. He was such a pleasure to work with. We were not in a hurry to get our new website up, wanting to make sure we had good content before launching. Ben was completely understanding of this, and we were able to work at our own pace to complete the website redesign. He listened to what we were looking for, had great ideas and referrals, and everything turned out absolutely perfect. He's so thoughtful, even making tutorial videos to show us how to keep the website updated in the future! Would highly recommend Ben for your next website redesign.
Kimberly Burgess
Google review
★★★★★ · 6 years ago
I found Ben through a Google search and was really drawn in by his clean aesthetic. So far, he's designed 2 websites for my job, and both are exactly what we needed — they're well-designed, user-friendly, and easy to edit. Throughout the process, Ben was a great communicator, always getting back quickly and open to hearing our ideas and sharing his own. I was so impressed by his turnaround time too — he's incredibly fast yet still efficient at what he does. All in all, it's been a pleasure working with Ben. I highly recommend him.
Free SEO audit
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Expertise
Website Design
WordPress, Webflow, Custom Builds
2010 – Present
Local SEO
Service Area Businesses, Google Rankings, Maps Optimization
2012 – Present
E-Commerce
Online Stores, Product Catalogs, Payment Integrations
2014 – Present
Custom Web Applications
Contractor Portals, Quote Systems, Booking Platforms
2023 – Present
AI Automation & Chatbots
Lead Capture, Workflow Automation, White-Label Tools
2024 – Present
Zazen Designs
Web Design Studio
81+
Reviews
5.00
Rating
16
Years
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost?
A Starter Site is $450 one-time. Custom websites designed from scratch start at $1,950, and the final figure depends on how much the site needs to do. Estimates are free — call or send a message and we’ll give you a real number rather than a range.
What’s the difference between a Starter Site and a custom build?
A Starter Site begins with one of our polished templates and is customized with your content, colors and photos. It’s $450, goes live in about two days, and suits a business that needs a professional presence quickly. A custom build is the better fit when a template won’t stretch far enough — when you need particular features, a specific way of presenting your work, or something the site has to actually do. It starts at $1,950 and takes one to six weeks.
How long will my project take?
A Starter Site is usually live in about two days. Custom projects run one to six weeks depending on scope — a straightforward brochure site sits at the short end, while an online store or a custom application takes longer.
Do I own my website, domain and hosting?
Yes — all of it is yours. The website, the domain and the hosting are held in your name, not ours. If you ever decide to move to someone else, everything goes with you and nothing has to be prised loose first.
What are your payment terms?
Half up front and half on completion. The 50% deposit books the work in and gets it started; the remaining 50% is due once the site is finished and ready to go live.
How many rounds of revisions do I get?
As many as it takes, within reason. There’s no fixed number of rounds and no per-change fee — we keep refining until it’s right. The one thing that sits outside that is a change of direction. If the brief itself shifts partway through and you want something fundamentally different from what we agreed, that’s new work rather than a revision — and we’d talk it through with you before anything changes.
Who will I actually be working with?
The owner, from the first conversation through to launch. There are no account managers and no handoffs, and nothing is outsourced — not the design, not the development, not the SEO. The person you speak with is the person building your site.
Do I need to provide the words and photos?
Either way — whatever suits you. If you have copy and images ready, we’ll build around them. If you’d rather not deal with that side of it, we’ll take care of it. It’s worth settling early, because content is usually what decides how quickly a project moves.
Do you work with businesses outside Savannah?
Yes. Zazen Designs is based in Savannah, Georgia and works with clients throughout the greater Savannah area and well beyond. Most of the process happens remotely, so where you’re based makes very little difference to how the work runs.
What happens after my website launches?
You can leave it as it is, or take an optional WordPress Support Plan at $100/month. That covers plugin and theme updates, security monitoring and regular backups, plus 30 minutes of hands-on work each month — a content edit, a code tweak, or an update to a custom application. Full details on WordPress support in Savannah.
Are your monthly plans on a contract?
No — both run month to month. The $100/month WordPress Support Plan and the $450/month Local SEO Retainer can be stopped whenever you like. There’s no minimum term and no exit fee.
Do you build more than standard websites?
Yes. Alongside websites we’ve built online stores and product catalogues since 2014, custom web applications since 2023 — booking systems, pricing calculators and client portals — and AI automation and chatbots since 2024. If you need something beyond a brochure site, it’s worth asking — we work as a web developer in Savannah as well as a designer.
Can you help my business rank on Google?
Local SEO has been part of what we do since 2012, offered as a $450/month retainer. It covers the work service-area businesses need most: Google rankings, Maps optimization, and being found by customers nearby. There’s more detail on local SEO in Savannah if you want it.
What platforms do you build on?
Mostly WordPress and WooCommerce, Webflow, and fully custom builds in Next.js and React. The right choice depends on what the site needs to do — that’s a conversation worth having before anything is decided, not a default we apply to everyone.
How do I get started?
Call or text (912) 224-3445, or send a message through the form. Estimates are free and there’s no obligation — the first step is just a conversation about what your business needs.
Things to know
Typical timeline
A Starter Site goes live in about two days. Custom projects take one to six weeks.
No handoffs
You work directly with the owner from first conversation to launch. Nothing is ever outsourced.
Support after launch
Optional WordPress support plans from $100/mo cover updates, security monitoring, backups, and 30 minutes of monthly edits.
Based in Savannah, GA
Zazen Designs is based in Savannah, Georgia, and works with clients throughout the greater Savannah area and beyond — most of the process happens remotely, wherever you are.
