Freelance Web Designer in Savannah, GA

Hi, I’m Benjamin – a freelance web designer based in Savannah, GA. For the past 15 years, I’ve been helping local businesses build websites that actually work for them, without the agency overhead or the corporate runaround.

Working with a freelance web designer means you get me directly. No account managers, no project coordinators passing messages back and forth, no getting lost in a big company’s pipeline. Just straightforward communication with the person actually building your website.

Why Hire a Freelance Web Designer?

Direct Communication

When you call or email, you’re talking to the person doing the work. No playing telephone through multiple people. I answer my own phone, respond to my own emails, and actually know what’s happening with your project at any given moment.

Lower Overhead, Better Value

I don’t have a fancy office downtown with a receptionist and a conference room. I work lean, which means you’re paying for my skills and time, not corporate expenses. Better websites for less money – straightforward.

Flexibility

Big agencies have processes and timelines set in stone. As a freelancer, I can adapt to how you work and what you need. Need to launch quickly? I can make that happen. Want to take it slow and build in phases? That works too.

Personal Investment

Your success is my success. When you do well, you tell other business owners, and that’s how I grow. I’m invested in making sure your website actually helps your business, not just checking boxes on a project plan.

What I Do as Your Freelance Web Designer

Custom WordPress Websites

I build websites tailored to your business on WordPress – the platform that powers about 40% of the internet. Easy for you to update when you need to, but built properly so you’re not fighting with it.

Responsive Design

Every website I create works perfectly on phones, tablets, and computers. Your customers are browsing on all kinds of devices, and your site needs to look good and function well on every single one.

SEO-Ready from Day One

What good is a beautiful website if nobody can find it? I build sites with clean code, fast loading speeds, and proper structure so search engines can understand what you do and show you to people searching for your services locally.

Ongoing Support

Unlike those designers who disappear after launch, I stick around. When you need updates, have questions, or something breaks, I’m here to help. Most of my clients have been with me for years because I don’t vanish when the project’s done.

Working with a Local Freelance Web Designer

Being local matters. I understand the market, the local competition, and what works for businesses here. I can meet you for coffee to discuss your project, swing by to take photos of your location if needed, or just be available when you need face-to-face conversation.

I’ve worked with restaurants, law firms, retail shops, service companies, and everything in between. Each business is different, and your website should reflect that.

My Process

Discovery Call

We talk about your business, your goals, and what you need from a website. I ask questions, you tell me what’s important to you, and we figure out if we’re a good fit to work together.

Proposal & Planning

I put together a clear proposal with pricing, timeline, and exactly what you’re getting. No hidden fees, no surprise charges later.

Design & Development

I create mockups for you to review, we refine them until you’re happy, then I build your site. You’re involved in the process, giving feedback along the way.

Launch & Training

Once everything’s tested and ready, we launch. I walk you through how to update your own content and make sure you’re comfortable managing the basics.

Ongoing Partnership

I provide hosting, handle technical updates, and I’m available when you need changes or support. Your website isn’t a one-and-done project – it grows with your business.

Real Client Experiences

I built a website for a local HVAC company that was relying entirely on referrals and truck signs. Six months after launch, they were getting 3-4 calls a week from people finding them online. Now it’s their main source of new customers.

Worked with a boutique owner who was frustrated with her template website that she couldn’t update without breaking. Built her something clean and simple that she can actually manage herself. She texts me photos of new products and I walk her through adding them – takes her five minutes now instead of calling her old designer and waiting three days.

A local contractor had a website that looked fine but loaded so slowly that people were leaving before it even finished. Rebuilt it from scratch with proper optimization. His bounce rate dropped by 60% and his contact form submissions doubled.

Freelance vs. Agency – What’s Right for You?

Choose a freelance web designer if:

• You want direct communication with one person
• You value personal service and flexibility
• You’re a small to medium-sized business
• You want better value without sacrificing quality
• You prefer working with someone local you can actually meet

An agency might be better if:

• You need a massive site with complex custom features
• You have a very tight deadline requiring multiple people
• You want a large team available at all times
• Budget isn’t a primary concern

Honestly? Most small businesses are better served by a skilled freelancer who cares about their success than a big agency treating them like just another account number.

Why Choose Me as Your Freelance Web Designer?

• 15 years of experience building websites that work
• 75+ five-star reviews from real local businesses
• Available for in-person meetings and support
• Honest pricing with no hidden fees
• Responsive communication – I actually answer my phone
• WordPress expert with hosting and ongoing support included
• SEO knowledge to help you get found online

Ready to Work With a Freelance Web Designer Who Actually Cares?

Call: (912) 224-3445
Email: benjamin@zazenwebdesign.com

Let’s grab coffee and talk about your website. I’ll give you my honest opinion about what you need and whether we’re a good fit to work together. No pressure, no sales pitch – just a real conversation about your business and how a better website could help.