Website design · Sacramento, CA · since 2000

Sacramento web design that pays for itself.

Websites, brand and print for Sacramento businesses, from a small agency with an office in Arden-Arcade. Bay Area standards without the Bay Area agency overhead. No gimmicks.

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Sacramento Website DesignLocal SEOBrand IdentityPrint & SignageHosting & CareAI Implementation
26+
Years in business
Est. 2000
Referral-based
CA
Arden-Arcade office, Pacific time
1:1
You work with the specialists
Serving the Sacramento community

Bay Area standards, without the Bay Area agency overhead.

Custom website design, strong user experience and search-friendly structure for Sacramento brands of every size.

Easy to work with

Comparing web design companies in the Sacramento area? We’re a design agency built around making the process simple.

One team, start to finish

Web development, website redesigns and search engine optimization, from first sketch through launch and beyond.

Top web design that gets found

Not just admired. Built to rank, load fast and bring in inquiries.

At home in Arden-Arcade

Cafe 33 and Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie in the morning, River Park or Arden Park in the afternoon. Proud members of the Greater Arden Chamber of Commerce.

What we do in Sacramento

Web, brand and print from one team.

The Sacramento office covers more than websites, which matters when your site, your signage and your business cards need to look like the same company.

01

Win the side-by-side comparison

Custom website design that holds up when Sacramento buyers compare you against Bay Area agencies an hour down the road.

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02

Compete in a crowded market

Organic SEO built for greater Sacramento, a dense market with real search competition, rather than for a town with three rivals.

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03

Show up in your own neighborhood

Local SEO around Arden-Arcade. Google Business Profile, location pages and review strategy aimed at the neighborhoods you actually serve.

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04

Get more inquiries from the same traffic

Conversion optimization that turns the visitors you already have into inquiries. Messaging, layout and form changes that compound, rather than a redesign every two years.

05

Know which channel earns its budget

Analytics and goal tracking with a dashboard in plain language, so you can tell which channel is earning its budget.

06

Stop worrying about your site

Hosting and maintenance with monthly updates, security, backups and content edits, including on sites we didn’t originally build.

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07

Serve members and donors in one place

Nonprofit and member organization websites for clubs, nonprofits and associations. Donation flows, event calendars and member areas included.

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08

Look like one company everywhere

Print, signage and promotional products from the same team that builds your site, so your logo, cards and signs all match.

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Let’s talk about your Sacramento project.

Why Sacramento businesses choose us

A real partner in the region, not an agency that disappears after launch.

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Client-funded and independent

No investors, no gimmicks. We answer to the work and to our clients.

Small and hands-on

You work directly with the specialist doing the work, not a sales layer.

Rooted in the region

An office in Arden-Arcade and members of the Greater Arden Chamber of Commerce. We can meet in person.

26+ years, referral-based

Since 2000. Long-term relationships, repeat clients and word of mouth.

Full stack under one roof

Web, graphics, print and AI implementation. One team, one point of contact.

Honest advice

We’ll give you straight feedback on your situation, even when the best answer isn’t us.

Sacramento work

Built for businesses that needed it to count.

Sites and brands for the Sacramento region and Northern California, with the results where we have them.

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Jeff Murphy
Meet your local partner

Hi, I’m Jeff.

From logos to websites, I help businesses stand out with thoughtful design and smart web solutions. I’m your local creative partner in Sacramento, ready to make your project shine. If you’re looking for strategic web design tailored to Sacramento’s community, let’s create a website that works the way your business needs it to. Whether it’s a new build or a redesign, you’ll work with me directly.

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Rooted in the region

Members of the Greater Arden Chamber of Commerce.

Sacramento is a referral town more than most people expect of a city this size. The Chamber, the neighborhood business associations and the nonprofit boards overlap heavily, which is why so much of our work here arrives through someone who already knows us rather than through a search result.

It also shapes what we build. A fair share of our Sacramento clients are clubs, athletic and social organizations, and nonprofits, where the website has to serve members who log in weekly as well as prospects visiting once. That’s a different design problem from a straightforward brochure site, and it’s one we’ve solved repeatedly in this region.

What clients say

See why clients choose us.

"Jeff and his team just finished our new amazing website for Del Norte Athletic Club! They drove the process and have been really great to work with! We appreciate how easy it all has been."

Michael KellerGoogle Review

"Working over the course of many years with Jeff Murphy has been a seamless and positive experience. He's super responsive, creative, and professional. If you're looking for someone who delivers great results, look no fu…"

Michelle FolawnGoogle Review

"I can confidently say that he is an exceptional Graphic/Web Specialist. Jeff's creativity and technical expertise consistently produced outstanding results, elevating our projects to new heights."

Steve RamonaLinkedIn Recommendation

"There is no better colleague than Jeff. He is one of the most responsive professionals I've worked with and is willing to provide support whenever you need it. His expertise as a web specialist is outstanding."

Keisha ChrismantoLinkedIn Recommendation

"I have been working with Exclusive Image for about 8 years. They designed my website and gave me great assistance throughout the process. Over the years they have helped refine my website and keep me updated on the late…"

Derek HobbsGoogle Review

"My teams and I have worked with Jeff for well over 10 years and he has consistently been a wonderful business partner and contributed heavily to our goals of engagement."

Jesse KernsLinkedIn Recommendation

"The Exclusive Image team has been an incredible partner for several years now! Jeff, Stephen, and the whole team are professional, thoughtful and really know their stuff about design and SEO. They create beautiful websi…"

ScottGoogle Review

"Love working with Exclusive image. They have made shirts and mugs for our nonprofit organization—and we love them and love their team."

BraveMakerGoogle Review

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Results

26+ years, referral-based since 2000.

We measure our success on the fact that we’ve been a referral-based company for 26+ years. Sacramento businesses work directly with the same small team handling design, build, hosting and support, instead of being routed through account managers and production queues. That’s what makes us an easy design company to work with. Straight answers, clear timelines and one team accountable for everything from web development to search engine optimization.

Our professional promise

Exclusive Image and its vendors uphold the highest standards of ethics and responsibility, strictly prohibiting child labor and all forms of abuse. We respect individual rights, ensure fair wages, and prioritize partnering with suppliers who share our commitment to social responsibility and ethical, fair-trade products wherever possible.

Questions

Sacramento website and SEO questions.

How much does a website cost in Sacramento?

There is no flat price, because cost depends on how many pages you need, whether the site is custom-coded or WordPress, and whether we write the copy and source photography. We quote each Sacramento project after a short conversation about your goals. You can pay up front or spread the build over 12 months, and you own the finished site either way. Once it is paid off, you can continue service with a care plan, starting at $210/month, or downgrade to hosting only, starting at $30/month. See website design.

How much does SEO cost for a Sacramento business?

Our SEO plans start at $600/month and include local SEO, so your Google Business Profile and Sacramento-area pages are covered. The right plan depends on how competitive your services are here and how many neighborhoods or nearby cities you want to reach. A plumber targeting all of Sacramento County needs more coverage than a shop serving one part of town. We recommend a tier after a free review of your site. See SEO services.

How long does SEO take to work for a Sacramento small business?

Most Sacramento businesses see early movement within the first few months, and steadier gains around six months. Searches tied to a specific neighborhood or suburb often move sooner than broad terms like 'Sacramento contractor', which have more competition. Your starting point matters too, since a site with technical problems has quick wins available. Our plans start with a 3-month minimum and a monthly report so you can see what is changing. See SEO services.

Do I need local SEO for my Sacramento business?

If your customers search for what you do near them, yes. Sacramento is a large, spread-out market, and people searching in Arden-Arcade, Natomas or Elk Grove often see different results. Local SEO covers your Google Business Profile, reviews and location pages so you show up where your customers are. It is included in our SEO plans, or you can add it to a care plan for $100/month. See local SEO.

Why isn't my Sacramento business showing up on Google?

The most common causes are a missing or incomplete Google Business Profile, a website that never says which Sacramento areas you serve, a slow or broken site, or pages Google has not indexed. Sometimes a site was built with settings that block search engines and nobody turned them off. A free site check looks at each of these and tells you which ones apply to your business. See free site check.

How do I choose a web design company in Sacramento?

Look for a company with live Sacramento-area sites you can click through, and ask who will actually design and build yours. Ask what happens after launch, who owns the site and domain, and how they handle SEO and local search. Get clear pricing for hosting, care and edits, not just the build. We are a small team in Arden-Arcade that handles design, build, hosting and SEO, and you own the finished site. Read our work.

How do I show up in Google Maps across Sacramento and its neighborhoods?

Start with a complete Google Business Profile, a steady flow of reviews and matching business details everywhere you are listed. If you serve several parts of the region, add a page for each area you genuinely work in, such as Arden-Arcade, Folsom, Roseville or Elk Grove, with real local details. Distance from the searcher is part of how Google ranks maps, so your results will vary across the region. Local SEO focuses on strengthening the parts you can control. See local SEO.

Will ChatGPT and Google's AI recommend my Sacramento business?

No one can promise it, but you can make it much more likely. AI tools favor businesses whose websites clearly state what they do and where, whose details match across directories, and who have a solid base of reviews. Mentions in local sources, such as Sacramento business journals, chambers and neighborhood sites, help too. Our AI search optimization work focuses on these signals. See AI search optimization.

How much does a logo cost for a Sacramento business, and do you do print and promotional items?

Our base logo package is $1,150 and includes 3 initial concepts, 3 rounds of revisions on the one you choose, a brand guide and final files in every common format. We also design business cards, flyers, signage and other print pieces, and order promotional items such as shirts and drinkware for Sacramento businesses and events. Printing is quoted separately once artwork is final. See graphic design.

Can you take over hosting and maintenance for a Sacramento website we already have?

Yes. We maintain WordPress, Shopify and custom-coded sites, including many we did not build. We start with a quick audit to see the state of the site, then recommend a plan. Moving your site to our hosting is free, and we keep your current site live until the new copy is tested and approved. Many Sacramento clients come to us after their original designer stopped responding. See care plans.

Which areas around Sacramento do you serve?

We work with clients across the Sacramento region, including Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Davis and Elk Grove. Most of the project happens online, with video calls and shared previews, so distance is never a barrier. We are happy to meet in person when it helps, especially for kickoff meetings and photo shoots.

Are you a local Sacramento web design company?

Yes. We are based in Arden-Arcade, and we were previously in the San Francisco Bay Area, so our clients are spread across both regions. We are members of the Greater Arden Chamber of Commerce and have grown mainly by referral since 2000. Many of our clients are Sacramento-area businesses, nonprofits and clubs. When you work with us, you talk directly with the people designing and building your site, not a call center. See about us.

Do you build websites for Sacramento nonprofits, clubs and member associations?

Yes, and they are a large part of our work. We build sites for nonprofits, churches, athletic and social clubs and member associations, with features such as online donations, event calendars, registrations and member-only areas. We focus on making these easy for volunteers and staff to update. Our nonprofit and church case study shows examples of this work. Read our nonprofit and church case study.

Ready when you are

Tell us about your Sacramento project and we will scope it properly, or just send a quick message. Either way you will hear back from a real person, in Pacific time.

(650) 273-0422 Sacramento, CA · Mon–Fri 8a–6p PST · ext. 700 for Jeff