Web Design in Dayton, OH: Websites built to turn visitors into leads.

Web design in Dayton, OH from 4 Eyes Creative is built around one job: turning the people who visit your site into calls, bookings and form fills. We plan, write, build and test landing pages and full redesigns from our base in Springboro, about 20 minutes south of Dayton.

What web design and CRO is

Website design and conversion rate optimization, done as one job.

Web design is planning, writing and building the pages your customers see, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) is the ongoing work of getting more of those visitors to call, book or fill out a form.

We don't split them up. A new site that looks sharp but doesn't bring in leads hasn't done its job, and testing small tweaks on a slow, confusing site won't fix much either. So every project starts with how your current pages perform and finishes with tracking that shows which pages produce leads.

You work directly with a strategist who has 20+ years of digital marketing experience. There are no junior account managers or handoffs, and you'll hear back within one business day.

What's included

Everything between the click and the lead.

Conversion audit of existing pages

A page-by-page review of where visitors drop off, from vague headlines to buried phone numbers to forms that ask for too much.

User experience and flow analysis

We map the path from the first page someone lands on to the moment they contact you, then remove the steps that get in the way.

Landing page design and copywriting

Focused pages for one service, offer or campaign, with copy written to match what the visitor searched for or clicked.

WordPress and custom web development

WordPress when your team wants to edit pages on its own, custom development when the project calls for it. We'll recommend one after the audit.

Mobile performance optimization

Google indexes and ranks the mobile version of your site, so every page is responsive and checked on a phone before launch.

Core Web Vitals improvements

Fixes for loading (LCP), responsiveness (INP) and layout shifts (CLS), measured against the thresholds Google publishes.

A/B test setup and analysis

Controlled tests of headlines, offers and layouts, set up the way Google recommends so testing doesn't cause search problems.

GA4 and conversion tracking implementation

Calls, form fills and bookings tracked in Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads, so you can see which pages and channels bring in leads.

Website design

Small business website design: a landing page or a full redesign?

A landing page is the right call when one service or ad campaign needs more leads, and a full redesign makes sense when the whole site is slow, hard to update or sending the wrong message.

Plenty of Dayton-area businesses don't need a new website. They need one page that does its job. The free audit tells you which one you need before you spend anything.

When a redesign changes URLs, we map every old address to its new one and set up permanent redirects, which is what Google recommends for a site move. Google also says to expect some temporary ranking fluctuation while it recrawls, so we plan launches with that in mind.

Landing page vs full website redesign
CompareLanding pageFull site redesign
Best forOne service, offer or ad campaignA site that's outdated, slow or hard to manage
ScopeOne focused page plus conversion trackingSite structure, navigation, every key page, plus tracking
Where visitors come fromMostly paid ads and emailSearch, referrals, direct visits and ads
SEO workUsually kept out of the main navigation and matched to the adURL mapping and permanent redirects so existing pages keep their value
Where it startsThe free auditThe free audit
Conversion rate optimization

Conversion rate optimization services that start with your own data

Conversion rate optimization raises the share of visitors who take a meaningful action on your site. Google Ads defines conversion rate as conversions divided by ad interactions, and the same math works for every visitor your site gets.

For a local business, CRO is rarely about button colors. It's whether the first screen says what you do and where, whether the phone number is tappable on a phone, whether the form asks for more than it needs, and whether the page matches the ad or search that brought someone there. Here's what we look at first:

When a page gets enough traffic to test, we test changes against the original instead of guessing. Google's guidance is clear: show search engines the same content people see, point test URLs to the original with a canonical tag, use temporary 302 redirects, and end the test as soon as you have an answer. We follow it.

  • Headline clarity: does the first screen answer what the visitor came for?
  • Calls to action: one clear next step, repeated where it helps
  • Message match: the page mirrors the ad or search that brought them
  • Forms: only the fields you actually use
  • Trust: real reviews, licenses and photos, where you have them
  • Speed and mobile layout on the pages that get the most traffic
Website optimization

Website optimization for speed, mobile and Core Web Vitals

Core Web Vitals are Google's three measures of real-world page experience: Largest Contentful Paint for loading, Interaction to Next Paint for responsiveness and Cumulative Layout Shift for visual stability.

Google assesses each one at the 75th percentile of page loads, split by mobile and desktop, and Search Console's Core Web Vitals report shows how your pages do for real visitors. That report is where we start.

Google says Core Web Vitals are used by its ranking systems. It's just as clear that good scores don't guarantee top rankings and that it'll still show the most relevant page even when the experience is weaker. So we treat speed as a reason people stay and contact you, with search as a bonus, and we don't promise rankings from it.

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Core Web Vitals and Google's good thresholds
MetricWhat it measuresGood score (per web.dev)
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)How fast the main content loads2.5 seconds or less
Interaction to Next Paint (INP)How quickly the page responds to taps and clicks200 milliseconds or less
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)How much the layout jumps while loading0.1 or less
Landing pages for ads

Landing page design for Google Ads and paid social

A landing page built for an ad should match the ad, repeat its call to action and load quickly on a phone, because that's what Google tells advertisers to do.

Google Ads rates landing page experience as one of three Quality Score components, next to expected clickthrough rate and ad relevance. Quality Score is a diagnostic rather than an auction input, but a below-average landing page rating is a clear sign the page and the ad aren't lined up.

If we also run your Google Ads or social ads, the same strategist writes the ad and builds the page, so the message stays consistent from click to contact.

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How it works

How a website project works

Every project follows the same order, whether it's one landing page or a full site.

  1. 01

    Audit

    The free audit's website conversion path review and analytics check show where visitors drop off today.

  2. 02

    Plan

    We agree on what the site or page has to do, which pages matter most and what counts as a conversion.

  3. 03

    Write and design

    Copy comes first, then design, so every page leads with what visitors came for.

  4. 04

    Build

    WordPress or custom development, responsive on every screen and tuned for Core Web Vitals before launch.

  5. 05

    Track

    GA4 key events and Google Ads conversions for calls, forms and bookings, tested before the site goes live.

  6. 06

    Improve

    We watch how real visitors behave after launch and test changes on the pages that matter most.

Reporting

What you see each month during ongoing CRO

A plain-English summary of what your site produced, what we changed and what's next.

  • Leads by page and by channel: calls, forms and bookings
  • Conversion rate for your key pages
  • Core Web Vitals status from Search Console
  • A/B test results and what we changed because of them
  • Work completed and the plan for next month
Pricing

How website design and CRO pricing works

Pricing depends on scope. One landing page is a very different job from a full redesign with redirects, and ongoing testing is different again. What moves the number most is how many pages you need, how much copy we write, the platform and any integrations, like booking tools or your CRM.

We start with a free audit and quote after it, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts. Every retainer is month-to-month, with no long-term contract.

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Common questions

Questions about web design and CRO in Dayton

How much does a website cost for a small business?

It depends on scope, so we quote after a free audit rather than from a price list. The biggest cost drivers are how many pages you need, how much copy has to be written, the platform, and any integrations like booking tools or a CRM. A single landing page is a much smaller project than a full redesign. Ongoing optimization runs on a month-to-month retainer with no long-term contract.

How long does it take to build a website?

It depends mostly on the number of pages and how quickly content and approvals come together. A single landing page is a much smaller job than a full redesign that needs new copy, URL mapping and redirects. We'll give you a timeline for your specific project after the free audit, before any work starts.

What is conversion rate optimization (CRO)?

Conversion rate optimization is the work of getting a larger share of your website visitors to take a valuable action, like calling, booking or submitting a form. It starts with data on where people drop off, then fixes those spots and tests changes against the original. For a local business the biggest wins usually come from clearer headlines, simpler forms and pages that match the ad or search that brought the visitor.

What is a good website conversion rate?

There's no single number that applies to every business, so the most useful benchmark is your own site's rate before and after changes. Conversion rate is conversions divided by visits or ad interactions, and it swings a lot by industry, traffic source and what you count as a conversion. That's why we set up tracking first and measure improvement against your baseline.

Do I need a new website or can you fix my current one?

Often you don't need a new website. The free audit reviews your conversion path, speed and tracking and tells you whether targeted fixes or new landing pages will get you further than a rebuild. A redesign makes sense when the site is slow at its core, hard to update or no longer reflects what you sell.

What's the difference between a landing page and a website?

A website covers your whole business, while a landing page is a single page built for one offer, service or campaign with one clear next step. Website pages help people browse and compare. Landing pages are usually where ad traffic goes, because Google advises sending people to a page that closely matches the ad and repeats its call to action.

Do I need a landing page for Google Ads?

You don't need one, but a dedicated page usually does better than sending ad clicks to your homepage. Google recommends choosing a landing page that closely matches your ad and keywords, and landing page experience is one of the three parts of Quality Score.

Does website speed affect SEO?

Yes, a little, but relevance matters far more. Google says Core Web Vitals are used by its ranking systems, and also that good scores don't guarantee top rankings and that it will still show the most relevant content when page experience is weaker. Speed matters more for keeping visitors on the page long enough to contact you.

What are Core Web Vitals?

Core Web Vitals are three Google metrics for real-world page experience: Largest Contentful Paint (loading), Interaction to Next Paint (responsiveness) and Cumulative Layout Shift (visual stability). Google's web.dev guidance calls a page good when LCP is 2.5 seconds or less, INP is 200 milliseconds or less and CLS is 0.1 or less, measured at the 75th percentile of page loads. INP replaced First Input Delay as a Core Web Vital in 2024.

Will a website redesign hurt my SEO?

It can if URLs change without redirects, which is why redirect planning is part of every redesign we do. Google recommends mapping every old URL to its new one and using permanent server-side redirects, kept in place for at least a year. Google also says to expect temporary ranking fluctuation during a move while it recrawls the site.

Should I use WordPress or a custom website?

WordPress is usually the better fit when your team wants to add and edit pages without a developer, and custom development fits when speed, a specific feature or full control matters more. Both can be fast and convert well if they're built carefully. We recommend one after the audit, based on who will maintain the site and what it needs to do.

Does A/B testing hurt SEO?

Not when it's set up the way Google recommends. That means showing search engines the same content people see, pointing test URLs to the original page with a canonical tag, using temporary 302 redirects rather than permanent ones, and ending the test once you have a result. Google says small changes like button text often have little or no impact on how a page appears in search.

Do you write the website copy?

Yes. Landing page design and copywriting are part of the service, and we write copy before design so every page leads with what the visitor came for. You review and approve everything, and we'll ask you for the details only you know, like your service area, credentials and real customer reviews.

Do you set up GA4 and conversion tracking?

Yes, GA4 and conversion tracking are included. We mark the actions that matter to your business, like form submissions, calls and bookings, as key events in Google Analytics 4 and connect them to Google Ads when you run ads. That's how you see which pages and channels bring in leads, not just traffic.

Do you design websites for businesses in Springboro, Kettering and Centerville?

Yes. We're based in Springboro and work with businesses across the Dayton region, including Dayton, Centerville, Kettering, Miamisburg and Springboro. Kettering and Centerville are about 15 minutes from us and Miamisburg about 10.

How do I choose a web design company?

Ask how they'll measure whether the site works, not just how it'll look. A good web design company should explain how it tracks leads, how it protects your existing search traffic during a redesign, who you'll actually work with and what the contract terms are. With us, you work directly with the strategist on a month-to-month retainer, and you'll hear back within one business day.

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See where your website loses leads.

The free audit includes a website conversion path review and an analytics and conversion tracking check, with a written report and a 30-minute strategy call.

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