Website design that actually drives business growth

Your website should do more than look good. It should make your value instantly clear, be easy to find online, and give people a reason to reach out.

At Howle Creative, we build fast, strategic, search friendly websites designed to turn visitors into real inquiries. If your current site feels outdated, unclear, or invisible, you’re in the right place.

Search Engine Optimization
"Really appreciated working with M. I thought I knew exactly what I needed. M was able to implement my ideas, while offering suggestions that I did not have the knowledge to even imagine. Responsive, helpful and knowledgeable! Thank you, Howle Creative!"
Alissa Rose
Business owner
Squarespace website design

Web design that goes beyond "just a website”

Seattle is one of the most competitive markets in the country. A generic website simply doesn’t cut it anymore.

We design custom websites that are:

As a website design studio serving Seattle and across WA, we combine strategy, design, and SEO so your website does real work for your business.

Web design built around real outcomes

We don’t sell templates or generic designs.
We design websites for business owners who want results.

Our clients come to us when they want:

We design websites that:

We regularly work with:

Businesses

Brick and mortar and service based businesses that rely on trust and credibility

Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations that need clear messaging and impact

Real Estate Professionals

Real estate professionals who need polished, high performing websites

We’re often brought in after:

You don’t need more stress. You need a website that works.

Custom web design, without the headaches

Most business owners dread web projects because they don’t have time to be a project manager, a writer, and a tech expert.

At Howle, we take the lead.

We’ve built a process that gets you a high performing website in just 4 weeks instead of months.

We handle the heavy lifting:

Branding help

Have branding guidelines? We’ll follow them to a T. Don’t have them yet? We help you choose fonts and colors that feel right and professional.

No more "blank page" syndrome

You complete a short questionnaire. Our AI content partner drafts your copy based on your tone and expertise. We refine it together so it sounds like you.

Polished visuals, included

We use semi-custom graphics and icons, tailored to your brand colors for a cohesive look. We also handle all the licensed stock imagery, so you don't have to worry about copyrights.

Built to be found (by humans, search engines, and AI)

Future-proof SEO

We don’t just optimize for Google; we optimize for Generative Search (GEO) so your business shows up in AI-driven searches, too.

Strategic User Journeys

We don’t just "make it pretty." We study your competitors to see what’s working, then map out a user journey that turns casual visitors into actual inquiries.

Accessibility for all

Every site is built with the best accessibility strategies and is rigorously tested to look great on every device and screen size.

A process that respects your time

Total transparency

No more wondering where your project stands. You’ll get a personal Client Portal to track progress in real time, plus weekly email recaps so you’re always in the loop.

The Hand-off

We don't just "launch and leave." You’ll get a 45 minute virtual tutorial to learn your way around, plus 30 days of free maintenance to iron out any minor tweaks.

Data at your fingertips

We install Google Analytics and Search Console, giving you a clear window into how your visitors are behaving and how your site is performing.

What it's like to work with us

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Working with Howle has been a godsend! Google Ads is a labyrinth of data that M helped me understand and utilize to its full potential. Howle Creative will truly give you peace of mind with advertising so you can focus on running your business!
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Updating and re-vamping my website was such an easy process. Everything I wanted given my limitations was achieved and I can't believe how fast and easy it was. I am very pleased with the process and the results.
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Tascha R. Johnson
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Working with Howle Creative has been a very enjoyable experience. M. is easy to work with, thorough and very responsive to questions we've had and feedback that has allowed us to come away with a website that we are very happy with and excited to share with anyone who visits our site! The turnaround for our website was also pretty quick. I recommend Howle Creative to anyone wanting a website they can be proud of!
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Joy Portella
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My colleagues and I worked closely with M. Lopez to create the new Squarespace website for the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund. M. was very helpful in getting us organized, providing a thoughtful process, and being a partner in building the website we were looking for. She was accessible throughout the process and had great feedback on how to make the website as appealing as possible for our target audience. The Evergreen Impact Housing Fund is a complicated mechanism that helps increase the supply of affordable housing in Washington State--it's tricky to understand. M. took the time to learn about the Fund and what we wanted to accomplish so that she could make smart recommendations. The new website is beautiful and brings the Fund's work to life. I highly recommend working with M. and the Howle team!
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Brian Scott
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M is fantastic to work with! M and her Howle Creative team built my website quickly and beautifully. Howle Creative exceeded my expectations! I look forward to a long working relationship with this company. -Brian Scott illumina, LLC
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Robert Wilson
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Outstanding, comprehensive service and design. Invaluable partner for our business.
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Sanpete Device Repair
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I highly recommend Howle Creative! As a small business it's difficult to find a professional and affordable website designer that takes their time to work with you and figure what you need out of a website and how you want to market your business. Mayte took the time to understand what I wanted and then built me a great website. She's always quick to respond to my questions and helps me understand the process of updating the site and maximizing my SEO so that I can get the most value from it. I'm very happy with the job she's done and hope to continue to work with her in the future!
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As a volunteer at a nonprofit food bank performing minor website updates, I was approached about supporting a significant redesign of the website coinciding with a rebrand. Recognizing that this was a job for a professional, we interviewed a number of reputable website designers. The decision to select Howle Creative was easy. In addition to showing a breadth of knowledge during the screening process, M recognized that our plans to migrate to a new website builder platform didn't make sense for our purposes, even though it would have been much more lucrative for Howle. Her honesty and professionalism was demonstrated throughout a very successful project, and she continues to delight us with her follow-through, responsiveness, and solid advice whenever needed.
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Stacey Herries
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M helped us get our website up and running, and her expertise has led to most of our business. Reasonably priced services, helpful, and prompt responses to our inquiries. I can’t imagine how long it would have taken us to bumble around trying to set things up ourselves. Well worth the small investment! Thanks M!
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Debra Hodges
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Oh my gosh! M is absolutely the best! I have been struggling with my website for years. In just a few days she has done wonders. I am so happy to have found her. She is professional, caring and so very patient. I highly recommend her services. Debra Hodges Real Etsate Services
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Looking for affordable & effective Seattle web design?

Hi, I’m M, founder of Howle Creative. I work with business owners who know their work is solid but feel held back by a website that doesn’t reflect it. A confusing, outdated, or invisible website quietly costs you opportunities every day. My role is to help you replace that frustration with clarity, confidence, and a website that supports your goals.

If you’re ready for a website that actually pulls its weight, let’s talk.

Why many small business websites don’t perform
(even when they look good)

Most websites don’t fail because they’re ugly.
They fail because they’re unclear.

We see this constantly:

A good website removes friction.
A great website removes doubt.

What an underperforming website is costing you

If your website isn’t doing its job, the cost isn’t just aesthetic.

It shows up as:

Missed inquiries from people who were almost ready to reach out

Referrals who don’t convert because your site doesn’t reinforce trust

Competitors outranking you even when their services aren’t better

Most business owners don’t realize how much opportunity leaks through a website that “mostly works.”

Fixing that changes everything.

How Howle Creative fixes what’s actually broken

We don’t start with colors or layouts.
We start with clarity.

Every website we design is built to answer three questions immediately:

That foundation is what turns a “nice looking” website into a working one.

Here’s how we approach it:

Clarity first structure

We organize your site so visitors instantly understand your services, your value, and why you’re the right choice. No guessing. No digging.

Search friendly from day one

SEO and generative search optimization are built into the structure of every site. This helps the right people find you in Google and AI-driven search results.

Intentional user journeys

We map clear paths that guide visitors toward action, whether that’s calling, booking, or submitting a form.

When clarity, trust, and structure work together, your website stops being a brochure and starts doing its job.

That’s what we build.

Platform Comparison

Platforms

WordPress & Squarespace websites, chosen for the right reasons

Not every business needs the same platform. Choosing the wrong one can limit growth, hurt SEO, or make your site harder to manage than it should be. That’s why we work with both WordPress and Squarespace and recommend them intentionally based on how your business actually operates.

WordPress websites

Best for businesses that need flexibility, scalability, and long term SEO growth.

Ideal if you
  • Want full control over your content and site structure
  • Plan to invest in SEO, content marketing, or multiple service pages
  • Need advanced functionality or room to grow over time
  • Don’t want to be locked into a closed system

We build WordPress sites that are fast, secure, easy to manage, and structured to grow with your business.

Squarespace websites

Best for businesses that want a polished, professional site with simple ongoing management.

Strong fit if you
  • Want a clean, modern website without technical complexity
  • Prefer an intuitive editing experience
  • Need a site that looks great and converts, without constant upkeep
  • Want a faster launch timeline

We design Squarespace websites that go far beyond templates, with custom layouts, strategic structure, and SEO baked in.

Small Business Website Design

Your website is your online first impression. Let’s make it count.

Your website should work as hard as you do.
It should clearly communicate your value, build trust fast, and make it easy for the right people to take the next step.

Whether you’re starting fresh, redesigning, or fixing a site that isn’t pulling its weight, we’ll help you build something that supports real growth.

Let’s create a website that attracts better clients and turns visits into inquiries.

Ready to work with a website designers that get it?

Whether you’re starting fresh, redesigning, or trying to fix a site that isn’t working, we’ll help you choose the right approach and build something that lasts.