Service Area: New York, NY
New York businesses move fast. Your website needs to keep up. Big Red Jelly is an award-winning web design agency serving New York — building custom, conversion-focused websites for businesses of every size, from startups in Brooklyn to enterprises in Midtown Manhattan.
We combine expert UX/UI design, smart platform selection, and the right online tools to build websites that generate leads, automate operations, and grow revenue 24/7. Our US-based team works with New York businesses remotely — and in person when needed — delivering the same strategic, research-backed process that has helped 1,000+ businesses worldwide grow.
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Why New York Businesses Can’t Afford a Bad Website
In New York’s hyper-competitive market, your website is your most visible business asset. It’s often a customer’s first impression — and in a city this fast-moving, first impressions are everything.
- 75% of users judge a company’s credibility based on its website design
- 90% of users have left a site because it was poorly designed or hard to navigate
- 47% of visitors expect a page to load in under 2 seconds
- 38% of visitors will stop engaging with a site that has outdated content or layout
- 75% of people form their opinion of a brand based on its website
A website built on strategy — not just aesthetics — turns visitors into leads, leads into customers, and customers into loyal advocates.
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Our Web Design & Development Services for New York Businesses
Mobile Optimization
Every site we build is fully responsive — optimized for every screen size, from mobile to desktop. Over half of all web traffic comes from mobile devices. If your site isn’t mobile-ready, you’re losing customers every day.
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Affordable Web Design
World-class web design doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Our pricing is transparent and scaled to fit businesses from startups to enterprise — so you get the website you need without the agency markup.
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Online Tools
Your website should work for you around the clock. We identify and integrate the right tools for your business: CRM systems, booking software, live chat, lead magnets, eCommerce platforms, marketing automation, and more.
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E-Commerce
Sell products or services directly through your website. We design and develop high-converting online stores on WooCommerce, Shopify, and Wix — built to drive revenue from day one.
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Marketing Automations
Attract new customers and re-engage existing ones automatically. We set up the automations that keep your pipeline moving — so your website works even when you’re not.
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UX/UI & Design
Great design delights visitors and shortens the path to conversion. Our award-winning UX/UI designers build online experiences that guide users clearly — from first click to final sale.
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Why the Right Web Design Agency Makes All the Difference in New York
New York has no shortage of web designers. What most lack is strategy — agencies that research your specific market, plan your architecture, and build for conversion before touching a design tool.
Before we design a single page for your New York business, we conduct discovery sessions, competitive research, sitemap planning, page layout strategy, and tech stack mapping. That groundwork is what separates a website that looks good from one that actually grows your business.
Think of it like building in Manhattan: you need the right foundation before you break ground. New York businesses that invest in strategy-first web design see the difference in their leads, conversions, and revenue.
What our world-class BUILD phase can do for you:
- Your website allows you to stand out among your competition.
- It can let customers know what to expect from your company and what your values are.
- It allows you to make a memorable impression.
- It turns website visitors into loyal, recurring customers.
- It can drive revenue for your company 24/7/365.
- It can automate your business operations and marketing.
- It supports your marketing, sales and advertising efforts.
- And so much more!
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Our Proven 10-Step Web Design Process for New York Businesses
Big Red Jelly’s web design process is research-backed, structured, and refined over a decade of building 1,000+ websites for businesses across New York, the tri-state area, and beyond.
01 | Build Discovery
Your dedicated build strategist leads a discovery session to understand your business goals, customers, strengths, and opportunities. This shapes everything that follows.
This information is vital in helping our website experts develop a website strategy that makes sense, for you, for your team and most importantly, your customers!
- Build Discovery Session
- Dedicated Build Strategist (Web Design & Development)
- Build Blueprint & Roadmap
- BRJ Co-Founder Collaboration in Website Strategy
- Build Discovery Tour
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02 | Build Research
We conduct competitive analysis, industry research, and customer journey mapping — so your website is positioned strategically, not just built aesthetically.
We want to understand your history, market, and market trends. Our detailed research will ensure that we develop the best strategy for your business. Our website experts conduct objective online research and dive deeper into your industry, competitors and customers to better understand how to strategically position your website design, brand and marketing automations to optimize for more conversions and ultimately help your business increase revenue.
- Website Audit
- Build/Website Research
- Leadership & Stakeholder Interviews for Online Strategy
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03 | Build Strategy
We document a clear website strategy: tech stack recommendations, sitemap considerations, conversion goals, and online revenue opportunities specific to your business.
We don’t just start “designing” your new website without first laying the groundwork in discovery, research and strategy to ensure that your new website and online experience hits the mark and measurably helps your brand grow.
- Website Design & Development Strategy
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04 | Sitemap
We map every page and sub-page of your site and define how they connect. Think of it as the blueprint for your new website — done before any design begins.
Our team has decades of experience in outlining effective sitemap strategies based on your industry, business goals, strengths and weaknesses. With a new and improved website sitemap, your website will be ready to optimize for increased website conversions and more new customers.
- Octopus Sitemap Strategy
- Sitemap Implementation
- User Flow Mapping
- Future Sitemap Expansion Plans
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05 | Page Layout
We design the structure of each key page — placement of CTAs, value propositions, testimonials, and conversion elements — to guide visitors toward action.
Page layout includes important steps like: identifying CTA location, outlining your unique value propositions, designing the page “sales funnel” structure, implementing additional upsell or cross-sell opportunities and so much more. With an effective page layout, based on your industry, customer desired and business goals, you will surely convert more visitors in loyal returning customers.
- Website Page Layout Strategy
- Page Layout Implementation
- Website Mobile Customization
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06 | Build Online Tools
We identify and set up the tools that power your website: hosting, security, accessibility, CRM, booking systems, eCommerce, lead generation, and automation.
Our online tools experts will work closely with you and your team to pick the right online tools that are best for your budget, industry and business growth goals. Some of these tools could include: online booking, CRM, live chat, eCommerce tools, accessibility tools, lead magnets, online quizzes or assessments, interactive maps, online courses, other marketing automations and so much more!
- Website Hosting + Security + Accessibility + Speed
- Online Tool Map: Build Section
- Website Integrations Setup and Testing
- Website Tech Stack Training Materials
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07 | Content Implementation
Your content is edited, styled, and placed with intent — optimized for readability, conversion, and SEO. If you don’t have content yet, our content team can build it.
Content implementation and editing in a website is an art, there is a proven process by which our team follows to ensure that your content is original, edited effectively for online consumption and optimized to for conversions. If you don’t have content already put together and ready to go, our content service can help you get that created.
- Website Content Strategy
- Website Content Styling & Editing
- Website Content Creation & Curation
- Website Lead Magnets
- Dedicated Content Strategist
- Website Content Repurposing & Workflow Strategy
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08 | UX/UI & Web Design
Our award-winning designers build the visual experience — brand-aligned, conversion-focused, and optimized for every device.
Effective UX/UI design will delight your website visitors and ultimately shorten your online sales pipeline and the time it takes for a website visitor to turn into a loyal customer for your business and brand. Our team has award-winning, US-based UX/UI designers that are ready to take your online customer journey and web design to the next level!
- Website Brand Implementation
- UX/UI Fundamentals
- Mobile, Tablet & Desktop Design Optimization
- Design System & Component Library
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09 | Automation & Optimization
We set up the automations and optimizations that make your website a 24/7 member of your team — from lead capture to follow-up sequences.
When setup correctly, a proper CRM and tech stack with the right automations can totally transform your marketing, advertising and sales efforts. Your new website will become a powerful marketing extension for your team and company, your small company can feel like a team of 100+!
- Website Automation Checklist
- Website Optimization Checklist
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10 | Website Launch
A structured launch process: pre-launch testing, quality checks, team training, and post-launch monitoring. You go live with confidence.
Additionally, we test all marketing automations, lead forms, online orders, customer journey and so much more. We proactively search for ways to improve your website user experience, lead funnels and online tools. Your website is now ready to be seen by the world!
- Website Pass Approval
- Website Test Phase
- Website Pre-Launch Checklist
- Website Launch Execution
- Website Post-Launch Checklist
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Built for New York. Built to Grow.
Your website is the online hub of your New York business. When designed and built effectively it transforms your operations, marketing, and revenue growth. Get a custom-built website that works for the New York market 24/7/365.
Expert Branding
Your color scheme, logo, and typography are all expertly crafted to capture the essence of your brand.
Full Scale Design
Your website is built with all device sizes in mind. No matter where your customer is or what device they’re using, they’ll be able to access your site with ease.
Ongoing Growth
We use best data gathering tools so we can help you optimize your website for top performance.
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- Brand Discovery Session
- Dedicated Brand Strategist
- Brand Blueprint & Roadmap
- BRJ Co-Founder Collaboration
- “Brand Discovery Tour”
- Brand Audit
- Ideal Customer Research
- Brand Research
- Leadership & Stakeholder Interviews
- Brand Positioning
- Brand Purpose: The “WHY”
- Brand Archetype
- Brand Personality & Attributes
- Brand Type & Hierarchy
- Personal Brand Blueprint for Key Executives
- Unique Value Propositions
- Tagline
- Brand Voice
- The “Elevator Pitch”
- Brand Story
- Brand Campaign Slogans
- Custom Logo
- Logo Suite
- Color Palette
- Typography
- Branded Textures & Patterns
- Icon Suite (20X)
- Logo Intro Animation
- Visual Brand Language System
- Online Tool Map: Brand Section
- Alternative Domain Research
- Social Media Handle Research
- Brand Campaign Domain Research
- Strategic Introductions (trademark, copyright, etc.)
09 | Execution & Assets
- Pass Approval
- Organization & Delivery
- Brand Rollout Asset
- Brand Assets (20X)
- Brand Asset Management System (BAM)
- Brand Activation Toolkit
- The Brand Guide
- Brand Foundations
- Messaging Guidelines
- Visual Identity Guidelines
- Brand Application & Activation
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Explore more of our award-winning content services, ready to help your business elevate your brand image and accomplish your long-term business goals.
01 | Content Discovery
- Content Discovery Session
- Content Blueprint & Roadmap
- Dedicated Content Strategist
- “Content Discovery Tour & Interviews”
02 | Content Research
- Content Audit
- Content Research
- Content Gap Analysis
- Trend Analysis & Content Opportunities
- Content Creative Brief
- Content Creation & Curation Checklist
- Content Optimization Checklist
04 | Creation & Editing
- Level Specific Content
- Content Creation & Editing (Custom)
05 | Implementation
- Content File Library
- Content Implementation & Styling
- Content Promotion & Distribution Plan (Multi-Channel)
- Content Governance Framework
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Explore more of our award-winning website services, ready to help your business elevate your brand image and accomplish your long-term business goals.
- Build Discovery Session
- Dedicated Build Strategist
- Build Blueprint & Roadmap
- BRJ Co-Founder Collaboration
- “Build Discovery Tour”
- Octopus Sitemap Strategy
- Sitemap Implementation
- User Flow Map
- Future Sitemap Expansion Plan
05 | Page Layout
- Page Layout Strategy
- Page Layout Implementation
- Mobile Customization
06 | Online Tools
- Hosting + Security, Accessibility, & Speed
- Online Tool Map: Build Section
- Setup, Integration & Testing
- Tech Stack Training Materials
07 | Content Implementation
- Website Content Strategy
- Website Content Styling & Editing
- Content Creation & Curation
- Website Lead Magnets
- Dedicated Content Strategist
- Website Content Repurposing & Workflow Strategy
- Website Brand Implementation
- UX/UI Fundamentals
- Mobile, Tablet & Desktop Design Optimization
- Design System & Component Library
09 | Automation & Optimization
- Automation Checklist
- Optimization Checklist
10 | Launch
- Pass Approval
- Test Phase
- Pre-Launch Checklist
- Website Launch Execution
- Post-Launch Checklist
More Strategy Services
Explore more of our award-winning strategy services, ready to help your business elevate your brand image and accomplish your long-term business goals.
01 | Review & Training
- Growth Strategy Workshop
- Foundation Walkthrough
- Login & Access Review
02 | Post-Live Online Tools
- Hosting Review
- Security, Accessibility, Speed Review
- Growth Tool Checklist
04 | Intro to Grow
- Grow Membership Sign Up
- Momentum Checklist
- Big Red Jelly Academy
- Client Happiness Enrollment
05 | Rollout
- Internal Rollout
- External Rollout
- Template Library
- Execution Support
More Grow Services
Explore more of our award-winning grow services, ready to help your business elevate your brand image and accomplish your long-term business goals.
- Grow Discovery Session
- Dedicated Growth Strategist
- Dedicated Sales Strategist
- Dedicated Brand Strategist for Growth
- Grow Blueprint & Roadmap
- BRJ Co-Founder Grow Collaboration
- “Grow Discovery Tour”
02 | Grow Research
- Growth Audit
- Growth Research
- Growth Analytics Review & Research
03 | Strategy & Setup
- Account Access
- Growth Dashboard
- Weekly Progress Updates
- Monthly Reports
- Growth Review Sessions
- Quarterly Strategy Sessions
04 | Security, Accessibility, and Speed
- Website Security Checklist
- Website Accessibility Checklist
- Website Speed & Performance Checklist
- CMS Setup Checklist
- CRM Setup Checklist
- Grow Tools & Tech Stack Setup Checklist
- Blogs, Website Content, Pages
- Graphic Design & Social Posts
- Thought Leadership
- Video & Photo Production
- Keyword Research
- On-Site SEO
- Meta Titles & Descriptions
- Technical SEO Fixes
- Broken Link Fixes & Website Scan
- Header Optimization
- Site Speed Optimization
- Generative Engine Optimization
- Site Architecture Optimization
- International SEO Optimization
- Voice Search Optimization
- GBP Optimization
- Online Listing Setup & Management
- Link Building
- CRO
- Lead Magnets & Sales Collateral
- CRM Setup & Support
- Lead Generation & Nurturing
- AI Sales & Marketing Agents
- Referral Engagement Program
- Global Sales Enablement Strategy
- Brand Management, Activation & Refresh
- Review Management
- Brand Campaigns
- Leadership Personal Branding in Grow
- Customer Experience Management
Meet Your New York Web Design Team
Big Red Jelly has been building websites for businesses across New York and the tri-state area since 2017. Our US-based team of web designers and developers delivers award-winning work — remotely and in person when needed — with the strategic depth New York businesses demand.
- Award-winning web design & development
- US-based team serving New York businesses remotely & in person
- A proven 10-step website build process
- 1,000+ happy clients and customers
- 5-star reviews on Google, Clutch & Facebook
- Recognized by Clutch, 50Pros, Expertise.com & BBB
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Why New York Businesses Choose Big Red Jelly
Big Red Jelly was founded in 2017 and has built websites for businesses across New York City, the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and the greater tri-state area. Here’s what makes us different:
We know the New York market. We’ve worked with businesses across the five boroughs, Long Island, and the tri-state area — from fintech and media in Manhattan to startups in Brooklyn and Queens. We know what it takes to stand out online in New York.
Strategy first, design second. Every website we build starts with research and a documented strategy — not a template and a guess.
A dedicated build strategist. You work with one expert who is invested in your project from discovery to launch — not a rotating cast of account managers.
End-to-end delivery. Discovery, research, strategy, design, development, tools, content, and launch — all under one roof.
Platform expertise across all major CMS. WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix, Figma — we recommend the right platform for your business, not the one that’s easiest for us.
Built to manage. We don’t build complicated back-ends you can’t touch. When we hand your site over, you’re confident and in control.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Web Design in New York
What do web design services include for a New York business?
Our web design services for New York businesses include discovery, market research, sitemap planning, UX/UI design, development, content implementation, online tool integration, and a structured launch process. We also offer post-launch growth strategy and ongoing Grow membership plans for New York businesses that want proactive marketing and SEO support.
How much does web design cost in New York?
Web design costs in New York vary based on scope, platform, and features. At Big Red Jelly, our projects range from foundational Startup builds to full-scale enterprise websites. We offer transparent, custom pricing — significantly more competitive than typical NYC agency rates — with no surprise fees. Contact us for a free custom quote.
What is the best web design agency for New York businesses?
Big Red Jelly is an award-winning web design agency recognized by Clutch, 50Pros, Expertise.com, and the BBB. We’ve built 1,000+ websites for businesses across New York and beyond since 2017 — with 5-star reviews on Google, Clutch, and Facebook and a track record of measurable results for clients in NYC and the tri-state area.
Do I need to work with a local web design agency in New York?
It depends on your goals. WordPress is best for flexibility and custom integrations. Shopify and WooCommerce are ideal for eCommerce. Wix is great for startups and small businesses. We’ll recommend the right platform after learning about your business in discovery.
How long does it take to build a website for a New York business?
Most full website builds with Big Red Jelly take 8–14 weeks, depending on scope and complexity. We know New York businesses move fast — smaller foundational builds can be completed faster. You’ll get a clear project timeline after your free discovery session.
What industries do you serve in New York?
We’ve built websites for New York businesses across dozens of industries including fintech, media and entertainment, real estate, healthcare, law, restaurants and hospitality, fashion and retail, eCommerce, professional services, and nonprofits. Every website is built from scratch for your specific New York industry, audience, and growth goals.
Which website platform is best for my New York business?
It depends on your goals. WordPress is best for flexibility and custom integrations. Shopify and WooCommerce are ideal for eCommerce — a major need for New York retail and DTC brands. Wix is great for startups and small businesses that want an all-in-one platform. We’ll recommend the right platform for your New York business after your free discovery session.
Will I be able to manage my website after launch?
Yes — that’s always a core goal. We build websites you can manage independently. After launch, you’ll go through our Growth Strategy phase: a dashboard walkthrough, recorded training videos, and team alignment so you’re confident from day one. New York clients also have access to virtual strategy sessions at any point post-launch.