Web Design & Development
Web Design Agency for California Businesses
We build websites that load in under 2 seconds, rank on page 1, and convert visitors into customers. Most agency sites don't do all three. Ours do.
Proof
Websites that move numbers
An e-commerce client came to us with a sluggish WordPress site and stagnant sales. We rebuilt on Next.js, integrated automated fulfillment, and redesigned the purchase flow. The result: 180% sales growth in the first year.
Read the ecommerce case study101 Exterminators grew 5,567% in revenue — with web development as one of the core pillars. A high-performance site, local SEO, and paid ads working together to dominate the Central Coast pest control market.
Read the 101 Exterminators case studyWhat We Build
Not just pretty websites
Every site we build has a job to do. Lead generation, sales, bookings, content — we engineer toward the outcome, not the aesthetic.
Business websites
5–15 pages, designed for lead generation. Clear messaging, conversion-optimized layouts, contact and booking integration.
E-commerce stores
Product catalogs, cart, checkout, payment processing, inventory management. Built for sales, not just browsing.
Booking and scheduling systems
Cal.com integration, custom appointment flows, service-based booking for consultants, clinics, and service providers.
Content platforms
Payload CMS headless builds for businesses that publish content — insights, case studies, resources, product documentation.
Landing pages
High-converting single-purpose pages for paid ad campaigns. A/B test-ready, fast-loading, built for one goal.
Site redesigns
From slow, outdated sites that don't convert. We audit, rebuild, and migrate — preserving SEO equity while dramatically improving performance.
Our Stack
We don't use WordPress
Static pages rank better, load faster, and convert more than WordPress sites. We chose a stack that wins on all three axes — and we've proven it.
Next.js 15
App Router, static generation, server components. The framework behind fast, rankable sites.
Payload CMS
Content management without the WordPress baggage. Fast, flexible, and fully yours.
Tailwind CSS
Performance-first styling. No bloated CSS frameworks that slow your site down.
Vercel / VPS
Edge-deployed or dedicated server — we match hosting to your traffic and budget.
Why this matters for your rankings
Google's Core Web Vitals are now ranking signals. A WordPress site with plugins typically scores 40–60 on Lighthouse. A Machina Next.js site scores 95–100. That gap translates directly to search visibility — and visibility translates to leads.
How We Work
Our development process
Discovery
We learn your business, study your competitors, define your ideal customer, and map what your site needs to do to win.
Design
We design in Figma — wireframes first, then visual design. You review and approve before a single line of code is written.
Build
We build in Next.js with your CMS wired up, forms connected, analytics installed, and performance tuned.
Launch & iterate
We launch, monitor performance, and refine. The first 90 days post-launch are covered. Most clients continue with us on retainer.
What You Get
Every project includes
- Full design files (Figma) — you own them
- Fully responsive build across all screen sizes
- CMS access so your team can edit content without developers
- 90 days of post-launch support and bug fixes
- Google Analytics 4 setup with conversion tracking
- Performance guarantee: 90+ Lighthouse score on every page
Investment
Pricing
Small Business
From $5,000
5–15 page site, lead gen focused, 4–6 week timeline.
B2B / Service Co.
$8,000–$20,000
Custom design, CMS, integrations. 6–10 week timeline.
Complex Platform
$25,000+
E-commerce, booking systems, custom applications. 10–16 weeks.
Every project is scoped before quoting. You won't get a surprise invoice. Get a free site audit and project estimate — no commitment.
Get a free site auditService Area
Web development across California
Headquartered in Hollister, CA. We work with businesses across the Central Coast, Silicon Valley, and greater California — fully remote.
FAQ
Web development questions
How much does a website cost?
Machina projects start at $5,000 for small business sites (5-15 pages, lead gen focused). Most B2B company sites run $8,000–$20,000. Complex platforms with custom CMS, e-commerce, or booking systems typically start at $25,000. We scope every project before quoting — you'll know exactly what you're paying for.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most small business sites take 4-6 weeks from kickoff to launch. B2B sites with custom design and CMS integration typically take 6-10 weeks. Larger platforms and e-commerce sites can take 10-16 weeks. We move fast without cutting corners.
Do you use WordPress?
No. We build on Next.js with Payload CMS — a modern stack that delivers 100 Lighthouse performance scores, better SEO, and lower long-term maintenance cost. WordPress sites are slow, frequently hacked, and require constant plugin management. We've built a better system.
What's the difference between a good and bad website for SEO?
Page speed is the first filter — Google won't rank slow pages. Then comes structure: clean HTML, proper heading hierarchy, structured data markup. Bad websites fail both. Machina sites score 90+ on Lighthouse by default, with proper technical SEO built in from the start, not bolted on later.
Do you build e-commerce sites?
Yes. We build e-commerce stores with product catalogs, cart, checkout, payment processing (Stripe, PayPal), and inventory management. We helped one e-commerce client grow sales 180% through a combined redesign and automation strategy.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Absolutely. Redesigns are a significant portion of our work. We audit your current site — traffic, conversion rates, technical performance — then build a replacement that fixes what's broken and amplifies what's working. We migrate your content and redirect your URLs so you don't lose SEO equity.
Do you provide hosting?
We can deploy to Vercel (recommended for most sites), a dedicated VPS, or help you move to the right hosting environment. We don't lock you into a proprietary hosting platform. You own your site and can take it anywhere.
What results can I expect from a new website?
Improved lead volume from better CTAs and faster load times. Better Google rankings from technical SEO. Lower bounce rate from cleaner UX. We don't promise vanity metrics — we promise a site built to convert. And we include 90 days of post-launch support to make sure it does.