A focused informational website
A custom, mobile-friendly site that explains the business, its services, and the clearest way to get in touch.
Rio Grande Valley community program
Free websites for selected RGV businesses.
We are setting aside time to build strong informational websites for local businesses that can put them to work. It is one way we can give back, prove what we do, and earn trust one useful project at a time.
Wait-list
Limited build capacity
$0 build
No application fee
Your website
Client-owned work
Why we are doing this
Give back locally. Build trust honestly.
The Rio Grande Valley is full of capable businesses whose work is stronger than their current online presence. Some are new. Some have grown through word of mouth. Some simply have not had the time or budget to build a website that represents them well.
This program lets us put a limited amount of our design and development time back into the community. In return, we get the chance to learn from more local industries, strengthen our portfolio, and show future clients what careful work can do in the real world.
Referrals are hoped for, never owed.
We hope a successful project earns good word of mouth. A selected business is not required to promise referrals, post a positive review, or misrepresent its experience. We would rather earn trust through the work.
Included in selected builds
A useful website, with the fundamentals handled.
The exact page count and feature list are agreed before work starts. Every accepted project stays focused enough to build well within the program.
Search-ready foundations
Basic on-page SEO and technical SEO are implemented so search engines can understand and crawl the finished site.
Practical accessibility care
We incorporate WCAG best practices such as semantic structure, keyboard-friendly interactions, readable contrast, and useful labels.
Hosting and most domains
We cover hosting and most standard domain registrations within the program's predetermined domain budget.
Complete client ownership
The client owns the finished website and project assets from start to finish. The work does not become ours because it was free.
A real community partnership
We work directly with the selected owner, learn the business, and build something useful rather than dropping in a generic template.
Accessibility scope
WCAG best practices are incorporated into the agreed build, including semantic structure, useful alternative text, keyboard-friendly interactions, clear form labels, and readable contrast. This is not an accessibility certification and does not guarantee ADA compliance. Ongoing accessibility also depends on client content, third-party tools, and future changes.
Learn from the official W3C WCAG overview (opens in a new tab) and ADA.gov web accessibility guidance (opens in a new tab).
SEO scope
Basic on-page and technical SEO are implemented: page titles, descriptions, crawlable navigation, heading structure, image alternatives, canonical signals, sitemap inclusion, and core indexing setup. Rankings, leads, and traffic are not guaranteed.
Ownership promise
Built for you. Owned by you.
No ownership catch
Free does not mean borrowed.
The client completely owns the finished website and the project assets created for it from start to finish. We do not claim the business, its customer information, or the finished site because the build was provided through this program.
- The approved website and its project assets belong to the client.
- The domain should be registered in the client's name or account whenever possible.
- We ask before featuring the finished work in our portfolio.
- Any paid third-party tools or future upgrades are discussed before they are added.
Costs and boundaries
Clear limits keep the program sustainable.
We would rather explain the boundaries before someone applies than surprise a selected business later.
Covered by the program
- • The agreed informational website design and build
- • Responsive implementation and launch checks
- • Basic on-page and technical SEO foundations
- • Hosting for the approved website
- • Most standard domains within our preset domain budget
Outside the program
- • E-commerce, online checkout, and product payment systems
- • Custom software, marketplaces, portals, or membership systems
- • Premium or aftermarket domains above the program budget
- • Guaranteed search rankings, traffic, leads, or legal compliance
- • Unlimited pages, revisions, content entry, or future feature work
Domain policy: if the requested domain costs more than our predetermined domain budget, the client must purchase the domain in full. We will confirm that cost before moving forward. Choosing a different available standard domain may keep the project within the free program.
How selection works
A wait-list, a real review, and a clear scope.
Free projects still require planning, communication, and time. Selection is based on fit and capacity, not simply who submits first.
- 01
Apply for the wait-list
Tell us what the business does, where it serves the RGV, what the website needs to accomplish, and how ready the content is.
- 02
We review fit and capacity
We look at community connection, project scope, readiness, potential impact, and the number of free builds already in progress.
- 03
Selected businesses confirm scope
Before work starts, we agree on pages, responsibilities, the domain plan, content, timing, ownership, and what is outside the program.
- 04
We design, build, and launch
We create the site, review it together, complete launch checks, and connect the approved website to its hosting and domain.
Local connection
The business is based in or actively serves the Rio Grande Valley.
Ready participation
The owner can provide accurate information, feedback, and approvals.
Useful impact
The website can solve a clear problem for customers or the community.
Common questions
Know before you apply.
Is every Rio Grande Valley business accepted?
No. The program has limited capacity and a wait-list. We review whether the business serves the RGV, whether its project fits an informational website, whether the owner is ready to participate, and whether we can responsibly complete the work. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.
Can the free website include e-commerce or online payments?
No. E-commerce, online checkout, product payment systems, marketplaces, memberships, and custom web applications are outside this program. Businesses that need online selling can review our paid Shopify and custom website options.
Need online selling? Explore our Shopify web design service.
Who owns the website?
The client owns the completed website and the project assets created for it from start to finish. If we would like to feature the finished work in our portfolio, we discuss that with the client as part of the project agreement.
Are hosting and the domain really covered?
Hosting is covered for approved program websites, and most standard domain registrations fit within our predetermined domain budget. If the requested domain is premium-priced or otherwise exceeds that budget, the client must purchase the domain in full. We explain the cost before any purchase is made.
Does the website include SEO?
Yes. We implement basic on-page SEO and technical SEO foundations, including clear page structure, metadata, crawlable links, image alternatives, and core indexing setup. Search rankings and traffic are never guaranteed.
Is the website guaranteed to be ADA compliant?
No. We incorporate practical WCAG best practices into the agreed build, but that is not a certification or a guarantee of ADA compliance. Accessibility also depends on the business's content, third-party tools, and future changes. A business with specific legal obligations should obtain qualified legal and accessibility advice.
Join the wait-list
Tell us what the website could change.
Be specific and honest. A thoughtful application helps us understand the business, the people it serves, and whether this program is the right fit.