Who we are
Scroll downDesignated Studio is the marketing, website and branding team for local businesses. We make the posts people stop for, the websites that take bookings day and night, and the logos they remember.
What we do
Everything it takes to get noticed, chosen and booked, made by one team.
Our approach
2026
Local businesses, louder.
Our work
Concept projects for a florist, a barbershop, a bakery, an online store and an outerwear label. Every website is a real build you can open.
How we work
No contracts to decode and no jargon. Just work you’re proud to show.
- Free intro callWe learn about your business before anyone talks price.
- A clear quote firstYou know the price before any work starts.
- One team for everythingPosts, website and logo, all made to match.
- You approve everythingNothing goes live until you’ve said yes.
Trends
All guidesWhat’s working right now.
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SEO & AI search
How local businesses get found in AI search in 2026
Google’s AI results, ChatGPT and Gemini now answer “near me” questions with a written recommendation. Here is what they read, and what you can fix this week. 5 min read -
SEO & AI search
The 2026 local SEO checklist for small businesses
Twenty practical steps, in the order we would do them, to help nearby customers find you on Google, Maps and AI search. 3 min read -
Social & content
Reels that bring customers in: a short-form video playbook
What works on Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts right now, and 21 video ideas for barbers, cafés, salons, bakeries and florists. 3 min read
Quick answers
How much does it cost?
It depends on what you need. After a short call we send a clear quote with a fixed scope, so you know the price before any work starts.
How long does a website take?
Standard websites are delivered within 48 hours once we have your details and photos. Bigger sites with extra features get a timeline with your quote, and we keep you posted as we go.
Can you take over my Instagram and Facebook?
Yes. We can plan, create and post your content, reply to comments and messages, and check in with you every month on what’s working.
Do I need a website if I already have Instagram?
Instagram is great for being seen. A website is where people check your prices, hours and reviews, then book or order without messaging you. It also helps you show up on Google when people search nearby.
What can a chatbot actually do?
Answer common questions, take booking and order requests, collect contact details and hand the conversation to you when it needs a person. It can run on your website and in your Instagram and Facebook messages.
Can you redesign the website I already have?
Yes. We can refresh it, rebuild it, or move it to something faster and easier for you to update.
Do you work with businesses outside my city?
Yes. We work online, so calls, reviews and approvals all happen over video, email and chat.
What do you need from me to get started?
A short call to learn about your business. If you have photos, a logo or a menu, great. If not, we can create them.
Free intro call
Is your business ready to be noticed?
Tell us what you do and what you need. We’ll set up a free intro call and send a clear quote before any work starts.