RVA web design & SEO that brings Richmond businesses more customers.
Web design, local SEO, and digital marketing for Richmond small businesses. Published prices. You own everything. You work directly with the person who builds your site.
The core pieces your business needs online
Four services that work together. Or choose only what you need.
Website Design & Development
Fast, mobile-friendly websites built to turn visits into calls and bookings.
- Custom design — no cookie-cutter templates
- Mobile-first and lightning fast
- Built for search engines from day one
- Easy to update, easy to own
Local SEO
Get found when Richmond customers search for what you do.
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Local keyword targeting (RVA, Henrico, Chesterfield…)
- Reviews strategy & citation building
- Monthly ranking reports in plain English
Learn more about RVA local SEO →
SEO for contractors & remodelers →
Digital Marketing
Campaigns that put your business in front of the right local customers.
- Google & social media ads management
- Email marketing & newsletters
- Content that builds trust and ranks
- Clear reporting: what you spent, what you got
Show up in ChatGPT & AI search
When someone asks an AI assistant for “a good plumber in Chesterfield,” be one of the two or three names it gives.
- Make sure the AI assistants can actually read your site
- Tell them plainly what your business is and where it works
- Write pages that answer the question in the first sentence
- Check every month whether you’re being named — and show you
A simple process without surprises
Discovery Call
A free 30-minute chat about your business, goals, and what's not working today.
Plan & Quote
You get a clear plan with a fixed price and a timeline. No hidden fees.
Build & Launch
I design, build, and launch your site. You get check-ins along the way, so nothing surprises you.
Grow
Ongoing SEO and marketing to keep leads coming month after month.
Real sites, live today
A few recent builds — client sites, an event platform, and a web app. Click through and kick the tires.
Avalon Recovery House
Full redesign for a Richmond sober living home: warm editorial design, local SEO, recovery guides, and a working lead form — replacing an aging Wix site while keeping her #1 Google ranking.
Visit site →Mullaney Masonry
Site build for a Class A masonry contractor: services, a filterable project gallery with lightbox, local SEO and schema, and a lead form wired straight to his inbox.
Visit site →Adam Van Vliet
Portfolio and commission site for a figurative painter: a filterable gallery with lightbox, a wired-up enquiry form, and structured data built for both search and AI answer engines.
Visit site →2026 VAC Convention
Full convention platform for a 3-day, 66-session event: interactive schedule, personal session planner, hotel map, live announcements, English/Spanish.
Visit site →"Jake did an amazing job with my website! Highly recommend! Fast, efficient, professional!"
Anastasia Madden · Owner/Operator, Avalon Recovery House
Verified 5-star Google review
"Professional, quick to respond, and listened well to all my requests. It was a great experience working with him. I highly recommend!"
Daniel Mullaney · Owner, Mullaney Masonry
Verified 5-star Google review
"Jake set up an amazing site! Highly recommended."
Adam Van Vliet · Painter, adam-vanvliet.com
Verified 5-star Google review
"RVA Digital Works did a great review of my site! I have some real actionable items to focus on instead of guessing what to do. Thanks a lot Jake!"
Chas Thalhimer · Business owner, Midlothian · Free website review
Verified 5-star Google review
Straightforward pricing for small businesses
Every project gets its own quote. Here’s where most projects land.
Starter Website
- Up to 5 pages, custom design
- Mobile-friendly & fast
- Contact forms & Google Maps
- Basic on-page SEO setup
Website + Local SEO
- Everything in Starter
- Google Business Profile setup & optimization
- Local keyword research & targeting
- Analytics & call tracking
Growth Plan
- Ongoing local SEO & AI search visibility
- Ads management (Google / social)
- Monthly performance reports
- Site updates & support included
A local partner, not a faceless agency
RVA Digital Works is run by Jake Chaney, a web designer and marketer based in Richmond. When you call, you talk to the person doing the work. Not an account manager reading from a script.
I work with restaurants, contractors, salons, and professional services. I serve Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Glen Allen, and Mechanicsville.
I use AI tools in my work and I say so. Here’s exactly how, and what I check by hand.
Straight answers
What does RVA Digital Works do?
RVA Digital Works builds custom websites, local SEO, and digital marketing for Richmond, Virginia small businesses. We also serve Henrico, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Glen Allen, and Mechanicsville. It's owner-operated by Jake Chaney. You work directly with the person doing the work — no account managers, no handoffs.
How much does a website cost?
Starter websites begin at $1,200 one-time for up to 5 custom-designed pages. Website + local SEO packages start at $2,500. Ongoing SEO and marketing plans start at $600/month. Every project gets a fixed quote — no hourly surprises.
How long does it take to launch?
Most small business websites launch in 2–4 weeks from the first call, depending on how quickly content like text, photos, and logos comes together.
Do I own my website?
Yes — completely. Your domain name, website files, hosting account, and all related accounts are registered in your name. If we ever part ways, everything goes with you.
More free, plain-English guides: how to get your business on Google Maps in Richmond, how much a website costs in Richmond, VA in 2026, and why your website isn’t showing up on Google. Web design by area: Midlothian, Chesterfield, Henrico.
Let’s talk about your business
Free consultation, free website review, zero pressure.
Prefer to pick a time now? Pick a slot on my calendar and we'll talk it through — no pressure. Or reach out directly and I’ll get back to you within one business day.