Richmond, Virginia

RVA web design & SEO that brings Richmond businesses more customers.

Web design, digital marketing, and local SEO for RVA small businesses. No agencies. No runaround. You work directly with the person who builds your site and runs your campaigns.

LocalBased in Richmond, serving RVA & surrounding counties
DirectOne point of contact, start to finish
FastMost sites launched in 2–4 weeks
Services

Everything your business needs to win online

Three core services that work together. Or pick just what you need.

Website Design & Build

Fast, mobile-friendly websites that turn visitors into phone 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

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Local SEO

Show up 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

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Digital Marketing

Campaigns that put your business in front of the right local audience.

  • Google & social media ads management
  • Email marketing & newsletters
  • Content that builds trust and ranks
  • Clear reporting: what you spent, what you got

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AI Search (GEO/AEO)

Be the business ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity recommend.

  • AI crawler & llms.txt setup
  • Schema markup AI engines can parse
  • Answer-first content optimization
  • Monthly AI visibility checks

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How it works

A simple process, no 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 the leads coming, month after month.

Recent Work

Real sites, live right now

A few recent builds — client sites, an event platform, and a web app. Click through and kick the tires.

★★★★★
"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

Pricing

Straightforward pricing for small businesses

Every project gets its own quote. Here's where most land.

Starter Website

$1,200+
one-time
  • Up to 5 pages, custom design
  • Mobile-friendly & fast
  • Contact forms & Google Maps
  • Basic on-page SEO setup
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Growth Plan

$600+
per month
  • Ongoing local SEO & AI search visibility
  • Ads management (Google / social)
  • Monthly performance reports
  • Site updates & support included
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About

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.

You own everythingYour domain, your site, your accounts. Always.
Plain-English reportingKnow exactly what's working and what it costs.
Local knowledgeI know the RVA market because I live here too.
FAQ

Quick 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.

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Contact

Let's talk about your business

Free consultation, free website review, zero pressure.

Provide an email, a phone number, or both — so I can actually reach you.

Prefer email? Reach out directly and I'll get back to you within one business day.

Richmond, Virginia — serving the greater RVA metro