Web design studio for local businesses

We design your website free. You only pay if you love it.

Professional websites that win trust for small and independent businesses. Live in 7 days. $120/month once you're happy, and nothing before that.

Free website design $120/mo once you're happy live in 7 days

The Lost Wax Foundry website, built by lemonelly, shown on a laptop and phone

7 days from kickoff to launch

Free design, drafts & revisions

$120/mo only once your site goes live

The Team

The people you'll work with

A combined 30+ years of experience working at the intersection of tech, art and design.

Veronica Kotze, Creative Director at lemonelly

Veronica Kotze

Creative Director · BA Honours in Fine Arts

The creative eye. Veronica worked for world-renowned artist Lionel Smit before bringing that craft to brands. She makes sure your site looks stunning, communicates the right vibe, and captures attention.

Ben Blaine, Technical Lead at lemonelly

Ben Blaine

Technical Lead · BSc Mechanical Engineering

The technical engine. Ben worked at venture builder FireID and helped build tech startups SnapScan and OfferZen — plus dozens of products since. He builds the structure that keeps your site lightning-fast and rock-solid.

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Why Us

A website partner, not just a website

Bold Design

We create striking visual identities that make you look like the undeniable, premium choice in your industry.

Blazing Fast

Engineered from the ground up to load instantly and perform flawlessly across every single device.

Everything Handled

Hosting, security, updates, edits, SEO. One monthly price, no technical homework for you.

Our Process

The 1-Week Launch

  1. Draft Days 1–2

    We design a free draft of your new website, based on your current site and what makes your business good.

  2. Refine Days 3–5

    You give feedback, we improve the draft until it feels right. Still completely free.

  3. Launch Days 6–7

    Love it? We push it live. Only now does the $120/month begin.

  4. Ongoing $120/Mo

    $120/month covers everything: fast hosting, SSL security, software and security updates, one round of content edits every month, SEO, and direct WhatsApp support. No upfront cost. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

Before We Build

Let's nail your story.

Cookie-cutter templates don't win customers. Real understanding does. The deeper we dive into what makes your business tick, who you serve, and what sets you apart, the sharper your copy gets — and the harder your new site works to drive high-quality leads.

Step 1: Start your Free Draft

No clunky accounts or passwords to juggle just yet. We like to get straight to the point. Your first move is simple: tell us what you want.

  • Share your vision and goals
  • Give us the raw details of your business
  • Watch us spin it into a custom Free Draft

No upfront commitments. Just your ideas, fast-tracked.

Prep for impact

We move fast, but a little prep goes a long way. To hit the ground running, try to gather:

  • Your best project photos ready to upload
  • Quick, rough notes for each page

Not a writer? Don't stress. Bullet points are all we need — or send us rambling voice notes about your business and what you want, and we'll turn them into content.

Your site's blueprint

Most heavy-hitting small-business sites rock 6 to 8 core pages. The standard arsenal includes:

  • A high-converting Home page
  • An authentic About Us page
  • A stunning Project Gallery to show off your work
  • SEO-optimized Service pages (so you actually rank on Google)
  • A Contact page engineered to generate inquiries

Need more? Accreditations, Pricing, Case Studies, or Meet the Team? You got it. Bespoke means built exclusively for you.

The anti-template advantage

Anyone can prompt an AI to spit out a generic layout. We dig deeper. We ask the tough, agency-level questions that uncover exactly why clients choose you over the competition.

  • We brief you the same way top agencies brief national brands
  • We transform your raw answers into proper, lead-generating copy
  • Your site is 100% custom-built — never recycled, never templated

That's why a lemonelly site crushes a drag-and-drop Wix build. The real power is in the strategy we build before we write a single line of code.

Ready to get started?

Kick off the Free Draft process, get your raw notes together, and let's get to work. Your killer new website is closer than you think.

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Who We Work With

Built for real-world businesses

Home & Trade

Roofers, electricians, plumbers, pool care, HVAC. You do premium work; your website should stop hiding it. Dirty-boots businesses are our favourite clients.

Creatives

Interior Designers, Architects. Your digital storefront will finally match your portfolio.

Healthcare

Doctors, Dentists, Clinics. Building deep patient trust before they even step in the door.

FAQ

Common questions

Nothing's free. What's the catch?

There isn't one. We carry the cost of the draft because most people who see their finished site want to keep it. If you don't, you walk away and owe nothing.

What does a website cost with lemonelly?

Nothing upfront. The design, the draft, and every revision are free. You only start paying $120/month once you're happy and your new site goes live.

How fast will my site be live?

Seven days from kickoff. Days 1–2 we design your free draft, days 3–5 we refine it with your feedback, days 6–7 we go live.

What does the $120/month actually cover?

Everything: fast hosting, SSL security, software and security updates, one round of content edits every month — new photos, price changes, fresh copy — plus SEO and direct WhatsApp support. No upfront cost. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

What do you need from me to get started?

Just tell us about your business and point us at your current website if you have one. We take it from there and review everything with you before launch.

Can I change things after the site is live?

Yes. One round of updates is included every single month, so your site keeps up as your business grows — just send us what's changed.

Get Started

Start with a free draft

Ready for a site that finally matches how good your business really is? Tell us what you do — we'll design your new site free.