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Assuming you mean the Near North Side of Chicago, I’d look for a small studio or freelancer rather than a full-service agency. For a two-person marketing consultancy, you likely need a 5–7 page “credibility + lead capture” site (services, case studies, about, contact form, maybe a blog), not a large build.

A few options that look like a fit:

John Schuster Freelance Web Design

John Schuster
Web
Address: 1531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
Phone: +1 312-380-5745
Best fit if you want a hands-on individual rather than an agency. He’s located in the Near North Side area and works on website design/development, SEO improvements, and ongoing maintenance.
Why consider: A two-person consultancy may get more attention from a solo builder who can iterate quickly.

Flamingo Agency

Flamingo Agency
Web
Address: 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Phone: +1 312-967-7044
A North Side Chicago web/design agency focused on small businesses and professional service firms.
Why consider: A good match if you want a polished service-business look and may later add SEO, content, or ongoing updates.

Digital Marketers Chicago

Digital Marketers Chicago
Web
Address: 2835 N Sheffield Ave #209, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
Phone: +1 312-626-7445
A Chicago agency offering web design and digital marketing services.
Why consider: Since you’re a marketing consultancy, they may understand conversion goals (forms, CTAs, analytics) rather than just visual design.

YourPortal

YourPortal
Web
Address: 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Phone: +1 847-592-6376
A Chicago digital marketing/web design company that works with small-to-mid-sized organizations and offers website development plus marketing support.
Why consider: Useful if you want the website to connect with broader marketing execution.

Lower-budget options

If the goal is simply “clean site + contact form” and you don’t need custom strategy:

• Affordable Web Design Chicago — positions itself around small-business websites and WordPress builds.
• Emericano — advertises small-business sites with contact forms and starter pricing around a few hundred dollars. emericano.com

Budget I’d expect for your use case:

• $800–$1,500: clean template-customized site, contact form, basic setup
• $1,500–$3,500: stronger custom design, copy help, analytics, CMS, case studies
• $3,500+: agency-style branding, strategy, SEO/content system

For a marketing consultancy, I’d prioritize:

1. excellent typography and spacing,
2. 2–3 strong service pages,
3. proof (case studies/testimonials),
4. a short qualification form (not just “Contact us”),
5. easy editing after launch.

I’d probably start by talking to John Schuster and Flamingo Agency for fit, then compare against a lower-cost builder to see whether the premium is buying you strategy or just a nicer template.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist a few leaner options rather than a big full-service agency.

• Winthrop Designs — probably the closest match to your brief. It publishes $300 starter sites and $500–$1,200 business sites, with mobile-friendly design and contact forms included. It’s a Chicago studio and emphasizes direct communication rather than an agency layer. Winthrop Designs
• Ascent Studio — more polished/custom-oriented, with $700 setup + $100/month pricing, including responsive design, contact-form routing, CMS, analytics and local SEO basics. Ascent Studio
• PIXALPHA STUDIO — publishes a $799 one-time starter package, with fixed scope, mobile-first design and no required recurring fee. They specifically market to Chicago small businesses. Pixalpha Studio
• 99 MPH — worth a look if you want the website tied into broader local marketing; they advertise website projects starting at $249 and month-to-month service. 99 MPH

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I'd get quotes from Winthrop and PIXALPHA first. Your needs—clean service pages, a strong positioning statement, and a straightforward lead/contact form—don't sound like they require a large agency engagement.

One caveat: I couldn't verify that every option is physically in the Near North Side itself, so I'd confirm location/meeting preferences when requesting quotes.

Assuming you mean the Near North Side of Chicago, for a two-person marketing consultancy I’d avoid a big branding shop and look for a small studio that can deliver a polished 5–8 page “credibility + lead capture” site: services, about, case studies/testimonials, and a simple contact form. A realistic budget is often about $1,000–$3,000 for a clean marketing site, depending on copy, branding, and CMS needs. Broadleaf Agency Lizardo Agency

A few options worth getting quotes from:

• Lizardo Agency — A good fit if you want a clean, professional site without a large-agency process. They advertise small-business web design and custom sites starting around the low thousands. Lizardo Agency

Best for: consultants, professional services, small B2B firms.

• Hunter Creative Media — Focuses on marketing websites and local-business sites, with an emphasis on performance and clean builds. Hunter Creative Media & Design

Best for: a consultancy that wants the site to feel strategic rather than like a template.

• Broadleaf Agency — Offers smaller website packages and positions itself around local-business sites; their entry-level informational sites are in the lower budget range. Broadleaf Agency

Best for: keeping costs controlled while still getting a professional result.

• Ascent Studio — More productized pricing and focused on small-business websites with lead capture, CMS handoff, and SEO basics. Ascent Studio

Best for: a straightforward “get us online and make inquiries easy” project.

For your specific situation, I’d ask whoever you hire for:

• a mobile-first 5-page site (Home, Services, About, Work/Results, Contact)
• a form that routes to both partners’ emails
• Calendly or similar scheduling integration
• basic analytics
• easy self-editing (Webflow, WordPress, Squarespace, etc.)
• ownership of the domain, hosting, and site files

I’d probably start by requesting quotes from Lizardo, Hunter Creative Media, and Broadleaf and compare not just price but whether they understand how a small consultancy sells trust. Broadleaf Agency Hunter Creative Media & Design Lizardo Agency

If you mean a different “Near North Side” (not Chicago), tell me the city and I’ll narrow it down.

• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
• John Schuster - 1531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647
• Affordable Web Design Chicago - 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639
• ArtVersion® Creative Agency - 211 W Wacker Dr Ste 1130, Chicago, IL 60606
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601
• DS&P Digital Marketing & PR Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606
• Wojo Design - 318 W Adams St #1609, Chicago, IL 60606
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• Flamingo Agency — on Southport in Lake View. This is the one I’d investigate first if you want a clean, polished agency site while staying relatively local.
• John Schuster — on Wells in Old Town. Worth considering if you want a smaller, more personal web-design relationship rather than a big agency.
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency — at 875 N Michigan Ave, so particularly convenient to the Near North Side. More agency-like, but potentially a good fit if you want design plus marketing/SEO.
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency — on Western. A practical option if lead generation/SEO matters as much as the visual design.

Best value I found

For a two-person consultancy, I'd actually look at Winthrop Designs even though it's a studio rather than a traditional agency. Its published pricing is unusually transparent: $300+ for a starter site and $500–$1,200 for a 4–5-page business site, with contact forms included. Winthrop Designs

Another budget-oriented option is ALL FOR™: its entry package is explicitly aimed at startups/one-person businesses and includes a one- or two-page site, UX/CTA planning, Squarespace/Wix/WordPress build, contact form, and basic SEO. ALL FOR™

My pick for your situation: get quotes from Winthrop Designs + Flamingo Agency + ALL FOR™. Tell them you need roughly Home / Services / About / Contact, a sharp B2B aesthetic, a simple lead form, mobile responsiveness, and easy self-editing—not a giant custom build. That should keep the project appropriately sized for a two-person consultancy.

• Iconier Digital Marketing Agency - 800 N Rainbow Blvd #178, Las Vegas, NV 89107, United States
• Strive Enterprise - 400 S 4th St Ste 500, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States
• Vegas Web Design - 8660 S Monte Cristo Way, Las Vegas, NV 89113, United States
• Liquet Web Design & Internet Marketing - 1801 S Rainbow Blvd Unit 250, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States
• Designer 1 Media - 8275 S Eastern Ave #200, Las Vegas, NV 89123, United States
• Sly Nerds - Website Design & Marketing - 6420 Windy Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States
• Platinum Web Marketing - 1696 Wind View Ct, Henderson, NV 89014, United States
• Starfire Web Design - 5552 S Fort Apache Rd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89148, United States
• Out And About Business Solutions - 2764 Lake Sahara Dr #111, Las Vegas, NV 89117, United States
• CAST design team - 5510 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148, United States
• Vegas Website Designs - 410 S Rampart Blvd Ste 390, Las Vegas, NV 89145, United States
• SetMySite - 6605 Grand Montecito Pkwy Unit 100, Las Vegas, NV 89149, United States

Since “Near North Side” could mean Chicago or another city, I don’t want to send you to the wrong market. I’m currently seeing Las Vegas as the coarse location signal, which may not be where your consultancy is.

If you mean Las Vegas, my best affordable fit is Iconier Digital Marketing Agency: it’s a small-business-oriented web/marketing shop and is described as reasonably priced. AliraLink

Two especially budget-friendly alternatives:

• Strive Enterprise — web design + marketing, with strong small-business reviews.
• Vegas Web Design — focused on small/midsize organizations and custom sites.

If you meant Chicago’s Near North Side, tell me that and I’ll narrow it to 2–3 local agencies with actual small-business pricing and a clean portfolio.

Assuming you mean the Port Orange/Daytona-area Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• Website Design Port Orange — best budget fit. They publicly list a $1,000 package with up to 10 pages, responsive design, SEO targeting, and form/submission functionality. Their $400 package is even cheaper if you only need a very simple presence. websitedesignportorange.com
• New Level Design Studio — best for a polished, modern consultancy look. They're founder-led in Port Orange and specifically emphasize clean, mobile-first sites, clear inquiry paths/contact forms, and ongoing care starting at $99/month. newlvlstudio.com
• Envoy Web Design — worth getting a quote from if you want a small, hands-on WordPress shop rather than a larger agency.

My pick for a two-person marketing consultancy: New Level if brand presentation matters most; Website Design Port Orange if keeping the initial spend around $1,000 is the priority.

One caveat: the search results suggest you're in the Port Orange area, not necessarily the Chicago Near North Side. If you meant Chicago's Near North Side, tell me and I'll redo the shortlist there.

I can recommend local agencies, but I need the city/state for “Near North Side” since that neighborhood name exists in multiple places.

• John Schuster - 1531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
• Affordable Web Design Chicago - 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613
• DS&P Digital Marketing & PR Agency - 332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL 60604
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601
• RedShark SEO - 65 W Erie St #1901, Chicago, IL 60654
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• John Schuster — particularly worth considering for a two-person consultancy: a local independent web designer at 1531 N Wells St. I’d ask for a fixed-price 4–5 page service site rather than a broad agency engagement.
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency — at 875 N Michigan Ave, so very convenient to the Near North Side. It has a strong review profile, though I’d confirm that their minimum project size fits your budget.
• Flamingo Agency — a highly rated Chicago web-design option on North Southport. Worth getting a quote if you want something more polished than a basic template.
• ALL FOR™ — their published “Mini” package is explicitly aimed at startups/one-person businesses and includes a custom one- or two-page site, contact form, responsive build, and basic SEO; their larger package goes up to five pages. ALL FOR™
• Attract.Click — one of the more budget-oriented published options I found: small sites start around $299, while its five-page static package starts at $499 and includes a contact form. My blog

My pick

For two people selling professional marketing services, I'd start with ALL FOR™ if you want a design-led studio, or John Schuster if keeping the budget lean and working directly with the person building it matters more.

I'd target 4–5 pages: Home, Services, About, Work/Case Studies, Contact, with a simple form that routes directly to your inbox. You probably don't need a $5k+ agency build for this scope.

One caveat: I searched Chicago broadly because your “Near North Side” description is clear enough geographically, but I don't want to assume you're actually in Chicago based solely on the location signal available to me.

• 312 Pixels - 2130 W Fulton St Ste F, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
• First Ascent Uptown - 4718 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
• Intrinsic Marketing - 4446 N Western Ave #3b, Chicago, IL 60625, United States
• M Design Group - 201 S Main St, Livingston, MT 59047, United States
• Sandhill Studio - 103 1/2 S Main St #7, Livingston, MT 59047, United States
• Livingston Web Design - 220 E Park St, Livingston, MT 59047
• JTech Communications - 201 S Wallace Ave Unit A-6, Bozeman, MT 59715, United States
• Gingerfy - 111 N 7th St #2509, Livingston, MT 59047, United States
• Beartooth Web Design LLC - 707 North N Street Unit L, Livingston, MT 59047, United States
• DFman Enterprises - Web/Online Business Consulting - 2492 Rose St, Bozeman, MT 59718, United States
• RiverRise Creative Marketing, llc. - 233 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715, United States
• Wild Web - 623 N Montana Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• 312 Pixels — best budget fit. They advertise a starter site from $799, fixed pricing, mobile-first design, and no recurring fee unless you choose maintenance. That’s a strong match for a two-person consultancy that mainly needs a polished services site + lead form. Pixalpha Studio
• First Ascent Uptown — best if you want more polish/strategy. Their Chicago package is $600 setup + $100/month, including responsive design, local SEO basics, a contact form with spam protection, CMS, and ongoing support. Ascent Studio
• Intrinsic Marketing — worth getting a quote if you'd prefer a small Chicago agency that can also help with marketing. Their small-business offering starts at $45/month for hosting/support, though you'd want to confirm the upfront website-build cost. Intrinsic Chicago
• Attract.Click — another very budget-conscious option: they advertise small sites from $299 and a five-page package from $499 including a contact form. My blog

My pick

For two consultants + a clean service site + contact form, I'd start with PIXALPHA. You probably don't need a traditional agency engagement; a 4–5 page site (Home, Services, About, Work/Insights, Contact) with strong positioning and a simple inquiry form should be plenty.

I'd ask each for a fixed-price quote and specify that you want:

• 4–5 pages
• clean, understated B2B design
• copy/layout guidance
• mobile optimization
• contact form routed to both of you
• basic SEO/analytics
• full ownership of the domain and site
• no mandatory long-term retainer

That should make the proposals much easier to compare.

• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Digital Marketers Chicago - 2835 N Sheffield Ave #209, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Affordable Web Design Chicago - 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Design Henge - 2259 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
• Sunlight SEO Web Design & Signs - 4501 N Cumberland Ave, Norridge, IL 60656, United States

For a two-person marketing consultancy on the Near North Side, I’d keep the project small and avoid a traditional full-service agency. You likely need a polished 3–5 page service site, strong positioning, and a reliable contact form—not a $10k+ build.

My top pick

Flamingo Agency — Lakeview, 3752 N Southport Ave

They’re a small Chicago web/design agency focused on small businesses and professional services, with WordPress sites, SEO, and ongoing maintenance. That feels like a good fit for a consultancy that wants something polished but practical.

Also worth getting quotes from

• YourPortal — Lincoln Park, 2211 N Elston Ave. More of a marketing + web partner, so potentially useful if you want the site tied into lead generation.
• Digital Marketers Chicago — Lakeview, 2835 N Sheffield Ave. Stronger fit if SEO/Google visibility is important alongside the site.
• Winthrop Designs — not as close geographically, but particularly interesting on price: its published small-business pricing is $300–$1,200, including contact forms, with a 4–5-page business site at $500–$1,200. Winthrop Designs
• ALL FOR™ — offers a small-business “Mini” package with a one- or two-page site, contact form, basic SEO, and Squarespace/Wix/WordPress builds. ALL FOR™
• Attract.Click — publishes small-business pricing starting around $499 for five pages + contact form, which makes it a useful price benchmark. Attract Click

If it were my money: I'd get quotes from Flamingo + Winthrop Designs + ALL FOR™ and ask each for the same scope: Home, Services, About, Contact, mobile optimization, contact form routed to both partners, basic SEO, analytics, and full ownership of the domain/site.

For a two-person consultancy, I'd target roughly $1k–$2.5k all-in unless you also need substantial copywriting, branding, or custom functionality.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• Winthrop Designs — my first pick. They explicitly target small businesses and publish unusually transparent pricing: roughly $300–$1,200, with a starter site including a contact form and mobile-friendly design. Their approach also seems appropriately lightweight for a two-person consultancy—no big-agency retainer. Winthrop Designs
• Attract.Click — Good if you want a somewhat more conventional agency. Their published pricing starts around $499 for a five-page site with a contact form, and they advertise no long-term contracts. My blog
• ALL FOR — Worth a quote if you care more about polished UX/branding. Their small-business package includes custom UX/UI, responsive development, contact-form setup, and basic SEO, though they don't publish the package price on the page I found. AllFor Agency
• Lizardo Agency — A step up in budget, starting at $1,499, with custom WordPress sites and mobile optimization. Probably more than you need if this is simply a clean services/lead-gen site. Lizardo Agency

What I'd do

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I'd start with Winthrop Designs. Your brief sounds like a 4–5 page site—Home, Services, About, perhaps Work/Case Studies, and Contact—with a well-designed inquiry form. You shouldn't need a $3k–$10k agency engagement for that.

I'd ask for a fixed-price quote covering design + copy formatting + build + contact-form/email routing + mobile optimization + basic SEO + domain/hosting setup, and make sure you retain ownership of the domain and site.

If you'd like, I can also find 3–5 genuinely local Near North Side/Loop studios and compare their portfolios, pricing, and reviews.

What city is your “near north side” in? I need the city to recommend nearby agencies, and I don’t want to guess based on your IP location.

If you’d like, you can also share your location here:

• Intrinsic Marketing - 4446 N Western Ave #3b, Chicago, IL 60625, United States
• Do It With You Marketing - 1931 Central Pkwy SW Ste Suite C, Decatur, AL 35601, United States
• Red Sage Communications - 111 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
• HsvDesign LLC - 2500 Brahan Ave SW Ste 1, Huntsville, AL 35805, United States
• Hughes Web Designs & Marketing - 6506 Rolphmire Ln, Madison, AL 35757, United States
• McComm Group, Inc. - 402 Oak St NE, Decatur, AL 35601, United States
• reach256 - 201 1st Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, United States
• Rocket City Business Solutions - 103 Spenryn Dr, Madison, AL 35758, United States
• WebDetail, LLC - 520 Madison St SE b1, Huntsville, AL 35801, United States
• Huntsville Web Designs - 3005 L and N Dr SW Ste 2, Huntsville, AL 35801, United States
• EWP Marketing | Digital Marketing Services - Experts in SMO,SEO,PPC - 1629 4th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, United States

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• ALL FOR™ Agency — Probably the best fit if you want the site to look polished and strategic rather than like a generic small-business template. Their “Mini” package is specifically aimed at startups/one-person businesses and includes a 1–2 page site, UX/CTA planning, responsive build, and contact form. ALL FOR™
• Intrinsic Marketing — A small Chicago agency with an emphasis on affordable small-business work. They offer landing pages and ongoing hosting/support, with published plans starting at $45/month. Intrinsic Chicago
• Attract.Click - Websites & Marketing — Worth getting a quote from if keeping the upfront cost low is important. They advertise small sites from $299 and a five-page package from $499 including a contact form. Attract

My pick for a two-person marketing consultancy: ALL FOR™. Your site needs to sell your expertise, so I'd prioritize clean typography, strong service positioning, case-study/proof sections, and a very simple “let's talk” conversion path over lots of pages.

For a lean brief, I'd ask for 4 pages: Home, Services, About, Contact, plus a contact form that routes directly to both of you. That should keep the project substantially cheaper than a full custom agency website.

If you'd like, I can also find 3–5 genuinely small/independent Chicago studios under ~$2,000 and compare their pricing, portfolios, and reviews.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• allfor.agency — probably my first call. They explicitly offer an affordable “Mini” package for startups/one-person businesses, with a 1–2 page site, UX/CTA planning, responsive build, contact form, basic SEO, and launch support. That sounds very close to what a two-person consultancy needs. ALL FOR™
• pixalpha.net — strongest value if you want a slightly more substantial site. Their published $799 starter includes five pages, mobile-first design, SEO basics, contact form, three revision rounds, and a stated 7-day delivery. Pixalpha
• skiigen.com — good if you want the site to feel more polished/strategic. They quote $700 to launch ($600 setup + $100/month) for a custom site with up to five inner pages, contact-form routing, SEO foundation, CMS, and ownership of the code/content/domain. Ascent Studio
• lizardoagency.com — worth considering if your definition of “affordable” is closer to $1,500+. Their $1,499 package includes up to four WordPress pages, custom design, mobile responsiveness, basic SEO, and launch support. Lizardo Agency

My pick for you: ALL FOR™. For a two-person marketing consultancy, I'd avoid paying for a big-agency process. You probably need a sharp homepage, Services, About/credentials, and Contact—not a huge site. I'd target $700–$1,500 all-in, with the brief explicitly asking for mobile responsiveness, a simple contact form that emails both partners, basic analytics/SEO, and easy post-launch editing.

If you tell me your rough budget (e.g. <$1k, $1–2k, $2–3k), I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options and compare their portfolios/processes.

Assuming you mean the Near North Side of Chicago, a two-person marketing consultancy probably doesn’t need a big branding/web agency. I’d look for a small studio or freelancer who can build a polished 3–6 page “credibility + lead capture” site (services, case studies, about, contact form) without upselling you into a full rebuild.

Here are a few affordable fits:

Best matches

• Winthrop Designs — A strong fit if you want a clean, modern service site without agency overhead. They position themselves around small-business sites, mobile-first design, and direct collaboration. Their published project ranges are in the few-hundred-to-low-thousand-dollar range depending on scope. Winthrop Designs

Best for: a simple, professional consultancy site that converts visitors into inquiries.

• ALL FOR™ — Their smaller web packages are aimed at startups and small businesses, including UX structure, responsive builds, contact forms, and basic SEO setup. ALL FOR™

Best for: a slightly more design-forward site with strategic guidance.

• Ascent Studio — More polished/premium, but still positioned around smaller businesses rather than large enterprise builds. They include lead capture forms and local SEO foundations. Ascent Studio

Best for: if your consultancy’s brand image matters and you want something that feels closer to a boutique agency.

• TD Web LLC — A smaller shop focused on custom, mobile-friendly business sites with contact forms and conversion elements. TD Web LLC

Best for: straightforward execution and avoiding agency layers.

What I’d ask for in your quote request

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I’d specify:

• 5 pages max: - Home
• Services
• About/team
• Case studies or testimonials
• Contact
• Clean CMS you can update yourselves (Webflow, WordPress, Squarespace, etc.)
• Contact form routed to both partners
• Calendar booking integration (optional)
• Basic SEO setup
• Analytics setup
• Ownership of domain, hosting, and files

A reasonable target budget:

• $800–$2,500: polished small-business site from a solo/small studio
• $2,500–$5,000: more custom copy/design/strategy work
• $5,000+: usually only worth it if the website itself is a major sales channel

Given that you’re already a marketing consultancy, I’d lean toward Winthrop Designs or ALL FOR™: you likely need someone who can execute cleanly while respecting your own strategic input, not sell you a giant discovery process. Winthrop Designs ALL FOR™

If you mean a different “Near North Side” (for example another city), tell me the city and I’ll narrow the list.

Assuming you mean the Near North Side of Chicago, a two-person marketing consultancy probably doesn’t need a big branding/web agency. I’d look for a small studio that can deliver a polished 5–7 page “credibility + lead capture” site without a lot of overhead.

A few affordable options worth checking:

• ALL FOR™ — Good fit if you want a clean, modern agency-style site. Their smaller packages are aimed at startups and small businesses and include UX structure, responsive design, contact forms, and basic SEO setup. ALL FOR™

Best for: a consultancy site that needs to look premium without a huge build.

• Emericano — More budget-oriented. They advertise simple service websites with contact forms and basic SEO foundations, with starter pricing aimed at small businesses. Emericano

Best for: “we need a clean site live quickly” rather than a highly custom brand experience.

• Ascent Studio — A stronger choice if you care about positioning, local search, and a more refined professional-services feel. They mention lead capture forms, SEO foundations, and CMS handoff. Ascent Studio

Best for: a consultancy that wants the website itself to sell expertise.

• Winthrop Designs — A smaller, direct-to-builder option. They focus on clean small-business sites and list starter/business website scopes with contact forms and mobile-friendly layouts. Winthrop Designs

Best for: avoiding agency layers and working closely with one person.

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I’d probably budget:

• $800–$2,000: clean brochure site (Home, Services, About, Case Studies, Contact) + form
• $2,000–$5,000: stronger positioning, copy help, custom design, analytics, SEO basics
• Avoid ongoing retainers unless they include real updates, testing, or SEO work

Your brief to send agencies:

“We’re a two-person marketing consultancy. We need a clean, credible service website with 5–6 pages, strong messaging, a simple contact form, mobile optimization, and easy self-editing. We already understand marketing, so we’re looking for design/development execution rather than strategy.”

I’d get quotes from ALL FOR™, Ascent Studio, and a smaller studio like Winthrop Designs first—they’re closer to the “boutique consultancy partner” scale than a traditional agency. ALL FOR™ Ascent Studio Winthrop Designs

If you mean a different Near North Side (not Chicago), tell me the city and I’ll adjust the recommendations.

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• Affordable Image Marketing Agency - 515 E Grant St Unit 216, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
• Aidan Taylor Marketing - 1334 E Chandler Blvd Ste 5A-19, Phoenix, AZ 85048, United States
• Web Designs Your Way - 6909 W Ray Rd Ste 15-126A, Chandler, AZ 85226, United States
• Panda Online Marketing | Website Design & SEO - 1645 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, United States
• Salterra Web Services - 607 E Manhatton Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, United States
• Ivio Agency - 734 W Polk St, Phoenix, AZ 85007, United States
• Webgrowth - 2702 N 3rd St #2000, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

Since you’re a two-person consultancy, I’d avoid a big full-service agency and look for a small shop that can build a polished 3–5 page site without turning it into a $5k–$15k project.

My shortlist

• Link Helpers SEO & Web Design | Phoenix — Best overall fit. They’re at 20 E Thomas Rd, and their published pricing is unusually low: $349 for up to 3 pages or $499 for up to 5, including custom design/copy and a contact form. Phoenix Website Design Phoenix Website Design
• Phoenix Web Design & SEO Pros — Worth getting a quote from if you want a more hands-on, owner-led shop. They specifically work with small-to-mid-sized businesses and combine web design with SEO.
• ReThinc Advertising — A better choice if the site needs to feel brand/creative-led, rather than just being a functional small-business website. They're on N 44th St and position themselves as a smaller, client-focused agency.
• Phoenix Web Design NextFly — Another local option with a strong small-business orientation and WordPress expertise; particularly appealing if you want to maintain the site yourselves afterward.

If it were my consultancy, I'd start with Link Helpers and ask for a fixed-price proposal for: Home + Services + About + Contact, copy cleanup, mobile optimization, basic SEO, and a contact form, with no ongoing marketing retainer.

One caveat: the very low published Link Helpers prices are worth confirming directly before committing, since scope/revision and hosting costs can change the real total. Phoenix Website Design

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If by “near north side” you mean North Phoenix specifically, rather than central Phoenix, I can also narrow this to 3 genuinely small/independent shops within ~15 minutes of you and compare their portfolios and pricing.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• Attract.Click - Websites & Marketing — probably the best budget fit. They advertise small-business sites starting around $299, with a 5-page package from $499 that includes a contact form, copywriting, and responsive design. They also say typical launches are about 10 business days. My blog
• ALL FOR™ Agency — better if you care more about polished agency-level design. Their entry “Mini” package is explicitly aimed at startups/one-person businesses and includes UX structure, custom styling, Squarespace/Wix/WordPress build, contact form, and basic SEO. ALL FOR™
• Winthrop Designs — a very lean Chicago studio worth getting a quote from. They advertise $300–$1,200 for small-business sites and specifically include contact forms, mobile design, and direct access to the person building the site. Winthrop Designs
• Ascent Studio — $700 setup + $100/month, including up to five inner pages, custom design, contact form/spam protection, SEO basics, and CMS handoff. This is attractive if you want something more strategic than a basic brochure site. Ascent Studio

My pick for a two-person consultancy

I'd contact ALL FOR™ and Winthrop Designs first. For a consultancy, I'd prioritize excellent typography, concise service positioning, case studies/testimonials, and a frictionless contact form over a large site or elaborate functionality.

I'd target 4–5 pages: Home, Services, About, Work/Case Studies, Contact. A reasonable budget is roughly $500–$1,500 for this scope; you shouldn't need a $5k+ agency build unless you want substantial branding, copywriting, or custom functionality.

If you tell me your approximate budget (e.g. under $750, $750–$1,500, or $1,500–$3,000), I can narrow this to the 2–3 best fits and compare their packages.

• Bellaworks Web Design - 436 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States
• KayBee Website Design & Marketing - 809 Westmere Ave Ste c, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States
• Charlotte Web Design - 1213 W Morehead St Ste 500 unit 151, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States
• NICE GRIZZLY - 2632 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States
• SEO ClickMaster Web Design - 107 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
• Next Wave Services - 301 S McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States
• Cornelius Website Solutions LLC - 11434 Heritage Green Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031, United States
• Web Design Charlotte NC - 615 S College St Ste 09-196, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
• Microhound Web Design - 615 S College St 9th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
• Studio490 Digital Marketing - 7016 Sweetfield Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States
• Web Symphonies - 1115 E Morehead St #201, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States
• Carolinas Web Design - 801 Sunnyside Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States
• Halstead Design - 9820 Northcross Center Ct, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States
• Lazarus Design Team - 933 Louise Ave #567, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States
• Masterpiece Web Designs - 7334 Kidwelly Ln, Matthews, NC 28104, United States
• Guidepost Digital - 227 W 4th St 1st Floor #3089, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

For a two-person marketing consultancy on the Near North Side of Charlotte, I’d avoid a big branding agency and look for a small web studio that can build a polished “services + credibility + contact form” site without overengineering it.

Here are a few I’d shortlist:

Best fits for an affordable, clean service site

• Bellaworks Web Design — A good local fit if you want a polished but practical site. They’re a NoDa-based studio and focus on WordPress sites for small-to-mid-sized organizations, including simpler brochure-style sites.

Best for: a professional consultancy site you can update yourself after launch.

• KayBee Website Design & Marketing — A small Charlotte studio that emphasizes custom sites and hands-on communication.

Best for: a boutique experience where you’ll likely work directly with the person building the site.

• Charlotte Web Design — A local boutique provider focused on business websites and lead generation.

Best for: a service business site where the main goal is inquiries through a strong contact flow.

• NICE GRIZZLY — A smaller Charlotte design studio that may be a good match if visual polish matters (brand-forward consulting firms, creative services, etc.).

Best for: a cleaner, more design-led presentation.

Lower-cost options to compare against

• SEO ClickMaster Web Design — A Charlotte provider focused on websites plus digital marketing services.
• Next Wave Services — Offers website design and maintenance for small businesses.
• Cornelius Website Solutions LLC — Positions itself around affordable small-business websites.

What I’d ask for in your situation

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I’d keep the scope tight:

• 5–7 pages: - Home
• Services
• About/team
• Case studies or proof points
• Process
• Contact
• Simple lead form (name, company, email, project type, budget/timeline)
• Calendly or similar scheduling link
• Mobile-first design
• Basic SEO setup
• Easy editing (WordPress, Webflow, or Squarespace)

A reasonable small-business build is often somewhere around $1,000–$3,500 depending on copywriting, custom design, and strategy. For your type of business, I’d spend more on messaging and conversion structure than fancy animations.

My first calls would probably be:

1. Bellaworks (local + polished)
2. KayBee (small-team feel)
3. NICE GRIZZLY (if brand/design matters most)

When you contact them, I’d ask: “Can you build a clean 5-page consultancy site with a lead form, and can we supply our own copy/brand direction?” That will quickly separate affordable specialists from agencies trying to sell a larger engagement.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

• ALL FOR™ — Probably the best fit for your brief. Their “Mini” package is specifically aimed at startups/one-person businesses and includes a clean 1–2 page site, UX/UI design, Squarespace/Wix/WordPress build, contact form, and basic SEO. ALL FOR™
• Ascent Studio — More polished/custom: $700 to launch + $100/month, with up to five inner pages, contact-form routing, SEO basics, and hosting/security. That seems reasonable if you want the site to feel particularly sharp for a marketing consultancy. Ascent Studio
• Winthrop Designs — Very small-business oriented, with published pricing of $300+ for a starter site and $500–$1,200 for a 4–5-page business site, including contact forms. The owner says clients work directly with him rather than through account managers. Winthrop Designs
• Attract.Click — Worth getting a quote from if price is the priority: they advertise sites from $299, or a 5-page static site from $499, including a contact form. My blog

My pick

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I'd start with ALL FOR™ or Ascent Studio rather than the absolute cheapest option. Your own website is effectively part of your portfolio, so I'd prioritize typography, messaging hierarchy, case-study presentation, mobile polish, and a frictionless inquiry form.

I'd budget roughly $700–$1,500 for a genuinely polished small service site, rather than paying for a large-agency engagement.

If you tell me your approximate budget (e.g. <$500, $500–$1,000, or $1,000–$2,000), I can narrow this to the 2–3 best fits and compare their actual packages.

• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Design Henge - 2259 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
• Virgo Web Design - 5874 N Ridge Ave, Ste G, Chicago, IL 60660
• Affordable Web Design Chicago - 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Sunlight SEO Web Design & Signs - 4501 N Cumberland Ave, Norridge, IL 60656, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Wizerunek w Sieci. WWS - Web Development + SEO - 636 S River Rd #218, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States
• 1TR - Website Design & SEO Services - 888 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• Search Squad SEO Services & Web Design - 2700 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, United States
• Uptech Solution USA LLC - 6158 N Hoyne Ave 2nd FL, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

Assuming you mean the Near North Side of Chicago, I’d look for a small studio rather than a full-service marketing agency. For a two-person marketing consultancy, you probably need a polished 4–6 page “credibility + lead capture” site, not a big custom build.

A few options that look like a good fit:

• Flamingo Agency — North Side Chicago studio focused on small businesses and professional service firms. They do WordPress sites, maintenance, and SEO support, which fits if you want someone who can handle the build without a huge agency process.
• YourPortal — Near North/North Side option with web design and marketing services. This may fit if you want the site to connect more closely with your existing marketing work.
• Design Henge — Chicago digital agency offering website design, branding, and marketing support; worth considering if the site needs a stronger visual identity.
• Virgo Web Design — Edgewater/Andersonville-area studio offering website builds, rebuilds, CMS work, and SEO/digital marketing.
• Affordable Web Design Chicago — A budget-focused option for a straightforward small-business site with contact forms and basic SEO.

For your specific situation, I’d ask any vendor for:

• a 5-page scope: Home, Services, About, Case Studies/Work, Contact
• a simple form that routes to both partners
• mobile-first design
• basic SEO setup (titles, metadata, Google Search Console)
• ownership of the domain, hosting account, and site files
• a handoff so you aren’t locked into them

Budget expectations:

• $500–$1,500: clean template/customized small site from a freelancer or lean studio (some Chicago providers advertise packages in this range). Winthrop Designs My blog
• $1,500–$3,000: probably the sweet spot for a boutique consultancy site with thoughtful messaging and design. Lizardo Agency
• $5k+: usually unnecessary unless you need custom functionality, heavy content strategy, or a major brand overhaul.

Given that you’re already marketers, I’d prioritize a designer/developer who will execute your strategy well rather than an agency trying to sell you strategy again. My first calls would be Flamingo Agency, Design Henge, and a lean studio like Winthrop Designs. Winthrop Designs

• 614 Digital - 4138 Leather Stocking Trail, Columbus, OH 43230, United States
• Studio 68 Web Design - 7241 Skyline Dr E, Columbus, OH 43235, United States
• Sevell + Kropp Inc. - 454 E Main St #270, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
• The Media Captain - 394 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
• Mobilize Cloud - 4260 Tuller Rd #202, Dublin, OH 43017, United States
• Columbus Marketing Experts - 3372 Paxton Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026, United States
• SEO Titan Web Design Company - 79 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
• Shout Out Studio - 1201 Dublin Road: Ste 198, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
• Herd Media - 470 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
• FYVE Marketing - 875 N High St 4th floor Suite 53, Columbus, OH 43201, United States
• Marcy Design - 347 S Gould Rd, Bexley, OH 43209, United States
• Social Firm - 1654 E Broad St 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43203, United States
• Archmore Business Web - 309 S State St 2nd floor, Westerville, OH 43081, United States

Since you’re on the near North Side of Columbus, I’d shortlist these three, with 614DESIGNS as my first call for your particular brief.

• 614 Digital — best fit for a lean, affordable service site. They explicitly target small businesses, offer up to six pages including a contact form, basic SEO, mobile responsiveness, and a fixed-price model with no ongoing expense beyond modest hosting/domain costs. That sounds very close to “clean brochure site + contact form” without paying for a full marketing engagement. Ohio Small Biz Dev
• Studio 68 Web Design — best if you want ongoing hand-holding. They focus on small businesses and include mobile design, contact forms, hosting, updates, and support in their plans. Studio 68 Web Design
• Sevell + Kropp Inc. — worth a quote if visual polish matters more. They're downtown and specialize in distinctive, conversion-oriented websites, but I'd expect them to be less budget-oriented than the first two.

My pick: 614DESIGNS. For a two-person consultancy, I wouldn't pay for SEO retainers, elaborate animations, or a big-agency strategy process unless you actually need them. I'd ask for a 4–6 page site: Home, Services, About, Case Studies/Work, and Contact, with a simple form and clear ownership of the site/domain.

614designs.com

If you tell me roughly what “affordable” means to you (e.g. <$1k, $1–3k, or <$200/month), I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options and compare their actual pricing.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

1. Intrinsic Marketing — probably my first call for a two-person consultancy. They describe themselves as a small Chicago agency and offer straightforward small-business website packages; their starter plan is $45/month with hosting, occasional updates, support, and analytics. intrinsicchicago.com
2. Ascent Studio — stronger choice if you want something more polished/custom. Their Chicago web design starts at $700 and explicitly includes responsive design, local SEO basics, a spam-protected contact form, and email routing. skiigen.com
3. Attract.Click — worth getting a quote from if budget is the overriding concern. They advertise small sites from $299, with a five-page static package from $499 including a contact form. www.attract.click
4. Lizardo Agency — a good middle ground if you want a genuinely custom site; pricing starts at $1,499. lizardoagency.com

My pick: For a two-person marketing consultancy, I'd start with Ascent Studio if you can spend ~$700–$1,500, or Intrinsic Marketing if keeping ongoing costs very low matters more. You probably don't need a big full-service agency for a clean 4–6 page services site + contact form.

If you tell me your rough budget (e.g. <$1k, $1–2k, $2–5k), I can narrow this to the 2–3 best fits and compare their portfolios/pricing.

For a two-person marketing consultancy on Cleveland’s Near North Side, I’d favor a small/local shop over a big agency. You likely need a polished 4–6 page service site, strong typography/copy hierarchy, mobile responsiveness, and a simple lead form—not a huge marketing engagement.

My shortlist

1. Trilogy — best fit for “clean + affordable”
   • Downtown at W. 9th, so geographically convenient.
   • Specifically positions itself around clean, professional websites for small businesses and ongoing support.
   • Good candidate if you want someone to keep the site maintained rather than handing you a finished project and disappearing.

2. LocalBizGuru — best if you want the site tied to lead generation
   • Cleveland Heights-based, with website design, hosting, SEO and digital marketing under one roof.
   • Their small-business orientation makes more sense for a consultancy than a large branding agency.

3. Alpha Key Digital — best for a more polished marketing/brand feel
   • Located on W. 9th downtown.
   • Focuses on conversion-oriented custom sites, clear user journeys, mobile performance and SEO.
   • Probably a step up in sophistication—and potentially price—from a basic small-business web shop.

If price is the overriding concern

A few Cleveland-area providers actually publish relatively low pricing:

• 4D4 Labs advertises a $500 build + $150/month care plan for its basic “Storefront” site. That's unusually transparent pricing, and its positioning is explicitly small-business focused. www.4d4labs.com
• Web Design Cleveland says small-business sites start around $1,500, with typical projects running $1,500–$5,000. www.webdesign-cleveland.com
• MJM Design says most small-business sites are $1,000–$5,000, with contact forms, mobile design, SEO basics and analytics included. clevelandwebsitedesign.com

My pick: I'd talk to Trilogy first, then get a quote from 4D4 Labs as your price benchmark. For a two-person consultancy, I'd target roughly $1,000–$2,500 one-time for a genuinely custom, clean service site rather than paying for a full-service agency retainer.

When you request quotes, specify: Home + Services + About + Contact, responsive design, CMS you can edit, contact form routed to your email, spam protection, analytics, basic SEO, domain/hosting ownership, and no ongoing marketing retainer required. That will make the quotes much easier to compare.

Assuming you mean the Near North Side of Chicago, for a two-person marketing consultancy I’d avoid a big branding/web agency. You likely need a 5–7 page credibility site (Home, Services, About, Case Studies/Work, Insights maybe, Contact), a polished contact form, analytics, and easy edits—not a $10k+ build.

A few affordable options I’d shortlist:

Flamingo Agency

Flamingo Agency
Web
Address: 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Phone: +1 312-967-7044
Good fit if you want something that feels like a marketing partner rather than just a developer. They’re a small Chicago shop focused on small-business websites, WordPress builds, support, and SEO. Their public positioning and reviews emphasize smaller organizations and value-conscious projects.
Best for: a clean professional-services site with room to grow.

YourPortal

YourPortal
Web
Address: 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Phone: +1 847-592-6376
A Chicago-based web/design/marketing firm that works on WordPress sites and ongoing optimization.
Best for: if you want someone who understands marketing strategy, not just page layout.

What A Great Website

What A Great Website
Web
Address: 50 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Phone: +1 773-972-5699
A boutique Chicago web and digital marketing agency with experience across small businesses and professional services.
Best for: a more design-forward, polished consultancy presence.

Affordable Web Design Chicago

Affordable Web Design Chicago
Web
Address: 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639, United States
Phone: +1 773-234-6470
A budget-oriented option for a straightforward business site; they specifically focus on small-business websites and contact-form-driven builds.
Best for: keeping cost low if your needs are mostly informational.

Design Henge

Design Henge
Web
Address: 2259 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
Phone: +1 872-268-5809
A small Chicago design agency that combines web design and branding.
Best for: if your consultancy’s visual identity needs a refresh along with the site.

For your specific situation, I’d probably get quotes from Flamingo Agency, YourPortal, and What A Great Website first. A reasonable target budget for a sharp consultancy site is roughly $1,500–$4,000 depending on copywriting, photography, case studies, and whether you need ongoing SEO/content help. Some Chicago providers advertise lower fixed packages (for example, simple sites starting under $1,000), but make sure the quote includes form setup, mobile polish, analytics, and ownership of the site assets. skiigen.com

When you contact them, I’d ask for:

• a 5-page service-business site
• custom contact form routed to both partners
• Calendly or scheduling integration (if useful)
• basic SEO setup
• Google Analytics/Search Console
• a simple CMS you can edit yourselves
• full ownership of domain, hosting, and site files

That should keep the project lean without making the site look like a template.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these based on your being a two-person consultancy and wanting a clean, relatively simple lead-gen site rather than a big agency engagement:

• Attract.Click — probably my best fit. Their Chicago pricing starts around $399 for a one-page site, with a basic multi-page package at $800 + $20/month, including a CMS, contact form, copywriting, and responsive design. They also say they can launch a site in about 10 business days. My blog attract.click
• Lizardo Agency — a better choice if you want something more polished/custom. Their Chicago sites start at $1,499 for up to four pages, including WordPress, mobile responsiveness, basic SEO, and launch support. Lizardo Agency lizardoagency.com
• 67 Web Design — unusually inexpensive if you're comfortable with a managed monthly model: $67/month for a three-page site, hosting, SSL, basic SEO, domain, and monthly updates. Their four-page plan is $109.99/month. 67 Web Design 67webdesign.com

My pick

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I'd start with Attract.Click. You likely need something like:

• Home
• Services
• About
• Contact
• Simple inquiry/contact form
• Strong mobile presentation
• Analytics + basic SEO

You shouldn't need to spend $3–5k+ unless you're looking for substantial brand strategy, custom UX, or complex integrations. Attract.Click's published $800 package is much closer to the scope you described. My blog

If by “Near North Side” you meant a different city, tell me which one and I’ll narrow it to genuinely local agencies.

Assuming you mean the Shreveport near-north-side area, I’d shortlist these:

1. Atlas One Studios — best budget fit. They advertise a $800 one-time small-business website package with custom design, mobile optimization, and contact pages/forms, plus optional $45/month maintenance. That’s unusually well aligned with “clean service site + contact form” without buying a bunch of agency services you don't need. atlasonestudios.com

Atlas One Studios

2. DesignPing — best boutique/creative option. It’s a small Shreveport studio focused on custom, conversion-oriented websites and is specifically positioned as a hands-on alternative to a larger agency. Public profiles suggest projects commonly start around $1,000+.

3. No BS Marketing — worth getting a quote from. It has a strong small-business orientation and reviews specifically mention affordable, attractive web solutions and ongoing site support.

My pick for a two-person marketing consultancy: Atlas One Studios. Your requirements sound like a straightforward 4–6 page brochure/lead-gen site rather than a full marketing engagement, so I'd explicitly ask for a fixed-price quote covering Home, Services, About, Work/Case Studies, Contact, responsive design, form setup, analytics, SEO basics, and ownership of the domain/site.

One caveat: if by “near north side” you meant a different city than Shreveport, tell me the city and I’ll redo the shortlist locally.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

1. YourPortal — best overall fit. It’s actually on N. Elston in Chicago, so it’s convenient for a Near North Side consultancy. They combine web design with digital marketing, which is useful if you want the site to support lead generation rather than just look good.

2. Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — best if visual polish matters. Their focus is web design, branding, and conversion-oriented marketing, with a Loop office. I’d ask them for a tightly scoped 4–5 page brochure site rather than a larger marketing engagement.

3. SEO Design Chicago — best if you want SEO baked in. They’re on Western Ave and handle web development alongside SEO, analytics, and paid media. Probably more agency than you need, though, unless you also want ongoing acquisition work.

For price sensitivity, I’d also get a quote from Emericano. Its published Illinois pricing starts around $300 for a basic site, with 3–5-page sites and contact forms offered in its small-business packages. emericano.com

My pick for a two-person marketing consultancy: start with YourPortal and Emericano. Ask both for a fixed-price proposal for 4–5 pages + one well-designed contact/lead form + mobile optimization + basic SEO + analytics, and explicitly say you don't need ecommerce, complex integrations, or ongoing marketing. That should keep the scope—and quote—sane.

If you tell me your rough budget (e.g. <$1k, $1–3k, $3–5k), I can narrow this to 2–3 agencies that are realistically in range.

Since you said Near North Side, I’d look for a small Chicago shop rather than a big agency. For a two-person marketing consultancy, you probably don’t need much beyond a polished 4–5 page site, strong service positioning, and a reliable inquiry form.

My shortlist

1. Lizardo Agency — best overall fit
   • Chicago-based.
   • Starts at $1,499 for up to 4 pages.
   • Includes responsive WordPress, basic SEO, launch support, and unlimited revisions.
   • Their positioning is specifically around small businesses and professional/service businesses. lizardoagency.com
   • Why I'd pick them: enough polish for a consultancy without immediately drifting into a $5k–$10k agency project.

2. Attract.Click — best budget option
   • Chicago agency with a basic website package listed at $800, including up to 5 pages and a contact form.
   • They say small single-page sites start around $399 and advertise no long-term contracts. www.attract.clickmauveverse.com
   • Why I'd pick them: if keeping the initial spend under ~$1,000 is important.

3. MauveVerse — worth getting a quote
   • Chicago-focused and explicitly serves areas including River North and Lincoln Park.
   • Offers custom, mobile-first sites, SEO basics, and ongoing support. mauveverse.com
   • Their site currently doesn't give a meaningful fixed website price, so I'd ask for a tightly scoped proposal.

What I'd ask for

For your consultancy, I'd scope it as:

Home · Services · About · Work/Case Studies · Contact

Plus:

• one clean contact/lead form
• Calendly or similar booking CTA
• mobile optimization
• basic GA4/Search Console setup
• SEO titles/meta
• copy supplied by you, with light editing from them
• full ownership of the domain, site, and accounts

I'd target $1,000–$2,000 all-in for that scope. If someone quotes $5k+ for a straightforward service site, I'd want a very clear reason.

My first call would be Lizardo, with Attract.Click as the price-check.

Assuming you mean Tampa’s near-north side, I’d shortlist these:

1. Digital Neighbor - SEO Agency — 3104 N Armenia Ave. Strongest nearby option if you want the site to do more than look good: they emphasize conversion-focused design, lead capture, and SEO. They also have 46 reviews at 5.0, which gives me more confidence than a brand-new shop.

2. Burder Creative — also 3104 N Armenia Ave. A small, agile studio with branding + web design/development, which could be a particularly good fit for a two-person marketing consultancy that cares about a polished, agency-quality look.

3. QuickSites — probably the budget winner. Their published Business Site package is $399, including 3 pages, a contact form, mobile design and basic SEO, with a stated 2–7 day turnaround. www.quicksites.store QuickSites

4. DYLGO Web — at 3104 N Armenia Ave as well. They specifically target small businesses that want a professionally managed site without dealing with the technical side, so worth considering if you want ongoing edits/support rather than a one-off build.

My pick for you

Burder Creative if the priority is clean, credible, consultancy-quality design.
QuickSites if the priority is getting a very simple service site live for as little as possible.
Digital Neighbor if you want the website to be part of a broader lead-generation/SEO system.

For your use case, I wouldn't pay for a big agency. A 5–7 page site (Home, Services, About, individual service pages, Contact) + a well-designed inquiry form should be plenty.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these based on your size and the relatively simple scope (clean service site + contact form):

• Emericano — strongest budget fit. They advertise small-business sites starting around $300, with 3–5-page options, contact forms, mobile design, and basic SEO. emericano.com
• Attract.Click — more established, with a 5-page package around $800 including a CMS, contact form, copywriting, and hosting at $20/month. www.attract.click
• Northlane — a better choice if you want something more polished/strategic: $1,500 flat, two-week turnaround, redesign, forms/integrations, and you own the site. getnorthlane.com
• Intrinsic Marketing — Chicago-based and explicitly geared toward small businesses; their site emphasizes mobile-first design, SEO, and simple monthly pricing starting at $45/month. intrinsicchicago.com

My pick for a two-person marketing consultancy: Northlane if you can spend ~$1,500; Emericano if keeping the initial investment very low is the priority. For a consultancy, I'd spend a little more on typography, positioning, case-study presentation, and a strong inquiry form rather than buying a large “full-service agency” package.

One caveat: the search results are giving me some ambiguity around “Near North Side,” so I’d want to confirm the neighborhood before narrowing this to agencies you can actually meet nearby.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

1. Northlane — probably my first call for your use case. They specialize in small-business sites, charge a flat $1,500 for a redesign, and include responsive design, forms, migration, and 30-day support. They’re Chicago-based and explicitly position themselves as a boutique shop. getnorthlane.com

Northlane

2. MauveVerse — a more budget-oriented option. Their Chicago offering emphasizes clean, custom, mobile-friendly sites, and they specifically list service to River North, Lincoln Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. Their advertised packages start unusually low, though I’d confirm the current quote before relying on the promotional pricing. mauveverse.com

MauveVerse

3. Attract.Click — worth getting a quote from if keeping the initial spend down matters. They advertise a basic up-to-5-page site for $800, including a CMS and contact form, with a $20/month maintenance charge; they say typical launches take about 10 business days. www.attract.click

Attract.Click

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I’d pick Northlane if $1,500 is within range. Your site probably doesn't need a giant agency: a sharp homepage, services/capabilities, about/team, selected work or proof, and a strong contact form is enough. Their flat-fee/small-business focus also makes it easier to avoid an agency retainer.

If you tell me your rough budget (e.g. <$1k, $1–2k, $2–5k) and whether you want WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, or don't care, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options.

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I’d prioritize a small shop that can make the site look polished without turning a 5-page service site into a $5k+ agency engagement.

My shortlist

1. Studio 68 Web Design — best budget fit
   • Publishes a $499 setup fee for up to five standard pages, with hosting/support available afterward. studio68webdesign.com
   • Their offering specifically includes mobile-friendly design, contact forms, and clear calls-to-action.
   • Owner-led/small-business focused, which seems appropriate for a two-person consultancy.
   • My pick if you want simple, clean, inexpensive, and low-maintenance.
   • Studio 68 Web Design

2. Out There Web Designs — worth getting a quote
   • Columbus-area shop focused on small-business websites, with an emphasis on clear navigation and conversion-focused structure.
   • Better candidate if you want something a little more custom than an inexpensive template build.
   • Out There Web Designs

3. Emerald Creative Content — best if messaging/brand matters
   • Boutique downtown Columbus agency combining website design with copywriting, branding, SEO, photography, etc. studio68webdesign.com
   • Probably less “cheap website” and more “help us make our consultancy look really good,” so I'd ask for a tightly scoped quote.

One more very budget-oriented option

614DESIGNS.COM advertises a fixed-price small-business package with up to six pages, contact form, basic SEO, and no ongoing expense beyond nominal hosting/domain fees. 614designs.com That could be particularly attractive if you want to own/manage the site yourselves after launch.

For your use case, I'd target 5–6 pages: Home, Services, About, individual service detail (if needed), Insights/Work, Contact. I'd avoid paying for ongoing SEO/social/content retainers unless you actually want those services.

If you want, I can narrow this to 2–3 agencies that are specifically near the Near North Side and compare their likely cost, style, and fit.

Assuming you mean Chicago’s Near North Side, I’d shortlist these:

1. YourPortal — best fit for a small consultancy. They’re at 2211 N. Elston, focus on web design + digital marketing, and explicitly advertise affordable/transparent pricing. I’d ask for a lean 4–5 page service site rather than a broader marketing package.

2. Kara Creatives — a nearby small-business-oriented marketing/web shop at 1 E Erie. Good option if you want someone to help with positioning and messaging as well as the actual site, rather than handing over finished copy and asking for a build.

3. Design Henge — farther north, but worth a quote. They specifically serve small businesses/startups, and reviews repeatedly mention reasonable or affordable pricing.

If budget is the priority

Emericano is particularly interesting even though it isn't Near North Side-based: it advertises roughly $300 for a 1–3 page site, including a contact form, with a $300 + $35/month option for 3–5 pages and ongoing support. That's unusually inexpensive for what you're describing. emericano.com

Another transparent option is Lizardo Agency, which starts at $1,499 for up to four pages, including WordPress, mobile responsiveness, basic SEO and launch support. lizardoagency.com

For a two-person marketing consultancy, I'd target $800–$1,500 rather than paying a traditional agency $3k+. You probably need: Home, Services, About, Contact, strong positioning/copy, mobile polish, basic SEO, and a simple lead form—not a complicated marketing stack.

If you tell me your rough budget (e.g. <$1k, $1–2k, or $2–3k), I can narrow this to the 2–3 strongest options and compare them.

For a two-person marketing consultancy on Minneapolis’s near north side, I’d keep this lean—probably a 4–6 page site, strong service pages, and a simple contact form rather than paying for a big-agency build.

My top pick: Minnesota Web Studio

Minnesota Web Studio
Minnesota Web Studio
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Phone: +1 651-252-4340

This looks like the best value match. They specifically target small businesses, offer a starter site from $200–$500, and that package includes responsive design, a contact form, basic local SEO, and launch support. They also say they work directly with clients rather than through a large agency structure. minnesotawebstudio.com

Minnesota Web Studio

Two alternatives worth getting quotes from

• NorthStar Digital Studio — Minneapolis-based and unusually inexpensive: its starter site is advertised from $199, including custom design, mobile optimization and a contact form. They also offer a free demo before you commit. nsstudiomn.com

NorthStar Digital Studio

• Hammer Forge Apps — a small Minneapolis team with sites starting at $399. More developer-oriented, but attractive if you care about a fast, clean, hand-coded site and owning the underlying site/hosting. hammerforgeapps.com

Hammer Forge Apps

What I'd budget: roughly $500–$1,200 for your situation. I'd ask each for a fixed-price quote covering Home, About, Services, individual service overview/details, Contact, mobile optimization, form setup, analytics, basic SEO, domain/hosting handoff, and 1–2 revision rounds.

For a consultancy, I'd prioritize excellent positioning and copy over fancy animations. The site should quickly answer who you help, what you do, proof you can do it, and how to start a conversation.

If by “Near North Side” you mean Chicago, I’d shortlist these:

• Intrinsic Marketing — probably my first call for a two-person consultancy. They’re a small Chicago agency, explicitly target small businesses, and offer mobile-first sites, SEO basics, contact/lead functionality, and support. Their published plans run $45–$90/month, which keeps the upfront cost low. intrinsicchicago.com
• Attract.Click — good if you want a more conventional small-business website. Their published basic package is $800 + $20/month, with up to five pages, CMS, copywriting, and a contact form. www.attract.click
• Northlane — best if “clean” and polished matter more than getting the absolute cheapest option. They quote $1,500 flat, including a responsive redesign, forms/integrations, migration, ownership of the site, and 30 days of support. getnorthlane.com

My pick: Intrinsic if you want a straightforward service site without a big agency bill; Northlane if this site is going to be an important part of positioning the consultancy and you want it to feel notably premium.

One caveat: I can't reliably verify your “Near North Side” location from the available location data. If you meant a different city, tell me the city/state and I can narrow this to genuinely local agencies.

For a two-person marketing consultancy on Cincinnati’s near-north side, I’d prioritize a small, focused shop over a traditional full-service agency.

My top pick: Creative Website Solutions

Creative Website Solutions
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Phone: +1 513-202-3484

They’re Cincinnati-based and explicitly position themselves around affordable small-business websites. Their sites are mobile-friendly, lead-oriented, and include contact/lead generation functionality. They also say most sites launch in 5–7 business days, depending on scope. www.cwswebsites.com

Creative Website Solutions website

Why I’d shortlist them: your needs sound straightforward—clean service pages, strong positioning, and a contact form—so you probably don't need a $5k–$15k agency engagement.

Two especially budget-friendly alternatives

• Townsend & Townsend — Their $250 one-page launch package includes mobile responsiveness, a contact form, basic SEO, and a stated 48-hour turnaround. Their $499+ package goes up to five pages. This is probably the best value if you already have your messaging/copy. townsendsq.com
• Northmethod Digital — An unusually inexpensive $199 one-page site, including professionally written business copy, mobile design, contact actions, basic SEO, and two revision rounds. It's specifically aimed at Greater Cincinnati businesses. northmethoddigital.com
• One Good Page — Worth considering if you want a more deliberately conversion-focused one-page site. It specifically includes a contact form, clear CTAs, service-area structure, and local SEO fundamentals. onegoodpage.com

What I'd do in your shoes: get quotes from Creative Website Solutions + Townsend & Townsend + Northmethod and give each the same brief: 5-ish sections/pages, clean consultancy aesthetic, services, about, 2–3 proof/case-study items, contact form, mobile-first, basic SEO, and you retain the domain/site ownership. That should make the proposals very easy to compare.

I’d skip the bigger agencies for this particular project unless you also want a substantial rebrand or ongoing marketing strategy. For example, US Digital Partners lists website engagements starting around $15,000, which is hard to justify for a simple service site.