Maine’s economy runs on two things: Mainers, and visitors. Portland’s food and retail scene, Bangor’s healthcare and services, Lewiston-Auburn’s manufacturing, Augusta’s state government, and the entire coast — from Kennebunkport to Bar Harbor — runs on a short, intense tourist season where a few months make the year. Whether you serve year-round locals or summer crowds, your window to win a customer is small, and it usually starts with a phone search.
Arsal Services builds custom websites for Maine small businesses — restaurants, inns, contractors, shops, clinics, and trades — that need to look trustworthy to locals and visitors alike. We work entirely online, so your price covers the build, not agency overhead.
When the season is short, your website can’t wait
A family planning a week in Bar Harbor books the inn whose site looks welcoming. A homeowner in Portland hires the contractor whose site shows real work and a real phone number. A tourist in Camden picks the restaurant with the clearest menu online. In Maine, first impressions happen fast and from a distance — your website is often your only shot before the visitor moves on to the next town.
Everything included in your website
- A mobile-friendly design built from scratch for your business
- Layouts that look right on phones, where most of your visitors browse
- SEO-friendly structure targeting the local searches that matter to you
- Pages that load quickly, even on spotty coastal or rural connections
- Quote and contact forms sent directly to you
- WhatsApp chat so customers can message you instantly
- Help getting your Google Maps and business profile set up
Simple pricing
One complete custom business website: $350 flat. Design, build, forms, launch — all agreed upfront. Selling products online? A complete online store costs $500, first year of domain and hosting included. Extras beyond the standard package are quoted in writing before anything starts.
Our 3-step process
1. We talk. Send us a WhatsApp at +1 (332) 275-4782 or drop your details on our contact page — a short chat about your business is all it takes to begin.
2. We build. Your services and brand become a finished, working site. Review the working preview and tell us what to refine.
3. We launch. The site goes live with working forms and chat, plus simple instructions for updating it yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Can the site handle both locals and tourists?
Yes. We can structure your pages so year-round services and seasonal offerings both get their moment — clear for locals in February and inviting for visitors in July.
I run an inn, restaurant, or shop. Can you show off what we offer?
Absolutely. Photo galleries, menus, service lists, seasonal specials, and simple inquiry or booking-request forms — everything a visitor needs to choose you from a phone in another state.
What if my current site is old but I don’t want to lose Google traffic?
We rebuild around what earns you traffic: we keep the working page structure and content, redirect anything that moves, and redesign the rest — so visibility stays intact.
Do you write the words for the site?
We organize and polish what you provide, and we can draft page copy from a conversation about your business. You approve every word before launch.
Service area
We design websites for Maine businesses — Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta, Bar Harbor, and the midcoast. Because we work online, our clients also span the USA, UK, Europe, and the UAE.
The best first step: request a free quote or WhatsApp +1 (332) 275-4782. Pricing details at affordable website design, and the full scope at website design services.