Web design and AI for Covina small businesses.
I'm Adam. I run The Gridline Company out of West Covina, just down the road from Covina. Covina has one of the best old downtowns in the SGV. We love the small businesses there. If you run a small business here, we should talk.
Built for Covina, not for showing off.
Covina has a real mix of small businesses: restaurants and cafes, boutique retail, dental and medical, and more. I've worked with the full range. Whatever you do, the goal is the same: a website and digital presence that actually brings in customers.
Web Design
From $150
Real websites that bring in customers.
Custom websites built for small businesses. Fast, mobile-first, designed to actually convert visitors into clients. No templates. No bloat.
Learn moreAI for Small Business
From $150
Practical AI you can actually use.
Chatbots that answer customer questions while you sleep. Workflows that save you hours every week. Real AI for real businesses, not enterprise hype.
Learn moreBranding
From $200
Logos and identity that fit your business.
Logo, colors, fonts, business cards, and the look that ties it all together. Built to grow with your business, not look outdated in a year.
Learn moreConsulting
From $75
Honest advice from someone who runs a small business too.
Strategy sessions for small business owners who want a clear plan, not a long retainer. Tell me what you're trying to figure out. I'll help you sort through it.
Learn moreWhy hire local for this work?
You don't have to. Plenty of out-of-state agencies will happily build you a website. But here's what changes when you hire someone in your area:
We can grab coffee in downtown Covina or somewhere else nearby. When something breaks, you call me directly. When you have a quick question, you don't wait three days for a "ticket response."
For local SEO specifically, having a designer who understands Covina matters. I know the area. I shop here. I know which streets are which. That shows up in the city pages and content I write for your business.
Be the first published case study from Covina.
Most of my past work is under NDA, so I'm building out fresh case studies from this point forward. The first three clients per city who let me publish their project (with a screenshot, the goals, and the result) get 15% off their total project cost.
You stay in full control. You approve every word and image before anything goes live. Coffee in downtown Covina included if you're nearby.
What I can help with.
Pick the service that fits where you are today. Most Covina clients start with one and add more later.
Common questions from Covina businesses
Do you actually work with businesses in Covina?
Yes. Covina is part of my core service area. I'm based right here in the San Gabriel Valley and I work with Covina businesses regularly. We can meet in person if that works for you, or we can do everything remotely.
How is hiring a local web designer different from a big agency?
You work with me directly. No account managers, no project coordinators, no game of telephone. When you have a question, you get an answer from the person actually doing the work. That's it.
What kinds of Covina businesses do you typically work with?
Restaurants, professional services, retail, trade services, dental and medical practices, fitness studios. The full range of small business in our area. If you're a small business in Covina, I can probably help.
How fast can you start?
Usually within 2 weeks of signing. For urgent needs, sometimes sooner. Book a free chat and we'll talk through your timeline.
Also serving nearby
Right next door to Covina. Same owner-run service, same transparent pricing.
Ready to talk about your Covina business?
Free 30-minute chat. We can meet for coffee in the area or do it over Zoom. Whatever works.