Bel Air, MD — Web Design & Digital Studio
Websites that turn local visitors into paying customers
I'm Drew Burks. I design and build clean, fast, mobile-first websites for local service businesses — plus the branding, Google presence, and lead-capture systems that make the phone actually ring.
no pressure, no agency markup — just me.Off the worktable
Real builds for real local businesses — designed from scratch, never from a template.
this is just a taste — there's a lot more.
See all my workWe highly recommend Drew and Burks Designs!
Drew did an amazing job redesigning our website for Our Place Counseling Services. From the beginning, he was professional, responsive, patient, and really took the time to understand what we wanted our website and brand to represent.
We especially appreciated how willing he was to make adjustments and explain things along the way. He also helped us transition our domain, set up our blog so that we can make our own updates, and refine our logo and overall branding.
The finished website looks professional, warm, modern, and truly feels like Our Place. We are very happy with how it turned out, and we feel much more confident having our business represented online this way.
Thank you, Drew, for making the whole process so much easier than we expected!
The services menu
Everything a local business needs to get found, look professional, and win the job.
Website Design
Up to 5 custom pages, mobile-optimized, contact forms, Google Business Profile integration, and your domain connected. Built to convert, not just look pretty.
from $750Brand & Logo DesignNew
A logo and visual identity that carries across your site, signage, and socials — so your business looks as sharp offline as it does online.
from $150Website Care
Updates and security patches so nothing breaks or gets exploited, uptime monitoring, your forms and booking links tested, and small text or page changes whenever you need them. A short note each month telling you what changed.
$150/moLocal SEO & Google
Everything in Website Care, plus Google Business Profile optimization, local keyword work, and a monthly report on what people actually type to find you, so nearby customers reach you first instead of your competitor.
$300/moOnline Booking & PaymentsNew
Customers pick their service, see the exact price on screen, choose a day and book it — no phone tag, no waiting on a callback. Card payments, service-area checks so you're not booked 40 minutes outside your route, and every booking texted or emailed straight to you.
from $1,500Lead Generation SystemsNew
Quote forms that text you the second someone submits, instant pricing calculators, and smart automation — so you never lose a job to whoever called back first.
customBusiness Web AppsNew
Real software, not just pages. Databases, secure card payments, customer accounts, live scheduling, client portals and job tracking — running in any browser with no app store required. I built and launched my own subscription app, Daybreak, and I build systems that take real money from real customers.
customWhy local businesses choose Burks Designs
One designer. Agency-level output. None of the agency baggage.
You talk to the designer. Period.
No account managers, no ticket queues, no telephone game. You text me, I reply within a few hours — and I'm the one actually building your site.
No agency markups
Agencies charge thousands for the same result because layers of overhead sit between you and the work. Here it's just the work — websites start at $750.
You own everything
Your domain, your content, your code. No lock-in, no hostage fees, no proprietary platform. If we ever part ways, everything goes with you.
Built to get you found
Every site ships with Google Business Profile integration and local SEO best practices — so when someone nearby searches your service, you show up.
Simple process, fast turnaround
Most projects go from first call to launch in just 1–3 days.
Discovery
We talk about your business, your services, your goals — and what you want your website to actually accomplish.
Design & build
I create a custom site tailored to your brand, your customers, and your corner of the market.
Launch
Your site goes live — connected to your domain, Google tools, and contact forms.
Ongoing growth
Optional SEO management and a care plan keep your business visible and your site fresh.
A typical project
Day 1Planning & content collection Day 2Design & development Day 3Revisions & launch yes — your site really can launch this week.
The designer
My name is Drew Burks
I'm a web designer based in Bel Air, MD. I started Burks Designs because too many small businesses are stuck with ugly sites that don't work on phones — sites that quietly cost them customers every single day.
I blend practical design with user-focused development so every site performs beautifully on mobile and desktop. I work directly with my clients — no middlemen — to deliver affordable, modern websites that reflect their brand and grow their business.
Based in Bel Air, working with businesses across Harford County, including Fallston, Forest Hill, Abingdon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace, plus Baltimore County and the Eastern Shore. Most of the work happens over email and a shared screen, so where you are matters a lot less than whether you like what I build.
Questions, answered
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Will my website work on phones?+
Can you update my website after launch?+
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Let's work
Get a free quote
Ready for a better website? Tell me about your business and I'll send you a free, no-pressure quote — often with a free preview of what your new site could look like.