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Web Design Vision To Life!
Make Waves Design is trusted by entrepreneurs and businesses throughout Santa Cruz. We offer a variety of services, including responsive, mobile-friendly website design, affordable hosting, search engine optimization, and more!
Whether you are a small business, a nonprofit, or a large corporation in Santa Cruz, we are ready to build your online presence. Let us turn your ideas into reality.
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Experience Matters!
We have been offering digital marketing, including web design, graphic design, digital advertising, social media and more, to small businesses and big corporations for more than 20 years. Having an experienced design agency by your side can help produce more leads, customers, and revenue to your business.
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Trusted by entrepreneurs and businesses in Santa Cruz and surrounding cities, we’ve earned countless 5-star reviews.
Authentically Santa Cruz, Thoughtfully Designed
"In A Sea Full of Websites, Stand Out and Make Waves"
Santa Cruz is a place all its own, shaped by rugged coastline, redwood forests, and a laid-back creative spirit that runs deep in the community. Locals take pride in the rhythm of coastal life, the balance between nature and innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability, independence, and supporting one another. It is not just a beach town or a tourist stop. It is a place with character, values, and a deeply rooted local identity.
That same magnetism also makes Santa Cruz a highly competitive place to run a business. From surf shops and cafés to wellness brands, creatives, and tech-adjacent startups, local businesses compete not only with one another but also with well-funded Bay Area and national brands drawn to the area’s energy and audience. Standing out is no longer optional. It is essential.
In Santa Cruz, the businesses that thrive are the ones that feel authentic to the community. They tell a clear story, reflect the local lifestyle, and create a presence that feels as thoughtful and distinctive as the place itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about working with a web and graphic design team? You’re not alone. This section covers the most common questions we hear from Santa Cruz based business owners, from timelines and pricing to branding, websites, and ongoing support. Whether you’re starting fresh or refining what you already have, these answers are here to make the process clear, simple, and stress-free.
Every website has different needs and goals so after your free consultation we will provide with a quote that is totally customized to your business.
The project scope will be different for each project, but generally speaking, once I receive everything I need from you the process usually takes between 3 and 5 weeks.
We want you 110% happy with your website so we will make as many revisions as it takes...within reason of course. LOL! Most clients go thru about 2-3 rounds of revisions prior to launch.
One of the many reasons we use WordPress is because it is a user-friendly Content Management System or CMS. 85% of our clients don't want to touch their site and email us their updates when needed. There are a few that like to go in and change things on their own and we happily provide you with what you need to do so.
Your website updates are very important. Most basic (content and image changes, etc.) updates are done within 3 business days!
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