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Websites That Work
As Hard As You Do.

We build high-performance websites and run local SEO for service businesses across the Chicagoland area. Show up on Google, look the part, and turn visitors into paying customers.

More Calls. More Jobs. More Growth.

Your Website Should Be Your
Best Salesperson.
Is It?

Most contractor websites don't generate a single lead. They load slowly, look outdated on a phone, and don't show up when homeowners search “plumber near me” or “AC repair in Chicago.”

Meanwhile, the competitor down the street — who might not even do better work than you — is getting the calls because their website makes them look like the obvious choice.

That's the gap we close.

What We Do

Three core services designed to get your phone ringing.

Websites That Book Jobs

  • Custom-designed for your trade and service area
  • Mobile-first — looks great on every device
  • Built for speed (under 2-second load times)
  • Click-to-call, quote forms, and Google Maps

Show Up When They Search

  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Service area pages for every city you cover
  • “[your trade] near me” keyword targeting
  • Monthly ranking reports

Keep the Leads Coming

  • Monthly website maintenance and updates
  • Blog content targeting local searches
  • Review generation strategy
  • Performance reports: calls, clicks, leads

How It Works

Four simple steps from audit to growth.

Step 1

Free Audit

We review your current website and show you exactly where you're losing leads.

Step 2

Custom Build

We design and develop a site built around your services and service area.

Step 3

Launch & Optimize

Your site goes live. We set up tracking and submit to Google.

Step 4

Grow

Monthly SEO, fresh content, and reports keep your pipeline full.

The Numbers Don't Lie

The reality of contractor websites in 2026.

78%

of plumbing leads come from Google Search and Maps

94.8%

of websites fail basic accessibility standards

61%

of visitors leave a site if they can't find what they need in 5 seconds

Your website is either working for you or against you. We make sure it works.

About Sandbox Digital

Built by a Developer Who Only Works With Contractors

I'm Issa, the founder of Sandbox Digital. I started this agency with one focus: helping home service businesses in the Chicago area win online. I don't spread myself thin across a dozen industries.

When you work with me, you're not getting handed off to a junior designer. You're working directly with the person who builds your site, manages your SEO, and answers your calls.

Learn more about us

Got Questions?

Here are the ones we hear most from contractors like you.

Every project is different, so pricing depends on the number of service pages, features, and whether you need local SEO included. We'll walk through everything on a quick call and give you a clear quote before any work starts — no surprises.
Most contractor websites are designed, built, and launched within 4-6 weeks. Simpler projects can go faster. We'll set a timeline during our first call.
Sometimes, yes. We'll start with a free audit to determine whether your current site can be optimized or if a rebuild makes more sense. Either way, you'll know exactly what's going on before spending a dollar.
We'll guide you through everything. If you have photos of your team and completed jobs, great — real photos convert better than stock images. If not, we'll help you figure out what to use.
That's actually very common and very fixable. Between a properly built website, local SEO, and Google Business Profile optimization, we can get you showing up in local search results within a few months.
No. Our website builds are one-time projects. Monthly SEO and maintenance plans are month-to-month — you stay because it's working, not because you're stuck.

Ready to Stop Losing Leads to Competitors With Better Websites?

Book a free website audit. We'll show you exactly where your site is falling short and how to fix it — no commitment, no sales pitch.

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