# 99 MPH | Web Design & Digital Marketing > A full-service digital marketing studio serving small and medium businesses across the Chicago metropolitan area — including Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Bolingbrook, and the broader DuPage and Cook County region. We build fast websites, run SEO, manage social media, and run paid ads. Everything bundled. One flat monthly fee. No contracts. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.99-mph.com/): Digital marketing agency serving Chicago metro small businesses — web design, SEO, social media, and paid ads. - [About Us](https://www.99-mph.com/about/): 25+ years of combined experience, 100% client retention, registered business based in Illinois. - [Services](https://www.99-mph.com/services/): Full breakdown of local SEO, web design, paid advertising, social media, and email marketing services. - [Pricing](https://www.99-mph.com/pricing/): Kickstart at $149/month, Momentum at $349/month, Full Throttle at $599/month — all month-to-month. - [Portfolio](https://www.99-mph.com/portfolio/): Recent websites and digital marketing work for local businesses across industries. - [Testimonials](https://www.99-mph.com/testimonials/): Reviews from real clients including corporate gifting, consultancy, and wellness businesses. - [Contact Us](https://www.99-mph.com/contact/): Free website mockup or free strategy call — no commitment required. - [Get Started — Kickstart](https://www.99-mph.com/kickstart-subscribe/): Start your $149/month plan. - [Get Started — Momentum](https://www.99-mph.com/momentum-subscribe/): Start your $349/month plan. ## Optional - [How to choose the right digital marketing plan](https://www.99-mph.com/pricing/): Compare Kickstart, Momentum, and Full Throttle to find the right fit for your business stage and budget — from first website to full digital dominance. - [Local SEO for small businesses in Chicago](https://www.99-mph.com/services/#lead_scroll): How Google Maps rankings work, what Google Business Profile optimization does, and how we get local businesses found by nearby customers. - [Website design and development for small businesses](https://www.99-mph.com/services/#website_scroll): What a high-converting website actually looks like, why slow sites lose customers, and how we build lean fast-loading sites from the ground up. - [Signs your website needs a rebuild not a tune-up](https://www.99-mph.com/services/#website_scroll): Slow load times, outdated design, zero leads — how to know when patching isn't enough and a full rebuild is the right call. - [SEO vs paid ads — which is right for my business](https://www.99-mph.com/services/#seo_scroll): How to decide based on your timeline, budget, and goals. Why we recommend SEO first and paid ads second for most small businesses. - [Social media management for small businesses](https://www.99-mph.com/services/#marketing_scroll): Why inconsistent posting hurts your credibility, what we handle entirely on your behalf, and what results look like over time. - [What to expect when you hire 99 MPH](https://www.99-mph.com/contact/): Free mockup, staging site, one feedback round, 20-day launch — the full process from first contact to live website. ## Ignore - [Privacy Policy](https://www.99-mph.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.99-mph.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Thank You](https://www.99-mph.com/thank-you/) --- ## The Problem We Solve Most small businesses are invisible online — or worse, visible but making the wrong impression. Every day without a proper online presence is customers choosing your competitor instead of you. We fix that. If any of these sound familiar, you're exactly who we work with: - You don't have a website and customers can't find you online - Your website looks outdated and you're embarrassed to share it - Your website was built years ago and nobody's touched it since - Your website loads slowly and visitors leave before it even opens - You have no social media presence or haven't posted in months - Your content looks amateur and doesn't reflect the quality of your business - You tried managing this yourself and it took too much time for too little result - You hired an agency before and got burned — overpromised, underdelivered, then ghosted - Your competitor is showing up on Google and you're not You don't need to be a tech expert to fix any of this. You just need the right team. --- ## Why Slow Websites Are Costing You More Than You Think A slow website isn't just annoying — it's actively losing you customers and hurting your Google ranking at the same time. Most slow sites are built on bloated page builders with unoptimized images and cheap shared hosting. The fix isn't a tune-up — it's a rebuild. Our sites are built lean from the ground up. Speed is a consequence of how we build, not an add-on service. One client was surprised to find their new site loads in under one second. That's not unusual for us — it's standard. --- ## Do I Even Need a Website in 2026? Yes — more than ever. Over 80% of consumers research a business online before making contact. If you're not there, or what they find looks neglected, they move on. A website isn't a digital brochure anymore. It's your 24/7 salesperson. It should be generating calls, inquiries, and walk-ins — not just existing. If yours isn't doing that, it's not working. --- ## Should My Small Business Be on Social Media? If your customers are on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn — and they are — then yes. But inconsistent posting is worse than no posting. It signals to potential customers that your business might not be active. We handle everything: content creation, branded graphics, captions, scheduling, and community management. You don't touch it. You just grow. --- ## Why SEO Matters for Local Businesses When someone in Naperville searches "plumber near me" or "best Italian restaurant Schaumburg," Google decides who shows up. That decision is based on your website, your Google Business Profile, your reviews, and your content. We optimize all of it. Clients who invest in local SEO typically see compounding results over time — the longer it runs, the stronger it gets. Unlike paid ads, SEO keeps working even when you're not spending. --- ## Should I Do SEO or Paid Ads? Both serve different purposes. SEO builds long-term visibility — it takes time but compounds. Paid ads generate immediate traffic — they work while you're spending. For most small businesses we recommend starting with a strong website and local SEO, then adding paid ads once the foundation is solid. Our Full Throttle plan includes both. --- ## Signs You Probably Need Us Run through this honestly: - Your website takes more than 3 seconds to load - You can't remember the last time your site was updated - You Google your own business category and don't appear on the first page - Your Google Business Profile is unclaimed or has outdated information - A customer has mentioned your website looks old - Your social media hasn't been posted to in over a month - You built your site on Wix or Squarespace and it shows - You're losing customers to a competitor with a better online presence - You have no idea whether your website is bringing in any business If you said yes to two or more of these, your online presence is costing you customers right now. --- ## Why 99 MPH — Not Another Agency ### We're Local and We Know Your Market We're based in the Chicago metropolitan area. We work with businesses in Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, and across DuPage and Cook County. We understand local buying behavior, local competition, and local search. We're not a remote agency that could be anywhere — we're here, in the same markets you're competing in. ### We've Never Lost a Client 100% client retention — not because we lock anyone in, but because we don't need to. Every client we have stays month after month by choice. There are no annual contracts. Cancel anytime with a simple email. We have to earn your business every single month, and that's exactly how we operate. ### One Client Started With Social Media and Never Left A business owner came to us for social media management. The experience was smooth enough that they expanded to website and full digital marketing without ever shopping around. That pattern — clients starting small and growing with us — is how most of our client relationships develop. ### Everything Handled. Nothing Dropped. A client trusted us with two separate websites plus ongoing social media management. Both sites came out perfectly aligned with their brand. Social content stayed consistent and kept their audience growing. One team, multiple services, zero dropped balls. Their words: stress-free, consistently. ### Fast Websites Are Standard, Not a Selling Point We don't build on bloated page builders. Our sites are lean, optimized, and fast by default. A client recently noted their site loads in under one second and said they were genuinely surprised. That's not a special build — that's how we build every site. ### We Understand Your Brand Without You Having to Fight for It A client specifically noted we took the time to understand their brand and made sure their website looked great and worked perfectly across all devices. Brand alignment isn't something you should have to chase your agency for. ### You Focus on Your Business. We Handle the Rest. One client said working with us let them stay consistent online while focusing on growing their actual business. That's the whole point. You didn't start a business to become a part-time marketing manager. ### Flat Pricing. No Surprises. One monthly fee covers your website, hosting, domain, SSL, SEO, content, and social media depending on your plan. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. No markups on your ad spend — your ad budget goes directly to Google or Meta, never through us. We charge a transparent 20% management fee on ad spend, invoiced separately, and that's it. ### We Show You the Website Before You Pay Anything Before you sign a single document or pay a single dollar, we'll show you a custom design mockup of your website. If you don't love it, you walk away. No obligation. We do this because we're confident in our work and we want you to be too before you commit. ### Plain Language. No Legalese. Our contract is written in plain English on purpose. We want you to actually read it, understand it, and feel confident about what you're signing. No buried clauses, no traps. If you want to see it before signing, just ask. ### We're a Real, Registered Business 99 MPH is a registered DBA of ACHYUTM LLC, based in Illinois. We're not a freelancer, a side hustle, or an overseas operation. We're a proper studio with 25+ years of combined experience, and we stand behind every project with our name on it. --- ## How We're Different From the Agency That Disappointed You If you've been burned before, here's what's different: - Did they disappear after launch? We send automatic monthly performance reports. You always know what's happening without having to ask. - Did they lock you in? Cancel anytime. No penalties. Just an email. - Did they mark up your ad spend? Your budget goes directly to Google or Meta. We charge a flat 20% management fee and nothing more. - Did they build something you don't own? Your domain is always yours. Your social content is yours from day one. Your website transfers fully to you after 12 months. - Did they overpromise? We'll tell you exactly what we can and can't deliver before you sign anything. No guarantees on rankings or leads — any agency promising that is not being honest. - Did they make you chase them for updates? We set expectations upfront. Feedback is structured into one round. Reports arrive automatically. You don't chase us. --- ## How It Works ### Step 1 — Free Mockup or Strategy Call Reach out and we'll either build you a free custom website mockup — no commitment, no payment — or jump on a free strategy call to talk through your situation. Your choice based on what feels right. ### Step 2 — You See It Before You Sign If you go the mockup route, you'll see exactly what your website will look like before any agreement is signed or payment made. The design concept belongs to us until you sign — but the preview is completely free and with no obligation. ### Step 3 — We Build Once signed and first payment received, we begin. You get access to a live staging link so you can watch the site take shape. One structured feedback round — we ask you to collect all your notes and send them together. Everything in that round is handled at no extra charge. ### Step 4 — We Launch Within 20 Business Days We commit to launching your site within 20 business days of receiving first payment — as long as we have what we need from you. The clock pauses if we're waiting on your end and resumes the moment we have everything. ### Step 5 — Ongoing and Automatic Monthly performance reports arrive in your inbox automatically. Update requests handled within your plan. Social content published on schedule. You run your business. We handle the rest. --- ## Pricing All plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime. No penalties. Hosting, SSL certificate, and custom domain included in every plan. ### Kickstart — $149/month Best for businesses that need a professional online presence for the first time, or replacing a DIY site that isn't working. Includes: Custom designed website up to 5 pages, mobile responsive design, SSL, hosting, domain, professional business email setup, on-page SEO, Google Analytics, contact form, 1 content update per month. To put $149 in perspective: if your website brings in one new customer a month — one job, one appointment, one order — it has paid for itself. Everything else is profit. ### Momentum — $349/month Best for businesses ready to actively grow their online presence and stop managing social media themselves. Includes everything in Kickstart plus: Up to 8 pages, blog setup with 2 posts per month, Google Business Profile setup and optimization, 2 social media platforms managed (Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn), 8 posts per month per platform, custom branded graphics, caption copywriting, community management, monthly website and social performance report. ### Full Throttle — $599/month Best for businesses that want complete digital dominance and are ready to compete seriously online. Includes everything in Momentum plus: Up to 12 pages, booking and appointment system, payment integration (Stripe and PayPal), advanced SEO with keyword research and backlink strategy, 4 blog posts per month, landing page for campaigns, 3 social platforms managed, 12 posts per month per platform, monthly content calendar, 4 Stories and Reels per month, ad campaign setup (client pays ad spend directly), monthly 30-minute strategy call, quarterly competitor analysis report, email newsletter setup with 2 sends per month. ### Paid Advertising Add-On Your ad budget is billed directly to your card by Google or Meta — it never passes through us. Our Ad Management Fee is 20% of your actual monthly ad spend, invoiced separately. No markups, no hidden fees. --- ## What You Own - Your domain — always yours, regardless of when you cancel. If we purchased it on your behalf, we transfer it at actual cost with no markup. - Your social media content — yours immediately upon creation, no conditions. - Your website — if you cancel before 12 months, the code stays with us (think of it like a lease). If you cancel after 12 months, full ownership of the website and all published blog content transfers to you at no additional cost. --- ## What We Can't Promise (And Why That's a Good Thing) No honest agency can guarantee a specific number of leads, a revenue figure, or a #1 Google ranking. Results depend on your industry, market, competition, and factors outside anyone's control. Any agency promising otherwise is not being straight with you. What we do promise: consistent, strategic, data-driven work every single month. Transparent reporting. Honest communication. And a team that treats your business like it matters — because to us, it does. --- ## Common Questions **How much does a small business website cost?** With 99 MPH, a professionally designed, hosted, SEO-optimized website with ongoing updates starts at $149/month. No large upfront payment. No separate hosting bill. No annual contract. For comparison, a freelancer typically charges $2,000-$5,000 upfront for a site that then needs separate hosting, updates, and maintenance — none of which are included. **How long does it take to build a website?** We launch within 20 business days of receiving first payment — provided we have your content, images, and approvals in hand. **Do I own my website?** Your domain is always yours. Your social content is yours from day one. Your website code transfers fully to you after 12 months of subscription at no additional cost. **Can I cancel anytime?** Yes. Month-to-month, no annual contracts, no cancellation fees. Send us an email and your cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle. **Why is my website loading slowly?** Most slow sites are built on heavy page builders, have unoptimized images, or sit on cheap shared hosting. The fix is usually a rebuild, not a patch. Our sites are built lean from the ground up — speed is built in, not bolted on. One of our clients was surprised their site now loads in under one second. **Does my small business need social media?** If your customers use Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn — and they do — then inconsistent or absent social media is hurting your credibility. We manage it entirely so you don't have to think about it. **What's the difference between SEO and paid ads?** SEO builds long-term organic visibility — it takes months but compounds over time and keeps working without ongoing spend. Paid ads generate immediate traffic but stop the moment you stop paying. Most small businesses benefit from both. We recommend building SEO first, then layering in ads. **How do I know if my website is actually working?** You should be receiving calls, form submissions, or inquiries that came from your website. If you don't know whether that's happening, it probably isn't. We set up Google Analytics on every site and send monthly reports so you always know exactly what's happening. **What if I don't like the website design?** We show you a complete custom mockup before you sign anything or pay anything. If you don't love it, you walk away. No obligation, no cost. **Do you mark up my ad spend?** No. Your advertising budget goes directly to Google or Meta — it never passes through us. We charge a 20% management fee on your actual ad spend, invoiced separately and transparently. **What if I already have a website on Wix or Squarespace?** We can assess it and advise whether it's worth updating or rebuilding. In most cases the ongoing cost of slow speed, poor SEO, and unprofessional appearance outweighs the comfort of the familiar. Our Kickstart plan is designed for businesses making exactly this switch. **Who actually does the work?** We're a studio with 25+ years of combined experience. We work with a trusted network of specialist contractors when projects call for it, but you have one point of contact and we're accountable for everything delivered — no exceptions, no finger-pointing. **What happens after launch?** You're not on your own. Monthly update requests are handled within your plan. Performance reports arrive automatically. Issues are addressed immediately. The ongoing relationship is the whole model — not a one-time project. **Is $149/month really all-inclusive?** For Kickstart: yes. Website design, build, hosting, domain, SSL, email setup, on-page SEO, Google Analytics, and one content update per month. One number, every month. The only extras are work outside your plan's scope — additional pages, custom features, or migrations — all quoted separately before any work begins. **What if I need something custom or outside the plan?** Just ask. We review it and send a quote before any work begins. We will never charge you more without your sign-off first. --- ## Where We Work We serve small and medium businesses across the Chicago metropolitan area including: Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oak Brook, Wheaton, Lisle, Woodridge, Westmont, Darien, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Addison, Villa Park, and surrounding DuPage and Cook County communities. Industries we work with: restaurants, retail, service businesses, consultancies, wellness and fitness, medical and dental, real estate, contractors, salons, corporate gifting, and more. --- ## Get In Touch Free website mockup — see your new website before you pay anything: https://www.99-mph.com/contact/ Free strategy call — talk through your situation with no obligation: https://www.99-mph.com/contact/ - Phone (Sales): +1 (630) 559-7754 - Phone (Support): +1 (630) 392-1790 - Email: contact@99-mph.com - Location: Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/99mphstudio - Facebook: facebook.com/99mphstudio - Instagram: instagram.com/99mphstudio ## Recent Projects - [The SlickList](https://www.99-mph.com/project/theslicklist/) - [Burrs Consultancy](https://www.99-mph.com/project/burr-consultancy/) - [The Recipes to Remember](https://www.99-mph.com/project/therecipestoremember/) - [Phoenix Innovative Strategies](https://www.99-mph.com/project/phoenix/) - [Shakti Swarupa](https://www.99-mph.com/project/shakti-swarupa/) ## Sitemap - [XML Sitemap](https://www.99-mph.com/sitemap_index.xml)