Website Design and Marketing for Rural America

Website Development & Marketing Services

High-Tech Solutions. Home-Town Values

I specialize in website design for rural businesses and high-ROI digital marketing for rural businesses that are ready to grow—without the big city fluff.

The Right Tools for the Job

You wouldn’t use a hammer to turn a screw. I build custom marketing systems, strong brands, and advertising plans designed specifically for rural business growth.

photo of a laptop with a wordpress website builder screen sitting on the tailgate of a Ford Truck, with a Colorado ranch backdrop.

Website Design for Rural Businesses: Sites That Earn Their Keep (Development)

Your website is your only employee that works 24/7, never calls in sick, and never asks for a raise. I build sites that do more than look good—they act as your primary sales engine.

>Rural Web Design: I code specifically for your needs (booking engines, e-commerce, portfolios) so they load fast on country roads. No rigid templates.
>Local SEO: I optimize your site so that when neighbors search “near me,” you show up first.
>100% Ownership: You own the code, the domain, and the content. It’s an asset, not a rental.

Hand sketching ranch logo on rustic desk

The Mark You Leave (Brand, Logo & Voice)

Your brand is more than just a cool logo. It’s your reputation. It’s how you talk to customers and how they remember you. I build identities that look as good on a mud-covered truck door as they do on an iPhone screen.

>Logo & Graphic Design: I create rugged, versatile logos and visual assets from your ideas and suggestions.
>Brand Voice Development: I define exactly how your business speaks from interviews with you, the owner. I translate your real-life personality into a consistent marketing voice that builds trust.
>The “Vibe” Guide: I create a style guide from what we’ve worked on together. A clear handbook on your colors, fonts, and tone to guide in-house marketing, so your team never goes off-brand.

analogy for SEO to illustrate the need for small businesses to be found.

Every Dollar on a Mission (Advertising & Marketing Strategy)

Marketing without a plan is just burning money. I stop the guesswork. I build data-backed advertising strategies to ensure that for every dollar you spend, you know exactly what you’re getting back.

>Ad Strategy Maps: I identify exactly where your customers are (Google, Facebook, or the mailbox) and tell you where to put your budget.
>Campaign Management: I set up and monitor your ads so you aren’t paying for clicks from people who will never buy.
>ROI Focus: I track the results. If an ad isn’t working, I kill it. If it is, I fuel it.

Carpenter woodworking in sunlit workshop being filmed

Show, Don’t Just Tell. (Photo & Video)

Stock photos of “business people shaking hands” don’t fool anyone in a small town. To build trust, you need to show your real process, your real team, and your real work.

>On-Site Photography: I come to your shop, farm, or office to capture high-resolution imagery.
>Brand Video: Short, punchy videos for social media that explain why you are the best at what you do.
>Drone Services: Capture the scale of your property or project from the sky.

Print marketing materials designed by Rural Mountain Media (business card)

Marketing You Can Hold (Print Marketing)

In a digital world, a physical piece of marketing stands out. Whether it’s a postcard in a mailbox or a banner at the county fair, tactile marketing bridges the gap between online and offline.

>Direct Mailers: Targeted campaigns to hit every mailbox in your service area.
>Business Cards & Brochures: Professional design and heavy cardstock that people hesitate to throw away.
>Signage: Clean, legible designs for your storefront or vehicle fleet.

The All-In-One Advantage
(Stop Herding Cats.)

Managing multiple freelancers is a full-time job that usually results in a disjointed mess. What is the secret to effective rural business marketing? It requires a general contractor approach where your web design, print mailers, and local SEO all talk to each other under one roof to dominate your specific drive-time territory.

Vector Graphic Logo for Rural Mountain Media Rural Website Development and Online Marketing for Small Town USA

Why I Don’t Build “$99 Websites”

A cheap website is like a cheap fence—it might look okay for a week, but the first storm will knock it down. Here is the difference between a “Budget Rental” and a Rural Mountain Media Asset.

Simple, Honest Pricing

Every package comes with flexible payment plans and my “Earn Your Keep” guarantee. See exactly what’s included — web, print, branding and content — and what it costs.

Autumn aspens and alpine mountains in rural Northern Colorado — Rural Mountain Media web design & marketing

Ready to Put Me to Work for You?

You don’t need a sales pitch. You need a plan. Let’s spend 15 minutes looking at your business together to see what strategies I can create for you. No cost, no obligation.


Recent Projects Showcase

Real work for real businesses. See a few of the projects behind these services, then let’s talk about yours.

Home Page for one of our client websites. Website Development and Marketing Portfolio Project

Branding and Identity Revamp

Cassidy Ranch underwent a complete rebranding including logo redesign to complement their recent remodel. Their new site is faster and modernized to compete for travelers in the local tourism market.

Lady Moon Flowers Website Logo. Website Development & Marketing

Product Launch Triumph

Lady Moon Flowers & Gifts launched with thousands of dollars in floral sales in the first couple of months in 2023 and has recently added wedding floral sales to their offerings.

Red feather lakes travel guide logo design

Marketing Campaign Highlights

Red Feather Lakes Travel Guide experienced over 1000 visitors and thousands of organic search listings within just 4 weeks of launch. Social Media Marketing through Facebook, Instagram, Tumbler, X and more has generated hundreds of social media followers.

Straub Fine Finishes website homepage designed by Rural Mountain Media

Web Development Success

Straub Fine Finishes’ website was online and Google indexed in less than 3 weeks. Chris obtained several new clients through my social media marketing efforts within 2 days of launch, and the calls keep coming in.

Livermore Colorado remodeling contractors search results page.

AEO Optimization

Straub Fine Finishes’ is now in the Google AI overview from an AEO campaign that I started last week – I hope to get him higher within the coming months! His page ranks at the top of Google maps results for bath and kitchen remodels in Livermore as well!

Google search results for accountants in Red Feather Lakes.

SEO Optimization Campaign Win

Herding Cats Accounting is now at the top of the Google Maps Pack for accountants in Red Feather Lakes (and in the places list for Fort Collins as well) after my SEO optimization campaign.

What My Clients Say

Real words from real clients — in their own voice.

★★★★★

“Faye’s website, logo, flyers and social media had us in the #1 Google result less than 45 days after launch. We sold out our first CSA season.”

— Kylie Hansen, Lodal Creek Farm

★★★★★

“Faye got the rustic, mountain look I wanted. Everyone compliments my website, and she had new clients calling within 2–3 days using social media.”

— Chris Straub, Straub Fine Finishes

★★★★★

“Faye created custom graphics and SEO articles I absolutely love. The website is stunning and professional, and it shows customers my sense of humor — exactly what I wanted.”

— Chris Thomas, Herding Cats Accounting

Have a Project on your mind?

I can help you bring your ideas to life. Let’s talk about what we can build and grow together.

Let’s build a flourishing business together

When connected with me, you aren’t growing your business alone. I’ve got your back and put in my best to contribute to the growth of your rural small business. So, if you are looking for the right developer that’ll help you build an outstanding online presence and bring in more conversions and revenue, I am right here!