A Better Way to Pay for a Website
Tired of big invoices and vague contracts? Monthly website packages offer a better model for local businesses. Here's what's included and what it costs.
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Better Built Starts Here
Custom websites, monthly plans, and no lock-in. Here's what the Better Built program includes and how to get started with Vistoso Creative.
Red Flags Your Web Provider Hopes You Ignore
Overcharging, scare tactics, and unreturned calls: here are five red flags that mean it's time to find a new web provider.
Your Site Shouldn't Collect Dust
Most small business websites go stale within months of launch. A scheduled Site Refresh keeps your site current, trustworthy, and working for you.
Fast, Accessible, and Built to Last
A slow, inaccessible website loses visitors and rankings. Here's what speed and accessibility actually look like for a local business site.
What Good Looks Like
What does a great local business website actually look like? Here are three Valley businesses doing it right, and what makes their sites effective.
You Should Own Your Website
Platform lock-in keeps businesses stuck with providers they've outgrown. Here's what website ownership actually means and how to check if you have it.
You're Paying Too Much for a Template
Many local businesses pay custom prices for cookie-cutter sites. Here's how to tell if your website is a template and what to do about it.
Introducing: Managed Websites
A Managed Website keeps your store or service site healthy and converting with hosting, updates, speed care, human support, and a quarterly refresh included
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Articles on web design, development, and digital strategy for small businesses. Practical advice from a designer and developer in Staunton, VA.
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Web design and custom web application projects for small businesses, nonprofits, and local organizations. See how we solve real problems with practical technology.
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How Vistoso Creative handles your data, including cookie usage, analytics, and third-party services. Updated February 2026.
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Ready to talk about your website? Reach out for a free consultation. Vistoso Creative serves small businesses in Staunton, the Shenandoah Valley, and beyond.
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Services
Custom websites, monthly support, SEO, accessibility, and more. Web design packages built for small businesses that need a site they can count on.
About Us
A one-person web design studio in Staunton, VA. Get to know the person behind the work and why local businesses trust Vistoso Creative with their online presence.
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Get a custom website that looks sharp, runs fast, and stays easy to manage. Vistoso Creative builds sites for small businesses and nonprofits in the Shenandoah Valley.
How to Make a Perfect Font Pairing
There are literally thousands of fonts to choose from. Learn how to pick a complementary typeface to your favorite font.
Ethics and Social Responsibility for Creators in the Digital Age
False claims, lack of integrity, and get-rich-quick schemes are as prevalent as ever. Here, I make a promise as it relates to ethics and entrepreneurship.
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Show Off Your Designs With Custom Mockups! [Photoshop Tutorial]
In this tutorial, I will show you how to get your design onto a free stock photo by creating a reusable Photoshop template. Sell your design ideas better.
The Almighty Line and How To Use It
Learn about line as a principle of design, why it is important, how to use it, and improve your understanding of design elements.
Contrast in its Many Forms
Contrast has a huge variety of uses, definitions, and effects. It is also the most effective way to make your visual elements interesting to look at.
Proportion, Repetition, and How Graphic Designers Achieve Emphasis
Trained graphic designers know how to emphasize important information to help clients better connect with customers and maximize profits.
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[How To] Create Unique Social Media Templates for Your Small Business
Take back your precious time as an entrepreneur by making easy templates in Canva for free! Design unique social media posts that can be used repeatedly.
Are Graphic Designers Done For?
A balanced a reasonable discussion of artificial intelligence image generators that will make graphic designers obsolete. Get your worry hats on!