Doing business in Maine
Maine’s coastal towns and outdoor tourism create a strong seasonal economy. Many small businesses open for the summer, so visitors need clear information about hours, bookings and locations.
Timing matters. Summer visitors and fall foliage are the busiest months, followed by snowy winters.
Where customers search from
People in Maine search for local services by city and neighborhood. Your website can show the places you serve, such as Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn and Augusta, so searchers find you when they look for your service in their town.
Websites that fit businesses in Maine
These business types are especially common in Maine, and each has its own guide to what the website needs:
- ✓Boat charter companies — Coastal visitors book lobster and sightseeing trips online
- ✓Bed and breakfasts — Inns and B&Bs rely on direct booking
- ✓Vacation rental hosts — Coastal cottages book early for summer
- ✓Tour guides — Hiking, kayaking and food tours draw visitors
- ✓Snow removal companies — Winters make plowing a major business
- ✓Kayak rentals — Coastal and lake paddling is a summer staple
What a website costs
Websites are priced one-time, plus Website Care at $30/month for hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks and A/B testing. Every package includes a consultation, mobile-friendly design, copy we write for you, a contact form, essential search setup and 10 revision rounds. The price is the same wherever you are.
How it works
1. Consultation
We learn your services, customers and goals, in English or Spanish.
2. We write and design
We draft the words and build the site around your business.
3. 10 revision rounds
You review and request changes until it is right.
4. Launch and care
We launch, then Website Care keeps it hosted, backed up, checked weekly and A/B tested.
