Effingham, IL

Web Design & Marketing Agency

Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency for Growing Businesses in Effingham, IL

HLew Marketing is a professional web design and digital marketing agency helping businesses build high-performance websites, improve search visibility, and generate more qualified leads through strategic marketing.

Trusted by 30+ Business Owners in Effingham, IL

Trusted Partners

About Us

Built to Help Businesses Scale.

We partner with local businesses to design modern websites and marketing systems that drive measurable growth.

6+ years

Experience

20+

Clients

46+

Projects

5.0

Google Rating

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Jane Williamson

Harley Smith

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New Website Leads

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Jane Williamson

Harley Smith

Ella Robinson

About

Pricing

New Website Leads

View Details

Jane Williamson

Harley Smith

Ella Robinson

The Problem

Struggling to Turn Your Online Presence Into Real Growth?

Most businesses don’t have a visibility problem. They have a strategy problem. Without the right foundation, your website, marketing, and online presence fail to attract, convert, and retain customers.

Your Business Is Hard to Find

Even strong businesses get overlooked. If your visibility is low, customers choose competitors who show up first.

Your Website Isn’t Converting

Traffic alone isn’t enough. If your website doesn’t drive action, you’re losing leads and revenue on the table for your competitors.

Your Brand Lacks Credibility

An outdated or weak online presence makes your business look unprofessional and hard to trust for potential leads.

Featured Work

Featured Web Design Projects from Effingham Businesses

Explore a selection of websites and digital projects we’ve built for businesses across Effingham and Central Illinois, designed to strengthen their brand and support long-term growth.

Why Choose Us

A Strategic Approach to Digital Growth

We partner with local businesses to design modern websites and marketing systems that drive measurable growth.

Strategy First

Every project begins with understanding your business, goals, and market. We build solutions with purpose, not guesswork.

Strategy First

Every project begins with understanding your business, goals, and market. We build solutions with purpose, not guesswork.

Built for Performance

Our websites are designed to be fast, intuitive, and conversion-focused, turning visitors into real customers.

Built for Performance

Our websites are designed to be fast, intuitive, and conversion-focused, turning visitors into real customers.

Local Expertise

Based in Effingham, we understand the local business landscape and what it takes to stand out in this market.

Local Expertise

Based in Effingham, we understand the local business landscape and what it takes to stand out in this market.

Long-Term Focus

We don’t just launch projects. We build digital foundations that support your business as it continues to grow.

Long-Term Focus

We don’t just launch projects. We build digital foundations that support your business as it continues to grow.

Testimonials

Proven Results for Local Businesses

We work with companies across Effingham and Central Illinois to deliver websites and marketing that support real growth.

"Holden was efficient and effectively transformed my website to be simple and user-friendly. I also appreciate his ability to communicate with me throughout the process - something rare in today's high tech / low customer care environment."

Ryan Follis

Owner, It's On The Sign

"We couldn’t be happier with our website and all the tech service HLew has provided. A big stand out for us is how much he cares about his customers."

Gene McWilliams

Owner, Lucia's Italian Kitchen

"Holden has been great to work with and helped us sculpt a new website that will hopefully work towards serving our customers better in the future."

Kyle Clough

Owner, ICCURB

"Holden has been great to work with and helped us sculpt a new website that will hopefully work towards serving our customers better in the future."

Riley Pruemer

Co-Owner, Wheat Penny

"Holden recently created a new website for Secure Processors and he did a FABULOUS job! The website is sleek, clean lines, not too busy, informational and well written. Holden was easy to work with, answered our many questions, put up with our many suggestions, and was willing to make changes when requested. I HIGHLY recommend HLew Marketing!! We look forward to working with him again, soon!"

Chris Dickey

CEO, Secure Processors

"Holden has done several marketing projects for my business. He has designed websites, flyers, emails, direct mail, slideshows and more for us. Besides keeping our content fresh and modern, he’s easy to work with, professional, timely, talented, and can provide industry insights. If you’re ready to level up your brand and grow your impressions, reach out, you’ll be glad you did."

Michael Brummer

Owner, The XCHNG

"Holden was absolutely the best to work with! He was so professional, from the first time we met and he laid out the plan for creating my website to every question and change up I had along the way! He gave a time frame and stuck tightly to it."

Becky Kull

Owner, It's About Time

"HLew Marketing was seriously a game changer for my business. It’s well worth the investment — highly recommend!"

Tyler Yocum

Freelance Designer

"Holden is not only a great guy but also an excellent web designer and online marketer. Will keep using his services."

Jonathan Nussbaumer

Owner, Nuon Marketing

"Great to work with from start to finish. Fun, prompt, patient, and always kept the project moving forward. Did an awesome job on both our website and logo design. Really appreciated the communication, creativity, and attention to detail throughout the whole process. Highly recommend."

Blake Coffey

VP, Kimco USA

"HLew Marketing has been essential for our Ministry as we grow and reach more people. We wouldn't be able to connect and direct the people we do without HLew Marketing's quick response and excellent work!"

Landon Bawcum

Manager, Automated Logistics

"Holden is a future-minded designer, bringing so much knowledge/strategy to the table. He's also great to work with!"

Aaron Golden

Freelance Designer

"I had the pleasure of working with Holden at HLew Marketing on a web design project, and the experience was outstanding. Holden delivered my project much faster than I ever thought possible, and he was also incredibly easy to collaborate with. He took the time to understand my goals and objectives, making the process smooth and stress-free. His services are not only high-quality but also very affordable. I highly recommend HLew Marketing for anyone in need of fast, efficient, and reliable web design."

Nick Smith

Marketing Manager, Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship

"We hired Holden to do a much needed upgrade for our website at Lorenz Supply Co. He did a fantastic job! He is very knowledgeable, flexible and charges a great price for what he is offering. Would highly recommend!"

Nick Titus

Marketing, Lorenz Supply Co.

"Holden was efficient and effectively transformed my website to be simple and user-friendly. I also appreciate his ability to communicate with me throughout the process - something rare in today's high tech / low customer care environment."

Ryan Follis

Owner, It's On The Sign

"Holden has done several marketing projects for my business. He has designed websites, flyers, emails, direct mail, slideshows and more for us. Besides keeping our content fresh and modern, he’s easy to work with, professional, timely, talented, and can provide industry insights. If you’re ready to level up your brand and grow your impressions, reach out, you’ll be glad you did."

Michael Brummer

Owner, The XCHNG

"HLew Marketing has been essential for our Ministry as we grow and reach more people. We wouldn't be able to connect and direct the people we do without HLew Marketing's quick response and excellent work!"

Landon Bawcum

Manager, Automated Logistics

"We couldn’t be happier with our website and all the tech service HLew has provided. A big stand out for us is how much he cares about his customers."

Gene McWilliams

Owner, Lucia's Italian Kitchen

"Holden was absolutely the best to work with! He was so professional, from the first time we met and he laid out the plan for creating my website to every question and change up I had along the way! He gave a time frame and stuck tightly to it."

Becky Kull

Owner, It's About Time

"Holden is a future-minded designer, bringing so much knowledge/strategy to the table. He's also great to work with!"

Aaron Golden

Freelance Designer

"Holden has been great to work with and helped us sculpt a new website that will hopefully work towards serving our customers better in the future."

Kyle Clough

Owner, ICCURB

"HLew Marketing was seriously a game changer for my business. It’s well worth the investment — highly recommend!"

Tyler Yocum

Freelance Designer

"I had the pleasure of working with Holden at HLew Marketing on a web design project, and the experience was outstanding. Holden delivered my project much faster than I ever thought possible, and he was also incredibly easy to collaborate with. He took the time to understand my goals and objectives, making the process smooth and stress-free. His services are not only high-quality but also very affordable. I highly recommend HLew Marketing for anyone in need of fast, efficient, and reliable web design."

Nick Smith

Marketing Manager, Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship

"Holden has been great to work with and helped us sculpt a new website that will hopefully work towards serving our customers better in the future."

Riley Pruemer

Co-Owner, Wheat Penny

"Holden is not only a great guy but also an excellent web designer and online marketer. Will keep using his services."

Jonathan Nussbaumer

Owner, Nuon Marketing

"We hired Holden to do a much needed upgrade for our website at Lorenz Supply Co. He did a fantastic job! He is very knowledgeable, flexible and charges a great price for what he is offering. Would highly recommend!"

Nick Titus

Marketing, Lorenz Supply Co.

"Holden recently created a new website for Secure Processors and he did a FABULOUS job! The website is sleek, clean lines, not too busy, informational and well written. Holden was easy to work with, answered our many questions, put up with our many suggestions, and was willing to make changes when requested. I HIGHLY recommend HLew Marketing!! We look forward to working with him again, soon!"

Chris Dickey

CEO, Secure Processors

"Great to work with from start to finish. Fun, prompt, patient, and always kept the project moving forward. Did an awesome job on both our website and logo design. Really appreciated the communication, creativity, and attention to detail throughout the whole process. Highly recommend."

Blake Coffey

VP, Kimco USA

5.0 rating from 19 reviews

5.0 rating from 19 reviews

Our Process

Get Started in Three Simple Steps

Our process is straightforward and designed to deliver results efficiently. Here’s how we take your business to the next level in just three steps.

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Schedule a Consultation

Schedule a Consultation

We start by understanding your business, goals, and audience to build a clear foundation for the project.

Personalized Strategy

Personalized Strategy

We plan, design, and build your website and marketing system to align with your brand and drive results.

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2

Launch and Grow

Launch and Grow

Your project goes live with a system in place to attract customers, generate leads, and support ongoing growth.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Answers to common questions about our web design and digital marketing services, process, and what it’s like to work with HLew Marketing.

How much does a website cost?

How much does a website cost?

How long does a website project take?

How long does a website project take?

Do you only work with businesses in Effingham?

Do you only work with businesses in Effingham?

Will my website show up on Google?

Will my website show up on Google?

Can you help with marketing as well as design?

Can you help with marketing as well as design?

What do you need from me to get started?

What do you need from me to get started?

Have more Questions?

We’re here to help. If you didn’t find what you’re looking for, let’s chat! Book a free intro call to discuss your needs and how we can assist you.

Get Started

Ready to Grow Your Business Online?

Let’s build a website and marketing system that attracts customers, strengthens your brand, and supports long-term growth.

Fixed costs. No lock-ins. Clear deliverables.

Get Started

Ready to Grow Your Business Online?

Let’s build a website and marketing system that attracts customers, strengthens your brand, and supports long-term growth.

Fixed costs. No lock-ins. Clear deliverables.

Get Started

Ready to Grow Your Business Online?

Let’s build a website and marketing system that attracts customers, strengthens your brand, and supports long-term growth.

Fixed costs. No lock-ins. Clear deliverables.