15+
Websites launched
Augusta-rooted
Serving businesses across Georgia

WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
AUGUSTA, GA

YOUR BUSINESS IS CREDIBLE IN PERSON. YOUR WEBSITE SHOULD BE TOO.

Luminate builds the website-to-business system: conversion-focused sites, SEO foundations, and custom software that turn visitors into customers — with one Augusta founder handling it start to finish.

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Abib Auto Sales◆J15 Tennis Academy◆Rich Eatz◆Elite Shaken Lemonade◆Creations by Melanie◆Busy B Construction◆MACH Academy◆Extra Credit Creations◆Realistic Impressions◆There Is H.O.P.E. Ministries◆The Reel Queen Academy◆Alicia Fitts Show◆Odell Cleveland◆Diaspora Dolls◆Abib Auto Sales◆J15 Tennis Academy◆Rich Eatz◆Elite Shaken Lemonade◆Creations by Melanie◆Busy B Construction◆MACH Academy◆Extra Credit Creations◆Realistic Impressions◆There Is H.O.P.E. Ministries◆The Reel Queen Academy◆Alicia Fitts Show◆Odell Cleveland◆Diaspora Dolls◆

Selected work from organizations across the CSRA

From local businesses, ministries, and nonprofits to growing organizations, Luminate builds digital experiences that help teams earn trust and operate better.

WHAT WE DO

Built around how your business actually works.

Luminate is a modern software company with the warmth and professionalism of a trusted local partner. We design and build the websites, client portals, dashboards, and internal tools that help Augusta & CSRA organizations earn trust, work smarter, and grow faster.

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Website Design & Build

Custom, mobile-first sites designed around your brand and your customers — built to earn trust and turn visitors into customers.

Web design for Augusta businesses →
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Custom Business Software

Client portals, dashboards, booking systems, and internal tools built to fit exactly how your business actually works.

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Ongoing Management

Hosting, security, updates, and SEO handled for you — so your site keeps working long after launch and never goes stale.

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Not a fit for everyone — and that's the point.

We work best with businesses, ministries, nonprofits, and growing organizations who value quality over the cheapest option. We're not the right fit for DIY builders, template shoppers, or one-off Fiverr projects — and we'd rather tell you that now than after you've signed on.

SELECTED WORK

A look at the businesses, ministries, and nonprofits we've helped show up better online — and the real problems each project solved.

Real businesses. Real problems solved.

Abib Auto Sales website mockup
Used Car Dealership

A used car lot that used to lose trust online before customers even walked in. We rebuilt it around full inventory, financing details, and one-tap calling — now the site sells the dealership before the salesperson has to.

Abib Auto SalesUsed Car Dealership
J15 Tennis Academy website mockup
Sports Coaching

Parents couldn't tell what programs were offered or how to sign up. We built a clear, high-energy site organized around programs and skill levels — lesson sign-ups now take one click, not a phone tag.

J15 Tennis AcademySports Coaching
There Is H.O.P.E. Ministries website mockup
Faith · Nonprofit

A ministry with no easy way for new visitors to find service times or get involved. We built a warm, welcoming site around outreach programs and a simple way in — first-time visitors now know exactly where to start.

There Is H.O.P.E. MinistriesFaith · Nonprofit
Elite Shaken Lemonade website mockup
Food & Beverage

A growing beverage brand with no central place to showcase flavors or book events. We built a bright, appetite-driving site around locations and event booking — inquiries now come through the site instead of DMs.

Elite Shaken LemonadeFood & Beverage
Rich Eatz website mockup
Luxury Catering

A luxury catering brand whose old presence undersold the quality of the food. We built an elevated, image-forward site to match — inquiries picked up almost immediately after launch.

Rich EatzLuxury Catering
Extra Credit Creations website mockup
E-Commerce

A creative e-commerce brand held back by a clunky storefront. We rebuilt browsing and checkout to feel as good as the products themselves — fewer drop-offs between browsing and buying.

Extra Credit CreationsE-Commerce
Busy B Construction website mockup
Contractor

A contractor with no way to show proof of past work to new leads. We built a credibility-first site around services and past projects — quote requests now come in pre-qualified instead of cold.

Busy B ConstructionContractor
Creations by Melanie website mockup
Custom Bakery

A custom bakery relying on word-of-mouth with no visual portfolio online. We built a gallery-driven site with a simple ordering inquiry flow — past work now does the selling before the first message.

Creations by MelanieCustom Bakery
Realistic Impressions website mockup
T-Shirt Printing

A print shop where ordering custom apparel meant a phone call and a lot of back-and-forth. We built a bold, modern site that makes ordering feel as quick as the turnaround.

Realistic ImpressionsT-Shirt Printing
MACH Academy website mockup
Nonprofit · Tennis

A youth tennis nonprofit with impact that wasn't visible to potential donors or families. We built a community-focused site around programs and impact — support and sign-ups now have a clear path in.

MACH AcademyNonprofit · Tennis
Florida Tennis Family website mockup
Tennis Organization

A statewide tennis organization needing one place to connect clubs, players, and communities. We built the official hub for the Florida Section of the American Tennis Association around exactly that.

Florida Tennis FamilyTennis Organization
Alicia Fitts Show website mockup
Talk Show · Podcast

A talk show with a growing audience but no home base off social media. We built a site that gives the show's stories, financial insights, and community spotlights a permanent, professional home.

Alicia Fitts ShowTalk Show · Podcast
Odell Cleveland website mockup
Faith · Leadership Consulting

A faith leadership consultant whose expertise wasn't translating into booked strategy sessions. We built a growth-focused site around his stewardship approach — built to convert visitors into booked calls.

Odell ClevelandFaith · Leadership Consulting
CLIENT REVIEWS

Trusted by organizations across the CSRA

See why local businesses and organizations choose Luminate as their digital partner.

5.0
★★★★★
Founder-led · one point of contact
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"Jacob is incredibly talented, efficient, and consistently delivers high-quality work. His work is exceptional, and his customer service is outstanding — professional, responsive, and truly committed to bringing his clients' visions to life."

Not only is his work exceptional, but his customer service is outstanding. He is professional, responsive, and truly committed to bringing his clients' visions to life. His company represents the future of the design industry through its innovation, creativity, and attention to detail.

I am a very happy client and will absolutely be returning for future projects. Highly recommended!

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Alicia Fitts
Creative Professional · The Alicia Fitts Show
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"My husband is not an easy person to impress, but he was absolutely blown away by the website Jacob designed. The quality, professionalism, and attention to detail exceeded our expectations."

The quality, professionalism, and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. Jacob did an outstanding job, creating a top-notch website that truly represents our business. We are confident it will help attract new customers and provide the exposure Busy B Construction Services needs to take the business to the next level.

We highly recommend Jacob and Luminate Web Design to anyone looking for exceptional web design services.

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Wendy Baker
Busy B Construction Services LLC
★★★★★ Real reviews from Luminate clients

Why local organizations choose Luminate over a freelancer or template.

15+
Websites launched
Augusta-rooted
Serving businesses across Georgia
1:1
Founder-led communication
24h
Typical response time
Luminate
INVESTMENT

Simple packages, honest pricing.

One-time setup to get you live, plus an optional management plan to keep things running smoothly. Every project starts with a conversation — final scope is always quoted up front.

Launch
$750+
starting at

For businesses that need a polished, credible online presence.

  • ✓Custom 1–3 page design
  • ✓Mobile-first responsive build
  • ✓Contact form + click-to-call
  • ✓Analytics setup
  • ✓Basic on-page SEO
  • ✓Launch in ~1–2 weeks
Monthly management: starts at $50/mo
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MOST POPULAR
Growth
$1,500+
starting at

Built to turn more of your existing traffic and referrals into inquiries.

  • ✓Up to 8 custom pages
  • ✓Everything in Launch
  • ✓Lead capture + automations
  • ✓Blog or resource center
  • ✓Booking / scheduling tools
  • ✓Priority launch support
Monthly management: starts at $50/mo
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Custom Systems
$3,500+
starting at

Client portals, dashboards, member areas, custom workflows, e-commerce, and integrations.

  • ✓Custom web application build
  • ✓Client portals & dashboards
  • ✓Membership / booking systems
  • ✓E-commerce & payments
  • ✓Custom integrations & APIs
  • ✓Dedicated ongoing partnership
Monthly management: starts at $50/mo
Get started
NEED SOMETHING SMALLER?
Personal Website — $350

For individuals who need a clean, professional presence online — portfolios, résumé or student sites, speaker/musician pages, personal brands, and simple informational pages.

Personal pricing is intended for individual portfolios, résumé sites, and personal brands. Business websites start with Launch.

See what's included
Included
  • 1-page custom website (up to 2 simple pages when needed)
  • Mobile-responsive build
  • Contact & social links
  • Basic analytics
  • Domain connection
  • Basic metadata / on-page SEO setup
  • One revision round
  • Client provides copy and images
Not included
  • E-commerce
  • Booking systems
  • CRM or lead automation
  • Custom databases
  • Business lead-generation funnels
  • Advanced SEO
  • Custom integrations
Start a personal site

Still deciding?
Here's what most owners ask first.

Learn more about our services, process, and how we help businesses grow online.

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We design and build premium websites and custom business software — from a first professional site to client portals, dashboards, and internal tools — and stay on to manage them.

Let's talk about your project

Tell us a bit about your business so we come to the conversation prepared. We'll get back to you within one business day.

Prefer to talk it through?

Call (762) 227-9287 or email luminatewebco@gmail.com — usually answered within one business day.