Website Designer & Developer Needed for Automotive Repair Shop (Long-Term Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced website designer/developer to build a professional, modern website for our automotive repair shop. About Us Mobicare Automotive Repair is an independently owned automotive repair shop located in Hubert, North Carolina. We specialize in diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, general automotive repair, maintenance services, A/C repair, brakes, suspension, engine diagnostics, and state inspections. We are focused on building a strong local brand and becoming the go-to repair facility in our area. Customer experience, transparency, and professionalism are important to us. Our current website and branding can be used as a reference point, but we are open to improvements and recommendations. Project Goals The primary goals of this website are: - Generate phone calls - Generate online appointment requests - Improve local SEO rankings - Increase Google Business Profile visibility - Build trust with potential customers - Showcase reviews, services, and expertise - Provide a modern user experience on mobile and desktop Scope of Work We are looking for someone who can handle: Website Design - Modern automotive-industry design - Mobile-first responsive design - Fast loading speeds - Professional user experience - Consistent branding throughout the site Website Development - Build and launch the website - Set up all required pages - Configure forms and lead capture - Implement tracking and analytics - Basic on-page SEO setup Pages We Expect - Home - About Us - Services - Diagnostics - Brake Repair - A/C Repair - Oil Changes - State Inspections - Check Engine Light Diagnostics - Suspension & Steering - Contact Us - Financing Options - Reviews/Testimonials - Service Areas We welcome recommendations for additional pages. SEO Requirements - Local SEO best practices - Proper heading structure - Schema markup - Service area pages - Meta titles and descriptions - Image optimization - Google indexing setup - Google Search Console setup - Google Analytics setup Conversion Optimization - Click-to-call buttons - Online appointment request forms - Strong calls-to-action - Mobile-friendly design - Lead tracking recommendations Integrations Please specify your experience with: - AutoOps - Tekmetric - Google Analytics - Google Search Console - Google Business Profile optimization - Call tracking - Review integration What We Need From You Please include: 1. Portfolio of websites you personally designed and built. 2. Automotive industry websites you have completed. 3. Your recommended platform (WordPress, Webflow, etc.) and why. 4. Estimated timeline. 5. Estimated total cost. 6. Ongoing maintenance options, if available. 7. SEO experience and results you have achieved. 8. Whether you can assist with content writing and image sourcing. Important - We own all website assets upon completion. - We own the domain, hosting account, website files, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and all associated accounts. - We do not want proprietary systems that lock us into a single provider. - Website must be easy for us to update in the future. - Clear communication is important. - Preference will be given to applicants with automotive industry experience. Timeline Completing the project by the end of this month would be a significant advantage. If you believe this timeline is achievable, please include your estimated completion date in your proposal. We understand quality work takes time, but applicants who can deliver a high-quality website within this timeframe will receive priority consideration. This may become a long-term relationship for future website updates, SEO work, landing pages, and marketing projects. Please begin your proposal with the words "Automotive Website" and include your estimated completion date so we know you read the entire job posting.