Harness the power of the web!

At Mintaka Design we can update the look of an existing website or create an entirely new, customized site. We specialize in affordable web design for individuals, nonprofit organizations, and small to medium-sized businesses. We do this by offering stunning design, powerful and flexible functionality and a range of highly effective online marketing options.

Websites are a dynamic and economical way to promote your product or service. They can help you reach markets you have previously been unable to reach. For example, one of our small bed and breakfast clients is now attracting global customers on the net!

Websites can provide instantly updated product and service information to your customers at much lower cost than printed media.

Located in northern Michigan, we serve customers locally, regionally and nationally. Our philosophy is to provide web solutions with clarity, simplicity, and style. According to "Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug, it is most critical that the visitors to your site understand instantly what you are trying to communicate. Your site must have clear, easy-to-use site layout and navigation so viewers can find what they seek with a minimum of clicking and confusion. Content should be up-to-date, easy to understand, simple to navigate, and presented with a style appropriate to your image and audience.

The Development Process

Website Content

It's all about communicating! We will work with you to develop content that is compelling and authentic. Many different types of media are available and we will work with you to choose what works best.

Website Hosting

Customers count on our safe, reliable and affordable hosting. Mintaka Design provides hosting through world-class data centers in North America and Europe guaranteeing 99.9% uptime.

Web Marketing

"My website is complete. Now what?" Promoting your site by helping users find it through search engines, directories, social media, online reviews and other venues is an ongoing process. We will show you what you can do to help and we will be working on an ongoing basis to optimize your site for visibility in search engines and beyond. Learn more about web marketing...

Pricing

Because projects vary so widely, we are pleased to offer a free consultation to discuss your website needs. Mintaka Design works on a time and materials basis, but we can give you a general estimate based on your project or work within your budget. We are very affordable and flexible!

"The service at Mintaka Design has been excellent and Marta is wonderful to work with. I am very pleased with the Windermere Hotel website!!"

M .Doud
Windermere Hotel

"After starting with another designer, I switched to Mintaka Design. No big contracts, very easy to communicate with, very creative and nice to to business with. VERY happy with this choice."

D.Rhead
Birch Lodge

"As an art and design professional, I wanted to build a website that would reflect my work in appearance and content. I cannot say enough about my satisfaction with the completed product, and feel extremely lucky to have found the experience and skills I sought in a site designer in Marta Olson of Mintaka Design. She is a very accomplished designer who can hold her own in any major metropolitan market, and is a standout in northern Michigan."

S. Seebohm
Blue Water Studio

"I really appreciate the professionalism and work of Mintaka Design. Marta is very responsive, both in quick turnaround on projects and making any necessary changes. The results have been great, and I get lots of compliments on the ease of navigating my site."

M. Reilly
North Woods Yoga

"WOW!!!! I am soooo excited..... what an awesome presentation of my tours and what Maryanke Tour and Travel is like.... you captured it sooo well!!! THANK YOU!!!"

Maryanke Alexander
Maryanke Tour & Travel, Inc.