What this service is

The right platform for your business — Webflow when it counts.

Kanyon Studio designs and builds websites on Webflow (preferred), Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace for outdoor, apparel, lifestyle, and direct-to-consumer brands. The build process treats SEO and AI-search visibility as construction-grade requirements on every platform, not post-launch add-ons.

Every site ships with structured data (LocalBusiness, Service, Offer, FAQPage, BreadcrumbList JSON-LD), an llms.txt file at the domain root, semantic HTML, FAQ sections written for AI-citation patterns, and Core Web Vitals tuned to green from launch.

The studio's own site — the page you're reading right now — was rebuilt on this exact framework. It ranks #1 for "San Diego outdoor product photographer" on Google, gets cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity for outdoor-photography questions, and hit 95+ Lighthouse scores at launch — without paying for an SEO retainer. That same framework is now offered as a service.

What “AI search optimized” actually means

Half of search now happens inside an AI answer.

Google AI Overviews and Perplexity now cite sources directly in their answers — pages cited in AI Overviews earn meaningfully higher organic clicks than non-cited competitors on the same SERP, and Perplexity-sourced traffic converts at multiples of traditional organic search.

Getting cited requires specific structural choices on the website itself.

Conversational FAQ blocks with answer-first paragraphs LLMs can quote verbatim.
JSON-LD schema so machines understand the entity, the service, the offer, and the location.
A clean llms.txt file at the root that gives LLM crawlers a curated map of the site’s most important content.
Semantic HTML (H1 → H2 → H3 hierarchy, not div soup) so AI crawlers can extract page structure.
Statistical and named-entity content (real prices, real cities, real brand names) — LLMs prefer concrete data over vague claims.
Fast page loads so AI crawlers fetch the site reliably during indexing windows.

Most San Diego web design agencies deliver excellent design and clean code on a single platform. None currently market AI-search readiness as a build deliverable, and none offer cross-platform fluency across Webflow, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace. Kanyon Studio does both, because the studio site is the proof.

Build process

From discovery to launch in a single creative loop.

Discovery + content audit

Review the brand’s existing site, content, and competitive set. Identify keyword targets and AI-search opportunities.

Sitemap + IA

Flat, AI-readable site structure. Most service sites need 6–12 pages; ecommerce gets a CMS-driven product structure.

Wireframes + visual design

Low-fidelity layouts with copy direction, then high-fidelity Figma mocks, component library, responsive breakpoints.

Build on the chosen platform

Semantic HTML, CMS for blog/portfolio content, schema injected via custom code or hosted scripts.

AI/SEO bake-in

JSON-LD schemas, llms.txt and llms-full.txt at root, FAQ blocks per page, internal-link graph, sitemap.xml plus robots.txt.

Performance tuning + launch

Image optimization, font-loading strategy, JS deferral, Core Web Vitals to green. Pre-launch audit. Launch + 30-day support.

Web design packages

Four tiers. Tailored quotes per project.

Pricing depends on page count, custom integrations, CMS complexity, and content scope. Quotes are project-specific.

Tier 01

Landing Site

1–3 page site on Webflow, Wix, or Squarespace. Responsive design. LocalBusiness schema. llms.txt where supported. GA4 + GSC setup. 14-day delivery.

Tier 02 · most booked

Service Site

6–10 page site on Webflow, Wix, or Squarespace. CMS for blog. Service + FAQPage schema on all pages. llms.txt + llms-full.txt where supported. Core Web Vitals tuning. 30-day delivery.

Tier 03

Studio / Ecommerce Site

10–20+ page site on Webflow or full Shopify store. Advanced CMS or product catalog. Custom integrations (Stripe, Cloudflare Workers, booking flows). 60-day delivery.

Tier 04

Site Care

Ongoing maintenance. Monthly schema audit. CWV monitoring. Content updates. 24-hour fix turnaround.

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Web design FAQ

Answers before the call.

How does web design pricing work in San Diego?

Pricing depends on platform (Webflow, Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace), page count, custom integrations (Stripe, Cloudflare Workers, booking flows, ecommerce), CMS complexity, and content scope. Kanyon Studio offers four tiers — Landing Site (1–3 pages), Service Site (6–10 pages with CMS), Studio / Ecommerce Site (10–20+ pages or full Shopify catalog), and Site Care for ongoing maintenance. Quotes are project-specific. Submit a brief through Contact for a tailored quote within 24 hours.

How long does a website take to build?

A Landing Site delivers in 14 days. A Service Site delivers in 30 days. A Studio Site delivers in 60 days. Timelines assume 48-hour content/feedback turnaround from the client. Delivery includes pre-launch SEO audit, Lighthouse scoring, and 30 days of post-launch support.

Which platform should I build on — Webflow, Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace?

Webflow is the default for service businesses, brand sites, and anything where design control plus AI/SEO performance is the priority. Shopify is the right call for product brands with 10+ SKUs, subscription billing, or multi-channel commerce (Instagram, TikTok Shop, Amazon). Wix works for fast one-page service sites and tight launch timelines. Squarespace fits portfolio-driven brands, photographers, restaurants, and teams that prioritize easy in-house editing. Discovery matches the right platform to the business — and every site ships with the same SEO + AI-search baseline regardless of which one is chosen.

What does “AI search optimized” mean for a website?

AI search optimization (also called Generative Engine Optimization, or GEO) is the practice of structuring a site so that ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude cite it in their answers. Concrete deliverables: JSON-LD schema (Service, FAQPage, LocalBusiness, Offer), an llms.txt file at the root, FAQ blocks with answer-first paragraphs, semantic HTML, statistical content, and Core Web Vitals tuned for fast crawler indexing.

Do you handle SEO or just design and build?

Both. Every Kanyon Studio build — on any platform — includes structural SEO and AI-search optimization at launch. Ongoing keyword strategy, monthly blog content, GBP management, and performance reporting are available through the AI Search & SEO Optimization retainer.

Will my site rank in Google after you build it?

Structural readiness for ranking is delivered at launch. Actual rank position depends on domain age, backlinks, content depth, and competition. Most Kanyon Studio service-site clients see initial rankings within 30–90 days of launch when paired with the SEO retainer. Sites without ongoing content/link work rank where their structure allows but plateau without continued investment.

Can you migrate my existing site between platforms (Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Shopify)?

Yes — Wix → Webflow, Squarespace → Shopify, WordPress → Webflow, and other migration paths are a regular part of the work. Migrations preserve URLs (so existing rankings survive), 301-redirect anything retired, and rebuild the IA on the new platform with schema and AI-search optimization built in. Migration projects price the same as a same-tier new build because the SEO-preservation work is significant.

Do you do ecommerce (Webflow Ecommerce or Shopify)?

Yes — Webflow Ecommerce for low-to-mid SKU stores, or Webflow + Shopify integration for higher-volume catalogs. Studio Site tier covers most ecommerce needs; complex catalogs or subscription billing systems get custom-quoted.

Do you build sites for clients outside San Diego?

Yes. Local San Diego businesses are the studio’s primary market for photography and social retainers, but web design and AI-search optimization are remote-friendly services on every platform. Past Webflow, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace clients are based across California and beyond.

How do I start a project?

Submit a brief with current site URL (if any), goals, and target launch date. A free 45-minute discovery call is the next step. Quote, timeline, and deposit invoice arrive within 24 hours after the call.

Free — no commitment

Two ways to start without paying anything.

Free 5-minute web audit

Send your URL. Get back three specific fixes in 24 hours.

Schema, page speed, AI-search readiness. No pitch. No upsell. If you never hire me, you'll still have a roadmap.

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I read every audit submission personally. — Kanyon

Free download

How to choose a Webflow developer in San Diego (PDF)

A short, opinionated guide to vetting Webflow agencies and freelancers, written for non-technical brand owners. First name + email — instant download.

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Web design across Webflow, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace — built to rank from day one.

The right platform for your business — Webflow when it counts.

Half of search now happens inside an AI answer.

From discovery to launch in a single creative loop.

Discovery + content audit

Sitemap + IA

Wireframes + visual design

Build on the chosen platform

AI/SEO bake-in

Performance tuning + launch

Four tiers. Tailored quotes per project.

Landing Site

Service Site

Studio / Ecommerce Site

Site Care

Answers before the call.

Two ways to start without paying anything.

Send your URL. Get back three specific fixes in 24 hours.

How to choose a Webflow developer in San Diego (PDF)

Three services that pair with web design.

AI search & SEO optimization

Brand identity & logo design

Outdoor & apparel brand photography

A site that ranks on day one.

Further Reading

Webflow vs Squarespace vs Shopify vs Wix

AI Search Optimization Playbook

How to Build a Brand Identity That Compounds

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