A Small Chicago Team That Treats Your Business Like Our Own
We are a small group of web designers and marketers in Chicago. We help local small businesses get found online and win more customers. When you work with us, you work with the same people every step of the way.
Our Story
Explade started for one reason. We saw too many great local Chicago businesses get ignored by big agencies. Those agencies wanted huge budgets and big-name brands. The plumber, the painter, and the corner shop got left behind. We thought that was wrong.
So we built a different kind of shop. Our team is in-house. We do not outsource your work overseas. The person who plans your web design is the same person who builds it. The person who runs your SEO is on our team, not a stranger in another time zone.
For over 10 years we have helped plumbers, painters, HVAC companies, and auto shops grow. We learned what works for small businesses. Now we bring that same care to every client we take on. Read our client reviews to see what they say.
What Makes Us Different From a Big Agency
Big agencies treat small businesses like small accounts. We do the opposite. Here is how we are different.
You Talk to the People Doing the Work
No account managers in the middle. You talk straight to the person building your site or running your ads. That means fewer mix-ups and faster fixes.
Nothing Is Outsourced Overseas
Every line of code and every blog post comes from our own team. Your project stays right here with us. We never hand it off to a cheap shop in another country.
We Answer Fast and Shawn Is Reachable
You will not wait days for a reply. We answer fast, often the same day. Shawn, our founder, is easy to reach when you need him. You are never on your own.
We Only Take Clients We Can Help
We will tell you the truth. If we are not the right fit, we say so. We only take on work where we know we can get you real results.
Our Four Core Values
These four values guide every choice we make for your business.
Honesty
We tell you the truth, even when it is hard to hear. No fake promises. No tricks. You always know where your money goes and what we are doing for you.
Speed
We move fast and we reply fast. Your time matters. When you need a change or have a question, you hear back from us quickly, not next week.
Results
We care about real numbers like calls, leads, and sales. A pretty website is not enough. We want your phone to ring and your business to grow.
Partnership
We act like part of your team. Your wins are our wins. We stick with you for the long run and treat your business like our own.
Meet the Team
A small group of real people in Chicago who do the work and answer the phone.
Shawn
Founder and Lead
Shawn started Explade to help Chicago small businesses that big agencies passed over. He leads every project and is easy to reach.
Maria
Web Designer
Maria builds clean, fast websites that look great on every phone. She makes sure your site is easy for customers to use.
David
SEO Specialist
David helps your business show up on Google when local people search. He turns searches into calls and leads for you.
Want a Team in Your Corner?
Let us help your Chicago business get more customers. Ask us about web design, SEO, or pay-per-click ads. The first call is free and there is no pressure.
Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM CST