Plenty of small business websites weren’t built to rank on Google — they were built just to exist. There’s a real difference, and it shows up every time a potential customer searches for your service and finds your competitor instead of you.
Free custom mockup first · $100/month ongoing service only if you move forward

A Palo Cedro website designer understands that your customers aren’t searching from downtown San Francisco — they’re searching from Palo Cedro, Redding, Anderson, and the surrounding Shasta County communities. That local context shapes everything: the keywords we target, the content we write, and the way we structure your site so Google connects you to the right searches.
Whether your customers find you off Palo Cedro Road or drive in from Chico, your website needs to meet them where they’re searching.
A website built without local SEO baked in from day one is a missed opportunity. Every page we design is structured to rank for the searches your Palo Cedro customers are making.
A well-built site isn’t just a digital brochure. It’s your top-performing salesperson — available around the clock, answering questions, building trust, and moving visitors toward a call or inquiry.
Here’s what separates a site built for results from one built just to exist:
Fast load times
Google uses page speed as a ranking signal. Slow sites lose rankings and visitors.
Mobile-first design
A large share of local searches happen on phones. Your site has to perform on a small screen before anything else.
Clear calls to action
Every page should guide visitors toward contacting you, booking a service, or requesting a quote.
On-page SEO built in
Heading structure, keyword placement, meta data, and schema markup are part of the build, not an afterthought.
Content that converts
We write copy that speaks to your customer’s problem and positions you as the clear solution.
“He re-engineered my website and it’s getting significantly more traction. He’s honest, straightforward, and has helped me so much in growing my business.”
Christian Mercill · via Google
We scan your current website, identify what’s holding it back, and build a fresh design concept at no cost to you. This isn’t a template preview or a generic mockup. It’s a real look at what your site could become, built around your brand, your services, and your local market in Palo Cedro.
The free concept gives you something concrete to evaluate before committing to anything. You see the direction, the structure, and the strategy. If it’s not right for you, you walk away with no obligation. If it is, we get to work.
“I hired Josh at Headflood to do my marketing for my commercial cleaning business. Best decision I’ve ever made! He redid my entire website and does advertising for me. I noticed a big difference in call volume, inquiries for jobs as well as accounts landed.”
Eric Taylor · via Google
| Feature | Template Builder | Headflood Custom Build |
|---|---|---|
| Custom design | Limited | Fully custom |
| Local SEO structure | Not included | Built in from day one |
| Mobile optimization | Basic | Mobile-first design |
| Schema markup | Rarely included | Included |
| Copywriting | DIY | Written for your audience |
| Ongoing support | Self-managed | Included with your plan |
You get a free custom website redesign concept for your Palo Cedro business first. If you like the direction and decide to move forward, ongoing website service is just $100 per month — no long, vague retainers.
Joshua Cabe Johnson founded Headflood Marketing in Redding. Over 20 years in business, what started as a solo operation serving local businesses has grown into a full-service digital marketing team specializing in SEO, web design, AI search optimization, and advertising — all under one roof.
“There are so many people out there that claim to be “SEO Gurus” but have no idea what they are doing. Josh and his team are up to date on all of the latest trends, and can get you to the top of Google, even in super competitive markets.”
Ryan Hocke · via Google
We don’t lock you into vague retainers and hope you don’t notice the lack of results. Our work is tied to outcomes you can actually measure: rankings, traffic, and leads.
That’s the standard we hold ourselves to with every Palo Cedro client we take on.
“You will NOT be taken advantage of or overcharged with Josh. He’s almost too honest and transparent if that’s even such a thing.”
Aaron Fell · via Google
A great website is the foundation, but it’s not the whole structure. Once your site is built and ranking, the next step is making sure it stays visible and keeps converting. We offer a full suite of digital marketing services to Palo Cedro businesses:
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
On-page, technical, and local SEO to keep you ranking in Redding, Palo Cedro, and across Shasta County.
AI Search Optimization (AEO/GEO)
Positioning your business to appear in AI-generated search results, Google AI Overviews, and tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Paid Advertising
Google Ads and social media campaigns designed to drive immediate, qualified traffic.
Social Media Marketing
Consistent presence across the platforms your customers actually use.
Automation Workflows
Smart systems that follow up with leads, send reminders, and keep your pipeline moving without adding to your workload.
A well-built website paired with an ongoing SEO and marketing strategy is designed to build steady visibility over time — supporting more traffic, more leads, and stronger local brand recognition.
Our service area covers the communities that make up Northern California’s business backbone. From Palo Cedro’s rural service providers to the commercial corridors in Redding and Anderson, we understand what local customers expect and how they search.
Also serving nearby: our web design in Redding, CA, Redding SEO services, and SEO for Redding, California.
No. We handle copywriting as part of the build process. We gather information about your business, your services, and your customers, then write content designed to rank in search and convert visitors into leads. You review and approve everything before it goes live.
Every build includes custom design, mobile-first development, on-page SEO, schema markup, and conversion-focused copywriting. From there, we can layer in ongoing SEO, paid advertising, social media marketing, and automation workflows depending on what your business needs.
We’ll scan your current site and build a free design concept for your Palo Cedro business — no pressure, no obligation. If you like what you see, we’ll talk next steps. If not, you keep the insights.