Crestwood · St. Louis, MO
Websites and practical AI for St. Louis small businesses
I'm Danny Costello. I design, build and host websites for local businesses, and I help them put AI to work on the chores that eat up the week. One local person, plain English, start to finish.
- About 20 client sites hosted today
- Over a decade building for St. Louis
- 5.0 stars on Google
Questions I hear every week
Two ways I help
Get found online, then get time back
Most of my clients start with one and add the other. Either way, you work with the same person who builds and runs it.
Put AI to work on the busywork
I learn how your business runs, find the jobs AI does well, then build it and connect it to the tools you already use.
- Customer emails and web inquiries sorted and drafted
- Schedules built from your rules in minutes
- Forms, invoices and PDFs read into your spreadsheet
- A website assistant that answers from your own info
A website that brings in business
Fast, mobile-friendly sites that tell people exactly what you do and make it easy to call, book or buy.
- Custom design, built and hosted in St. Louis
- Online payments, ordering and memberships
- Set up to be found on Google and in AI answers
- Accessibility (ADA) reviews and fixes
Recent work
Sites I've built for St. Louis businesses and groups
Every one of these is live and running on servers I manage.
How it works
Simple, honest and local
Free consult
30 minutes by phone, video or in person around St. Louis. You tell me what you need; I tell you honestly what's worth doing.
Clear plan and quote
A short plan in plain English with a price in writing, before any work starts. No surprises, no 50-page decks.
Build, launch, look after
I build it, launch it and keep it running. When something needs changing, you call me, not a help desk.
Reviews
"He actually talked to me in a language that I understood."
Small business owners hire me because I explain things plainly, answer the phone and get it done.
As a recent customer, I am absolutely thrilled with the website that Websites By Daniel created for our start-up company. His work has been instrumental in generating new business for our company from several of the largest customers in our industry, which is a direct result of the professional and user-friendly design he created. His …
Phillip SchwarzPrysm Sustainable SolutionsSpeaking from someone who has very little knowledge of the website building business I told Dan up front I would need some serious help. I informed him I might be the most computer illiterate person he has ever worked with. He nonchalantly said okay and we proceeded forward. I must say our first meeting went …
Cary HuddlestonHuddleston JewelryWebsites by Daniel at a glance
- Who
- Danny Costello, owner of Websites by Daniel LLC
- What
- Web design, online payments, hosting, SEO and AI search, accessibility, and AI consulting and automation
- Where
- Crestwood, MO (St. Louis County). In person around St. Louis, or by phone and video anywhere
- Serving
- St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County
- Hours
- 8am–8pm, 7 days a week
- Start with
- A free 30-minute consult and a written quote before any work
Service area
Local to St. Louis
I'm based in Crestwood and happy to meet at your office to see how the work really gets done.
- St. Louis City
- St. Louis County
- St. Charles County
- Crestwood
- Kirkwood
- Webster Groves
- Sunset Hills
- Clayton
- Chesterfield
- Fenton
- Des Peres
- Affton
- Brentwood
- Maplewood
Articles
Plain-English notes on websites and AI
Where to Start With AI in a Small Business: A Practical 5-Step Plan
Short answer: Don't start with a tool. Start with one repetitive task that eats hours every week, has clear rules, and where …
ReadHow to Get Your St. Louis Business Found in AI Search
Short answer: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews recommend businesses they can clearly identify and trust. Make sure your website states …
ReadNow Offering AI Consulting for St. Louis Businesses
Websites by Daniel now offers AI consulting. I help St. Louis businesses find the work AI can take off their team's plate …
ReadFAQ
Common questions
How much does a website cost in St. Louis?
It depends on what the site has to do. A simple business site costs far less than an online store, a membership site or a custom tool. I start with a free 30-minute consult, then give you a clear quote in writing before any work starts, so there are no surprises. Hosting and care for a standard site is $160 a year.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most small business sites are a matter of weeks, not months. The biggest factor is usually content: once your text, photos and logo are ready, the build moves quickly. Sites with payments, ordering or custom features take longer, and I'll give you a realistic timeline in the quote.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes. I can build admin pages so you can change text, photos, products, events or menus yourself without touching code. If you'd rather not, send me the change and I'll make it.
Do you only work with St. Louis businesses?
I'm based in Crestwood and focus on the St. Louis area: St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, including Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Sunset Hills, Clayton, Chesterfield and Fenton. I'm happy to work with anyone remotely by phone and video.
Free 30-minute consult
Let's talk about your business
Tell me what eats up your week or what you want online. I'll tell you honestly what's worth doing, what it costs and what to skip. No pressure and no jargon.
- Call or text(314) 954-4511
- Emaildankhs77@gmail.com
- WhereCrestwood, MO · in person around St. Louis, or by phone/video