Can I keep my current domain name when I redesign?

Yes. Your domain stays the same. We build the new site and migrate everything over so there's no downtime and no confusion for your customers.

What if I don't have good photos of my work yet?

Start taking them now—even phone photos work well if the lighting's decent. We'll build the gallery so you can add photos over time. You don't need a full portfolio on day one.

Will customers actually book appointments through the website?

A lot of people prefer it, especially younger vehicle owners. They don't want to call during work hours. A simple request form lets them pick a time and describe the issue. You get notified, confirm, and you're set.

How is this different from just updating my current site?

If your current site is on a template platform, updating it means working within the same limitations that are causing problems now. A redesign starts from scratch with code built for your shop. Better speed, better structure, and you're not locked into a platform.

Do I need the SEO package or is the standard redesign enough?

Depends on how much you rely on people finding you through search. The standard build is clean and fast, which helps. But the SEO package adds keyword research, proper page structure, and local search setup so you're more likely to show up when someone nearby searches for auto repair.

Website Redesign · Troup, TX

Website Redesign for Auto Repair Shops in Troup, TX

Over half the people searching for auto repair near Troup are doing it from their phone. If your shop's website doesn't load fast, show your services clearly, and make it easy to schedule work—those folks are calling someone else. A redesign fixes that.

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Why Your Current Site Isn't Getting the Job Done

Troup's a small town. Smith County, rural roads, a lot of vehicles that need regular maintenance. When somebody's check engine light comes on or they need brake work before deer season, they're going to search on their phone. And they're going to pick the shop that makes it easiest to figure out what you do, what it costs, and how to get their vehicle to you.

Most template-built websites weren't designed for that. They were designed to exist. There's a difference. If your site was put together three or four years ago on one of those drag-and-drop platforms, it's probably slow on mobile, hard to update, and missing the things that actually turn a visitor into a customer. You can't add a real service menu. You can't show before-and-after photos without fighting the layout. And booking? Forget it—people have to call during business hours or move on.

That's not a website problem. That's a revenue problem. And in a community the size of Troup, every missed call matters more.

What a Redesign Actually Looks Like for Your Shop

This isn't a coat of paint on what you've got. It's a full rebuild. Here's what goes into it:

1. **Service menu with real detail.** Oil changes, brake jobs, transmission work, diagnostics—whatever you offer, laid out clearly with pricing where it makes sense. Customers shouldn't have to guess what you work on.

2. **Online scheduling or drop-off requests.** A simple form that lets people request an appointment or arrange a vehicle drop-off. Works on any phone. No app required, no account to create.

3. **Before-and-after photo galleries.** Nothing sells repair work like showing the work. Rust repair, paint correction, engine rebuilds—if you're proud of it, it belongs on your site.

4. **Certifications and experience up front.** ASE certifications, manufacturer training, years in business. The stuff that builds trust before someone ever walks through your door.

5. **Fast load times and clean mobile layout.** No bloated templates. No five-second wait for the page to render. Built with code you own, not a platform you rent.

The result is a site that actually does something—brings people in, answers their questions, and gets them to act.

Pricing and What to Expect

A full website redesign for an auto repair shop starts at $1,500 and typically takes about a week. That includes the design, the build, mobile layout, your service pages, a booking or contact form, and a photo gallery. You get the code. It's yours.

If you want the site built with strong SEO structure from the start—so you're showing up when people in Troup, Tyler, Bullard, or anywhere in East Texas search for auto repair—that's the Website+SEO package, starting at $3,500, and takes one to two weeks. Hosting runs $50 a month after that.

We're a web design company based in Tyler. Troup's right down the road. You'll talk to the person building your site, get updates that make sense, and end up with something that actually works for your shop.