Grindstone Design

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Grindstone Design is a small web design and marketing agency serving startups and small businesses across Florida and Georgia. The agency was founded by James Price, who started the business after launching his own ecommerce venture and developing an interest in web design; he holds a degree in International Business from the University of North Florida and is CXL certified in conversion rate optimization, as well as Google Ads and Facebook Ads certified. The team is small, in the 1-10 employee range, and describes its work as revenue-focused rather than centered on design trends alone. Services include website design built around conversion optimization, SEO, PPC advertising through Google Ads and Facebook Ads management, social media marketing, and software/low-code development. Its approach combines strategic design, persuasive copywriting, and data-driven marketing, with an emphasis on measurable results rather than visual design alone. Client engagements typically begin with a free strategy session, followed by a custom proposal covering timeline, deliverables, and pricing, with no long-term contracts required and clients retaining ownership of their accounts and assets. Beyond standard website builds, the agency has developed backend functionality for clients, including an online application system built for a construction contracting business, indicating capability beyond front-end design into functional web application development.