How Philly Small Businesses Can Get a Free Website or Online Store
Through our technical assistance partnership with the City of Philadelphia, Everyday Web can build a website or ecommerce store at no cost to eligible small businesses with an approved project. If customers still have to DM you to ask about your services, book an appointment, or place an order, this is a chance to give them a simpler way to do it. Technical assistance is something Everyday Web has offered either for free or low-cost through our partners like Neighborhood Progress Fund, Chase, WORC, and many more.
Everyday Web received a $75,000 award to provide this support through the City’s Professional Services program. We’re sharing it because more Philly business owners should know this help is available. The funding can support a mix of projects, from straightforward first websites to online stores built around how a business sells. More about our City partnership
This has been a long-time coming, for years Everyday Web has preached how access to digital services is crucial for small business success – now it’s finally here.
What technical assistance can cover
For a neighborhood barber, a website might mean one place to show services, prices, and a booking link. For a local maker who sells at markets, it might mean an online store where customers can see what’s in stock and place an order after the market closes. We’ve built countless websites for small businesses and non-profits in the city and now is your chance to get the website you deserve – whether it be a Shopify store or a WordPress site that you can easily manage.
Here’s what these builds normally cost through Everyday Web.
| Build | Our standard build price | What it can do for your business |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials Lite Website | $500 | Give customers a place to find your services, hours, contact details, and booking or inquiry link. |
| Small business websites | From $1,000 – 50% down to get started | Give your services room to breathe with more pages and connect the tools your business already uses. |
| Ecommerce stores | From $2,250 – 50% down to get started | Let customers browse products, check out online, and choose from the pickup or shipping options you offer. |
The program can cover the approved build. Before you start, we’ll explain what’s included and flag any ongoing costs you may need to budget for, such as hosting, domain renewals, store subscriptions, or paid apps. Explore Everyday Web’s website and ecommerce services
Who qualifies for technical assistance in Philadelphia?
The City’s program offers free business help to low- to moderate-income small business owners or owners whose businesses are in low- to moderate-income areas. For this opportunity, your business should also meet these criteria.
- Your business is established. It’s registered, has an Employer Identification Number (EIN), and is already operating.
- Your business is based in Philadelphia. Use your Philadelphia business address. If you run the business from home, your home address must be in Philadelphia.
If you’re unsure whether your business qualifies for technical assistance, contact Everyday Web before submitting a referral. Get in touch with our team
How to submit your referral
Open the City’s Professional Services Referral Form and enter your business and contact details. For the referral fields, use the information below.
| Form field | What to enter or select |
|---|---|
| Referring Organization | Everyday Web |
| Referring Person | Mario Saint-Fleur or Dan Jacob |
| Service Requested | Web Development/E-Commerce |
In Background Information, briefly describe what your business does and what you want customers to be able to do online. For example, “I run a bakery in West Philly and want customers to preorder cakes for pickup.” That gives the City and our team a clearer picture of the work you need.
Open the City’s Professional Services Referral Form
Submitting the form starts the referral process. Eligibility, project scope, and available funding determine what the program can cover.