Now booking founding clients Houston, TX — est. 2026

Digital work that makes
small businesses look big.

XO Studio designs and builds websites, applications and brand media for independent businesses — the kind of polish usually reserved for companies with a marketing department.

A laptop and phone on a desk showing a clean small-business website, with wireframe sketches nearby
BakeriesFitness studiosLaw officesCoffee roastersContractorsSalonsClinicsRestaurantsBoutiquesNonprofits

[01] Services

Three disciplines.
One dedicated builder.

01 Most requested

Websites

Fast, accessible marketing sites that rank, load in under a second and are easy for you to update. Designed around the one thing you want visitors to do.

  • Strategy & sitemap
  • UI design
  • CMS build
  • SEO foundations
  • Hosting & care
  • Analytics
Typical timeline3–5 weeks
You work withThe founder, directly
02

Applications

Booking tools, client portals, ordering flows and internal dashboards — software that removes the busywork from running your business.

  • Web apps
  • iOS & Android
  • Integrations
  • Payments
03

Design media

Identity systems, social kits, menus, signage and pitch decks that look consistent everywhere your customers meet you.

  • Logo & identity
  • Social templates
  • Print
  • Motion

[02] Portfolio

Now building.

Project 01 · Personal website

A personal website for a young creator.

A bright, playful site designed around one young client's favorite things, built so the family can update it easily. Screens and the full write-up will be added here at launch.

  • Web design
  • Development
  • Client kept private

Founding client program

20% off

Be one of the first businesses we build for.

XO Studio is taking on a limited number of founding clients. Founding clients get 20% off their first project, priority scheduling and the founder's full attention.

  • 20% off your first project
  • Direct line to the person building your project
  • Weekly progress links you can click through
  • Houston-based, working with clients anywhere
Claim your 20% off

Concept studies

Exploratory designs showing the kind of work XO Studio makes. These are not client projects.

Concept: a bakery ordering website shown on a tablet
Bakery ordering siteWebsite
Concept: a fitness class booking app on two phones
Fitness booking appApp
Concept: brand identity, packaging and social kit for a coffee roaster
Coffee brand identityDesign media

[03] Process

A clear path from first call to launch day.

No black boxes. You work directly with the founder — the same person who designs and builds your project — with a live progress link the whole way.

Two designers reviewing interface wireframes on a large monitor in a bright studio
  1. Week 0

    Discover

    A 45-minute call to understand your customers, goals and budget. Afterward you get a written scope and a clear quote.

  2. Week 1–2

    Design

    Wireframes, then high-fidelity screens for every page. Revisions are built into the plan.

  3. Week 2–4

    Build

    Production code on a live staging link you can click through any time. Regular check-ins keep everything visible.

  4. Launch +

    Launch & care

    We handle domains, hosting and handoff, then stay on for updates, fixes and improvements as you grow.

We treat a five-page bakery site with the same rigor as a product launch — because to the owner, it is one.

Speed
Lightweight builds, tested on real phones before launch.
Ownership
You own your code, domain and content. No lock-in.
Plain talk
Fixed quotes, no jargon, no surprise invoices.

[04] FAQ

Questions, answered.

How long does a typical website take?

A typical small-business website takes about three to five weeks. Apps vary more — we'll give you a firm timeline after the discovery call.

Can I update the site myself after launch?

Yes. We set up an editor that fits how you work and record a short walkthrough so anyone on your team can change text, photos and menus.

Where is XO Studio based?

Houston, Texas. Local businesses can meet in person, and clients anywhere else work with us over video calls.

Who will I be working with?

The founder. XO Studio is a founder-led studio, so the person you talk to on day one is the person designing and building your project.

What if I already have a logo or website?

Great — we can refresh what's working instead of starting over. We'll audit your existing assets during discovery.

[05] Start a project

Let's build
something sharp.

Tell us a little about your business. We reply within one business day with next steps.

info@thexostudio.com

Houston, TX · Working with clients everywhere

What do you need?