Tell us about your business
Answer four quick questions online, or meet us for coffee in Peru. We learn what you sell, who buys it and what a good month looks like.
- 2-minute quote form
- Clear, fixed quote
By the numbers
Small studio. Real results.
Simple numbers anyone can check.
100+
Websites launched
And counting
10 yrs
Engineering experience
Independent since 2025
90+
Avg. Google Lighthouse performance
Selected work
Live sites, not mockups.
Every site gets the same care, whatever the budget.
Spectral Fire Audio
spectralfireaudio.com (opens the live site in a new tab)
Supreme House of Cheese
supremehouseofcheese.com (opens the live site in a new tab)
AD Digital
addigitalrocks.com (opens the live site in a new tab)
Bunkers Golf Leagues
leagues.bunkersgolfusa.com (opens the live site in a new tab)
How we work
Four steps from hello to launch.
No jargon, no surprise invoices. You always know what’s next.
- Talk
- Design
- Build & launch
- Look after
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How we work
Four steps from hello to launch.
See it before we build it
We design your key pages around one job: getting visitors to call, book or buy. You review, we refine, nothing gets coded until you’re happy.
- Custom page designs
- Built around your brand
Fast, findable, live
We build it mobile-first, wire up your forms and tracking, set up local search basics and launch. You get a site that loads fast and shows up.
- Mobile-first
- Google-ready
- Lead tracking
We stick around
Need a change? Email or text us and it’s done. We keep things updated, backed up and working, and you can always reach a real person nearby.
- Email-us updates
- Backups & monitoring
- Local support
Our approach
Doing quality work is cheaper than advertising.
We would rather earn referrals through work people talk about than spend money buying attention.
Kind words
What our clients say.
Real reviews from our clients on Google.
Google review
Viridian helped my photography reach tons more by giving my online portfolio a face lift, and tying in my social media so my future clients can quickly preview all angles of my work. Scott is super great at walking through steps, and payment was quick, painless, and well deserved. If I could give 6 stars I would.
Google review
Viridian Web Studio is absolutely amazing! They set up a web app for my business being Bunkers and I could not be happier! Incredibly worth the investment! And this is just a basic page of what they can do!
Google review
I couldn't be happier with the job Scott did for my website! He's very easy to work with and is a true professional! I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a quality website design! Thank you for exceeding my already high expectations! -Eric @ Spectral Fire Audio
Google review
Viridian absolutely knocked it out of the park! They created a vector logo for my band that exceeded every expectation. Communication was excellent, the turnaround was fast, and the attention to detail was incredible. They took my ideas and transformed them into something even better than I had imagined. I couldn’t be happier with the final result and highly recommend Viridian to anyone looking for top-notch design work. Five stars!
Google review
Scott has been wonderful to work with! He is responsive, professional, and has assisted our business over the course of much growth and change. Highly recommend!
Google review
I couldn't be more happy with Scott's work! We would definitely use Lost Woods Design Co. again. We received a very professional graphic for a very affordable price. Great work!
Google review
We had a great experience and would definitely recommend to all!
Google review
Excellent! Lost Woods Design Co designed our entire website making it look fresh and making it easy to navigate. It was everything we hoped for and desperately needed. Turn around time was fast and the website included everything we asked for. Could not be more pleased. Highly recommend.
Google review
Scott made a custom logo for us. He was very timely, professional, and easy to work with. The design was perfect and the quality and service was exceptional. Five stars. Highly recommend.
Google review
Scott at Lost Woods is the man! Sleek, modern designs that will really grab your customers' attention. If you need anything, web, graphic, ANYTHING, contact Scott.
Google review
Lost Woods Design Co. is wonderful to work with! Scott is very detail oriented and really helped me grow my social media presence. I highly recommend him to any business!
5.0 on Google · 11 reviews
About Viridian
A small boutique web studio in Peru, Illinois.
Scott started out as a musician who needed a way to make a living on the road, so he taught himself to code. That turned into a career as a lead software engineer at a Fortune 50 company, where he designed and built websites and apps that had to earn their keep.
He liked the work, but it took too much time from what mattered most: his family and his music. So in 2025 he started Viridian Web Studio to help businesses, bands and entrepreneurs get beautiful websites that actually bring in work. Today he works from Peru, Illinois, helping owners and creatives in the Illinois Valley and beyond, while still making music and enjoying every moment of family time with his wife and three children.
Based in Peru, IL, we work with businesses across the Illinois Valley, from Peru and LaSalle to Ottawa, Streator and Princeton.
- Based inPeru, IL
- Building websites since2012
- We buildWebsites, Shopify eCommerce, and web apps
- You’ll talk toScott
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Who builds websites in Peru, IL?
Viridian Web Studio builds websites in Peru, IL. We're a family-owned, engineer-led studio, building websites since 2012 and independent since 2025, with 100+ websites launched and a 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews. The person who designs your site also writes the code and answers your email. We build for Illinois Valley shops, trades, offices, restaurants, vets, and nonprofits, plus Shopify sellers and solo creatives.
How much does a website cost?
It depends on what your site needs to do. The price comes from the number of pages, how much design work there is, the features you need, like booking or a store, and whether you need help with words and photos. You get one fixed-scope quote before any work starts, and you can begin with a smaller phase one. Here's how our pricing works.
What does the monthly fee cover?
Every site we build includes a Viridian-managed monthly fee. It covers updates, backups, security, and monitoring, and when you need a change, you email us and we make it. It's part of every project, not an add-on, so your site keeps running after launch and you don't have to manage it yourself.
How long does a website take?
Most sites take 2 to 6 weeks from kickoff to launch. A small brochure site sits at the short end, and a bigger build with a store or booking takes longer. You get a real timeline with your quote, so you know what to expect before any work starts.
Should I just use Squarespace, Wix or a template?
If you want to save money, they're a fine choice. A builder or template works well for a simple site with your hours, services, and contact details. Go custom when the site has a specific job to do, needs to connect with other tools, or has to stand apart from others in your field. We build custom sites with Astro and Shopify.
Will people find me on Google?
Every site we launch has local search basics set up, so Google can tell who you are and where you work. Nobody can promise rankings, and we won't. If you want ongoing work on Google Maps and local search, see our local SEO service.
Do I need to write everything myself?
No. We send you simple questions about your business and your customers, and we use your answers to write the pages with you. If something's missing, we fill the gaps together, on a call or over coffee in Peru. You know your customers better than we do, so your words end up on the page.
Do you work outside Peru?
Yes. We're based in Peru and work with businesses all over the Illinois Valley and beyond, including LaSalle, Ottawa, Streator, Marseilles, Spring Valley, Toluca, Wenona, Princeton, Utica, Peoria, and Bloomington. Close to home, we'll meet in person. Farther out, we work by phone and email.
Get a Quote
Four quick questions, about two minutes. You'll hear back within 24 hours. Rather talk it through? Call (815) 408-1975.
Have a project in mind?
Let’s build something that brings in work.
Four quick questions, about two minutes. You’ll hear back with next steps within 24 hours.