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More Calls. More Bookings. More Customers. Charlotte, NC

You built
your business.
We'll build
your presence.

Sterling Local Media designs, builds, and manages professional websites and social media for small businesses across Charlotte, NC — so you never have to think about your digital presence again.

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Trusted by Charlotte businessesRestaurants · Dental · Salons · Law Firms · Home Services
What We Handle For You
Your complete digital presence — fully managed.
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Professional Website
Custom-built, mobile-first, fast-loading
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Ongoing Management
Security, updates, hosting, analytics
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Social Media
Instagram, Facebook, Google, TikTok
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Local SEO
Google rankings, citations, reviews
Now accepting new clients in Charlotte, NC
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What We Do

Everything your business
needs to win online.

Most small business owners are brilliant at what they do. They shouldn't have to be web developers, content creators, or SEO specialists on top of it all.

Sterling Local Media is your one call for everything digital — built, managed, and optimized by a Charlotte professional who speaks your language and shows up every single month.

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Website Design & Build

Custom, mobile-first websites built to convert visitors into customers. We handle everything from wireframe to launch — design, content layout, speed optimization, Google Business integration, contact forms, and booking widgets. No templates. No shortcuts.

Mobile FirstSEO ReadyFast LoadSSL Secured
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Website Management

Your site doesn't stop working for you after launch — and neither do we. Monthly retainer plans cover content updates, security patches, hosting oversight, analytics reporting, and a direct line to your account manager whenever you need anything.

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Social Media Management

Consistent, on-brand content across Instagram, Facebook, Google Business, and TikTok — posted on a strategic schedule so your business stays visible and relevant in your community, without you lifting a finger.

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Industries We Serve

If you run a local business, we can help.

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Health & Dental
Dental offices, clinics, therapists, chiropractors, med spas
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Beauty & Salons
Hair salons, barbershops, nail studios, lash bars, estheticians
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Restaurants & Food
Restaurants, food trucks, catering, bakeries, coffee shops
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Home Services
HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, cleaning, roofing, electricians
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Professional Services
Law firms, accountants, insurance agents, financial advisors
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Fitness & Wellness
Gyms, yoga studios, martial arts, dance, personal trainers
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Retail & Boutique
Clothing boutiques, gift shops, florists, specialty stores
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Events & Hospitality
Event planners, photographers, DJs, venues, caterers
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Education & Childcare
Daycares, tutoring centers, music schools, after-school programs
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Auto & Trades
Auto repair, detailing, contractors, fencing, concrete
Nonprofit & Faith
Churches, mosques, community nonprofits, food banks
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Transport & Logistics
Limo services, towing, moving companies, courier services
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Industries Served
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Social Platforms Managed
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Response Guarantee
The Process

Simple from day one.
Supported forever.

We've built a process that removes every burden from you. You talk to us once, we take it from there.

01
Free Audit

We review your digital presence and identify the top gaps. No charge, no pressure.

02
Discovery Call

A 30-minute conversation about your business, goals, and what success looks like. We listen first.

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Proposal

A tailored proposal with clear scope, honest pricing, and a realistic timeline. No hidden fees.

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Build & Launch

We design, build, and launch. You review and approve before anything goes live.

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Monthly Management

Retainer kicks in. We handle updates, content, reporting. You focus on your business.

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Growth & Reporting

Monthly analytics reports show exactly how your digital presence is performing.

Social Media Platforms

Four platforms.
One team managing all of it.

Each platform serves a different purpose. We know the strategy, timing, and content style that works on each one.

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Instagram
Best for: Beauty · Food · Fitness · Retail

Visual storytelling through curated posts, Reels for organic reach, and Stories for daily engagement. We create branded graphics and video content that makes your business look as good as it really is.

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Facebook
Best for: Home Services · Healthcare · Restaurants

Community building, local event promotion, and connecting with the audiences that drive most local purchasing decisions. We manage your page, posts, and business profile consistently.

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Google Business
Best for: Every local business — period.

The single most important local discovery tool. We manage your posts, photos, Q&A, and review replies to strengthen your local search position every week.

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TikTok
Best for: Restaurants · Salons · Fitness · Retail

Short-form video that builds brand awareness faster than any other platform. We create authentic content that introduces your business to audiences who've never heard of you.

Our Work

Built for real businesses.
Designed to convert.

Every website we build is custom — no templates, no shortcuts. Here's a preview of the work we do for Charlotte's small businesses.

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Health & Dental
Family Dental Practice

Complete website redesign with online booking integration, patient portal link, and Google Business optimization.

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Beauty & Salon
NoDa Hair Studio

Brand-forward website with portfolio gallery, service menu, and full Instagram + TikTok social media management.

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Restaurant
South End Kitchen

Restaurant website with digital menu, reservation system, Google Business management, and monthly social media content.

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Your business could be featured here.
We're actively taking on new clients across Charlotte. Book your free audit and let's build something great together.
Real Results

We help businesses get
more calls, more bookings,
more customers.

Here's what happens when small businesses in Charlotte stop losing customers online and start winning them back.

Health & Dental · Charlotte, NC
Riverside Family Dental
Before
6.2s
Mobile Load Time
After
1.4s
Mobile Load Time
+340% increase in online appointment bookings
#1 ranking for "dentist Charlotte NC" in 90 days
Google reviews grew from 12 to 47 in 4 months
"New patients are telling us they found us on Google and our site looked the most professional. We've never had that happen before."
Beauty & Salon · NoDa, Charlotte
Studio 49 Hair & Beauty
Before
210
Instagram Followers
After 90 Days
1,840
Instagram Followers
+220% increase in Instagram reach per post
18 new clients sourced from Instagram in 60 days
Booking calendar fully booked 3 weeks out
"People walk in and say 'I saw your reel and had to book.' That didn't happen before Sterling Local Media took over our social."
Restaurant · South End, Charlotte
The Pressed Fig Kitchen
Before
Not Found
In AI Search
After
Top 3
AI & Local Search
+180% increase in monthly website visitors
Online reservations doubled in first 60 days
Now recommended by ChatGPT & Gemini for local searches
"The Digital Health Report showed us ChatGPT couldn't find us at all. Now we're recommended by AI. Our online orders have doubled."
What Clients Are Saying on Google

Real reviews from real Charlotte businesses.

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Dr. Rachel M.
Riverside Family Dental
★★★★★
"Jonah completely transformed our online presence. New patients constantly say they chose us because our website looked the most professional."
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Michelle K.
Studio 49 Hair & Beauty
★★★★★
"Our Instagram went from 200 followers to nearly 2,000 in three months. Clients book us now because of our social media. Worth every penny."
Google Review
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Patrick B.
The Pressed Fig Kitchen
★★★★★
"The Digital Health Report was eye-opening. We weren't showing up on ChatGPT at all. After Sterling Local Media fixed our SEO, online reservations doubled."
Google Review
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Sandra L.
Uptown Pilates & Yoga
★★★★★
"The photo shoot alone was worth it. Our new website looks incredible and the professional photos make every class look like something you don't want to miss."
Google Review
Ready to see results like these for your business?
Book a Discovery Call

Schedule your
free 30-minute call.

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation about your business and how we can help. Pick a time that works for you and we'll take it from there.

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Pick a time slotChoose any available 30-minute slot on the calendar that works for your schedule.
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We review your presenceBefore the call, we'll look at your current website and social media so we come prepared.
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Get your free auditOn the call, we share exactly what we found and what we'd recommend — no strings attached.
Book Your Free Audit Call
30 minutes · Video or Phone · No cost · No obligation
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Ready to schedule your free call?

Click below to open our booking calendar and pick a time that works for you. Powered by Calendly.

💡 Prefer WhatsApp? Tap the green button in the bottom-right corner to message us directly. We respond within a few hours.
Transparent Pricing

Straightforward plans.
No surprises. Ever.

Month-to-month after a 60-day minimum. Cancel with 30 days' notice. We keep clients because the work is good — not because of contracts.

Starter
$150/mo
One-time build: $1,200 – $2,000
  • Up to 5 pages, fully mobile optimized
  • Google Business profile setup
  • Contact form integration
  • SSL certificate + managed hosting
  • 1 content update per month
  • Quarterly analytics summary
  • Basic on-page SEO
  • 48-hour email support
Professional
$350/mo
One-time build: $2,500 – $4,500
  • Up to 10 pages, mobile optimized
  • Online booking widget integration
  • Google Business setup + management
  • 4 content updates per month
  • Monthly analytics report + insights
  • On-page SEO + citation management
  • 24-hour email & phone support
  • SSL + premium managed hosting
Premium
$600/mo
One-time build: $5,000 – $8,000+
  • Unlimited pages + custom features
  • Custom booking & form solutions
  • Full local SEO strategy
  • Unlimited content updates
  • Monthly report + custom KPI dashboard
  • Priority hosting + SSL
  • Same-day priority support
  • E-commerce ready
Essential
$399/mo
Includes 2 platforms of your choice
  • 3 posts per week
  • Branded graphics + caption copywriting
  • Basic hashtag research
  • 1 revision round per month
  • Quarterly performance summary
Growth
$699/mo
Includes 3 platforms of your choice
  • 5 posts per week
  • Graphics, captions + Reels/Shorts
  • Researched hashtag strategy
  • Google Business: 2 posts/week
  • Business-hours DM monitoring
  • Monthly analytics report + insights
  • Shared content calendar
  • 2 revision rounds per month
Authority
$1,099/mo
Includes all 4 platforms
  • 7 posts per week
  • Full creative — graphics, video, copy
  • Google Business: 4 posts + review replies
  • Daily comment & DM monitoring
  • TikTok content included
  • Monthly report + strategy call
  • Content calendar + approval workflow
  • Unlimited revisions
Bundle website + social media and save 10% on your combined monthly total.
Pay Your Deposit

Ready to get started?
Secure your spot today.

Once you've reviewed your proposal and are ready to move forward, pay your 50% build deposit below. Monthly retainer billing begins on your launch date.

Starter Build
$600–1,000
50% deposit for Starter website build ($1,200–$2,000 total). Work begins immediately upon payment confirmation.
Professional Build
$1,250–2,250
50% deposit for Professional website build ($2,500–$4,500 total). Includes priority scheduling and dedicated project management.
Premium Build
$2,500+
50% deposit for Premium website build ($5,000+ total). Custom scope, timeline, and pricing confirmed in your proposal.

🔒 Payments are processed securely via Stripe. Your card details are never stored on our servers. All transactions are encrypted and protected.
Questions about your invoice? Email hello@sterlinglocalmedia.com

Client Asset Portal

Send us your
brand assets.

Once your project is confirmed, use this portal to send us everything we need to build your website or create your social media content. No email attachments — just upload directly here.

What to Send Us
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Your logo (PNG or SVG with transparent background preferred)
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Photos of your business, team, products, or services
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Brand colors (hex codes or reference files if you have them)
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Any existing content — menus, service lists, bio, pricing
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Links to websites or social media pages you like the look of
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Videos or reels you'd like featured or used as inspiration
Upload Your Files
Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, MP4, MOV, DOCX, ZIP. Max 50MB per file.
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Drag & drop your files here, or click to browse
JPG · PNG · SVG · PDF · MP4 · MOV · DOCX · ZIP
Files received!

Thank you — we've received your assets and will review them within one business day. We'll reach out via email if we have any questions.

hello@sterlinglocalmedia.com

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About Sterling Local Media

Built by a professional.
Designed for your business.

Sterling Local Media was founded by Jonah Gobah — a Charlotte-based IT and compliance professional with a career built on helping organizations operate securely, credibly, and professionally in a digital world.

Jonah holds CISA, CompTIA Security+, and ISC² CC certifications, with deep experience in IT governance, risk management, and professional services across healthcare, maritime logistics, and supply chain industries.

What separates Sterling Local Media from a freelancer or a faceless agency is professional discipline. Every client gets a partner who understands business operations, takes deadlines seriously, and delivers work that reflects the quality of your business — not a template with your logo swapped in.

CISA CertifiedCompTIA Security+ISC² CCMBA — OperationsCharlotte, NCISACA Member
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Industries Served
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Social Platforms
3
Certifications
100%
Charlotte-Focused
The Sterling Standard
"You will always have a real person to call. Someone who knows your business, shows up every month, and treats your digital presence with the same care you put into your work."
Why Charlotte Businesses Choose Us
We're local. We know this market. We're available by phone, email, or WhatsApp — not just a support ticket system. And unlike freelancers who vanish after launch, we're here every month.
Client Results

Results that speak
for themselves.

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★★★★★
"I had a Wix site I was embarrassed to share with patients. Sterling Local Media built us something professional in three weeks and now handles everything. I don't think about the website at all anymore."
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Dr. Rachel M.
Family Dental Practice · Charlotte, NC
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"Our Instagram was dead for two years. Since Sterling Local Media took over our social media, new clients come in specifically saying they found us on Instagram. That never happened before."
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Michelle K.
Hair Salon Owner · NoDa, Charlotte
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"As a small restaurant, I couldn't afford a big agency. Sterling Local Media gave us a website that looks like we spent ten times the price, and they actually respond when I need something changed."
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Patrick B.
Restaurant Owner · South End, Charlotte
Common Questions

Questions we hear
from every client.

Do I need a website to sign up for social media management?
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Not at all. Social media management is fully standalone. Many clients start with social while their website is being built.
How long does it take to build a website?
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Most Starter and Professional websites launch within 3–4 weeks from the time we receive your content and assets. Premium builds typically take 5–7 weeks.
Do I own my website after it's built?
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Yes. Upon full payment, you own your website and all custom content. We transfer all files and credentials if you ever move on — no hostage-taking, no hidden fees.
What if I already have a website?
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If your existing site is on a platform we support (WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace), we can take over management without a full rebuild after a quick audit.
Can I cancel anytime?
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After the initial 60-day minimum, yes — 30 days' written notice is all we ask. We keep clients because the work is good, not because of contracts.
Do you create the social media content or do I?
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We handle all content creation — graphics, captions, hashtags, and scheduling. You approve the monthly content calendar before anything posts.
How do I pay my deposit?
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Deposits are paid securely via Stripe — just scroll to the "Pay Your Deposit" section or click "Get Started" on any pricing plan. We accept all major credit and debit cards.
How do I send you my logo and photos?
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Use our Client Asset Portal — scroll to the "Send us your brand assets" section, fill in your name and email, and drag and drop your files directly. No email attachments needed.
Get In Touch

Let's start with
your free audit.

Tell us about your business. We'll review your current digital presence and come back within one business day with a personalized report. No cost. No obligation. No sales pressure.

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Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Serving businesses throughout the Charlotte metro area
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Email
hello@sterlinglocalmedia.com
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