Tired of having a website that doesn't work for you?

We build high-quality, luxury websites specifically for financial advisors and planners. We have created a unique experience that allows websites to continually adapt, grow and evolve. You can help more people with their finances with a website that stays ahead.
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End the painful website cycle.

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Main problems with traditional website design.

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Financial risk on you.

You are required to pay massive upfront fees before you even see a final result. If the project stalls, the designer under delivers, or the design doesn't convert... That capital is gone forever with nothing to show for it but a huge hole in your budget.

Huge workload on you.

Designers often treat you like an unpaid employee, demanding you the copy for the site. Asking you to source all your own images, and manage the project timeline. Instead of running your business, you get stuck with a second job trying to build a website you paid someone else to handle.

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Quickly Outdated

Traditional web design is a "one-and-done" transaction. The moment your site launches, it becomes a static artifact that is instantly ignored by your developer. While technology advance rapidly, your site remains frozen in time, breaking and losing relevance until you are forced to pay for an entirely new build.

What are the benefits of Evolving Sites?

High-Converting Content System

We don’t just build pretty websites; we engineer platforms designed to grow your business. Our proprietary system blends psychology and design to turn your visitors into loyal customers, ensuring your content always works hard for your bottom line.

Continuous Evolution & Updates

The digital landscape changes daily, and your site should too. We push regular updates, new components, and modern features to your site automatically, ensuring you never fall behind industry trends or suffer from outdated, vulnerable technology.

Crowdsourced Stability & Repairs

Benefit from the power of our network. If we identify and resolve a technical glitch on one member's site, we instantly apply that fix across the entire platform. Your site gets smarter, stronger, and more secure automatically.

Unmatched Speed & Performance

Slow sites lose customers. We obsess over code optimization and server response times to ensure near-instant loading. This guarantees a seamless user experience that keeps visitors engaged and satisfies search engine algorithms for better organic ranking.

Concierge Content Management

Stop wrestling with website editors. You receive dedicated professional time every month for text, photo, or layout changes. While you have access to edit things yourself, our experts ensure every update looks polished, professional, and perfectly aligned.

Proactive Code Health Audits

We care deeply about what happens under the hood. We conduct regular audits to clean your code and optimize functionality. We catch potential issues before they ever become problems, keeping your site running flawlessly without you asking.

Evolving Sites Pricing.

Evolving Sites is not about getting a cheap website, it is about being smart with your money. It’s about holding us designers accountable to providing a service and experience worth staying around for!

Membership

No set-up fee - No time commitment required!
$300
/month
Continuous System-Wide Updates
Up to 2 hours per month content editing
Quarterly Strategy Reviews
Monthly Page Speed Reviews
Premium, fast hosting included
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What do people say about working with Peter?

Owner of Evolving Sites (DBA under Cephas Designs LLC)
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Michael Davis
August 1, 2025
Peter and Evolving Sites are A+ website developers. From the start, Peter was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely kind and passionate about his work. He took a collaborative approach, guiding me through each step of the process and ensuring I was completely satisfied with every detail. The end result exceeded my expectations—I’ve already received several compliments on the design. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I highly recommend Peter and Evolving Sites to anyone looking for a standout website that sets you apart in your industry.
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Mehran Rad
October 14, 2024
Peter Gerdes came highly recommended by two different business associates when I needed a new website for my company. From the very first contact (he was on vacation with his family and still returned my call the same day!) he was professional, friendly and always there to answer any question. The most important part for me was to have my site up and running accurately and very quickly, and Peter exceeded all my expectations. I am very happy with the results and I highly recommended Peter for all your web design services.
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Jeff Altman
July 12, 2024
If you need web design this is the man. He really does not have an equal in this industry. He goes above and beyond in every way possible to include providing service that is required on a his own initiative. A pleasure to work with.
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Jordan Mangaliman
May 17, 2024
A+++, I have been in business for 15 years. Peter has been the best website designed by far and it's not even close. He listened to my goals and was able to translate all of my personality and expertise into my website. His professionalism, communication, and speed of work makes him the best in the industry. He even shares market trends with you to share what's working and what's not working TODAY so you don't have to feel worried about an out dated website. Don't believe me? Ask him to show you my website. That's how confident and proud I am of the work he's done for my company. Working with Peter has been a pleasure. I'm confident he can help you too!
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Kimberly Pohler
May 15, 2024
Giving Cephas Designs and Peter Gerdes 5 stars because I have worked with 3 other web designers prior to Cephas Designs and until I worked with Peter, I had been so dissatisfied and unhappy with the results from them! I had spent lots of time and money with a below average results until working with Cephas Designs. Peter was fantastic to work with. He made the designing experience fun and enjoyable and I really appreciated the time he took to get to know me and what my vision and goals for my website was for my business. He went over and above to provide insight, direction, exceptional workmanship with great turn around time. Time is of the essence when you are in business and wanting to reach out to prospective clients. Peter would actually get more than 5 stars if that was an option. First time in 16 years that I have had people go to my website and say "We love your site! It is so cool!" All I can say is Thank you Peter! May your business be extremely blessed because you are a God send for us that are not techy!!
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Michael Strong
April 22, 2024
Working with Peter has been amazing. It is clear that he has a genuine love for his craft and it shows every step of the way. The end result is beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for assistance with website/logo design.
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Anarion Wittler
February 27, 2024
My personal experience was above reproach and surpassed my expectations Definitely would recommend Peter. He is professional, courteous, and takes great pride in his work, and it shows.
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William Andrews
January 11, 2024
It was a pleasure working with Cephas Designs. They were clear and precise and the style and art work were impeccable. Peter was flexible and made things happen around my busy schedule.
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Ashley Loaiza
October 26, 2023
PETER IS THE BEST OF THE BEST! My website is amazing, he took all of the elements I wanted to incorporate and made them a million times better than I could have imagined. Peter is the most humble, dedicated and incredibly talented website designer that I have met. You should definitely use his services! He is very professional, timely and delivers websites beyond what you could even imagine. Amazing guy!
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Craig Barrett
October 4, 2023
Peter is amazing !!! I highly recommend him to build your website. Super patient and extremely helpful. He did a fantastic job and I enjoy working with him …. Hes fantastic and a really good person , 😃 total pleasure ..
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Nicolas J McLeod
August 31, 2023
Cephas again delivers beyond our expectations! Peter and his team have single handedly assisted our firm on our journey from a regional firm to a national brand. Their attention to detail and awareness of the heart is what separate them from the rest. They genuinely have your best interest at heart from start to finish. I cannot thank them more!
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Philip Ellis
August 18, 2023
Peter has totally redesigned my business website and has done such an amazing job. He has been very prompt and has followed through every time we've spoken. I recently had some changes and the job he did adjusting some of the photos was astonishing. Obviously, I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for quality website design.
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Pat Jones
August 17, 2023
Peter's design skills are absolutely fantastic. I've found him to be not only highly creative but incredibly personable. He has the unique ability to assess your personality type and bring it out in his designs concepts that are unique to you. I will most definitely use his skills and talents on future projects.
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Melinda Scofield
August 16, 2023
Peter is amazing to work with! He took our vision for the website and made it a reality. We truly appreciate his knowledge, experience, creativity, and attention to detail. Peter patiently guided us though the process and we are so pleased with the result!
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Justin Roberts
August 16, 2023
I needed a high-quality website built for my financial business. I found Peter at Cephas Designs, and I'm so glad I did! I am extremely happy with what he was able to accomplish for me. He worked with me and really listened to what I was wanting to accomplish and have for a finished product. He has also been there for me when I have needed to make small additions to my site. I cannot say enough about how Peter has taken care of me throughout the process and even now as I add to my website once in a while. I highly recommend Peter and Cephas. I was concerned about the cost and finding someone who would actually give me a great product I like for the money spent. I certainly found the right place here!! I believe you will too.
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Jim Haass
August 15, 2023
Definitely a great experience! Very knowledgeable and creative with timely follow-up.
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Jessica Paul
August 7, 2023
Peter did an incredible job with the design work for our annual charity golf tournament. He completely revamped our website and gave our tournament a refreshed and modern look. Our banners looked fantastic! Peter is prompt, organized, detail oriented, and gave us the exact design we were looking for. We will absolutely be using Cephas Designs with future projects!
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Beau Wimberly
May 26, 2023
Had Peter build a website for our tow company and he went above and beyond. I have multiple businesses and have dealt with many web developers and Peter outshined them all. 10/10 experience would recommend to anyone!
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Linda Jensen
May 26, 2023
Peter is a gift. So creative in all aspects of his work. He gives attention to the important details. I love my website. Would highly recommend Cephas Designs!
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Jeff Brummett
May 10, 2023
Peter is FANTASTIC. You will love his work ethic, creativity, and understanding of all things techy where digital website and media converge.
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Beau Wimberly
March 31, 2023
Peter was incredible to work with! No hidden fees or surprises unlike most companies we’ve worked with in the past. Our tow truck business has the sickest website light years ahead of our competitors. We have already referred Peter to multiple friends. He is a a true gem in a confusing and often crooked industry.
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Jamie Evanish
March 23, 2023
Peter designed a new website for my business. This was my first website. Peter walked me through(as I was nervous starting a website )and listened to my must haves and concerns. His creation was clean, easy to navigate, informative...more than I could have imagined. I highly recommend Peter Gerdes and Cephas Designs!
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Patrick Lynch
March 7, 2023
Peter was sooooo refreshing, energized, and talented! Twas a pleasure
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Patricia Ross
March 6, 2023
Cephas Designs did my website: GirlPowerFinance.net. I wouldn't have anyone else touch my site. I have also had the pleasure of working with Peter on other websites--and that's after I've tried others. Peter is simply the very best. His attention to detail, his knowledge of how sites should be put together--it's top shelf, all the way. I'm always amazed at the artistry and that translates into usability. People LOVE going to my GirlPowerFinance.net site--and that translates into prospects which I can then turn into clients. Thank you Peter for all the care you put into your work!
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Meghan Lynch
March 4, 2023
The experience, process, and end result were exactly what we were looking for. I'm so grateful we met Peter when we did. We needed to build a new website and after two bad experiences elsewhere, we were introduced to Peter and decided to work with him. We were on a time constraint and he expedited the delivery of the final product without compromising quality. He was able to translate our vision perfectly and his creativity allowed for a couple options we never would have thought about. Overall, we think our website is the best one out there thanks to Peter at Cephas Designs!
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Tina Maisch
March 3, 2023
We had a great experience with Peter redesigning our website! Peter helped us throughout the whole process from conception, design, and all the small details that made our website stand out! He also designed matching email signatures to go along with our new site. Peter from Cephas Designs is the best!
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Kerry at Honorshield
March 3, 2023
Peter has the unique blend of design, coding, and communication talent with a big dose of truly caring how your project turns out. I felt like Peter was cutting edge in his approach and did mind taking the time to understand what I was looking for. He will also tell you if something is not a good fit for him. That's a refreshing quality.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing & The Model
Why do you charge a monthly fee instead of a one-time project cost?

All to benefit you! Traditional web design forces you to gamble thousands of dollars upfront on a site that may or may not work. We believe in a partnership, not a transaction. Our monthly model covers the build, the hosting, the security, and—most importantly—unlimited updates. It aligns our incentives with yours: we have to keep your site performing perfectly to keep your business. We want to provide the best experience for you when it comes to website design, this pricing method ensures that!

Is there a massive setup fee?

No. Unlike agencies that ask for 50% down (often thousands of dollars), our onboarding fees are minimal. We invest in you by building the site first, proving our value before you are locked into a high-capital expense.

What exactly does my subscription cover?

Everything your website needs to exist and evolve. It includes high-speed hosting, daily backups, SSL security certificates, premium plugin licenses, and our team’s time to make content updates whenever you need them. You never have to worry about a "surprise" bill for a broken plugin again.

Why shouldn't I just use a cheap builder like Wix or Squarespace?

Those are DIY (Do-It-Yourself) tools. They are cheap, but they cost you roughly 40+ hours of frustration to learn, and the result usually looks homemade. We are a DFY (Done-For-You) service. We give you an agency-grade result without you having to know anything about how a website operates, for a cost that makes sense for a growing business.

Timeline & Process
How long does it take to get my site live?

Because we use proven frameworks rather than reinventing the wheel for every client, we can often launch your site in weeks, not months. Once we have your "Onboarding Call" and content strategy mapped out, our team moves fast to get your new face of business live.

How much work do I have to do?

Very little. We don't need you to be a writer or a designer. During our Onboarding Call, we interview you to extract your expertise. After that, we handle the copy, the layout, and the technical setup. You just approve the final look.

Maintenance & Improvements
What happens if I need to change text or swap a photo later?

You just email us. That’s the "Evolving" part. Most business owners let their sites rot because they are afraid to break something or don't want to pay a developer $150/hour. With us, those changes are included. We want your site to stay fresh.

Do you handle SEO (Search Engine Optimization)?

Yes, we build and optimize every site with an incredibly strong "technical SEO" foundation. This means fast load times, mobile responsiveness, correct heading structures, and clean code that Google loves. We ensure your site is ready to rank from day one. However, SEO

Cancellation & Ownership
Am I trapped in a membership forever?

We never want our members to feel trapped. We have put protections in place for you, while also protecting ourselves. Once your total payments to Evolving Sites reach $3,600 (one year), your website design is officially considered "paid for" At that point, you have the option to cancel all the amazing ongoing services of Evolving Sites. You can either setup a lower-cost "Hosting Only" plan, which your site stays live and online, but our team will stop performing the updates and improvements. Or you can pay a transfer fee (depends on the size of your site) to have us move the site to another agency or designer.

What if I want to cancel after a few months?

You are free to cancel at any time with zero termination fees—this is exactly why our model is so safe for your budget.

However, because we invest massive upfront resources to build you a website valued at over $10,000, we need to ensure the partnership is fair. If you decide to part ways before reaching the $3,600 ownership threshold (typically 12 months), the website itself will be taken offline.

Rest assured, you always retain full ownership of your domain name. You are free to take that URL and start a new build with a different provider immediately.

Your website needs to be evolving.

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