About the Agency
AFFORDABLE WEB STUDIO
Affordable Web Studio is an independent web design studio dedicated to building affordable, clean, fast, and accessible website for small business owners, tradespeople, and independent service providers.
We eliminate agency overhead, complex retainer contracts, and technical jargon. Every project focuses on delivering a functional, professional online presence that builds instant trust with local customers.
Overpriced Agencies and Complicated DIY Web Builders
For most small businesses and skilled trade professionals, getting a solid web presence has always been a double-edged sword.
Traditional agencies charge massive upfront fees — often thousands of dollars — just to get a simple website off the ground, then add retainer fees that eat away at your margins. DIY website builders (including AI web builders) promise a quick fix, but leave you spending evenings and weekends fighting design panels, writing your own copy, and trying to decode search engine rules on your own.
Affordable Web Studio is founded to eliminate that friction.
By combining professional, conversion-focused website design with ongoing search and profile management, we give you a dedicated web department at a fraction of the traditional agency cost.
What WE Do vs Others
We started AFFORDABLE WEB STUDIO after watching skilled contractors, tradespeople, service professionals, even small business owners - all incredible at what they do - struggle in competing with others businesses and having a website that doesn't serve their purpose.
Meet the Core Team Dedicated to Help Your Business Grow
Diane Marie Ladrido
Founder & Lead Web Strategist
Affordable Web Studio began with something Diane kept seeing: skilled tradespeople doing excellent work with no real way to be found online. Some priced a website and walked away when every quote ran into the thousands. Others lost weekends to a DIY builder and quietly gave up.
Meanwhile, jobs kept going to whoever showed up first on Google—often not the best tradesperson, just the most visible one. That never sat right with her.
Diane spent years running SEO, content strategy, and AI-driven search optimization for competitive global markets. She knew precisely what big-budget websites were doing to win—and that most of it never required a big budget. It required an expert who cared enough to build it properly.
She founded Affordable Web Studio to close that gap: enterprise-level online visibility for local service providers, small business owners, and the essential trades that keep our communities running.
Today, Diane directs the agency's technical roadmap and content strategy. Every client website is built under her standard: structured from the ground up to be found on Google—and on AI search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude where customers are already asking for recommendations.
Abdul Jabber Antao (Jabs)
Head Web Designer & Project Coordinator
Jabs leads the design, user experience, and technical execution behind every website at Affordable Web Studio.
With over 11 years of experience in project coordination, website management, and client support, he ensures every project is delivered with a balance of clean design, intuitive functionality, and business-focused strategy. His attention to detail helps transform ideas into websites that are easy to navigate, mobile-friendly, and built to convert visitors into customers.
Working alongside Diane, Jabs oversees the planning, development, and ongoing optimization of each website. From responsive layouts and UI/UX best practices to SEO-friendly structures and performance improvements, he focuses on creating websites that not only look professional but also support long-term business growth. Every project is managed with clear communication, organized workflows, and a commitment to quality from start to finish.
Driven by continuous learning and innovation, Jabs is always exploring better ways to improve user experience and website performance. His philosophy is simple: every small business deserves a website that reflects the quality of its work, builds trust with customers, and serves as a valuable tool for generating new opportunities.
Our Team & Global Reach
Affordable Web Studio is a start-up, remote-first agency based in Cebu, Philippines. Our core team consists of experienced SEO writers, web designers, and technical strategists dedicated to delivering high-performing digital foundations.
By operating remotely, we combine quality expertise with efficient overhead, serving small businesses, tradespeople, and service professionals across the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and worldwide.
No matter where your business is located, you get direct communication, aligned time zone management, and professional web optimization designed to grow your local presence.