What does VelvetGeaux build?

VelvetGeaux is a boutique digital agency in New Orleans that builds full-stack custom websites and digital platforms for restaurants, med spas, nonprofits, content creators, driving schools, food trucks, and local businesses. Every build includes AI tools, Stripe payment integration, and a live working demo before the client pays.

How much does a VelvetGeaux website cost?

VelvetGeaux projects start at $1,497 for a Local Baseline site and go up to $9,997+ for an AI Enterprise Suite. Most local business websites range from $1,497 to $4,997 setup plus a flat monthly retainer of $250–$750/mo. Pricing depends on complexity — no hidden fees, no commissions.

Can I see my website before I pay?

Yes. VelvetGeaux builds a fully working demo of your site — with every page, form, and feature live — before you commit. You get a private link to click through the whole thing. You only pay when you love what you see.

What industries does VelvetGeaux serve?

VelvetGeaux serves restaurants, food trucks, cafes, smoothie bars, med spas, family clinics, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, content creators, photographers, driving schools, professional services, and local businesses across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Current live clients include Chicken's Kitchen, Tia Maria Kitchen, Eboni Dillon, Klear 2 Drive, Level Up Campaign, Taylor Made Photography, and Tee's Pineapple Express.

Does VelvetGeaux build bilingual websites?

Yes. VelvetGeaux builds bilingual and multilingual websites in English, Spanish, French, Arabic (with right-to-left layout), and Vietnamese — built in at no extra cost. This is standard on restaurant and service business builds for Louisiana's diverse communities.

What AI tools come with a VelvetGeaux website?

VelvetGeaux websites can include: an AI chatbot trained on the business, an AI pre-consult interview for medical clients, a voice AI phone agent demo, a symptom or service journal with AI trend analysis, an AI content generator, and a growth strategy war room for internal use. All powered by Google Gemini.

Does VelvetGeaux handle online ordering for restaurants?

Yes. VelvetGeaux builds commission-free online ordering systems directly into restaurant websites. Customers order through your branded site — you keep 100% of revenue. No per-order fees, no DoorDash commissions. Payments processed via Stripe.

Where is VelvetGeaux located?

VelvetGeaux is based in New Orleans, Louisiana and primarily serves businesses in New Orleans, Metairie, Harvey, Marrero, Baton Rouge, and across the Gulf South. All projects are managed remotely and clients nationwide are welcome.

Does VelvetGeaux offer white-label or agency licensing?

Yes. VelvetGeaux offers an agency licensing program that allows other agencies and freelancers to resell VelvetGeaux-built websites and platforms under their own brand. The program includes a developer API, embeddable grade widget, and reseller commission structure. Details at velvetgeaux.com/agency.

Is there a contract or commitment required?

No long-term contracts. Monthly hosting is month-to-month — cancel anytime with one email. The one-time setup fee is non-refundable once work begins, which is standard for custom-built projects.

VelvetGeaux — Boutique Digital Agency, New Orleans, Louisiana

VelvetGeaux is a boutique digital agency founded by Lance Butcher in New Orleans, Louisiana. We build full-stack custom websites, AI-powered platforms, commission-free online ordering systems, booking engines, and lead generation tools for restaurants, driving schools, nonprofits, content creators, med spas, and local businesses across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

Our signature model: Demo Before Dollars. We build your site completely — every page, form, and feature — and give you a private live link to click through before you pay a single dollar. You only pay when you love it.

Web Design Services — New Orleans, Louisiana

Custom website design and full-stack web development
Commission-free online ordering for restaurants (no DoorDash fees, no ChowNow commissions)
AI chatbot integration — Google Gemini powered, trained on your business
Voice AI phone agent — answers calls, takes orders, handles FAQs
Booking and scheduling systems with Stripe payment integration
Bilingual websites in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Vietnamese
Nonprofit website design with donor management and Stripe donations
Medical and wellness websites with AI pre-consult interviews and patient intake
Creator platforms with fan membership, shop, and email gate
White-label agency licensing and reseller platform
Google Business Profile setup and local SEO optimization
Custom analytics dashboards — first-party tracking, no Google or Meta pixels

AI Tools Built Into Every Platform

AI Pre-Consult Interview — Gemini asks clinical questions and produces a formatted summary for the provider
Persistent AI Chat Widget — trained on your business, zero per-query cost
Voice AI Simulator — interactive phone agent demo, visitors type as the caller
AI Strategy War Room — local market research and outbound pitch generator
AI Symptom Timeline Journal — daily logs with trend analysis
AI Demo Generator — enter a business name and type, get a shareable branded demo link
Webcam Breathing Coach — real-time chest and shoulder movement detection, no app or wearable needed
Brainwave Survey — maps mental state to Alpha, Beta, Theta, or Delta and prescribes meditation sessions

Pricing — Website Packages

Local Baseline — $1,497 setup + $250/month. Lead capture, first-party analytics, forkable vertical template.
Operational Suite — $2,997–$4,997 setup + $500–$750/month. Multi-language, booking, Stripe/Square, Kanban CRM.
AI Enterprise Suite — $9,997+ setup + $1,500+/month. Gemini and Anthropic integrations, Prospector outbound engine, custom voice agents.

All projects include a fully working live demo before payment. Flat monthly hosting. No contracts, no commissions.

Live Clients — New Orleans and Louisiana

Chicken's Kitchen (chickenskitchen.com) — Restaurant, New Orleans. Commission-free ordering, AI host. Client: Marlon.
Tia Maria Kitchen (tiamariakitchen.com) — Restaurant, New Orleans. Bilingual English/Spanish. 4.9 stars on Google.
Taylor Made Photography (taylormadephotos.net) — Photography studio. Booking system and portfolio.
Level Up Campaign (thelevelupcamp.org) — Nonprofit 501(c)(3), New Orleans. Bilingual English/Spanish. Clients: Ricky and Shana.
Klear 2 Drive (klear2drive.com) — Driving school. Online enrollment and practice test system.
Eboni Dillon (ebonidillon.com) — Content creator (@I_EBONI). 200,000+ Instagram followers, 45 million+ views.
The Velvet Blender (velvetblender.com) — Smoothie and cafe. Online ordering and rewards program.
Heroes of New Orleans (HONO) (heroesofnola.org) — Nonprofit 501(c)(3). 18 pages, bilingual, case management system, QR kiosk, Stripe shop.
Empowered Learners Express (empoweredle.com) — Education business coach. AI chat, Stripe payments, CPR booking. Client: Coach E (Elisha Jones, M.Ed.).
Live Clean Colorado — Wellness and life coaching. Webcam breathing coach, brainwave survey, meditation library, Forge AI coach, membership tiers.
Tee's Pineapple Express (teespineappleexpress.net) — Restaurant, New Orleans. Commission-free ordering. Original pineapple bowls of NOLA.

Demo Verticals — Industry Templates Ready to Fork

ElloCare Clinic — Family medical clinic demo. AI pre-consult, voice agent, patient intake. Colors: Cream, Navy, Gold. Pitch: $15,000 + $1,000/month.
Forma Studio — Pilates studio demo. Form Check AI with MediaPipe. Colors: Sage, Terracotta, Gold. Client persona: Sophia Laurent.
Wellness Underground — White-label wellness tech stack. 12 features including webcam breathing coach, brainwave survey, meditation library, AI coaching, nutrition system, and 6 training programs. Membership tiers: Ground (free), Underground ($29/month), Elite ($79/month).

About Lance Butcher — Founder, VelvetGeaux

Lance Butcher is the founder and CEO of VelvetGeaux, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He built a 111-page full-stack platform serving 10+ live clients using AI-assisted development tools including Replit and Google Gemini — with no traditional software engineering background. VelvetGeaux is proof that the barrier to building production-grade software has fundamentally changed.

Contact: lance@velvetgeaux.com | velvetgeaux.com

Key Pages

VelvetGeaux serves New Orleans, Metairie, Harvey, Marrero, Kenner, Gretna, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and clients across the Gulf South and nationwide. Email: lance@velvetgeaux.com