Template Sites Are Holding Your Business Back
Your site takes 5+ seconds to load on mobile, and 53% of visitors leave before it finishes, taking potential revenue with them.
The mobile experience is broken or frustrating: text too small, buttons too close together, forms that don't work on a phone.
You're invisible on Google because your site has poor structure, no semantic markup, and page titles that were never updated from the default.
You've hit the ceiling on what your template can do, the design you want, the layout you need, the feature you're asking for, all blocked by platform limitations.
Performance-First Development, Built for Your Goals
We build with Astro and modern web standards, the same approach we use for our own site. Pages load in under 1.5 seconds because we ship optimized HTML, CSS, and images, not megabytes of JavaScript. Every site we build is mobile-first, semantically structured for search engines, and tested on real devices before launch. But performance is just the foundation. The design and copy are organized around one goal: turning your visitors into contacts, leads, or buyers. We look at where users land, what they're looking for, and what gets them to take action, then we build around that. You get a site that's fast, visible, and built to last, without a monthly subscription fee to a platform that owns your data.
How It Works
Discovery
We start with a structured intake call to understand your business, your customers, and your goals. We audit your current site (if you have one), review competitors, and agree on the pages, features, and success metrics before anything is designed.
Design
We produce wireframes and a high-fidelity design mockup for your approval before writing a single line of code. You see exactly what you're getting, layout, typography, color, and copy, and we refine until it's right.
Development
We build the approved design into a fully functional site using Astro and Tailwind CSS. Every page is optimized for speed, accessibility, and SEO as it's built, not as an afterthought. You review a live staging URL before we launch.
Launch
We handle DNS setup, SSL, sitemap submission to Google Search Console, and final performance checks. You get a Lighthouse score report on launch day. We stay available for two weeks post-launch for any adjustments.
What You Get
- Fully custom website built to your approved design, no templates
- Mobile-first responsive layout tested on iOS, Android, and desktop
- Lighthouse scores of 90+ across Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, and SEO
- On-page SEO: semantic HTML, meta tags, Open Graph, sitemap, robots.txt
- Contact form with spam protection, connected to your email
- Image optimization, WebP/AVIF conversion with responsive srcsets
- Google Analytics 4 installed and verified
- Two weeks of post-launch support for fixes and minor adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a typical website project?
Every project includes custom design (not a purchased template), full development, mobile-responsive layout, on-page SEO setup, a working contact form, Google Analytics 4 integration, image optimization, sitemap, and two weeks of post-launch support. The specific pages depend on your business, most business sites are 5-8 pages. We scope it together from your project form so you know exactly what's included before you pay anything.
How is this different from using Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress?
Template builders are fast to start but slow to deliver results. They ship a lot of unnecessary JavaScript and CSS that makes pages heavy and slow. They lock you into their platform, pricing, and design constraints. Our sites are custom-built with Astro, they load in under 1.5 seconds, score 90+ on Lighthouse, and don't require a monthly platform fee. You own the code and can host it anywhere. The upfront cost is higher, but the long-term performance, SEO, and flexibility are in a different league.
Do I need to provide the copy and images?
You'll need to provide the source material, information about your business, your services, your team, and any brand assets you already have. We can write the copy for you as an add-on (we work with professional copywriters), or we can edit and restructure copy you provide. For images, we guide you on what's needed and can source high-quality stock photography if you don't have professional photos yet.
How long does a website project take?
A 5-page business site typically takes 3-4 weeks from kickoff to launch. Larger sites with more pages or custom functionality take 5-8 weeks. The biggest variable is the feedback loop, projects move fastest when clients review and respond within 1-2 business days. We set clear milestone dates in the project agreement so both sides know what to expect.
What happens after the site launches?
You get two weeks of included post-launch support for fixes and minor adjustments. After that, you own the site completely, the code, the hosting, the domain. We offer ongoing maintenance and update packages starting at $150/month if you want someone handling it, or we can train you (or your team) to make content updates yourself. We're also available for one-off updates at our hourly rate whenever you need changes down the road.
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