WordPress Development
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Web Design

Discover STL CodeScape’s St. Louis services: web design, custom WordPress development, SEO, secure hosting, digital marketing, AI solutions, and tailored business automation for local businesses.

We design and develop custom WordPress websites without heavy themes—built for speed, security, and growth. Expect quick load times, clean code, accessible UX, and a site your team can actually maintain. Every build ships as a hand‑coded, lightweight theme matched to your brand, hardened for security, scalable as you grow, and simple to update. If you’re planning a redesign or need a faster site, we’ll map the quickest path to launch.

Key outcomes

• Faster pages and higher conversions with a performance‑first build and intuitive, accessible UX
• Pixel‑perfect implementation—your approved designs translated faithfully from handoff to front end
• Core Web Vitals and SEO foundations baked in: semantic HTML, structured data/schema, image optimization, redirects, and an XML sitemap

Explore Web Design

Want closer collaboration? Our Website Designer option gives you day‑to‑day access to the expert shaping your site. Explore Website Designer

Website Designer

Work directly with a senior designer–developer who turns your brand and UX goals into accessible, high‑performance WordPress interfaces you can actually manage. We collaborate with you in Figma for fast feedback and clarity, then ship clean code that mirrors the design 1:1, meets WCAG 2.2 AA, and performs beautifully on every device. No guesswork, no bloat—just a site your team can grow with. Need asset support? Our Graphic Designer services can extend your system across channels.

What you get

• Design systems that scale: tokenized color, typography, and spacing, a UI kit, and a living style guide—so every new page stays on brand without rework
• Component libraries: reusable, accessible blocks or patterns (Gutenberg or ACF Blocks) engineered for speed and consistent UX—launch new sections in minutes, not days
• Editor‑friendly layouts: structured templates with the right controls, inline notes, and pattern libraries your team can edit confidently—no broken layouts, no “oops” moments
• Clean, maintainable code: hand‑coded themes, minimal plugins, Core Web Vitals focus, plus documentation and training—reduce tech debt and future dev costs

Have designs already? We’ll build them pixel‑perfect. Starting from scratch? We’ll design, prototype, and develop—then hand you the keys with training.

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Once your interface is set, we turn design into demand with Local SEO—so St. Louis customers find you faster and convert more often.

Local SEO Services

Show up when nearby customers are ready to buy. Our St. Louis local SEO program helps brick‑and‑mortar and service‑area businesses win more “near me” searches with a practical, repeatable plan—no fluff, just work that moves you up the map and drives real inquiries.

We start by tuning your Google Business Profile, fixing NAP consistency, and building fast, conversion‑ready location and service pages. Then we layer in technical SEO, targeted local content, citations, and LocalBusiness/Service/FAQ schema so search engines know exactly who you serve and where. We track map results by ZIP and neighborhood, connect call and form tracking, and refine monthly based on what actually brings calls, visits, and revenue. Learn more about optimizing for Local SEO as a local business.

What you can expect

• Better map‑pack visibility for priority keywords and neighborhoods
• More calls, forms, and in‑person visits from high‑intent local searches
• Clean, consistent citations and complete on‑page schema for stronger relevance
• Clear monthly reporting tied to calls, visits, and booked business

Improve Local Rankings

Prefer to talk it through? Schedule a quick consult and we’ll outline your best next steps.

See how AI can extend these gains by answering FAQs, qualifying leads, and personalizing on‑site experiences: Explore AI Services

AI Services in St. Louis

Bring practical AI into your day‑to‑day—site chat, content automation, data pipelines, and smart bots that actually move metrics. Built by our St. Louis team, aligned to your goals, and wrapped in security and brand guardrails. If you’re exploring AI but don’t want the risk or the hype, start here.

What we build and integrate

• Site chat and guided search: retrieval‑augmented assistants trained on your docs, policies, and product data to answer questions, surface resources, and qualify leads (Custom AI Chatbot Setup)
• Content automation: briefs, outlines, drafts, and metadata at scale with human review, tone controls, and approvals
• Data pipelines and insights: connect CRM, forms, and analytics to spot trends, score leads, and trigger next steps (AI Integrations)
• Workflow bots: automate lead routing, sales follow‑ups, report generation, and ticket triage inside tools you already use

Outcomes you can measure

• Faster content work and approvals
• Better lead handling and response times
• Clear dashboards that inform decisions
• Secure, compliant setups with PII controls, access policies, and audit logs (see how we handle GDPR/HIPAA compliance)

Implementation approach

• Discovery and goal alignment
• Low‑risk pilot to prove value
• Rollout with training
• Monitoring and ongoing improvement

Curious about security? Yes—it’s possible to connect AI to your databases and APIs securely.

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Need deeper operational change? Our software team can extend these AI pieces into full web apps and internal systems—so today’s pilot can become tomorrow’s platform.

Software Company

We design and ship custom web apps and integrations that connect your stack and automate the busywork—so your team can move faster with fewer mistakes. Typical builds include secure client and vendor portals, CPQ and estimating tied to your CRM, order tracking and scheduling, and content pipelines that decouple your CMS from modern front‑end frameworks. We integrate platforms you already use—WordPress, Salesforce or HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe—via REST or GraphQL, webhooks, and background jobs. Explore our web development practice, WordPress specialists, and AI integrations. Every project includes CI/CD, monitoring, and clear documentation so your team can run it confidently.

Key outcomes

• Less manual work through automated syncs, approvals, and notifications
• Fewer errors with validation, audit trails, and a single source of truth
• Connected data across your stack for faster reporting and decisions

Have a workflow in mind? We’ll map it in a quick consult and provide a clear build plan, timeline, and budget—no pressure.

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And when your operations are aligned, our marketing consultants connect channels, messaging, and measurement to turn efficiency into growth.

Marketing Consultant

Turn marketing into a reliable growth engine. Get senior guidance that aligns channels, budgets, and messaging to real revenue goals. We start with audits and analytics, map your funnel end to end, sharpen positioning and offers, and deliver a testable plan that clearly links spend to outcomes. When operations need support, we layer in business process automation and targeted AI content creation.

Deliverables include

• Comprehensive audits across GA4 and analytics, SEO, paid accounts, CRM, and on‑site UX/performance
• A measurement plan with GTM tracking, clear conversion definitions, and attribution setup (including server‑side options)
• Full‑funnel design for lead magnets, landing pages, forms, nurture flows, and clean CRM handoffs
• A messaging framework and content plan mapped to each buyer stage
• Channel mix and budget recommendations with forecasted KPIs and milestones
• Looker Studio dashboards and a 90‑day testing plan with owners, timelines, and success criteria

Key outcomes

• A prioritized roadmap that sequences the right work in the right order
• Cleaner attribution and source‑of‑truth reporting so you can allocate budget with confidence
• Faster iteration with live dashboards and disciplined test plans that lift ROI

Ready to see where the wins are hiding? Book your Strategy Session.

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When you’re ready to scale acquisition, we’ll pair this strategy with our Advertising services—combining paid search and social with CRO and fast, conversion‑focused landing pages.

Advertising Agency

Launch, scale, and optimize campaigns across search, social, and retargeting with conversion‑ready creative and lightning‑fast landing pages. Our St. Louis advertising team plans and manages Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, Meta and LinkedIn lead gen/retargeting, plus YouTube and display. Need assets that move quickly? Ask about AI video content and AI product videos.

What you get

• Full‑funnel media planning, audience strategy, and account structure for intent, demand, and remarketing—built to scale without waste
• Conversion tracking done right with GA4 and GTM, server‑side tagging, Meta CAPI, call tracking, and offline conversion imports for closed‑loop reporting
• CRO and creative iteration, including A/B tests, heatmaps, dynamic copy, offer testing, and biweekly creative refreshes to keep performance climbing
• Transparent dashboards with CPA, ROAS, pipeline quality, and budget pacing—know what’s working and why

Key outcomes

• Efficient spend through precise targeting, negatives, and budget control
• Higher‑quality leads via pre‑qualifying forms, fast UX, and CRM‑aligned scoring
• Test plans that compound wins across channels and creatives

Launch Campaigns

Round out your creative needs with production‑ready brand and UI assets for ads, social, and landing pages—ready to deploy fast. See our Graphic Designer services.

Graphic Designer

Get on‑brand design your team can actually use. We create logos, UI kits, social content, sales collateral, and print materials that look sharp and ship smoothly—built to be consistent across every touchpoint and ready for production. If you’re refreshing your brand or tightening a loose visual system, we’ll audit what you have and deliver assets that scale from your website to ads, trade show graphics, and pitch decks without rework. For ongoing publishing, we can also deliver AI social media content.

What you get

• Logo systems with usage rules: primary and secondary marks, monochrome options, spacing, and favicon/app icons
• UI kits and design systems in Figma: color tokens, type scales, grids, buttons, form states, and components that meet WCAG contrast
• Web‑ready assets: SVGO‑optimized SVGs, responsive images in WebP or AVIF, and clear naming for fast dev handoffs
• Social templates sized for each platform, with easy‑swap fields in Figma or Canva
• Sales and print collateral: one‑pagers, case studies, proposals, business cards, and brochures with print specs, bleeds, dielines, and Pantone/CMYK conversions
• Brand guidelines as a PDF and a living online guide so your team, vendors, and partners stay aligned

Key outcomes

• A cohesive brand across web, social, and print that builds recognition
• Faster design‑to‑dev handoff with annotated specs and reusable components
• Reusable design systems your team can extend without starting from scratch

Ready to level up your visuals or support an upcoming campaign? Tell us what you need and we’ll recommend the right package.

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Why STL CodeScape

We’re a developer‑led team that builds fast, secure, sustainable WordPress sites you can run day to day. If you’re serious about results, here’s why teams choose us—and stay:

• Hand‑coded WordPress themes. We avoid generic page builders unless you ask for them. Expect lean, documented PHP, JS, and CSS, custom blocks and fields, and a structure your team can maintain for years—fewer plugins, fewer surprises, lower long‑term cost. Prefer a builder? We’ll set up a streamlined one the right way. Learn more about our custom WordPress theme development.
• Performance first. Every build aims to pass Core Web Vitals. We optimize images and fonts, ship only the JS and CSS you need, configure caching, and set up CDN best practices for consistently fast loads—so users stick around and conversions go up. See how we handle performance optimization and caching.
• Security hardening. WAF and CDN configuration, least‑privilege user roles, enforced 2FA, routine patching, and version‑controlled deployments. Automated off‑site backups and tested restores are standard, reducing risk and downtime.
• Accessibility by design. WCAG 2.2 AA is built into UX, design, and QA. Keyboard navigation, color contrast, semantic structure, ARIA labels, focus states, and clear form errors are standard, not add‑ons—better for users, better for business, lower legal exposure.
• SEO foundations. Technical SEO from day one, including clean IA, schema, logical internal links, fast templates, XML sitemaps, robots and canonicals, and analytics tied to your goals—so content can rank and drive qualified leads.
• Ownership and training. You keep full access and control. We provide editor training, short video walkthroughs, and maintainable content models so updates don’t need a developer—no lock‑in, just a site your team can run confidently.
• Local, responsive support. St. Louis‑based with clear SLAs, uptime and performance monitoring, monthly care reports, and fast incident response when it matters. Talk to a human, get clear next steps, keep momentum. We also provide uptime monitoring.
• Agency‑friendly partner. White‑label or collaborative dev for brand and marketing teams. We work with your Git, staging, CI/CD, and keep design‑system fidelity from Figma to production—hit deadlines without the hand‑holding.

Want to see this in action on your site? Book a quick call or request a no‑pressure estimate and we’ll map your best next steps. Next, see our step‑by‑step process with roles, deliverables, and timeline ranges so you know what to expect.

Our process and typical timelines

We run projects on clear milestones with steady check‑ins, so you always know what’s next. Most small to mid‑size WordPress builds land in 8 to 16 weeks. Complex integrations can take 16 to 24 weeks. You’ll get weekly updates, a shared timeline, and work reviewed on a live staging site. Want a precise estimate for your project? Hop on a 20‑minute scoping call and we’ll send a draft timeline within one business day. Need to move faster? Ask about accelerated sprints or phased go‑lives. For ranges and what affects them, see how long a website build takes and what’s in our launch checklist.

• Discovery (1–2 weeks): goals, requirements, analytics review, technical audit. Deliverables: project brief and success metrics, measurement plan, hosting and security recommendations, integrations plan, risk and assumptions log.
• IA & Content (1–3 weeks): sitemap, content model, key page outlines. Deliverables: approved sitemap, content inventory and gap analysis, template map and content model, on‑page SEO brief with keywords, intent, and schema targets.
• UX/UI Design (2–4 weeks): wireframes to high‑fidelity comps, design system. Deliverables: responsive wireframes, clickable prototype, visual comps, component library and design tokens.
• Custom Development (3–8 weeks): theme build, custom blocks, integrations, content entry in parallel. Deliverables: custom theme in a versioned repo, blocks matched to your content model, API connectors, staging environment, content migration plan.
• QA, Performance, Accessibility (1–2 weeks): cross‑browser/device testing, Core Web Vitals tuning, WCAG checks. Deliverables: test plan and issue log, performance report for LCP/INP/CLS, accessibility audit and fixes, SEO and schema validation.
• Launch & Training (~1 week): cutover plan, tracking validation, editor training. Deliverables: go‑live checklist, security hardening, analytics and consent validation, CMS training and admin guide.
• Care Plan Onboarding (ongoing): monitoring, updates, and an iteration plan. Deliverables: SLA and update cadence, uptime and security monitoring, monthly performance and SEO reports, prioritized backlog and A/B testing ideas.

From here, our ongoing management keeps your site fast, secure, and improving after launch. Ready to map this process to your deadline? Request a proposal or book a quick fit call and we’ll confirm scope, price, and timeline.

Ongoing website management and care plans

Launch day is the start. Our St. Louis team keeps your WordPress site secure, fast, and evolving with care plans built for real results—so you can focus on the business, not the backend. Choose a monthly plan that matches your goals, and get a dependable team on call to prevent issues before they cost you traffic, leads, or sleep. Need hosting too? See our Web Hosting Company services.

What’s included in every plan

• Core and plugin updates on staging first, with visual checks and safe deploys
• 24/7 uptime and security monitoring with alerts and fixes (uptime monitoring details)
• Daily off‑site backups with quick restores
• Performance checks for Core Web Vitals, TTFB, caching, and database health (our approach to performance)
• Broken link scans and fixes to protect UX and SEO

Enhancements to keep you growing

• Content updates and on‑brand page refreshes
• A/B testing and conversion optimization on key templates and CTAs
• High‑speed landing pages for campaigns and promotions
• Analytics dashboards with goal and event tracking and reporting
• Small development tasks and updates to UX, components, and forms

SLA snapshot

• Critical issues: same‑day response
• Standard requests: 1–2 business days

You’ll get a clear monthly report covering uptime, security events, speed and Vitals, and conversions, plus a prioritized backlog so progress never stalls. Want to see how this works on your site? Request a care plan recommendation or a sample report, and let’s schedule a quick 15‑minute call to get you started.

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Platform and tooling

The right setup is the difference between a site that drags and one that drives results. We standardize on a lean, future‑proof stack—no bloat, just reliable tools that help you rank, convert, and move faster. Want to see it in action? Ask for a quick demo or a no‑pressure stack review.

• WordPress done right: Core WordPress with a custom theme tailored to your brand. We build ACF fields and block‑based editor components with reusable patterns and guardrails. See our WordPress specialists.
• Git and CI/CD workflow: Feature branching, peer reviews, staging environments, automated checks, and one‑click rollbacks.
• Managed hosting and speed: Modern managed hosting with CDN and WAF, Redis object caching, HTTP/2 and /3, and daily offsite backups. Explore our hosting and care.
• Security first: Layered WAF, 2FA, least‑privilege roles, dependency monitoring, timely patching, malware scanning, and admin logs.
• Performance engineering: Automated image optimization, responsive srcset, code splitting, critical CSS, lazy loading, and layered caching.
• Analytics and privacy: GA4, Search Console, granular event tracking, and Looker Studio dashboards with consent and privacy controls.
• Practical AI: On‑site chatbots, RAG search over your content, and content/data workflows connected via APIs, Zapier, or Make—powered by our AI integrations.

Curious how this toolkit translates into faster load times, stronger rankings, and higher conversion rates? Book a 15‑minute consult or request a free platform audit to get clear next steps.

Results and case studies

Real clients, real metrics—here’s how we’ve turned slower, underperforming sites into steady lead drivers. If you want the full breakdown for any project below, we’ll send it and talk through exactly what would translate to your business.

These outcomes come from clean code, clear information architecture, and ongoing optimization—not shortcuts. Want results like these for your site? Book a quick strategy call.

Trust and proof

Trusted by organizations across St. Louis and the Midwest—healthcare, professional services, construction, manufacturing, nonprofit, higher‑ed, hospitality, and tech—who need websites that are fast, secure, and simple for internal teams to manage. Want proof that maps to your industry? Ask for a relevant case study or reference, and we’ll share before‑and‑after results. Ready to explore fit? Book a quick, no‑pressure consult and we’ll outline a clear next step.

“What impressed me most was the speed and clarity. Our site dropped from a 5–7s load time to under a second, and qualified form fills jumped 35% within the first month.”

— Sarah M., Marketing Director, St. Louis healthcare network

“STL CodeScape built a custom WordPress theme that our non‑technical team can manage. Clean code, clear documentation, and responsive support.”

— Daniel R., COO, Midwest B2B manufacturer

Badges and platforms we work with

• WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields
• Managed WP hosting (Kinsta, WP Engine, Flywheel), Cloudflare, Let’s Encrypt
• Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Search Console
• Stripe, WooCommerce
• Zapier, Make (Integromat), Airtable
• Mailchimp, HubSpot, Klaviyo
• Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads
• Accessibility and performance tools (Lighthouse, Axe)

Don’t see your stack? Tell us what you’re using—we’ll meet you where you are.

Business details (for local trust and NAP consistency)

St. Louis service area and local SEO signals

We partner with businesses across Greater St. Louis—St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, the Metro East, and nearby communities. Prefer on‑site strategy sessions at your office or quick virtual meetings? We’ll meet you where you are and keep scheduling simple.

Want a quick pulse check on our local reputation? This page features our Google Business Profile integration with an embedded Google Map for directions, rotating review highlights, and one‑click “Read Reviews” and “Leave a Review” links. We keep our listing current so hours, phone, and address are always accurate.

To strengthen local visibility and reinforce trust signals, we add structured data on this page and our service pages:

• LocalBusiness schema mirroring our Google Business Profile (name, address, phone), plus hours, URL, and geo coordinates
• Service schema for key offerings like Web Design, WordPress Development, Local SEO, AI services, Software and Integrations, Marketing Consulting, Advertising, and Graphic Design, including areaServed for St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, and the Metro East

Next steps:

• Ready to talk now? Request a consultation or book a 15‑minute intro call and share your goals.
• Still exploring? Browse the service sections above or check recent results and reviews.
• Prefer in‑person? Use the map for directions and we’ll set up an on‑site visit.
• Have a brief or RFP? Send it over for a fast, no‑pressure estimate (typically within one business day).

Talk to us

Ready to move from idea to launch? Share a few details and we’ll follow up within one business day (often same‑day) with practical next steps—no pressure, no jargon, and no hard sell. You’ll get a clear path forward: quick recommendations, timeline options, and a ballpark budget so you can decide with confidence.

What we need to get started

• Name
• Email
• Company
• Website URL
• Goals—what success looks like
• Budget range—a ballpark is fine
• Timeline—target launch date or window

Short on time? Send your name, email, and one sentence about your project—we’ll take it from there.

What happens next

• We review your info and reply within 1 business day with a brief plan.
• If it’s a fit, we’ll suggest a short call to align on scope, budget, and timeline.
• You’ll leave with clear next steps and options—no obligation.

Your info stays private. Need an NDA? Just ask.

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• Book a 15‑minute intro call
• Start a Free Site Audit

Prefer to call? Reach our St. Louis team at 314-657-7421. A sticky “Request a Consultation” button follows you as you scroll so you can contact us anytime—real humans, no phone tree.

FAQs

Have more questions or want specifics for your project? Request a consultation and we’ll map your best next step, pricing, and timeline—St. Louis–based support with nationwide reach.

Build for speed, rankings, and growth

Let’s build something fast, secure, and easy to grow. If you want a WordPress site that loads instantly, ranks locally in St. Louis, and is simple to manage day to day, let’s talk. Book a short intro call to align on goals, timeline, and budget—and leave with a prioritized list of speed, SEO, and security wins tailored to your current setup.

What you’ll get

• A right‑sized plan for a custom, high‑performance WordPress build or upgrade
• A transparent timeline and investment range
• Quick wins to lift conversions, Core Web Vitals, and local search visibility
• Clear next steps for hosting, care, and ongoing growth

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