Web Design and Website Development
Web Design and Website Development
What You Get
Every site we launch is a custom WordPress build made for your brand—not a tweaked template. It’s fast, secure, and simple to manage, so your team updates with confidence and your visitors enjoy a quick, seamless experience. Curious how this would work for your org? Ask for a quick 15‑minute walkthrough—no slides, just your goals and how we’d build for them.
- Custom, hand‑coded WordPress themes: Built from scratch (no page builders, no templates) with clean PHP/JS/CSS, a maintainable codebase, and a reusable design system that matches your brand—resulting in exact design fidelity, faster load times, and lower long‑term costs.
- Editor experience your team can use: Gutenberg custom blocks and/or ACF fields tailored to your content model. Fixed layouts where they should be, flexible components where you need them, role‑based permissions, inline help, and short video walk‑throughs so anyone can update pages without breaking design. Want to see it? We’ll send a 2‑minute editor demo.
- Speed and stability: We aim for green Core Web Vitals on key templates (for example, LCP under ~2.5s, CLS under 0.1) with image optimization (WebP/AVIF), responsive srcset, lazy loading, critical CSS, code splitting, preloading, server‑side caching, and the right CDN—so mobile users get a snappy experience and conversions don’t stall.
- SEO‑ready setup: Information architecture and URL plan, semantic markup, structured data (schema.org for Organization, Breadcrumb, Product/Service, FAQ as needed), XML sitemaps, 301 redirects, canonical tags, robots rules, Open Graph/Twitter cards, and Search Console—so you launch crawl‑clean with rich result potential.
- Accessibility from the start: WCAG 2.1 AA practices built in for color contrast, focus states, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, skip links, solid alt text patterns, and inclusive forms/errors. We verify with automated and manual checks, improving usability for everyone and reducing risk.
- Security and resilience: WordPress hardening, least‑privilege roles, minimal plugins, 2FA support, WAF/reCAPTCHA on forms, SSL/TLS, offsite encrypted backups, uptime/malware monitoring, and a clear updates plan—so incidents are rare and recoveries are fast.
- Reliable integrations: CRM and marketing automation (HubSpot, Salesforce, Klaviyo, Mailchimp), forms (Gravity Forms), analytics, eCommerce/WooCommerce, payments (Stripe), scheduling (Calendly), shipping/tax, and custom REST/webhook connections. If it has an API, we’ll make it talk to your stack.
- Analytics and dashboards: GA4 events and goals, privacy‑minded options (Matomo), Looker Studio dashboards, baseline heatmaps/session replays, and measurement plans that tie site actions to pipeline or revenue—so you can double down on what’s working.
These pieces lead to real results: faster load times, better search visibility, higher conversion rates. See the recent work below for before/after details—or get a fast, no‑pressure estimate. Call 314-657-7421, email jc@stlcodescape.com, or reach out at https://stlcodescape.com/. We typically reply within one business day.
Recent Work & Results
A few recent launches and the results—so you can picture what’s possible for your site. If any of this sounds like what you need, grab a quick 15‑minute consult and we’ll map your first wins together.
St. Louis Metal Fabricator (B2B manufacturing)
- Goal: Modernize an outdated site, speed it up, and improve RFQ lead flow from organic search.
- What we built: A hand‑coded WordPress theme with streamlined RFQ paths, schema, and CRM‑ready forms. Speed work included image optimization, critical CSS, server‑side caching, and a CDN.
- Results (120 days post‑launch): Mobile LCP dropped from 4.8s to 1.5s; Core Web Vitals passed on 96% of visits; organic sessions up 62%; RFQ submissions up 38% QoQ.
- Client note: “Our sales team now gets higher‑quality RFQs, and the site is noticeably faster on the shop floor.” — Marketing Director, regional fabricator
Multi‑Location Pediatric Dentistry (Healthcare)
- Goal: Ensure accessibility compliance, streamline online booking, and improve local SEO for each location.
- What we built: WCAG‑conscious UX with accessible components, location pages, integrated scheduling, and HIPAA‑aware form handling.
- Results (90 days post‑launch): LCP at 1.2s; CLS at 0.02; 24 new top‑3 non‑branded local keywords; online bookings up 44%; tracked call‑ins from the site up 31%.
- Client note: “Accessibility, speed, and bookings all improved without adding complexity for staff.” — Operations Manager, pediatric practice
Environmental Consulting Firm (Professional services)
- Goal: Replatform from a bloated theme to a brand‑accurate site that marketing can update without developer help.
- What we built: Custom Gutenberg/ACF blocks, a resource hub with filtering, and HubSpot form and CRM integrations.
- Results (6 months): Average time on resource pages up 27%; gated downloads up 52%; marketing‑qualified leads up 41%; bounce rate down 22%.
- Client note: “We publish in minutes, not days, and conversions finally match our traffic.” — Director of Marketing, consulting firm
Specialty Coffee Roaster (WooCommerce)
- Goal: Unify eCommerce and subscriptions, speed up product pages, and improve mobile conversion rate.
- What we built: A lightweight WooCommerce theme, optimized product media, Stripe plus subscription flows, and analytics dashboards.
- Results (first quarter post‑launch): Mobile LCP from 3.9s to 1.4s; conversion rate up 29% (2.1% → 2.7%); AOV up 12%; subscriptions now 18% of orders; hosting costs down 28%.
- Client note: “The store is fast, stable, and subscriptions took off without plug‑in bloat.” — Founder, coffee brand
Explore more projects and outcomes. Or skip to a quick conversation—tell us your goal and we’ll outline a 90‑day plan you can act on. Call 314-657-7421 or email jc@stlcodescape.com.
Next: how we deliver these results with a clear, step‑by‑step process.
Our Process
A clear, collaborative plan keeps projects moving and avoids surprises. Here’s how we go from goals to a launched, maintainable WordPress site, with checkpoints and approvals along the way. Want a fast ballpark and timeline? Email your goals and 2–3 example sites to jc@stlcodescape.com or call 314-657-7421 and we’ll respond within one business day.
1) Discover
- Align on business goals, audiences, and decision makers.
- Content audit and inventory (what to keep, revise, retire).
- Analytics review (GA4, Search Console, heatmaps) to spot friction and opportunities.
- Define success metrics and KPIs.
- Deliverables: discovery brief, project plan, risk log, shared timeline.
Outcome: shared clarity, a realistic plan, and stakeholder-ready documentation. If you’d like a no‑obligation mini audit first, ask and we’ll send one.
2) IA/UX
- Information architecture: sitemap, primary user flows, and navigation model.
- Low‑fidelity wireframes for core templates and components.
- Content plan and structured content model outline (CPTs, taxonomies, fields).
- Approval gate: we pause for your sign‑off before visual design.
Outcome: a content‑first blueprint that speeds design and keeps everyone aligned. We’ll host a 30‑minute walkthrough so decision‑makers can sign off with confidence.
3) Design
- High‑fidelity interactive prototypes in Figma across key breakpoints.
- Component library and design tokens for consistent, scalable UI.
- Accessibility review for contrast, focus states, and touch targets.
- Approval gate: you approve the prototype and components before development.
Outcome: click‑through prototypes you can test before we write a line of code. Want to see sample components? We’ll share a quick demo.
4) Build
- Hand‑coded custom WordPress theme with Gutenberg/ACF blocks tailored to your content.
- Structured content model implemented (custom post types, fields, taxonomies, reusable patterns).
- Integrations: CRM/MA, forms, analytics, eCommerce (WooCommerce), and automations.
- Version control, staging environment, and a content migration plan.
Outcome: a fast, secure, editor‑friendly build with no theme bloat. Need AI chat or content workflows? We’ll wire those in here.
5) QA
- Cross‑browser and device testing against a defined test matrix.
- Performance budgets enforced and measured against Core Web Vitals.
- Accessibility checks (keyboard and screen reader) aligned to WCAG 2.2 AA.
- SEO readiness: metadata, schema, XML sitemap, robots/canonicals, and 301 mapping.
- User acceptance testing with your team and triage to closure.
Outcome: a site that ships clean, compliant, and ready to rank—launched only after your team signs off.
6) Launch + Train
- Deployment plan: backups, code freeze, DNS/SSL, cache/CDN warmup, monitoring.
- Tracking verification: GA4/GTM events and conversions, Search Console, error monitoring.
- Stakeholder training: editor workshops, role‑based permissions, quick guides and short videos.
Outcome: a smooth go‑live and a team that’s confident publishing on day one.
Post‑launch (30‑day stabilization)
- Close monitoring of uptime, logs, Core Web Vitals, and search/indexing.
- Fast fixes for edge cases and early improvements based on data.
- Option to hand off to an ongoing care plan.
Peace of mind baked in—then keep momentum with an ongoing care plan when you’re ready.
Typical timelines and team
- Small marketing site (up to ~10 templates): 6–8 weeks.
- Mid‑market or WooCommerce site: 10–14 weeks.
- Complex/integrated builds: 16–24+ weeks.
- Your team: project manager (primary contact), UX strategist, visual designer, WordPress engineer(s), and QA lead. Content/SEO/analytics specialists as needed. Expect weekly check‑ins and milestone demos.
On a deadline? Ask about accelerated sprints for smaller sites. Book a 15‑minute intro call at 314-657-7421 or jc@stlcodescape.com.
Next: how performance, SEO, and accessibility are built into each phase.
Built for Speed, SEO, and Accessibility
Performance, search visibility, and inclusive UX are built into every project and verified before launch. These are go‑live requirements—not afterthoughts—so you get faster pages, stronger rankings, and more conversions from day one. If you want a quick reality check on your current site, ask us for a no‑pressure Core Web Vitals and accessibility snapshot.
Core Web Vitals targets
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) under 2.5s on real‑world mobile.
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) under 0.1.
- Interaction to Next Paint (INP) under 200 ms.
- We test on throttled mobile networks and real devices, set performance budgets, and monitor after launch with field data and alerts.
Theme architecture and delivery
- Hand‑coded, block‑based theme (Gutenberg/ACF Blocks) on PHP 8.x. No page builders or vendor lock‑in.
- Modular CSS/JS with bundling and code splitting (ES modules and tree shaking).
- Critical CSS extraction and async/deferred JS to reduce render blocking.
- HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 ready, with preconnect/prefetch where it helps.
- Global CDN for static assets and edge caching to speed up global visits.
Caching, images, and fonts
- Full‑page and object caching (for example, Redis) with smart cache warming.
- Optimized media pipeline: automated resizing, responsive srcset, WebP/AVIF, lazy loading, and priority hints for hero assets.
- Font strategy: self‑hosted or licensed CDNs with subsetting, font‑display: swap/optional, preloading critical fonts, and solid fallbacks to avoid flashes and layout shift.
SEO foundation
- IA that mirrors search intent and user journeys. Clean, semantic HTML with a disciplined heading hierarchy.
- Technical setup: canonicals, robots.txt, XML sitemaps, and schema markup (Organization, BreadcrumbList, Article/Product as needed).
- 301 redirect plan and crawl‑error cleanup to protect equity during redesigns.
- Metadata standards (titles, descriptions, Open Graph/Twitter Cards) and structured internal linking.
Accessibility you can trust
- Built and tested to WCAG 2.1 AA to expand your reach and reduce risk.
- Keyboard navigation, visible focus states, skip links, and logical tab order.
- Verified color contrast, meaningful alt text, and descriptive labels/errors on forms.
- ARIA used only when needed and used correctly.
- Automated audits (axe, Lighthouse) plus manual testing with NVDA/VoiceOver.
Analytics and privacy
- GA4 with a clear event model (forms, CTAs, file downloads, navigation, key engagement).
- Google Tag Manager configured to avoid bloat.
- Consent options (region‑aware cookie banners, IP anonymization, consent mode). Server‑side tagging when appropriate.
- Dashboards that make outcomes clear so you can act with confidence.
If this matches your standards, the next question is who can deliver it consistently. Here’s why STL CodeScape is a good fit. Prefer to talk it through? Schedule a quick consult at jc@stlcodescape.com or 314‑657‑7421.
Why STL CodeScape
We build WordPress sites you can trust, tune, and own. Not a pretty template that’s hard to change. If that sounds right for your team, let’s talk about what you need and what it should cost.
- Hand‑coded WordPress, not theme tweaking: We start with a lean, custom theme that matches your brand and needs. No bloated page builders or off‑the‑shelf themes. Clean, documented PHP/JS/CSS means faster loads, fewer conflicts, and easier maintenance—so your site stays flexible as you grow. Want a second opinion on your current build? Ask for a quick code review.
- Performance and security first: Core Web Vitals guide our choices from day one. We ship lightweight assets, optimized images, and cache/CDN readiness, then harden your site with least‑privilege roles, 2FA, WAF options, backups, and monitoring. Speed and security come standard, not add‑ons.
- Editing your team can handle: We build intuitive Gutenberg blocks and custom fields labeled in your terms, plus a pattern library so you can add pages without breaking layouts. You get recorded training, quick‑start docs, and a site you can update with confidence. No vendor lock‑in. Want a quick demo of the editor? We’ll screen‑share how it works.
- Long‑term website management: Launch is the start. We handle updates, performance checks, analytics reviews, accessibility improvements, content support, and iterative feature releases so the site keeps improving—while you focus on the business. Start with a monthly check‑in and scale as needed.
- Local St. Louis partner, responsive communication: Meet in person when helpful, collaborate remotely when faster. Expect clear timelines, proactive updates, and fast responses by email, phone, or Slack/Teams. Prefer to talk it through? Call 314-657-7421 or email jc@stlcodescape.com.
- Flexible collaboration: Work with us directly as your web team, or bring us in as a development partner to your branding/creative agency. We can white‑label, translate Figma files into pixel‑perfect WordPress, and integrate with your copy, SEO, and marketing workflows. Agencies: send your Figma and requirements for a fast feasibility read and estimate.
Not every project needs a fully custom build. We’ll help you decide when custom is the right investment—and when a refined template or phased MVP makes more sense—with clear timelines and budget ranges so you can choose confidently. Ready for a no‑pressure consult? Call 314-657-7421 or email jc@stlcodescape.com to get a quick plan and estimate.
Custom vs. Template: What’s Right for You?
Not every project needs a custom WordPress build, and not every project should rely on an off‑the‑shelf theme. If you share your goals, timeline, and budget, we’ll recommend the most cost‑effective path—no pressure, no jargon.
Choose custom when:
- Performance is a priority. You’re targeting fast loads and strong Core Web Vitals to lift SEO and conversions. We engineer for speed from the first line of code.
- Workflows are complex. Quoting tools, configurators, member portals, multi‑location logic, or role‑based content. We’ll map user flows and build exactly what you need.
- Integrations matter. CRM/ERP (HubSpot, Salesforce), marketing automation, analytics, search, or custom APIs. We connect systems cleanly to keep data accurate and in sync.
- You need scalability. High traffic, content at scale, multilingual, or granular editor permissions. We architect for growth so you’re never boxed in.
- Brand control is critical. Pixel‑perfect design, custom blocks (Gutenberg/ACF), and a consistent component library. Your site looks and feels uniquely yours.
A lightweight starter/theme may be enough when:
- You’re early‑stage and budget‑conscious, and speed to market (MVP/validation) matters more than deep customization. We can launch fast without painting you into a corner.
- You need a straightforward brochure site or landing pages with clear CTAs and minimal integrations. We’ll keep it lean, fast, and conversion‑ready.
- You’re fine with a pragmatic starting point that can evolve into a custom theme as traction grows. We plan the upgrade path so you don’t throw work away later.
Watch out for page‑builder bloat and plugin sprawl:
- Heavy builders and marketplace themes often ship with unused code, redundant scripts, and layout shifts that hurt speed and accessibility.
- Too many plugins raise security risk and make updates fragile. One change can ripple into site‑wide issues.
- We favor lean, purpose‑built blocks and only the plugins you truly need to keep performance, security, and maintenance in check. If it doesn’t serve a purpose, it doesn’t ship.
Not sure which route fits? Get a free performance and SEO audit.
- We’ll review your current site or requirements, benchmark Core Web Vitals, analyze your plugin stack, run a technical SEO crawl, and outline quick wins vs. a custom roadmap.
- You’ll get clear next steps—plus a prioritized checklist you can implement right away—whether that’s a lean starter setup or a custom build plan.
- Reply “AUDIT” to jc@stlcodescape.com or call 314-657-7421. Prefer a quick chat? Request a 15‑minute fit call and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Whichever path you choose, our ongoing care keeps your site secure, fast, and evolving with your business. Ready to talk through options? Email jc@stlcodescape.com or call 314-657-7421.
Ongoing Website Care Plans
Launch isn’t the finish line. Our care plans keep your WordPress site fast, secure, and improving—while your team focuses on the business. If you want fewer fires, faster pages, and a partner who ships meaningful updates every month, let’s talk about the right fit for your site.
What’s included in every plan:
- Core maintenance and protection: Safe, staged updates to WordPress core, plugins, and custom themes; 24/7 uptime and security monitoring; daily offsite backups with verified restores; malware and vulnerability scans; hardening and patching when needed—so you stay online and out of crisis mode.
- Performance: Continuous monitoring of Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) and server health. We tune caching/CDN, optimize images and critical CSS/JS, and fix regressions before they affect users or rankings—keeping speed, SEO, and conversions trending the right way.
- Iterative UX, content, and CRO: Monthly design/content updates, microcopy and form tweaks, and A/B tests to lift conversion rates. We work a rolling backlog of quick wins and high‑impact experiments informed by analytics and behavior—so your site learns and improves every month.
- Clear reporting and roadmap: A monthly report with uptime, security events, Web Vitals, speed trends, traffic, and conversions, plus what we shipped and what’s next. Each quarter, we align on a 90‑day roadmap—no black box, just clear priorities and progress.
Explore plan tiers and pricing: https://stlcodescape.com/website-management/
Have a complex setup or agency partnership? We’ll tailor a plan. Prefer to talk it through? Call 314-657-7421 or email jc@stlcodescape.com for a quick 15‑minute fit check or a baseline site health review.
Next: how we can add AI to your site and workflows for on‑site chat, content speedups, and better insights.
AI Integration for Your Website
We integrate practical, safe AI into your WordPress stack to help visitors, speed up your team, and surface insights that actually move the needle. Want to see what this could look like on your site? Ask for a quick 15–20 minute walkthrough.
On‑site chatbots and guided journeys
- Train a bot on approved site content and docs (with retrieval and citations) to answer questions, route visitors, and pre‑qualify leads—designed to deflect routine questions and capture qualified contacts.
- Offer choice‑based flows for quotes, booking, and support to reduce clicks and increase conversions on key funnels.
- Sync conversations to your CRM, tag events in GA4, and hand off to live chat or forms when needed—so sales and support get clean context, not chaos.
Content workflows and internal knowledge retrieval
- AI‑assisted briefs, outlines, FAQs, alt text, and translations inside WordPress—kept on‑brand and always with human review.
- Automatic internal linking and schema suggestions to keep content consistent, SEO‑friendly, and quick to publish.
- A secure, role‑based knowledge assistant that searches across WordPress and Drive/SharePoint/Notion, returning source‑linked answers—goodbye doc hunting, hello faster work.
Data‑driven insights and personalization
- Lead scoring based on on‑site behavior, form fields, and campaign UTM data—push hot leads to sales while they’re engaged.
- Behavior analysis to flag drop‑offs and recommend content or UX fixes—turn insights into an actionable backlog.
- Lightweight personalization by industry, location, or campaign for headlines, CTAs, or recommended content, with A/B testing and controls—relevant, not creepy.
Ethics, governance, and measurement
- Consent‑aware data flows, PII redaction, and “no data retention” options; bring your own API keys if preferred.
- Clear disclosure, human review where needed, and prompt/response logging with safety filters.
- Dashboards tracking conversion lift, containment rate, response quality/CSAT, and cost per lead—so you can see what’s working.
We handle discovery, quick prototypes, and production roll‑out for WordPress and your tech stack. Prefer to start small? We can pilot one FAQ or booking flow in 2–4 weeks, then scale what proves ROI.
Curious what’s feasible for your site? Let’s talk through options and ballparks—email jc@stlcodescape.com or call 314-657-7421 to book a short consult or demo.
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Next: typical budgets and timelines so you know what to expect.
Pricing & Timelines: What to Expect
Every site is custom, but here’s how budgets and timelines usually look—and you’ll get a clear, line‑item estimate before any work begins.
Typical investments (most projects land here)
- Small business websites (5–15 pages, custom theme, lead forms): $9k–$18k
- Content‑heavy or multi‑location sites (20–75 pages, custom blocks, resources/blog, redirects/migration): $18k–$45k
- eCommerce or integrations (WooCommerce, complex catalogs, CRM/ERP/SSO, advanced search/filters): $28k–$75k+
Need to spread work across quarters? We can phase scope to match your budget without sacrificing quality.
Primary cost drivers (so you know where your money goes)
- Scope and content volume: number of page templates, total pages, assets to migrate
- Design complexity: custom interactions/animations, bespoke components, illustration
- Custom features: Gutenberg/ACF blocks, calculators, gated content, memberships/subscriptions
- Integrations: CRM/marketing automation, inventory, shipping/tax, payments, SSO, data syncs
- SEO/accessibility depth: IA, schema, redirect strategy, WCAG 2.2 AA compliance
- Timeline pressure: expedited schedules add cost for parallel workstreams
We’ll help you prioritize what moves the needle and trim what doesn’t.
Typical timelines
- Small business: 6–10 weeks
- Content‑heavy: 10–16 weeks
- eCommerce/integrations: 12–20 weeks
Phased launch options: We can roll out an MVP with priority templates and critical user flows first, then add sections, migrations, and enhancements over scheduled sprints. Need it sooner? Ask about accelerated timelines.
Curious about variables that affect schedules? Read how long it takes to design and develop a website.
Payment and ownership
- Clear milestones: 40% to kick off, 40% at design approval/start of build, 20% at launch
- Fixed‑scope projects with change orders as needed. Discovery and ongoing work can be time‑and‑materials.
- You own your website, custom code, and content. We deliver everything in a Git repository, transfer licenses where appropriate, and provide admin access and training. No theme lock‑in or long‑term contracts required.
Ongoing support is available, but never mandatory.
Want a precise number? Request a scoped estimate or book a quick 15‑minute consult at 314-657-7421 or jc@stlcodescape.com. We’ll ask a few questions and map the best path for your budget and timeline. Next, answers to common questions on costs, timelines, and platforms.
FAQs
Do you handle hosting?
- Yes. We recommend high‑performance managed WordPress hosting (for example, Kinsta, WP Engine, or comparable). Typical needs: PHP 8.2+, MySQL 8/MariaDB 10.5+, server‑level caching, free SSL, staging environments, daily backups, SSH/CLI access, and HTTP/2 or better.
- You keep ownership of hosting and domain accounts. We can set them up for you and hand over credentials, or work within your current stack.
- We configure staging, deploy via Git when supported, and set up CDN/caching for speed and reliability.
- We’ll right‑size the plan to your traffic and growth goals and can handle migrations with minimal/no downtime.
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Next step: Not sure which host fits best? Ask for a quick hosting fit check and we’ll recommend a plan in minutes.
What happens to SEO during a redesign?
- We baseline current rankings/traffic and inventory all URLs.
- We map content and information architecture to preserve intent and improve clarity.
- We implement comprehensive 301 redirects to protect link equity and avoid 404s.
- Technical SEO is rebuilt: titles/meta, schema, XML sitemaps, robots/canonicals, image alt text, and clean markup.
- Staging is noindexed. At launch we verify in Google Search Console, submit sitemaps, monitor crawl errors, and watch performance and 404 logs. Rankings are protected and often improve with faster load times and better UX.
Next step: Want peace of mind before you start? We’ll run a no‑pressure SEO baseline and risk report.
How will my team manage content?
- We build custom Gutenberg blocks (and/or ACF) tailored to your brand so editors can add pages without breaking design.
- We set clear roles and permissions (Admin, Editor, Author, or custom), add field‑level guardrails, reusable patterns, and media optimization.
- You get live training, short video walkthroughs, and a written admin guide. Most teams are publishing on day one.
Next step: Ask for a short sample editor walkthrough to see how easy publishing can be.
What if we already have designs?
- We do development‑only builds from Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD with careful attention to performance, accessibility, and animation/micro‑interactions.
- We often co‑develop with branding/creative agencies, providing technical discovery, feasibility feedback, and shared QA. We can also help finish incomplete designs.
Next step: Share your Figma link for a fast feasibility check and timeline estimate.
What’s included in launch support and warranty?
- Pre‑launch checklist: cross‑browser/device QA, Core Web Vitals tuning, accessibility checks, analytics/GTM setup, schema, redirects, backups, and security hardening.
- Launch: DNS cutover support, monitoring, and a rapid‑response window for any issues.
- Warranty: 30‑day bug‑fix window for defects found after launch. Expanded coverage and proactive improvements are available through our care plans.
Next step: Ask for our pre‑launch checklist and care plan options so you know exactly what’s covered.
How do we collaborate?
- Tools: Slack (or email) for day‑to‑day, ClickUp for tasks/timelines, Figma for reviews, Zoom for working sessions, and a staging URL for approvals.
- Cadence: weekly standups during active build, milestone reviews at each phase, and clear roles and responsibilities so you always know who’s doing what.
- You’ll have a dedicated project lead and a technical lead. No handoffs into a black box.
Next step: Kick off with a 15‑minute discovery call to map scope, budget, and timeline.
Want to see how this feels in practice? Browse a few client stories, then book a quick 15‑minute consult or call 314-657-7421. Prefer email? jc@stlcodescape.com. We’ll make next steps easy and give you a clear path forward.
Trusted by Teams Like Yours
Across St. Louis and beyond, growth‑minded teams trust us to deliver websites that measurably improve speed, visibility, and conversions. If you’re comparing partners, ask us for a quick, no‑obligation benchmark of your current site—we’ll highlight the fastest wins.
- Regional manufacturer: “Our homepage dropped from 4.8s to 1.2s LCP and quote requests rose 52% in 90 days.” — COO
- Multilocation healthcare group: “Accessible, fast, and secure. 0 critical vulnerabilities in 12 months; 99.99% uptime.” — IT Director
- Nonprofit association: “Editing is simple and publishing is 75% faster. Donations increased 27% year over year.” — Communications Manager
Built on standards you can trust:
- Security: Hardened WordPress stack (least‑privilege access, 2FA, WAF), automated backups, real‑time malware scanning, ongoing patch management, and SSL/TLS everywhere. Ask for our security checklist or a sample incident‑response plan.
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA focused design and QA with automated and manual testing, semantic HTML, and keyboard/contrast checks. We’ll share our accessibility test report format on request.
- Privacy: GDPR/CCPA‑ready consent, cookie control, data‑retention settings, and vetted integrations. Privacy‑first analytics options available—see a sample dashboard before you commit.
- Performance: Core Web Vitals targets, optimized assets, server‑side caching, CDN, and clean, hand‑coded themes. Get a quick Core Web Vitals snapshot of your current site.
Local, responsive, and easy to reach:
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- Talk directly with the team doing the work—no ticket bots, no runaround.
- Browse public client reviews on platforms like Google and Clutch, and ask for references or case studies in your industry.
Ready to see similar results? Call 314‑657‑7421, email jc@stlcodescape.com, or request a 15‑minute consult. Share your URL and goals, and we’ll map the fastest path to a higher‑performing website—no pressure, just clear next steps.
Let’s Talk
Have a project in mind? Share your goals and we’ll get back within one business day with a clear scope, timeline, and transparent pricing—no jargon, no pressure. Whether you’re planning a new build, rescuing an underperforming site, or looking for ongoing support, we’ll meet you where you are.
- Start a project / Request a proposal — tell us what you need and we’ll tailor a plan
- Book a 15‑minute consult — quick, no‑pressure call to map next steps
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