Website Building Tools

We have been building business and personal websites since 1998. From the days of hand coding - to fully functional Content Management Systems - to the use of AI - we have built and worked with - or tested most website building systems. One of our overriding concerns through the years was that the system had to be fairly easy for a client to maintain their own website, if they chose to. Our 25+ years of experience can help guide and save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in development costs.

Hugo

For the client who's needs are minimum and want an extremely affordable option, we have a very light weight and easy to build and work with solution called Hugo. This can save both time and money on the build and maintenance cost.

Wordpress

If a client has a need for a robust, multipage website with a lot of functionality, we will typically build with WordPress. It does take a littlle longer to setup and build, but it is the largest chosen website tool in use today. Over 50% of all websites are built with it and over 80% of small business websites use it. Although we have tested many other Content Management Systems over the years for building custom websites, WordPress usually wins the race - especially since it can be used to create almost anything: ecommerce, memberships, etc..

  • The base code is free, and it's the most versatile. No other website building system has the sheer number of plugins for added functionality - generally at no additional, or minimum cost.
  • There are millions of WordPress developers contributing code. No other website system can offer this level of support.
  • You can build your website or online store to look and operate in any way you choose.

It is rare, when a client asks for a particular functionality that does not already exist to immediately download, install, and implement. For any functionality that doesn't exist, we have our own WordPress developer on staff to address those situations.

Wordpress Building Tools / Page and Template Builders

There are tools built specifically for WordPress to assist in building out the pages of a website. We have worked with most of them. The most used builders are:

  • Beaver Builder - One of the oldest.
  • Avada (Fusion Builder) - The first one we ever worked with.
  • Elementor - The most used builder because they offer a free level.
  • Elegant Themes Divi - The second most used builder. One of our preferred choices because they have recently rewrote their base code.
  • Breakdance - Our other main choice - Offers more granularity of control when needed.
  • Oxygen - Same company Breakdance is built by - The most detailed css builder we have worked with.

We tend to choose either Divi or Breakdance for most projects due to their ease of use, as well as the ability to easily teach our clients how to manage their own websites with minimum instruction.

Wix, Squarespace, Godaddy Website Builder, etc.

We can work with the major online website builders like Wix and Squarespace, but over the long term, owning your code and website is always a better solution, in our opinion, because you have the most control and flexibility to design and build what you want with almost no limitations. And if you decide to do a website rebuild, it's very easy to accomplish with WordPress.

Our Website Design Philosophy

Professional Design

The most important element for a new website. The design, the use of colors, empty space, images and design elements must produce a website that looks and feels professional.

Easy Navigation

The second most important design element is navigation. The menu and page names must reflect exactly what the page is about, and users must find what they are searching for quickly.

Implement the 1 Click Rule

As a standard rule for designing and building websites, we always attempt to observe the 1 click rule when possible. Build the website in such a way that anyone can find what they are looking for within 1 mouse click.

Responsive Design

Every website will work, and look as though it was designed for every device.: Big Screen TV's, Laptops, Tablets, and Phones.

We Build With WordPress ... Most of the Time

The most proven and flexible website design tool and content management system - for over 20 years. Almost 50% of all websites, and over 85% of small business websites are built using WordPress.

Presentation of Information

Present the website information in an organized manner that is easy to follow and understand. The website should guide the user to gather the infomation they are searching for, and lead them to contact the business owner for more information or make a sale.

Coordinated Color Scheme

Use the company's color scheme and current sales brochures to heavily influence the theme and possible layout in order to achieve a coordinated marketing approach.

Built For SEO

Include best practice SEO in the naming conventions, as well as the content on the page. The technical aspects of SEO are built into WordPress and it's various plugins.

Our Website Design Philosophy

Professional Design

The most important element for a new website. The design, the use of colors, empty space, images and design elements must produce a website that looks and feels professional.

Easy Navigation

The second most important design element is navigation. The menu and page names must reflect exactly what the page is about, and users must find what they are searching for quickly.

Implement the 1 Click Rule

As a standard rule for designing and building websites, we always attempt to observe the 1 click rule when possible. Build the website in such a way that anyone can find what they are looking for within 1 mouse click.

Responsive Design

Every website will work, and look as though it was designed for every device.: Big Screen TV's, Laptops, Tablets, and Phones.

We Build With WordPress ... Most of the Time

The most proven and flexible website design tool and content management system - for over 20 years. Almost 50% of all websites, and over 85% of small business websites are built using WordPress.

Presentation of Information

Present the website information in an organized manner that is easy to follow and understand. The website should guide the user to gather the infomation they are searching for, and lead them to contact the business owner for more information or make a sale.

Coordinated Color Scheme

Use the company's color scheme and current sales brochures to heavily influence the theme and possible layout in order to achieve a coordinated marketing approach.

Built For SEO

Include best practice SEO in the naming conventions, as well as the content on the page. The technical aspects of SEO are built into WordPress and it's various plugins.

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Informational Websites

Wordpress and Others
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Membership Websites

Monthly / Yearly Membership Systems
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Ecommerce Websites

Woocommerce on Wordpress
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Training Websites

Monthly / Yearly Training Systems
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Website Design Portfolio

Examples of Website Designs Going Back 25 Years
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Website Hosting

Linux / Apache / CPanel
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AI Referrals - Artificial Intelligence

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Website Design and Development

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Internet Marketing Services

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Website Design Portfolio

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