Website Design Services
Why Work with a Custom Website Design Company?
Companies experiencing poor online traffic and low conversion rates may be unintentionally hampering their success with a bad website. If your business website hasn’t been updated in years or uses a frustrating system that can’t do everything you need, it may be time for a professional update.
Old or poorly built websites are often frustrating to both the business owner and the end user. Additionally, old sites may not be utilizing all of today’s security protocols. An insecure website can negatively impact SEO, diminish customer trust, and potentially expose a business to data breaches and other liabilities.
Migrating to a new, clean, intuitive and secure site can improve user experience, boost SEO and increase sales.
BlendIM Website Design & Development Packages
Amped Design & Development Package
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Up to 10 Website Content Pages Migrated
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Blog Enabled/Standard Setup
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Blog Post Migration: None
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Up to 2 Contact Forms
- Standard Thank You Pages
- Standard Admin Notification
- Max 10 Fields Per Form -
Up to 10 Page SEO Migration
- Titles and Meta Descriptions
- Only Brought Over if Already Exists -
Tailored/Branded Design
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Up to 3 Design Revisions
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Up to 1 Call to Action Sections
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Responsive Design:
- Considers Spacing at:
-- 320 (Mobile)
-- 768 (Tablet)
-- 1024 (Desktop) -
Stock Imagery
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WordPress Platform
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Elementor Pro/WP Blazer Framework
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Gravity Forms
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High Contrast Design
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Screen Reader Ready
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ALT Tags on All Images
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Accessibility Tools
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File Minification
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Next Generation Images
- Not Including Background Images -
Image Compression
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Image Lazy Loading
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Up to 2 Hours of Complimentary Revisions
*These Packages are Designed to be Standard Out-of-the-Box WordPress CMS Functionality. For More Elaborate Functionalities, such as Specialized Custom Post Types, Custom Form Fields, Multisite Functionality, Page Filters, Custom Mega Menus, Pop-up Functionalities, Google Map Customization, Calendars, Newsletters, etc. These items are Quoted per Custom Project Add-on.
*All of these Packages have Standard Inside Pages. They come with Full Formatting of p tags, header tags, bullets, etc. No Special Design Layout or Assets are Added. Elaborate Inside Page Layout Enhances the Look and Feel of these Inside Pages with Special Emphasis on Content, Additional Assets and Elaborate Eye Catching Layouts.
*The Cost of Each Package Covers Only Setup. Once a Project is Completed and Handed Over, it is Deemed Final.
*Features in Each Package Cannot be Swapped for Other Features and Cannot be Removed for a Lower Cost.
*If You Need a Custom Built Package, let us know Your Needs and we can Tailor a Package to those Needs.
Evolve Design & Development Package
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Up to 50 Website Content Pages Migrated
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Blog Enabled/Standard Setup
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Up to 50 Website Blog Posts Migrated
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Up to 4 Contact Forms
- Standard Thank You Pages
- Standard Admin Notification
- Max 10 Fields Per Form -
Up to 50 Page SEO Migration
- Titles and Meta Descriptions
- Only Brought Over if Already Exists -
Tailored/Branded Design
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Up to 3 Design Revisions
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Up to 4 Call to Action Sections
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Responsive Design:
- Considers Spacing at:
-- 320 (Mobile)
-- 768 (Tablet)
-- 1024 (Desktop) -
Stock Imagery
-
WordPress Platform
-
Elementor Pro/WP Blazer Framework
-
Gravity Forms
-
High Contrast Design
-
Screen Reader Ready
-
ALT Tags on All Images
-
Accessibility Tools
-
File Minification
-
Next Generation Images
- Not Including Background Images -
Image Compression
-
Image Lazy Loading
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Up to 6 Hours of Complimentary Revisions
*These Packages are Designed to be Standard Out-of-the-Box WordPress CMS Functionality. For More Elaborate Functionalities, such as Specialized Custom Post Types, Custom Form Fields, Multisite Functionality, Page Filters, Custom Mega Menus, Pop-up Functionalities, Google Map Customization, Calendars, Newsletters, etc. These items are Quoted per Custom Project Add-on.
*All of these Packages have Standard Inside Pages. They come with Full Formatting of p tags, header tags, bullets, etc. No Special Design Layout or Assets are Added. Elaborate Inside Page Layout Enhances the Look and Feel of these Inside Pages with Special Emphasis on Content, Additional Assets and Elaborate Eye Catching Layouts.
*The Cost of Each Package Covers Only Setup. Once a Project is Completed and Handed Over, it is Deemed Final.
*Features in Each Package Cannot be Swapped for Other Features and Cannot be Removed for a Lower Cost.
*If You Need a Custom Built Package, let us know Your Needs and we can Tailor a Package to those Needs.
Impact Design & Development Package
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Up to 100 Website Content Page Migrated
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Blog Enabled/Standard Setup
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Up to 150 Website Blog Posts Migrated
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Up to 6 Contact Forms
- Standard Thank You Pages
- Standard Admin Notification
- Max 10 Fields Per Form -
Up to 100 Page SEO Migration
- Titles and Meta Descriptions
- Only Brought Over if Already Exists -
Tailored/Branded Design
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Up to 3 Design Revisions
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Up to 8 Call to Action Sections
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Responsive Design:
- Considers Spacing at:
-- 320 (Mobile)
-- 768 (Tablet)
-- 1024 (Desktop) -
Stock Imagery
-
WordPress Platform
-
Elementor Pro/WP Blazer Framework
-
Gravity Forms
-
High Contrast Design
-
Screen Reader Ready
-
ALT Tags on All Images
-
Accessibility Tools
-
File Minification
-
Next Generation Images
- Not Including Background Images -
Image Compression
-
Image Lazy Loading
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Up to 10 Hrs. of Complimentary Revisions
*These Packages are Designed to be Standard Out-of-the-Box WordPress CMS Functionality. For More Elaborate Functionalities, such as Specialized Custom Post Types, Custom Form Fields, Multisite Functionality, Page Filters, Custom Mega Menus, Pop-up Functionalities, Google Map Customization, Calendars, Newsletters, etc. These items are Quoted per Custom Project Add-on.
*All of these Packages have Standard Inside Pages. They come with Full Formatting of p tags, header tags, bullets, etc. No Special Design Layout or Assets are Added. Elaborate Inside Page Layout Enhances the Look and Feel of these Inside Pages with Special Emphasis on Content, Additional Assets and Elaborate Eye Catching Layouts.
*The Cost of Each Package Covers Only Setup. Once a Project is Completed and Handed Over, it is Deemed Final.
*Features in Each Package Cannot be Swapped for Other Features and Cannot be Removed for a Lower Cost.
*If You Need a Custom Built Package, let us know Your Needs and we can Tailor a Package to those Needs.
Website Design and SEO
Many new business owners expect that a template website or drag-and-drop program will be the most cost-effective option for their brand. However, limited control over website functionality and design can result in ongoing performance struggles, lost conversions, and poor performance in search engine results pages (SERPs). While drag-and-drop systems present themselves as fully implemented and ready to use, how site elements interact can affect SEO performance. If these on-page SEO elements are not set up correctly during implementation, the resulting website may work against itself and ultimately result in lost revenue. An initial investment in custom website design has a higher long term return on investment.
The custom internet website designers at BlendIM can craft a unique site specifically tailored to your company’s needs and goals. Our team of design and SEO experts work hand-in-hand to ensure that every custom website is fully optimized and ready to perform well in search.
Our experts build custom websites on the WordPress platform, which allows businesses to have extensive control over site functionality. Website builds can be tailored to each company’s needs, including e-commerce sales.
By opting for a new WordPress site or theme built by a custom website design and SEO company, businesses enjoy more control over the long-term health of their website. Plus, they enjoy ongoing support from a trusted partner and custom site design professionals.
Why is an SEO Friendly Design Important?
Do-it-yourself website editing systems seem simple, but they are often not designed for SEO success. A custom web design company can ensure that every aspect of a site optimized for search, including:
- A strong site architecture that is easy for users (and search engine bots and spiders) to navigate
- Clear content hierarchies with appropriate labeling behind the scenes
- High-quality compressed images that allow websites to load quickly without a loss in visual quality
- Responsive designs for equally high performance on mobile phones and full desktop computers
- Appropriately formatted sitemaps and directory files that tell search engines which pages to crawl — and which pages to avoid
- Site navigation menus that are easy for both people and search engines to read
- Keyword-rich content optimized to attract ideal customers
- Appropriate use of internal and external links
- ADA compliant design that benefits all visitors
Mobile-Friendly Responsive Design
Globally, 98% of consumers use their smartphones to research, browse, and make purchases online. The demand for mobile-friendly content is enormous — 75% of respondents surveyed by Google said that they expect immediate information when using their smartphones to search. Search engines recognize this demand and place SEO value on websites that work smoothly on mobile as well as desktop.
Previously, many websites had two versions: one for mobile and one for desktop browsers. This arrangement is no longer necessary. Instead, responsively designed websites can display the same content in two or more styles. These different style settings will take effect when a site is accessed through various devices, ensuring it renders correctly for each screen size.
It is doubly important to have a mobile responsive website in place if your business runs digital ads. Google reports that 60% of users on a smartphone have contacted a company directly through search results. If a potential customer cannot get the information they need from a mobile website in one tap, they are liable to take their attention — and money — to a competitor.
of consumers use their smartphones to research, browse, and make purchases online
of respondents surveyed by Google said that they expect immediate information when using their smartphones to search.
of users on a smartphone have contacted a company directly through search results
User Experience (UX)
Using a website should feel like a seamless and straightforward experience. If visitors feel like they have to do work to figure out where they need to go, they will bounce, or leave, the website quickly. Maintaining a positive user experience is essential for attaining and retaining website traffic.
Offering an excellent user experience can play a role in SEO performance as well. Google’s Core Web Vitals system evaluates multiple on-page factors that affect how responsive, safe, interactive, and accessible a website is. This ranking system will take effect in 2021, and business owners are encouraged to improve the usability of their existing websites now.
Many variables may play a role in the overall user experience of a website.
At its core, good user experience (UX) is driven by an intuitive user interface (UI) — the way website visitors interact with the pages on a site. Good UX and UI can include:
- Defined site architecture with a clear page hierarchy that makes sense
- Easily accessible menus and search features
- Clear product organization and filters, for e-commerce sites
- Limited use of pop-ups and other features that block website content
- Clear, easy-to-read text
- Simple forms with clear indicators
- Quick page loading speeds
- Visually stable elements that do not shift around as a page loads
BlendIM Website Design Process
Step 1
Website Design Kickoff
Let's Kickoff Your New Project with a Bang!
You will receive a Call from one of Our Project Managers to Review the Questionnaire that You Filled Out. During this Call, Your Project Manager will be able to Answer any Questions You may have About the Website Design and Development Process.
Step 2
Research and Discovery Stage
Discussion of the Creation of Your New Property
During this step one of our awesome team members who have been assigned to your project will reach out to you to go over your goals and set timeline expectations.
All milestones through the project life-cycle will be visible in our online project management system for easy viewing and tracking of your new website design project!
Step 3
Website Planning Stage
We Plan the Foundation as if we are Building a New House
- During this step, our team of design ninjas will scan and review your current site along with the filled out design questionnaire that you provided so we can provide you a wireframe of recommended improvements in terms of flow and user experience.
- If applicable, our team can run any type of conversion optimization testing which may include heat map testing, click tests, design testing, scroll testing, user question testing and even video testing.
Step 4
Design Mockup Stage
Time to Bring on the Magic!
- Once we have all of our ducks in a row (no pun intended, ha!) our team will then get to work on creating a mockup design for your new website! This step will include the home page design mockup first.
- Once we work out any kinks and get the home page design approved, all corresponding designs such as the inner page template, etc. will follow based on the design of the home page since we will have finalized all of the primary and secondary color scheme of the website along with the sitemap structure.
Step 5
Design Mockup Review
Let's Review that Beautiful New Website Design Together
- Once our team completes the design mockups, our team will send them to you for review using a testing server link. It is important to note that it will not be a functioning website (not yet!) but just a visual appearance of the website. We do it this way so we can make any edits before we send it over to our development team for the structure stage part of the project.
Step 6
Additional Custom Add-on Elements
Need Something Done Custom? We Got You, No Worries.
- If requested during your proposal (or even if you want to add them now, that is fine as well!) we will go over any additional custom elements that will be implemented into the design/development of your new website. These can include items such as home page sliders, mega menus, custom maps, custom forms, chat bot functions, pop-ups, etc.
Step 7
Website Structure Development Stage
Sprinkle in the Fairy Dust and then Boom! A Fully Functional Website
- During this step, our secret team of development ninjas will start the structure process to turn your design mockup into a fully functional website!
- Once your entire website has been coded, all website page content migrated (if applicable) and all website blog posts migrated (if applicable) your project manager will then send you a link to our testing server so you can view your newly created website!
Step 8
Website Testing Stage
Time to Get the Wheels Turning and Test Everything!
- During this step, our team and your team will use this opportunity to test the website to ensure everything (including any custom elements) are functioning as they should. If anything is not working properly or needs any additional tweaking, we will use this phase to rectify those issues.
Step 9
Website Review Stage
Let's Break Bread and Review Your New Masterpiece
- All of the work that has been done by everyone (this includes you!) over the project life-cycle would not be complete without an entire review of the website to ensure nothing was missed. Our team will assign a second set of eyes to review the website in its entirety and make a list (if applicable) on anything that seems suspicious or needs to be reviewed further.
Step 10
Website Launch Stage
It's Time to Push!
- During this final step our team will push your new website live! If we are hosting the website or pushing the website to your own host, our team will ensure all elements are transferred over to your new website!
Why You Should Work with an SEO Company for Your Website Design Project
The website design experts at BlendIM will work with your company to ensure website visitors have a great user experience on all devices. Our custom website design team can create intuitive user interfaces with fully optimized content for a seamless experience. The resulting site will perform beautifully on both the front and back ends.
Because BlendIM provides a full slate of digital marketing and design services, our experts can also evaluate your overall SEO performance. The BlendIM team can also provide support for developing excellent website copy to go with a new site. Learn more about our complete packages and get started on a beautiful new website design for your brand.
