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Web Design & Development

Strategy-led web design and development for WordPress sites that need to look sharp, load fast, and support real business goals.

This is the Web Design & Development service page for Best Website.

Our job is straightforward: design and build WordPress sites that look sharp, load quickly, and support real business goals — not just sit online as a digital brochure.

We focus on clarity, performance, and a structure you can grow into over time. That means thoughtful page layouts, clean code, and a content model built for the way your team actually works.

What this service covers

A typical web design and development project includes:

  • Full website redesigns or net-new builds on WordPress
  • Strategy-led information architecture and navigation planning
  • Conversion-focused layouts for lead capture and campaigns
  • Component-based design patterns you can reuse and extend
  • Accessibility-conscious color, type, and interaction choices
  • Performance-first implementation tuned for Core Web Vitals
  • Content migration planning and launch support

We can work from existing brand standards, extend a partial system, or help you formalize something new that fits your organization and audience.

Strategy, not just screens

Before we open any design tools, we work with you to understand:

  • What the site needs to accomplish (leads, sales, recruiting, education, etc.)
  • Who your key audiences are and how they actually use the site
  • How your internal team will maintain and update content after launch

From there, we map a site structure, content model, and template set that supports your real-world workflows — not just a one-off design.

A WordPress build you can actually live with

Every build is:

  • Structured with clear page types and content types
  • Organized so non-developers can update content without fear
  • Built with maintainable, modern WordPress practices
  • Ready to pair with Ongoing Website Support and WordPress Hosting

You get a site that feels solid under the hood, even as your content and campaigns evolve.

Who this service is for

This service is a good fit if:

  • Your current site looks or feels dated compared to your peers
  • Your content has outgrown the structure the site was originally built on
  • You are planning a rebrand or entering new markets and need the site to keep up
  • You are tired of patching an old theme and want a clean, modern foundation
  • You want one partner accountable for design, development, and launch as a single project

If you are not sure how big of a project you need, we can start with a Website Audit & Technical Review and use those findings to shape a realistic build plan.

How we typically work together

We keep the process structured and transparent so you always know what comes next.

1. Discovery and roadmap

We start with a focused discovery phase:

  • Stakeholder and audience review
  • Current site analysis and content inventory
  • Goals, constraints, and timeline mapping
  • High-level information architecture and page list

From this, you get a clear roadmap: what we are building, why, and how it will roll out.

2. UX, content structure, and design system

Next, we move into structure and visuals:

  • Wireframes or low-fidelity layouts for key page types
  • Definition of navigation, page templates, and content blocks
  • A component-based design system built around your brand
  • Accessibility-conscious choices for typography, color, and spacing

Our goal is not just to make a few pages look good. It is to create a system of templates and components that stays coherent as you add more content.

3. WordPress build and integrations

Once the design system is in a good place, we:

  • Build the site on WordPress using modern, maintainable approaches
  • Set up custom content types and relationships where needed
  • Implement forms, CRM integrations, and key automation flows
  • Configure analytics, basic SEO settings, and tracking

For more complex needs, we coordinate with our other services:

4. Content migration, QA, and launch

Before launch, we:

  • Migrate or import existing content in a structured way
  • Test across major browsers, devices, and breakpoints
  • Validate Core Web Vitals and performance on staging
  • Coordinate launch timing, DNS changes, and rollback plans

You also get training and documentation so your team is comfortable managing the new site.

How the packages differ

All three packages follow the same overall process. The primary differences are scale, complexity, and depth of integrations.

  • Essential – For lean marketing sites that need a professional, modern presence without complex systems. Up to 10 custom-designed pages, a focused template set, and a tight, efficient timeline.
  • Standard – For growing teams that need the site to actively drive leads and support campaigns. More templates, stronger integrations, and deeper performance and SEO groundwork.
  • Pro – For complex, high-traffic, or multi-stakeholder environments. Advanced content modeling, more involved integrations, and a stronger emphasis on governance, accessibility, and change management.

If you are not sure where your project sits, we can estimate both a Standard and Pro version of the same scope and talk through the tradeoffs.

What you get after launch

A launch is not the finish line. It is the starting point for how the site performs in the real world.

After launch, we typically recommend pairing this service with:

Working with Best Website means you can keep everything under one roof: design, development, hosting, security, accessibility, and ongoing support.


If your current site is holding you back — or you are planning something new and do not want to repeat old mistakes — this service gives you a clear path forward: a modern WordPress build, a durable design system, and a partner who stays with you beyond launch.

Web design and development packages

Project-based pricing for redesigns and new builds. Most projects fall between Essential and Standard.

Plan

Essential

Best for smaller sites

$4500/project

For lean marketing sites that need a modern, fast, and credible web presence without complex integrations.

  • Up to 10 custom-designed pages
  • Discovery and content planning workshop
  • Modern, responsive design built on WordPress
  • Core templates for blog, landing pages, and contact
  • Accessibility-conscious layout and color choices
  • Performance-first build targeting strong Core Web Vitals
  • Launch support and basic training
  • 30 days of post-launch warranty support

Plan

Standard

Most popular

$9500/project

For growing teams that need their website to drive leads, support campaigns, and integrate with other systems.

  • Everything in Essential
  • Up to 25 custom-designed pages
  • Component-based design system for long-term scalability
  • Advanced lead forms and CRM/contact integration
  • Conversion-focused landing page patterns
  • On-page SEO foundations (metadata, headings, schema)
  • Deeper performance tuning and caching strategy
  • 60 days of post-launch warranty support

Plan

Pro

For complex and high-traffic builds

$18000/project

For organizations that depend on their website every day — complex content models, integrations, or higher traffic.

  • Everything in Standard
  • Unlimited page templates within agreed scope
  • Complex information architecture and navigation support
  • Custom content types and relationships (case studies, locations, etc.)
  • Deep integration planning with CRMs, marketing tools, or internal systems
  • Advanced accessibility review and remediation plan
  • Staging, QA, and coordinated launch window
  • 90 days of post-launch warranty support

Frequently asked questions

How do you scope a web design and development project?

We start with a focused discovery session to understand your goals, current site, content, and constraints. From there, we map out site structure, core templates, integrations, and launch requirements. Once scope is defined and agreed, we lock in your price so there are no surprises.

What if we are not ready for a full redesign?

If a full redesign is not the right move yet, we can start with a Website Audit & Technical Review and a smaller performance or UX improvement project. That often gives you quick wins while we plan a bigger redesign on a more realistic timeline.

Do you work from existing designs or only design in-house?

We can do either. If your team or another partner is providing design files, we will review them for feasibility and performance before estimating build work. If you want us to handle both design and development, we keep everything under one roof.

How long does a typical project take?

Most Essential projects run 4–6 weeks, Standard projects often fall in the 6–10 week range, and Pro projects can extend beyond that depending on integrations and content volume. We will outline a realistic timeline during discovery so you know what to expect.

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What to do next

If this sounds like the kind of website help your team needs, explore our other services or start a conversation with us.

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