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Award-Winning Websites Start With A Rock Solid Process

Website design and development can be a relatively simple process, but it can also turn complicated (and tedious) in a heartbeat. When it comes to web design, there’s no single thing we’ve worked on more than the process of bringing a new website to life. After all, the more you enjoy the journey, the better the outcome across the board.

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Our Web Design Services

Our entire web design and development staff is located in-house at our Dublin HQ (just outside of Columbus, Ohio).

  • A Simplified Process
    We understand your time is valuable. Your project will be overseen by a professional project manager, who will use the industry’s top collaborative software to keep things running efficiently, dramatically reducing the time you spend on oversight and allowing you to remain focused on what truly matters to your business.

  • Driving Visitors & Maximizing Conversions
    Ultimately, your goal is to attract more visitors and convert them into valuable clients. Our UI/UX and Conversion Rate Optimization experts design websites with proven, subtle (and not-so-subtle) cues that entice visitors and immerse them in a compelling brand experience. Through expert application of principles from color theory to variate testing, we ensure every element contributes to a positive user journey and delivers exceptionally high conversion rates for your business.

  • In-house Custom Web Design
    Your brand deserves more than a pre-made theme. Our dedicated, award-winning design team builds every website from the ground up, ensuring a truly “one of one” custom creation. This in-house approach guarantees you get precisely the unique, high-performing website you envision, tailored to your specific goals and vision.

  • Custom Web Development
    It’s tempting to outsource web development – overseas devs are inexpensive and plentiful. But for unparalleled control and project outcomes, an in-house team is indispensable. We believe in the power of highly experienced professionals who are true coding experts, far beyond mere CMS administration. This direct, in-house management ensures precision, seamless communication, and category-killer websites.

  • Expert Content Writers
    In an age of automated content, we ask: do you truly want AI to define your brand’s voice on your new website? Our team of actual human content writers are specialists in crafting compelling, on-brand messaging. They strategically integrate vital SEO keywords and phrases, ensuring your site not only speaks to your audience but also earns the highest attention from Google and emerging AI search functionalities.

  • Professional Hosting and Maintenance
    Your partnership with ForeFront Web extends far beyond the launch of your website. You’ll continuously benefit from our professional hosting solutions and comprehensive maintenance plans. This means you’ll never have to worry about unexpected technical issues or surprise costs, ensuring your site performs optimally and reliably.

What You Can Expect

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    A Comprehensive Discovery Process

    Our Discovery phase is very detailed, as it should be. We take as much time as needed to be sure that the entire website project scope is uncovered, and we often identify aspects that would otherwise go overlooked. Our goal is to present the unique and valuable elements of your organization – and to tell your story in the best way possible.

    Do you have a fear of change orders and/or unforeseen budget increases? Fret not, as our project managers are experts at identifying potential pitfall areas and addressing them up front – and avoiding the pain of last minute costs or delays in bringing your new website to life.

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    Professional Content Writers and SEO Specialists

    Putting off your website project because of the hours of rewriting all that content? Here at ForeFront, we have professional writers and editors to take that burden off your back. Not only will they adapt their style to reflect your “voice”, but they’ll also create it with a healthy nod to proper SEO best practices, so you get the best of both worlds. And rest assured that actual human beings will be writing your content. AI has its place, but not for your website messaging!

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    Award-Winning Web Designs

    Every website we build features a completely unique custom designs, created by our in-house staff (never subcontracted). We never use themes, so you can always expect a look that is as unique as your business. And all of our designs undergo a thorough UI/UX process by our very own CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) experts – so you’ll always get a site that not only looks amazing, but performs even better.

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    The Best Web Developers In The Business

    It’s hard to imagine, but the actual web development process is the #1 item that agencies outsource. And while it might work for some, it’s just not a part of who we are. Our developers are some of the best – we have all the talent we need to create anything you need, right here in our Dublin, Ohio HQ. Come chat with them; you might not understand a thing they say (so much tech talk!), but you’ll be amazed at what they can make.

Our Core: Custom Website Design and Development

This is where it all started – with web design right here in Columbus, Ohio. It’s at the core of what we do, and our portfolio says it all.

But when it comes to modern website design, are you starting to get the feeling that innovation has run dry? That websites are starting to look formulaic, and you really can’t tell much of a difference between them? You’re not alone!

The ever-increasing presence of WordPress has profoundly changed the web. The barrier for entry has dropped to dangerously low levels, and it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between fully qualified web developers and admins that simply know how to install a pre-made theme.

Should you buy a theme or go custom?

Designed and Developed Around Your Needs

For the most part, pre-made themes are created to suit everybody, and ultimately wind up suiting nobody. Your website is as forward facing as it gets; it should truly represent you, what you stand for, and showcase what makes you different. It’s why we’ve only offered bespoke solutions for more than a decade. Yes, we often build using WordPress (among others), but our in-house designers create unique designs just for our clients, and our developers build sophisticated solutions that complement your products or service offerings. And we don’t stop there! We have all the talent and expertise to promote your new site with a full suite of digital marketing services.

A Process Honed over 20+ Years

Chances are, you’ve been through a major marketing project (like a website build), and it’s likely that it took a lot of your time and energy to move things across the finish line. We’ve worked diligently over the past two decades to create an efficient web design and creation process that provides you with the luxury of being as involved – or as removed – as you would like to be. You won’t be overseeing rookies; you’ll have seasoned professionals guiding your project, with a vested interest in making sure that both the process and the finished product exceed all expectations.

Way Beyond Simply Creating a Glossy Website

Not only do we have an award-winning Senior Designer and amazing UI/UX experts, but we’re also one of the few agencies around with CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) Experts. We’ve invested heavily in expertise, training and techniques in order to create sites that perform, and are never happy with a site that, “just looks good”.

There’s a tremendous amount of psychology that goes into a well-built website, from proper color theory to spatial organization. We are students of this discipline, and build subtle visual cues throughout our sites that lead to better performance and higher conversions. Curious? By all means, reach out – we’re happy to walk you through examples of some of the next-level techniques we use.

Next Generation Web Development

Our friends at Google have flipped the script on web development – for the past few years, they’ve put an ever-increasing level of importance on site speed. And with Google using a mobile-first index and continuing to emphasize Core Web Vitals, rest assured that trend won’t be ending soon.

The problem is, most people looking for a new site request a CMS (Content Management System). With the additional overhead (and resources needed) that all that code brings, you come out of the gate at odds with what Google wants. Well, our development staff has the answer, as they are experts at creating sites with sizzling speed while retaining all the benefits of an industry-leading CMS. The results are well worth it – and will leave your competitors in a cloud of SEO dust. Be sure to ask for a demo today, and prepare to be impressed…

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FAQs

How much do your websites cost?

This is a tough one to answer succinctly. There are so many factors involved; and it’s a little like asking how much a house costs.

We have a full blog article on this, which you can find here. But here’s an excerpt that might help:

…but bear in mind that there are many factors that can skew these numbers!

Small website: ~ 10 pages, custom design
$5,000 – $10,000

Business website/basic eCommerce website: ~ 30 pages, custom design, mobile optimized, on-page SEO
$15,000 – $30,000

Professional website: ~ 40+ pages, custom design, content strategy, SEO
$35,000 – ?

How long does it take you to build a website?

That’s a pretty simple question with a rather complicated answer. Long story short, the amount of time it takes is dependent on several things, from the depth of the discovery process, the size of the overall website, the amount of custom programming needed, and how quickly we can get all the items we need. We’ve gone into detail on our “How Long Does It Take to Make a Website” blog post if you want to get get a better idea!

Do you offer website hosting and maintenance?

Absolutely. We have partnered with some of the top hosting companies in the country, like Flywheel, Digital Ocean and others. We’ll find the right plan for your site, and make sure you’re on a secure server with backups and everything you need to make things worry-free.

We also have comprehensive maintenance plans to keep that site in great shape. Couple that with our SEO services and you’re set!

Can I pick my own WordPress theme?

Here at ForeFront Web, we made a decision many years ago to move away from premade website themes and now strictly create our own custom web designs. There’s a number of reasons we went this route, many of which you can read about in this blog about web design and wordpress themes.

Yes, custom designs cost more, but the benefits are HUGE. You’ll get a faster website programmed around your specific needs, up-to-the-minute SEO optimization, better security, and more –  all wrapped up in a web design that is 100% unique to your organization.

I have a different question!

Great! We’re happy to help. We have a number of ways that you can contact us:

Beautiful Websites. Blazing Fast Speeds. More Conversions.

Have additional questions about our web design services, web development capabilities or digital marketing tactics?  You can reach us at any time!

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