Website Design
Following the latest UX/UI strategies, we create websites which push the boundaries of interactivity and innovation. Our emphasis is on digital storytelling – every brand has a story, and every story deserves to be shared in a unique and compelling way. Our custom websites are designed to fit you and your brand’s exact specifications while engaging users, converting sales and generating leads.
- UX/UI design
- Responsive design
- Mobile optimization
- Custom modules
- Custom intake forms
- Interactive features
- Blog integrations
CMS Development
With over 35 years of combined experience in Custom Management System (CMS) development, we’re well-versed in an array of systems, such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and Craft CMS. When it comes to WordPress, our modus operandi, we enable seamless back-end customization, allowing admins to quickly access and change content without having to touch a line of code.
- WordPress
- Drupal
- Joomla
- Craft CMS
- Custom CMS development
- ACF development
- Custom plug-ins
E-Commerce Creation/Development
Curate an intuitive online shopping experience with an easy-to-use e-commerce integration. Not only do we have experience with platforms like Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce, we’ve also created custom e-commerce portals for clients interested in advanced customization.
- Shopify
- Magento
- WooCommerce
- Shipping integrations
- Payment integrations
- Custom e-commerce integration
Website Development
Our team of expert web developers specializes in transforming complex front-end designs into sleek and sophisticated code. From robust databases to server-side scripting, we ensure that your website functions flawlessly and stays high-performing despite increases in traffic load. All of our websites are integrated with a user-friendly CMS and equipped with a customized back-end admin panel to give you the keys to the car once the site is launched.
- Content migration
- CMS integration
- Custom training videos
- On-site SEO
- Quality assurance
- Hosting
- Deployment
Website Maintenance
At Design In DC, we live by the credo that a website is only as good as its ongoing maintenance; as an evolving organism, a website requires routine checkups to remain healthy and high-performing. Whether you’re looking to fix bugs, swaps content, monitor uptime, review analytics or more, our monthly maintenance packages ensure your website continues to meet the demands of an ever-changing digital environment.
- Monthly WordPress updates
- Daily backups
- Regular malware scans
- Speed monitoring
- Monthly analytic reports
UX Research
User behavior should dictate a website’s design, not the other way around. Through usability testing, industry research, data analysis, and user personas, we delve deep into your user base to determine how to maximize engagement. By mapping out individual user journeys and determining the optimal user flow, our UX researchers provide a comprehensive blueprint to guide the design of your digital platform.
- Custom user personas
- User journeys
- Usability testing
- Site-mapping exercise
- In-depth market research
- Competitor analysis
- Low fidelity wireframes
Heuristic Analysis
If your digital platform isn’t performing as well as you’d like, it might be time to perform a heuristic analysis. By following a strict set of inspection methodology guidelines, our UX experts catch errors, ensure efficiency, and enhance usability. At the end of the evaluation, you’ll receive a detailed report highlighting problem areas and outlining possible solutions.
- Usability evaluation
- Navigation and information architecture review
- Form and input design evaluation
- Accessibility review
- Mobile and responsive design assessment
- Task flow analysis
- User feedback analysis
Design Audit
When it comes to branding across a variety of channels, consistency is key. Differences in visual design, messaging, and user experience from one platform to another can be off-putting for users and may even lead to a decreased conversion rate. During a design audit, our experts cross-analyze your digital platforms, flag inconsistencies, and offer actionable advice for how to remedy them.
- Layout and composition analysis
- Color and branding assessment
- Imagery and graphics review
- Brand consistency analysis
- Visual hierarchy assessment
