Web design company in Atlanta

Start with who will update the site. WordPress suits a team that edits a lot of content itself. A custom Next.js site suits a company that wants fast pages, tight security and a design without template limits, and is comfortable asking a developer to make structural changes. A custom site can still have a content editor. We recommend an approach after learning how your team works.

A hosted builder such as Wix, Squarespace or Webflow suits a small site that an owner wants to manage alone. You get less control over code and speed, though, and moving away later can mean rebuilding. An adapted template also suits a simple site with a tight brief, provided its pages are reworked around your actual content. A custom design gives you more room to respond to a specific brand, audience or content need.

For a site that needs both speed and frequent, substantial editing, a headless setup pairs a custom front end with a separate editor. That adds hosting and maintenance work, so consider who will look after both parts.

US guidance says the ADA's Title III covers goods and services that businesses open to the public offer on the web. It points to WCAG as helpful guidance, while noting that there is no regulation setting detailed web standards for those businesses. We set up an accessibility target in your brief and use the WCAG success criteria to guide the page design. The criteria have A, AA and AAA levels; the W3C encourages use of the latest version.

Bring what you have, and note who can supply the rest.

• Rank the services or products you want to feature, so the navigation can lead with your priorities.
• Name the person who holds access to your domain, hosting, email, analytics and Search Console.
• Gather real photos of your team, premises and finished work; book a photo shoot ahead if needed.
• Collect case studies, testimonials and client logos you have permission to show.
• Bring examples of websites you like and dislike, with a short reason for each choice.
• Choose your main goal, such as quote requests or calls, and identify who handles those enquiries.

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  Leaving content until the end

  Put real headings and paragraphs into designs early. Placeholder text can hide layout problems.

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  Picking a platform too soon

  Decide who will make updates and how often before choosing the system.

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  Reviewing only on a large screen

  Check every page on a phone before approving the design.

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  Copying every old or competitor page

  Keep the pages your visitors need, with clear service information your team can maintain.