Custom Website Development
A great website is a combination of art, design, and technology.
Many sites excel at one or two of these aspects and do their best at the others. At Dogwood, we strive to create modern websites that do it all.
Not your average website…
Every site we build is made with heart and the best practices in mind. No corners cut.
SEO
Each site is created with Search Engine Optimization in mind so that your site is most easily read and ranked by Google and other search engines.
Responsive
Your site will look just as beautiful on your cellphone as it does on a desktop. As of August 2022, 62.06% of all website traffic comes from mobile devices.
Custom Design
No two sites are the same because no two businesses are the same. We help you create an aesthetic that screams YOU!
Intentional UX
It’s not enough to have a site that looks good. It has to work well and be easily navigated. We want your users’ experience to be par none.
Having a great website is no longer optional.
It's a necessity!
According to WebFX 97% of users search online to find local businesses. Your website is often the first impression a potential customer has of you. Make it a good one!
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Frequently Asked Questions
A successful website brings together several key elements that work together to serve both the business and its audience. Clear messaging ensures that visitors immediately understand who you are, what you offer, and how to take the next step. Engaging design creates a professional, inviting first impression that builds trust and encourages people to stay and explore. Mobile responsiveness is essential, allowing the site to function seamlessly on phones, tablets, and desktops so every user has a smooth experience. Fast load times are critical for keeping visitors engaged and reducing bounce rates, while also helping with search engine rankings. Search engine optimization (SEO) ensures that the site can be easily found by people searching for your products or services online. Dogwood’s website development process is built to address all of these areas, creating websites that not only look great but perform well, attract visitors, and help drive business growth.
At Dogwood, we design and develop websites for full desktop screens first, ensuring a strong, visually engaging foundation that fully captures the brand and messaging. Before launch, every website goes through a thorough quality assurance process where we apply responsive design adjustments to ensure the site functions smoothly and looks great on mobile devices, tablets, and all screen sizes. This approach allows us to build fully featured sites while still delivering a consistent, user-friendly experience for visitors on any device.
Dogwood’s WordPress hosting services are built to give businesses peace of mind, performance, and personal support they can count on. Our managed hosting includes local, hands-on support from our team — meaning when you have a question or issue, you’re speaking directly with people who know your website and your business. We deliver high-speed performance optimized specifically for WordPress, helping your site load quickly for visitors and rank better with search engines. Daily backups provide an extra layer of security, ensuring your site can be quickly restored if anything ever goes wrong. Our hosting environment is also proactively monitored, protected by enterprise-grade security, and designed to handle the needs of growing businesses without the headaches of managing servers or troubleshooting technical issues. With Dogwood, you get secure, fast, and fully optimized WordPress hosting backed by a team that’s close to home and fully invested in your success.
Regular content management is essential for keeping your website accurate, relevant, and effective. Outdated information can confuse visitors, damage credibility, and even hurt your search engine rankings. By consistently updating your site’s content — whether it’s adding new services, updating staff information, posting blog articles, or refreshing photos — you signal to both search engines and your audience that your business is active, trustworthy, and engaged. Fresh content also provides ongoing opportunities to improve SEO, attract new visitors, and better serve returning customers. At Dogwood, we provide routine updates to keep your site current and optimized, along with responsive emergency support if any issues arise. This ensures your website remains a reliable and professional reflection of your business at all times.
At Dogwood, website security is a top priority. We take a proactive approach to protecting your website by combining strong internal practices with ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Our team follows strict internal password protocols and access controls to reduce the risk of unauthorized entry. Beyond that, we continuously monitor your site’s codebase, keeping a close eye on WordPress core updates, plugin changes, and any newly reported vulnerabilities. When security issues are identified, we act quickly to apply patches and updates, minimizing the window of opportunity for bad actors to exploit weaknesses. This regular oversight helps safeguard your website from common threats such as malware, hacking attempts, and data breaches, giving you peace of mind that your online presence is protected and reliable.
