Premium Full Service Web Development & Design

iMi offers one-stop farm-to-table website services under one roof. We repair, build & optimize websites, assisting with every aspect of the process from beginning to end. Websites are much more than just a pretty design. How they behave, their layout, content, branding, accessibility, SEO integrity and even page speed performance all play a role in success.

Our comprehensive approach combined with time-tested best practices bring your digital visions to life. Web Design is a creative, fluid process. Our ability to communicate with clients offers a fun and rewarding design process. Because we can both design and develop, websites can change during any phase of the build process. This brings an efficient freedom hard to find from big box website agencies that profit on volume.

Web design services include: Graphic design, page layout, responsive User Interface & User Experience design (UI/UX) , color scheme & branding, Accessibility, eCommerce design & consultation & strategy.

The cost of a website can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the design, the features required, content provided and overall size. Here's a general breakdown of potential costs:

1. Basic Website
   Cost Range: $500 - $2,500
   Features: Custom design, core pages (Home, About, Services, Contact, etc), standard functionality, some unique features, Google Analytics, etc.
   Suitable For: Small businesses, personal websites, blogs.
2. Business/E-commerce Websites
   Cost Range: $2,000 - $20,000 (<$5,000 avg)
   Features: Fully custom design, advanced functionality (e.g., customer portals, booking systems), Online store, shopping cart, payment gateway, robust SEO, 3rd party integrations, extensive content, Google Analytics, etc.
   Suitable For: Small to large businesses, corporations, online retailers, businesses selling products or services online.

Efforts can always be scaled to match your budget. Most websites cost $999-$5,000.

Generally, new websites take 2-8 weeks. Landing pages can be done in 1 week or less. And repairs/optimizations can be completed in a few days.

The actual time it takes to build a website can vary widely depending on the complexity of the project, the size of the website, design needs, client requirements, number of revisions, and the availability of content and resources.

By offering a unique hybrid design/build approach, iMi can reduce project time (and costs) significantly. We create mockups in website form (vs. graphic design PDFs). Once a design is approved, a portion of the build is already complete. This is made possible by having fluency in both design/build.

Website design is a creative and collaborative process. If tighter deadlines are required, communicating these needs allows iMi to determine feasibility, including scaling efforts to with a larger team to meet project demand.

Yes! Mobile-friendly and responsive websites are standard procedure these days. We make sure your website works perfectly across all devices and browser types, including desktop, tablet and mobile sizes.

Yes! We love working with existing designs. Anytime a client comes to us with a website already built, we first evaluate under the hood to assess technical integrity. Rather than reinvent the wheel completely, we try to utilize existing tools, themes & plugins to improve what you already have. If the bones are good, no crazy rebuilds are needed.

WordPress websites are 100% customizable. We use themes to help expedite the build process, but are never limited to theme designs or templates. So in practice, any website can be customized in any way. As an example of this flexibility, we use the same few themes for all of our website builds, and yet no two websites ever look alike.

That said, sometimes rebuilding from scratch is just easier, cleaner, more cost-effective, and a smarter long term investment. We use industry-standard tools any developer and client can step in and use without us. This universal approach offers client dependable flexibility.

We use a hybrid design/build approach to expedite the creative process while lowering project costs. With this in mind, we can break down a new website build into 4 phases:

Phase 1: Kickoff Meeting
A kickoff meeting allows us to explore and establish client goals while establishing roles and lines of communication. Here we discuss design goals, desired functionality, number of products/pages, available content, and anything else you may be brainstorming. If you don't know, no problem! We can take full design & content liberties for you.

Phase 2: Design/Build
We start the design process as we build the website. This has the added benefit of allowing you to see your mockup designs in responsive website form. Being fluent in design and development allows us the flexibility to revise the design anytime during the build process.

Phase 3: Functionality
Once the website design is built into draft form, we start implementing desired functionalities and 3rd party integrations. Essentially, we bring the function to the website. Including Google integrations, technical SEO, and payment gateways. Design tweaks can occur during this stage to whatever extend budget allows.

Phase 4: Optimize, Test & Launch
The best part of every website is going LIVE! First we optimize your page speed and SEO. Then we test your website is working properly across multiple devices and browsers. If needed, we'll teach you and your team how to use and manage your website in-house. Once ready, you'll get the keys to your new, fast, shiny website.

We sure do! Part of our all-inclusive approach is ensuring your website stays functional for years to come. All software requires some periodic updates and maintenance for security and performance. For this we offer two hassle-free solutions: Let us manage updates for you (starting at $19.99/mo), or let us teach you how to manage these updates in-house.

Generally speaking, expect to update your website every 2-4 weeks as needed (themes, plugins, framework, and CMS), similar to updating your phone or computer. We use standard due diligence to ensure seamless functionality with zero downtime during updates, including checking for website conflicts and errors.

Absolutely! We build websites to your satisfaction, always designed to meet your needs & expectations. Ultimately, websites are built for your users and customers (conversions). So we include their needs as well. The creative process can be very collaborative. We find including clients in this process both enjoyable and rewarding.

If you don't want to be involved and prefer we take design liberties, that's totally fine too! We appreciate and foster client input for the overall branding and design process, but are always happy to take lead. After all... it is your business and your website.

We will always communicate and encourage best practices regardless of direction. While you always have the ability to ask for a feature or change, we will offer feedback if anything hinders end goals or user experience.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of enhancing a website to improve its visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). This involves optimizing various aspects of the website, both on-page and off-page, to make it more attractive to search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. The ultimate goal of SEO is to increase organic (non-paid) traffic to the website by achieving higher rankings for relevant search queries.

Why is it important?

1. Increased Visibility & Traffic: Higher rankings in search results lead to increased visibility, which in turn attracts more organic traffic. The end goal is creating conversions (customers).
2. Cost-Effective Marketing: SEO is a cost-effective marketing strategy compared to paid advertising. Once optimized, your website can continue to attract traffic without ongoing ad spend.
3. Credibility & Trust: Websites that rank higher are often perceived as more credible and trustworthy by users. Good SEO practices contribute to a better user experience and a stronger online presence.
4. Better User Experience: SEO involves improving various aspects of your website, such as load speed, mobile-friendliness, and ease of navigation, which enhances the overall user experience.
5. Competitive Advantage: Staying ahead of competitors in search rankings can lead to more business opportunities. A well-optimized site can attract customers who might otherwise go to your competitors.
6. Higer Conversion Rates: SEO helps attract targeted traffic—users who are actively searching for products or services you offer. This targeted approach often results in higher conversion rates.

Key SEO Components:

• On-Page: Content quality, Keyword Optimization, HTML tags, URL Structure
• Off-Page SEO: Backlinks, Social Signals, Brand Mentions
• Technical SEO: Site Speed, Mobile-Friendliness, Crawlability, Secure Website (HTTPS)
• Local SEO: Google My Business, Local Listings, Local Keywords

They aren't! A good website lasts years, offering functional value for just hundreds of dollars per year. Mere pennies per day can establish you a professional online presence competing with the best. A small business expense offering the greatest type of return: conversions. Aka money.

Easily calculate your new website's high value: Divide total cost by years of operation: $2,000/5yrs = $400/yr = ~$1/day. Now that's math!

Our client's websites commonly pay for themselves in less than 1 year. Sometimes with just one client/sale alone.

Product integrity is critical for any longterm investment. Doing websites right is key. Harmoniously tying together the various pieces takes real talent, attention to detail, and time-tested experience. This is where your investment (and iMi) shines. Think of it like a digital house: Good bones go a long way, laying the digital foundation for your entire business, fostering success for years.

Establishing per-year costs puts your smart investment into clear perspective: Own your own professional website for just pennies per day and get 24/7 revenue streams with room to grow.

Websites empower businesses to generate money. Join the club!

Not directly, which is actually a good thing. Avoid agencies that do.

While some website agencies offer in-house hosting solutions, iMi recommends against this. Let hosting experts deal with hosting, they are much better at it than any web developer.

iMi helps clients get independent 3rd party hosting providers that are time-tested and recommended by experts: SiteGround, WPEngine, BlueHost, IONOS, HostGator, or anything you already have.

Website agencies offering in-house hosting options do this not to help clients get better service, but as a very lucrative profit-driven business model for themselves. It's really free money. Often agencies just resell existing hosting plans you can get without them.

There are also ownership considerations to having your own hosting service (and domain) independent of any web design agency. It's important. Think "possession is 9/10's of the law". You want to have full control over your domain, hosting and website. iMi helps you.

Absolutely. The beauty of modern websites is empowering small to medium businesses to utilize the same high performance tools and strategies big companies do. It levels the playing field.

The WordPress CMS commonly used around the world is designed to be inherently scalable. This includes blog/custom post types, eCommerce, AI & 3rd party integrations/APIs... all just a few configurations away working on your website. This offers clients the immediate satisfaction of a new digital presence with lots of room to grow.

A WordPress website can be designed to be scalable for future growth by incorporating several key strategies and best practices built into iMi's "farm-to-table" approach. You can ensure your site can handle increased traffic, content, and functionality as your business grows. We build websites planning for success.

• Choosing A Reliable Hosting Provider
• Optimizing Website Performance
• Efficient Theme & Plugin Management
• Database Optimization
• Scalable Architecture
• Security Measures
• Strong Search Capabilities