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Web Development.
High-performance websites built with modern technologies. From simple business sites to complex web applications, we bring your vision to life with clean, scalable code.
Overview
What Web Dev means for your business.
A great design means nothing if the code behind it is slow, fragile, or impossible to maintain. Web development is where your website goes from a concept to a living, breathing tool that serves your business every single day. Solo Digital Design provides professional web development services in Kansas City, building fast, secure, and scalable websites with modern technologies that perform as good as they look.
I'm TJ Slade, a front-end web developer based in Overland Park with a background in computer science education and a Master's in Web and Mobile Applications Development. I don't just know how to code. I understand the architecture, performance optimization, and technical decisions that separate a great website from a mediocre one. When you hire Solo Digital Design, you're getting a developer who cares about the craft, not just getting something live.
Whether you need a custom-built business website, a WordPress site you can manage yourself, a React or Next.js web application, or technical improvements to an existing site that's underperforming. I build solutions that are clean, fast, and built to last.
How It All Works
The Full Stack, Layer by Layer
Click each layer to see how your site is built end to end. From first sketch to live in production.
Wireframe
Every page, user flow, and interaction is mapped out before a single line of code is written.
Why It Matters
Why Quality Web Development Matters
The technology behind your website directly impacts every metric that matters to your business, how fast it loads, how well it ranks in Google, how secure it is from threats, and how easy it is to update and maintain over time. Cheap, poorly built websites may look fine on the surface, but they create compounding problems: slow page speeds that drive visitors away, security vulnerabilities that put your business at risk, messy code that makes future changes expensive, and technical SEO issues that tank your search rankings.
Page speed alone has a massive impact on your business. Google has confirmed that site speed is a ranking factor, and studies show that a one-second delay in page load time can reduce conversions by 7%. For a Kansas City business generating $10,000 per month from its website, that's $700 in lost revenue every month from a slow site. Professional web development eliminates these hidden costs by building a technically sound foundation from the start.
Modern web development also means your website works seamlessly across every browser, device, and screen size. It means your site is secure, regularly updated, and built with clean code that other developers can work with down the road. It means your content management system is intuitive enough for you to make basic updates without calling a developer every time you need to change a phone number or add a blog post.
For Kansas City businesses, having a technically excellent website is a competitive advantage. Most of your local competitors have websites built on outdated platforms, bloated with unnecessary plugins, and loading far slower than they should. A well-developed website that's fast, secure, and optimized gives you an edge in both search rankings and user experience.
What's Included
Our Web Development Services
Custom Website Development
We build websites from the ground up using clean, efficient code tailored to your specific requirements. No bloated page builders, no unnecessary plugins, no one-size-fits-all themes. Every site is developed with performance, security, and maintainability as core priorities. The result is a website that loads fast, ranks well, and does exactly what your business needs it to do.
React & Next.js Development
For businesses that need cutting-edge performance and modern web experiences, we build with React and Next.js, the same technologies powering websites for companies like Netflix, Nike, and Hulu. Next.js provides server-side rendering for superior SEO performance, blazing-fast page loads, and a development architecture that scales with your business. Ideal for content-heavy sites, web applications, and businesses that prioritize speed and search rankings.
WordPress Development
WordPress powers over 40% of the internet for good reason, it's flexible, well-supported, and gives you the ability to manage your own content without touching code. We build custom WordPress websites that are clean, fast, and secure, not the bloated, plugin-heavy nightmares that give WordPress a bad reputation. You get a professional site with an intuitive admin interface that your team can actually use.
Performance Optimization
If your existing website is slow, we can fix it. Our performance optimization services include image compression, code minification, caching configuration, database optimization, lazy loading implementation, and server-side improvements. We diagnose exactly what's slowing your site down and implement targeted fixes that produce measurable speed improvements, often cutting load times in half or more.
API Integrations & Custom Functionality
Modern businesses run on interconnected tools. CRMs, payment processors, scheduling systems, inventory management, email platforms, and more. We build custom integrations that connect your website with the tools your business depends on, creating automated workflows that save time and reduce manual data entry. If your website needs to do something specific, we can build it.
Content Management Systems
We set up and customize content management systems that make it easy for you to update your website without developer assistance. Whether it's WordPress, a headless CMS like Sanity or Contentful, or a custom solution, we configure an editing experience that's intuitive for your team while maintaining the performance and security standards your site requires.
The Process
How Our Development Process Works
Technical Discovery
We assess your project requirements, evaluate the right technology stack, and plan the technical architecture. This includes decisions about hosting, CMS, framework, third-party integrations, and performance targets. You'll understand exactly what we're building and why before any development begins.
Development & Build
We write clean, well-structured code following modern development best practices. Throughout the build, you have visibility into progress through staging environments where you can see the site take shape in real time. We develop iteratively, building core functionality first and refining from there.
Testing & QA
Every website undergoes thorough testing before launch, cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, page speed benchmarks, form functionality, security review, SEO checklist, and accessibility audit. We catch and fix issues before your customers ever see them.
Launch & Handoff
We handle all aspects of the launch. DNS configuration, SSL setup, analytics installation, search console submission, and performance verification. You receive documentation for your CMS, training on how to manage your site, and ongoing technical support to ensure everything runs smoothly after launch.
Working Together
Web Development for Kansas City Businesses
As a web developer based in Overland Park, I work with businesses throughout the Kansas City metro, from small businesses and startups to established companies that need modern, high-performance websites. Having a dedicated developer means you get someone who understands your project and is available when you need support.
I've built websites for Kansas City businesses across a range of industries, healthcare practices, fitness studios, nonprofits, eCommerce brands, industrial companies, and professional services firms. Each project has different technical requirements, and I bring the right tools and expertise to match. A chiropractor's website has different needs than an eCommerce store, and a nonprofit's site has different priorities than a B2B manufacturer's.
Unlike agencies that outsource development to offshore teams, every line of code on your website is written by me. That means consistent quality, clear communication, and a developer who understands your project from start to finish, not someone picking up a half-finished codebase from a stranger.
Why Choose Solo Digital
Why Choose Solo Digital Design for Web Development
CS degree + Master's in Web Dev, deep technical expertise, not just surface-level skills
Modern tech stack. React, Next.js, WordPress, Shopify, custom solutions
Performance obsessed, every site is optimized for speed and Core Web Vitals
SEO built in, proper architecture, schema markup, and technical SEO from day one
Local Overland Park developer, in-person meetings, fast communication, long-term support
No outsourcing, every line of code written by me, not an offshore contractor
FAQ
Questions about web dev.
What technologies do you use for web development?
We work with a range of modern technologies depending on project requirements. For high-performance marketing sites, we use Next.js and React. For content-managed business websites, WordPress is often the best fit. For eCommerce, Shopify is our go-to. We also work with HTML/CSS/JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Tailwind CSS, and various headless CMS platforms. We choose the right tool for your project, not whatever's trendy.
What's the difference between web design and web development?
Web design focuses on the visual look and feel, layout, colors, typography, and user experience. Web development is the technical build, writing code, implementing functionality, setting up databases, and making everything actually work. Many agencies separate these roles between different people or teams. At Solo Digital Design, I handle both, which means nothing gets lost in translation between design and development.
Can you improve my existing website without rebuilding it?
Often, yes. If your current website has a solid design but suffers from slow performance, technical issues, or outdated functionality, we can make targeted improvements without a full rebuild. This might include speed optimization, security hardening, mobile responsiveness fixes, SEO improvements, or adding new features. We'll assess your current site and recommend the most cost-effective path forward.
Will I be able to update my website myself?
Absolutely. Every website we build includes a user-friendly content management system that lets you update text, images, blog posts, and other content without touching code. We provide training and documentation so you feel confident managing your site. For more complex changes, we're always available for ongoing support.
Do you provide hosting and maintenance after launch?
Yes. We offer hosting and maintenance plans that include security updates, performance monitoring, regular backups, uptime monitoring, and technical support. Having your developer also handle hosting means issues get resolved faster because we know your site inside and out. You can also choose your own hosting, we're flexible.
How do you ensure my website is secure?
Security is built into our development process from the start. SSL encryption, secure coding practices, regular dependency updates, proper authentication, input validation, and hardened CMS configurations. For WordPress sites, we take additional steps like limiting login attempts, disabling file editing, and removing unnecessary plugins. Our maintenance plans include ongoing security monitoring and patching.
Pairs Well With
Make web dev go further.
Web Design
Custom, responsive websites that captivate your audience and drive results. We design modern, user-friendly websites tailored to your brand and business goals.
Custom Coding & Development
Bespoke software solutions for unique business needs. From custom web applications to API integrations, we build exactly what your business requires.
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