Drag-and-drop website platforms have made it easy for anyone to launch a site. But ease often comes at a cost. When hundreds of businesses use the same themes, designs start to blend together. Many websites today follow the same layout, fonts, and structure, making it hard for any one brand to stand out.
Templates also come with limitations. You may find that the site can’t handle unique features or doesn’t scale well when your business grows. These boxed-in solutions rarely offer the control or flexibility that growing companies need. A custom-built website from a website design agency like Appnet avoids these limits and gives your business room to grow.
First Impressions Matter More Than Ever
Your website is often the first thing a customer sees. People make decisions quickly, and if your site looks outdated or generic, they might leave before exploring your services. A professionally designed site helps your brand look polished and trustworthy right away.
At Appnet, we create websites that match your identity. We think through layout, branding, colors, and messaging to create a first impression that lasts. Our goal is to give your business a look that customers remember.
Built to Reflect Your Business, Not Just Fill a Theme
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all websites. Every business has its own story, and your website should reflect that. That’s why we start by learning about your company, your goals, and your audience.
Our team creates each layout based on what works best for you—not what fits inside a prebuilt box. You can guide the process as much or as little as you want. We also design mobile versions separately, so your site looks great and functions smoothly on every screen size.
Flexibility That Grows With You
A custom website is a smart investment because it grows with your business. Need to add new services? Want to launch a blog or an events calendar later on? We make it easy to expand.
Many of our clients start with a small site and build out more over time. We support both simple setups and complex builds. Whether you’re just starting or looking to overhaul a large site, we have a process that fits.
SEO-Driven by Design
Design is important, but it means little without traffic. We build every website with SEO in mind. That includes clean code, fast loading speeds, and layouts that support strong content and keywords.
Our SEO consultants help clients build real rankings. Appnet currently manages over 1,500 active websites, and many rank at the top of Google for competitive keywords. We know what it takes to get noticed, and we use that knowledge to help your site perform.
Custom Features Without Limits
Some businesses need more than a contact form and gallery. You might need a way to take bookings, filter products, or show different content based on user location. These kinds of features require custom programming, not just plugins.
Our in-house web developers can build what your business needs—whether it’s a tool that doesn’t exist yet or a unique tweak to your current workflow. From multi-location maps to advanced shipping logic, we’ve delivered complex custom features for businesses across industries.
E-commerce That Actually Works
WooCommerce is our go-to platform for e-commerce websites. It’s powerful, easy to customize, and plays well with Google. But the truth is, most low-budget e-commerce sites don’t succeed. Industry research shows that up to 80% of new e-commerce stores fail within the first year.
That’s often because they rely on limited templates and don’t plan for content, SEO, or scale. We help our clients avoid these issues by building stores with the right structure from the start. We also guide them through the full process—product setup, shipping options, payment systems, and customer flows.
The Team Behind Your Success
Our 22-person team includes web designers, illustrators, developers, SEO experts, and consultants. Everyone is based in the U.S., and we don’t outsource any part of your project. When you work with Appnet, you get clear communication and expert support at every step.
We’ve built over 8,000 websites and have been in business for more than 28 years. With more than 330 reviews on Thumbtack and a 5-star Elite Pro status on Bark, our reputation speaks for itself. Clients trust us to listen, deliver, and solve problems the right way.
Let’s Build Something Better Together
A custom website doesn’t have to be out of reach. Whether you’re launching something new or rebuilding what you already have, we’d love to talk. We offer honest advice, flexible pricing, and a team that’s ready to work for you—not just with you.
Let’s start with a conversation. Share your ideas, ask questions, or request a quote. We’ll take the time to listen and use our expertise as an established website design agency to guide you in the right direction. At Appnet, we build websites that work—and we’d like to build yours next.
