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How Much Does a Website Redesign Actually Cost in 2026?

Everyone quotes a range. Nobody explains what drives the number up or down. Here is an honest breakdown of what redesigns actually cost, what you get at each price point, and how to avoid paying for work you do not need.

March 2026 8 min read

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Strategy Mar 1, 2026 8 min read

How Much Does a Website Redesign Actually Cost in 2026?

An honest breakdown of redesign pricing at every level -- from $3,000 starter sites to $75,000 enterprise builds. What you get, what you skip, and how to budget.

Development Mar 1, 2026 6 min read

Why Your Lighthouse Score Matters More Than Your Design Award

A beautiful website that takes 6 seconds to load is a beautiful website nobody sees. Here is why performance should be your first design constraint, not your last.

Strategy Feb 15, 2026 5 min read

The Case for Hiring a Web Team Instead of a Web Agency

Big agencies give you a sales team, a project manager, and a junior designer. A focused studio gives you senior people who build your site themselves. The difference matters.

Development Feb 1, 2026 7 min read

Headless CMS vs. WordPress in 2026: An Honest Comparison

WordPress powers 40% of the web. That does not mean it is right for your next project. Here is when to use it, when to skip it, and what the alternatives actually look like.

Strategy Jan 15, 2026 5 min read

How to Write a Web Design Brief That Gets You What You Want

The quality of your website starts with the quality of your brief. Here is a framework for communicating your goals, preferences, and constraints so your designer does not have to guess.

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