Custom Web Development

Let’s Create Something Extraordinary!

Why choose custom web development?

Your website should be as unique as your community. Here’s why you should choose custom web development:

1. A bespoke web application goes beyond the limitations of existing web solutions, delivering unique solutions for your community’s needs, whether that means data-driven visualizations, interactive mapping, or custom-built reservation systems.

2. A custom website is tailor made, so if your brand is of the utmost importance, custom design and development is the way to go: your site becomes an extension of your brand, reflecting its values, personality, and mission. Through custom design elements like fonts, colors, and imagery, we ensure every aspect of your site aligns with your brand for consistency and trust-building.

3. Our scalable development approach means your website is built to evolve. As your organization expands, we can easily add new features, content, and integrations, ensuring your site stays up-to-date without needing a complete rebuild.

Our Custom Web Development Process

Discovery

Our engagements are built on careful listening. We start by working with you to map out the functional and design requirements of your custom built site, determining what can be configured from pre-existing options and what needs to be coded from scratch. Then we create user stories that help to map out how real people will use your site and its features. We gather as much creative and technical information as possible to begin planning your organization’s new website.

Design

We’ll begin designing your nonprofit’s website using the information gathered in the discovery phase and any branding you have available. Here’s what that process looks like:

1. First, we start with your organization’s branding, and what you told us about your aesthetic during the discovery process. We investigate sites you like to learn more about your preferences, and we begin to develop draft design documents like style tiles and wireframes that preview our new design concept.

2. Next, we focus on the hierarchical layout to ensure that visitors can easily access the content they need.

3. Finally, we put it all together and create design mockups that give you an idea of how your finished website will look.

Development

Once we have an approved, working plan for the website, we’ll install WordPress, the most popular, powerful, and user-friendly website builder in the world. We’ll apply the nonprofit-focused WordPress theme we’ve selected, and build out the custom functionality we mapped out in the Discovery phase. We configure the WordPress backend to make it easy for you to edit content. We expertly code the site so that it’s mobile responsive, performant, and accessible for all visitors. We can also help you integrate your site with your CRM or donation management platform.

Quality Insurance

After development, our team will run a full end-to-end test on your new site, making sure the site looks good and functions properly on all browsers and screens big and small. We’ll then address any problem areas this testing uncovers to ensure the user experience is consistent and satisfying.

Features and Capabilities

Web Apps

We build custom web apps to solve unique challenges and enhance user engagement through tailored digital tools.

See St. Anthony’s Project

Seamless Integration

Our team ensures your website works effortlessly with third-party services, from CRMs to payment gateways, creating smooth and reliable workflows.

See PACA

Web Accessability

We design inclusive websites that meet accessibility standards, ensuring your content is available to everyone, including users with disabilities.

See Navigate STL

Custom Functionalities

We develop features tailored to your needs, from interactive tools to advanced workflows, ensuring your site delivers the functionality your users expect.

See Guide Dogs of America

The Cornershop Creative Advantage

Experience & Creativity

We combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver websites that meet your vision while engaging users. Our team listens to your needs and brings fresh ideas to life, ensuring your site reflects both your mission and your audience expectations.

Transparent Communication

You’ll always know where things stand with us. Through regular check-ins, progress updates, and open feedback channels, your dedicated project manager ensures that your input shapes the final product every step of the way.

Support & Maintenance

Our partnership doesn’t end at launch—we offer ongoing support and maintenance to keep your site running smoothly. Whether it’s updates, troubleshooting, or new features, we have packages to ensure your website stays functional and effective over time.

Examples

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