Websites made with experience

Since 2007, Stellaractive has worked with businesses of all sizes, and in a wide range of industries, to enhance the way they communicate. We are the leading custom WordPress development team in Portland, Oregon (though we have clients nationwide!), and we specialize in creating high-performance, scalable e-commerce websites.

Stellaractive creates compelling websites that are:

Custom-made

No pre-packaged commercial themes here! We develop WordPress websites from scratch to ensure they’re designed for your business, with a unique look, layout, features, and functionality that fits your specific needs. You’ll enjoy total freedom without the constraints of a premade template.

Easy to use

While many agencies create websites that require a developer to update, we build websites that empower businesses to take control. We don’t want you to have to call us every time you need to add a page, update a picture, or add products to your online store (though we’re always available to help!). To make it easy for you and your team to keep your website up to date, we create a series of unique tutorial videos that show you how to master the basics.

Secure

Where there are websites, there are risks. And with the WordPress platform specifically, the potential for risk is a little higher due to the fact that it’s an open-source platform. This is where our years of experience really shine! We implement on-site security features on the websites we build. And if you decide to host your website with us, you’ll benefit from a highly-secure dedicated server environment, an SSL (https) connection, daily backups, and monthly updates to the WordPress core files and plugins.

Accessible

We take designing for people with disabilities seriously and we strive to make websites that everyone can use. Minimum contrast ratios and text sizes, and correctly labeled items for screen readers all assist with increasing a site’s accessibility. Additional user tools are recommended though for maximum accessibility for items that cannot typically be built into the website. These can adjust the view of the website by increasing font sizes, contrast ratios, highlighting important information and more.

Learn more about accessibility here.

Optimized for search engine placement

Our sites are designed with SEO in mind. From keyword research and analysis to elements like meta tags, headlines, and links, we’ll ensure your site and its content are geared to find your target audience. Plus, if you want to track your website for metrics like visits and conversions, we can install Google Analytics on your site.

website responsiveness

Responsive on any device

Our websites are built to look great on all modern devices. Your content will flow across all screen sizes, no matter the resolution. Users can seamlessly move from desktop to mobile to tablet for an ideal omni-channel experience.

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Trust Stellaractive with your website design project

Our team designs websites tailored to your brand and aimed at your ideal customers, allowing you to build an active, enduring online community around your business. Whether you want to enhance your company’s branding or develop an ecommerce solution for your shipping needs, we have the experience and skills to deliver a website that will exceed your expectations for years to come.

Questions potential clients often ask

Will my website meet accessibility standards?

It’s important to note that the accessibility landscape is dynamic, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all set of standards. We’re committed to incorporating all the best practices for accessibility, such as maintaining proper contrast ratios, accurately labeling links, providing alt tags to ensure screen readers can seamlessly navigate your site, and much more.

We often employ tools like the Accessibe plugin to keep up with evolving standards. This ensures that your website complies with the latest accessibility guidelines and provides an inclusive online experience for all users. It also offers some legal protections. Make sure to ask us more about this when we begin your project!

What is the typical timeline for completing a website design project?

The time it takes to finish a website project is like a choose-your-own-adventure story. It all depends on a few things. For example, putting together a simple 10-page brochure site when the client already has the text ready is a smooth and quicker ride compared to tackling a full-blown e-commerce site for a company with tons of products that also wants a fresh new look.

A basic informational website with just the essentials might wrap up in about 2 to 4 months. On the other hand, if yours is a complex e-commerce website with custom features, the journey could stretch beyond six months. Remember, these are ballpark estimates, and the actual timeline can vary based on all the nitty-gritty details.

What sets the pace are things like how complicated the project is, what features you need, the size and skills of the team working on it, and how quickly you can provide content and feedback. To speed things up, keep the communication flowing, make sure the project scope is crystal clear, and get content and feedback to us pronto. We’re all about tailoring the timeline to fit your project’s unique needs and priorities, so let’s make it an adventure together!

Is mobile responsiveness included in the website design services you provide?

You bet! We’ve got mobile responsiveness covered in our website design services. Your site will look great on phones, tablets, and more. We’re all about making sure everyone has a smooth browsing experience, no matter the device!

What website platform do you use?

We specialize in WordPress. It’s a widely recognized and versatile content management system (CMS) with a user-friendly interface that is great for SEO. WordPress offers extensive customization options, whether you need a simple brochure website or a full-fledged online store. Plus, it’s cost-effective, mobile-friendly, and has a fantastic community for support and updates. There’s a reason more than 40% of websites are built using WordPress!

Will I own the website when the project is complete?

This seems strange, but we have discovered that some agencies retain website ownership when the project is completed. You should ask this question about any agency you want to work with. With Stellaractive, you own the website when the contract has been completed. We offer hosting services, but you are not required to host it with us and can move the site elsewhere anytime.

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Design team tips

Gems that will help keep visitors engaged and moving through your website until they are ready to make contact or make a purchase.

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Create visual hierarchy

Good use and sizing of headlines, subheadings, body text, callouts provide anchor points for the reader, helping them find the information they want, giving the eye a place to rest and breaking up subjects and thoughts so that text becomes more inviting rather than an overwhelming wall of words.

Create visual hierarchy

Good use and sizing of headlines, subheadings, body text, callouts provide anchor points for the reader, helping them find the information they want, giving the eye a place to rest and breaking up subjects and thoughts so that text becomes more inviting rather than an overwhelming wall of words.

Clean navigation is key

Making the choices simple and few is important. While there may be hundreds of pages on your site, the paradox of too much choice is that you can confuse and irritate the visitor with too many options. If there are hundreds of pages or products to sort through, let’s find…

Clean navigation is key

Making the choices simple and few is important. While there may be hundreds of pages on your site, the paradox of too much choice is that you can confuse and irritate the visitor with too many options. If there are hundreds of pages or products to sort through, let’s find logical categories to sort them into so that visitors can be funneled to the correct location.