

Award-Winning Team
We deliver high-quality websites by combining our expertise and industry best practices to help your business stand out online.

WordPress Loyal
We specialize in WordPress websites that are user-friendly, responsive, SEO-optimized, and secure.

Reliable Hosting
Our powerful hosting platform includes nightly backups, monthly theme/plugin updates, and a free SSL.
Website Launch & Beyond
Once your new website is live, we can continue to help with ongoing SEO support, fresh content development, secure hosting, affordable retainer packages for ongoing updates, and more. Or we can train you to ensure you manage your site with confidence!
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Inclusive, Accessible, Compliant.
Accessibility is good for business, and compliance is required for everyone. Noncompliant and inaccessible websites can face legal consequences. We partner with accessiBe to help our website clients take an inclusive approach and comply with web accessibility guidelines.

FAQ
What is a SmartStart Website?
At HIG, our digital marketing team specializes in custom WordPress websites tailored to each client’s needs. But we also understand that not every organization is ready for that level of investment. That’s why we’ve launched SmartStart—a streamlined website package designed to deliver professional quality, built by our award-winning team, at an accessible price.
SmartStart Websites includes: A polished, responsive one-page WordPress website with blog functionality built in, SEO setup, Google Analytics, and Google-friendly sitemaps, a fast, hassle-free launch—typically within a month, full ownership of your site, with our managed hosting & optional ongoing support.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom WordPress Website Instead?
Many factors can swing the pricing pendulum for your new website! They include size (number of pages), site complexity, desired functionality, content creation needs, integration requirements, ongoing maintenance, and more. Generally, a custom WordPress website can cost between $5,000-$20,000, depending on various factors.
We offer a no-obligation discovery call to discuss your vision and provide a personalized proposal tailored to your needs and objectives. Learn more about the factors that impact website pricing in this blog post.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom WordPress Website?
Developing an average-sized custom website with Higher Information Group can take anywhere from two to six months, provided the client is responsive. Clients play a critical role in project timelines! Along with client responsiveness, the size and complexity of the website also affect the timeline. Our team has an established and very efficient process in place, and we’re faithful to it. The steps are clearly outlined when we kick off each project, and clients understand what is expected of them to ensure the process moves along smoothly.
What About a Domain?
If you are just getting started and don’t currently have a domain for your website, we can help with that. Want to explore domain availability? Check out GoDaddy.
Will You Provide Website Hosting?
To keep things simple SmartStart Web Design packages are tied to hosting through us. This ensures a fast and seamless process from start to launch. reliable support from the same team who built your site and complete peace of mind knowing your site is secure and maintained.
For Custom Websites, we highly recommend you host with HIG but it is not a requirement. We offer the gold standard of WordPress hosting through Flywheel.
A standard website hosting fee runs about $35 per month and includes nightly backups, monthly theme and plugin updates, and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) security technology.
Do You Use Website Templates or Themes?
Our websites are designed with your business goals and brand identity in mind. Our team creates custom WordPress websites for clients seeking a fully customized experience from scratch without pre-built themes or templates. We focus on delivering a unique online presence that aligns with your brand, engages your target audience, and supports your business objectives.
In addition to custom websites, we also offer our SmartStart Web Design approach — a budget-friendly solution for businesses that need a professional, branded website without the cost of a fully custom build. These pre-designed templates, created by our award-winning design team, provide a flexible, structured layout that can be customized with your brand’s colors, fonts, images, and messaging. This option keeps costs down while ensuring a fast, high-quality launch.
Will You Manage My Site?
We’d be happy to manage your site for as long as you need us. Much like our overall custom approach, our website clients have options based on their needs. We offer different retainer packages for ongoing content and design updates, depending on the size of your site and how often you’ll need changes or additions. If you believe that your need for changes will be rare, we can always just invoice you based on how long the work takes. Of course, if you’d like to make your own updates, we offer training that will teach you how to perform the functions that matter to you and provide step-by-step instructions via custom videos for reference.
Will My Website Be Mobile-Friendly?
Absolutely. All our websites are designed to be responsive and adapt to different screen sizes and devices. With the increased use of smartphones and tablets, this is a critical component of today’s websites. Responsiveness also impacts user experience (UX), and search engines like Google prioritize mobile-friendly websites in their search rankings!
Can I Update My Site Myself?
You sure can! Although our sites are custom-designed, our WordPress websites are easy to update and maintain. If you’ve ever needed to make a simple change or add to your website but can’t because it’s too complicated or the developers are holding you hostage and have things too locked down, we feel you. At HIG, many website clients prefer that we manage their sites and make changes and updates on their behalf. However, most of our clients want to update their websites easily if the situation calls for it, and with WordPress, they have the flexibility to do just that. Users can easily update content, add new blog posts, etc. Plus, if they choose, we’ll even train you to perform the functions that matter to you and provide step-by-step instructions via custom videos for handy reference.
(We highly recommend keeping your site updated with fresh content after launch, especially if you want to gain authority with search engines.) Check out our blog post on 5 Reasons Why Regularly Updating Your Website with Fresh Content is Vital.
Do You Build E-Commerce Websites?
While e-commerce isn’t our primary focus, we can build smaller-scale e-commerce sites. If your business needs to sell a few products or services online, we can create a streamlined, professional website that fits your brand. For larger, more complex e-commerce projects, we recommend partnering with agencies specializing in that area. Our passion remains building responsive WordPress websites that elevate brands through strong design, intuitive user experiences, and content that drives conversions.
Why Clients Choose Us
At the heart of our service is a consultative approach. We’re fueled by our passion for what we do and that same enthusiasm loves making our clients shine! We get to know your business and understand what you’re about, so that we can craft an innovative website that conveys the intangible value your brand delivers and provide positive experiences for your visitors.
How We Can Work Together To Take Your Marketing to the Next Level
- Website Design & Development
- Website Hosting/Maintenance
- Website Management/Updates
- Website ADA Compliance
- Search Engine Optimization
- Content Development
- Brand Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing & Social Media
- Video Production