Web Design Services | DASH-SEO — SEO-First Websites for Regulated Industries
Serving clients across the U.S., Canada, U.K. & Australia
Web Design & Development

Websites Built to Rank,
Convert & Comply

SEO-first website design for regulated industries. WordPress, speed-optimized, ADA-accessible, mobile-first — every site engineered to drive leads from day one.
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Load Time Target
90+
Lighthouse Score
WCAG
ADA Compliant
100%
Mobile-First
Our Approach
SEO-First Design Philosophy
Most agencies design first, then try to bolt on SEO. We build SEO into the architecture from line one of code.
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Architecture First

URL structure, site hierarchy, and internal linking designed before a single pixel is placed. SEO dictates the blueprint, design follows.

Performance First

Sub-3-second load times. Lighthouse 90+. No bloated themes, no unnecessary plugins, no render-blocking resources.

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Mobile First

Every site designed for mobile from the start. Google uses mobile-first indexing — your mobile site IS your site in Google's eyes.

Process
From Discovery to Launch
Click each step to see what happens at every phase.
1

Discovery

Goals, audience, competitors, compliance requirements

2

SEO Architecture

Sitemap, URL structure, keyword mapping, schema plan

3

Wireframes

Page layouts, content hierarchy, CTA placement

4

Design

Visual design, brand integration, responsive mockups

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Development

WordPress build, speed optimization, ADA compliance

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QA & Launch

Testing, training, analytics setup, go-live

Discovery

We start by understanding your practice, your ideal clients, your competitive landscape, and your industry-specific compliance requirements. This isn't a generic questionnaire — it's a strategic deep-dive that shapes every design decision.

  • Business goals and target audience profiling
  • Competitor website audit and benchmarking
  • Industry compliance requirement mapping
  • Current site performance analysis (if applicable)
  • Content inventory and migration planning
Technology
Our Web Design Stack
Enterprise-grade tools chosen for speed, security, and SEO performance.
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WordPress

The world's most popular CMS. Unlimited flexibility, thousands of plugins, and our deep customization expertise.

Primary CMS
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Genesis Framework

The most SEO-friendly WordPress framework. Clean code, minimal bloat, schema-ready architecture.

Preferred Theme
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WP Engine

Managed WordPress hosting with built-in CDN, SSL, daily backups, and staging environments.

Hosting Partner
Standards
Performance Guarantees
Every website we build meets these minimum performance standards before launch.
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Load Time
Full page load in under 3 seconds on mobile
90+
Lighthouse
Performance score 90+ on Google Lighthouse
AA
WCAG 2.1
ADA-accessible to WCAG 2.1 AA standards
100%
Responsive
Pixel-perfect across all devices and browsers
Built-In Features
What Every Site Includes
Click any card for details. These features come standard — not as upsells.
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Schema Markup

Structured data baked into templates from day one.

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  • LocalBusiness/Attorney/Physician schema per page type
  • FAQPage schema on service and blog pages
  • BreadcrumbList navigation schema
  • AggregateRating from reviews
  • Organization and sitelinks markup
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Internal Linking

Strategic link architecture connecting every page.

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  • Service-to-service cross-linking
  • Blog-to-service contextual links
  • Breadcrumb navigation hierarchy
  • Related content widgets
  • Footer and sidebar link architecture
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Conversion Elements

CTAs, forms, and click-to-call optimized to convert.

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  • Sticky header with phone number and CTA
  • Click-to-call on all phone numbers (mobile)
  • Contact forms with tracking integration
  • Live chat widget setup (optional)
  • Appointment booking integration

ADA Compliance

WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility built into every project.

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  • Semantic HTML structure
  • Alt text on all images
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Color contrast compliance (4.5:1 minimum)
  • Screen reader compatibility
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Analytics Setup

GA4, Search Console, and conversion tracking configured.

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  • GA4 with enhanced measurement
  • Google Search Console verification
  • Conversion goal and event setup
  • Call tracking integration
  • HIPAA-compliant tracking (healthcare)
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Security & SSL

Enterprise-grade security for regulated practices.

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  • SSL certificate (included with WP Engine)
  • Security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame)
  • Automatic daily backups
  • Malware scanning and removal
  • HIPAA-compliant form encryption
Portfolio
Recent Work
A sampling of websites we've designed and built for regulated industry practices.
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Law Firm

Multi-Practice PI Firm

15-page WordPress site with 5 practice area sections, attorney profiles, case results, and client intake forms

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Healthcare

Multi-Location Dental Group

22-page site with online scheduling, provider profiles, insurance checker, and patient portal integration

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Financial Services

Wealth Management Firm

18-page site with team bios, service descriptions, compliance-safe testimonials, and educational resources

After Launch
Maintenance & Training
Your site doesn't stop being maintained after launch. We offer ongoing support and CMS training.
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CMS Training

Personalized training sessions for your team on content editing, blog publishing, and page updates within WordPress.

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Plugin & Core Updates

Monthly WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates tested on staging before deploying to production.

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Security Monitoring

Continuous uptime monitoring, malware scanning, and security patch management through WP Engine.

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Daily Backups

Automated daily backups with one-click restore capability. Your site can be recovered in minutes, not days.

Performance Monitoring

Monthly speed audits to maintain sub-3-second load times as content grows and plugins update.

ADA Compliance Monitoring

Quarterly accessibility audits to maintain WCAG 2.1 AA compliance as new content is added.

Results
Web Design Case Study
+186%
Organic Traffic Post-Redesign
1.9s
Load Time (from 7.2s)
+94%
Mobile Conversions
WCAG AA
ADA Compliant
Legal — Personal Injury Law Firm

From Slow & Outdated to Industry-Leading

A personal injury law firm's 2017-era website was loading in 7.2 seconds, wasn't mobile-responsive, and lacked ADA compliance. We redesigned on WordPress with Genesis, built 15 SEO-optimized pages with schema markup, implemented click-to-call, intake forms, and case results. Load time dropped to 1.9s, mobile conversions increased 94%, and organic traffic grew 186% within 6 months of launch.

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Ready for a Website That Works as Hard as You Do?

Schedule a consultation and we'll discuss your website goals, timeline, and investment.