5.0 39 Google ReviewsWorking With SiteWired
Q: How long has SiteWired been in business?
Since 1998. We’re one of Denver’s longest-running web design and SEO agencies — not a startup, not a franchise, not an offshore operation. We’re a local team that has worked through every major platform shift, algorithm update, and industry change over the past 25+ years.
Q: Are you based in Denver?
Yes. Our office is at 999 18th Street, Suite 3012, Denver, CO 80202. Every project is handled by our in-house team — we don’t outsource design, development, or SEO work overseas.
Q: What types of businesses do you work with?
Primarily local and regional businesses across the Denver metro area — Aurora, Boulder, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Centennial, Littleton, and the broader Front Range. We’ve built sites for medical practices, law firms, restaurants, engineering companies, ecommerce retailers, real estate firms, and service businesses of every kind. If you’re a Denver-area business that needs leads, not just a website, we’re probably a good fit.
Q: Why should we choose SiteWired over other agencies?
Longevity and accountability. A lot of agencies will tell you what you want to hear to win the project. We tell you what we think is true — even when it’s not what you were hoping for. We’ve been doing this long enough to know that doing it right the first time is always cheaper than fixing it later. Our portfolio and our 5.0 Google rating speak louder than anything we’d say here.
Web Design & Development
Q: How much does a website cost?
Every project is scoped individually because every business is different. We don’t publish fixed menu pricing because a five-page brochure site and a custom ecommerce platform with inventory integration are not the same thing. What we do offer is a free consultation and a written proposal with a clear budget before any work starts — and we honor that bid, even if the project runs over. You’ll know the number before you commit to anything.
Q: How long does a website project take?
Informational sites typically take four to six weeks. Custom builds with complex functionality run eight to twelve weeks. The timeline depends heavily on how quickly we receive content, feedback, and approvals from your side — that’s usually the variable that stretches projects, not ours.
Q: Do you build custom websites or use templates?
Every site we build is custom — designed from scratch for your business, not adapted from a theme someone else designed for a different industry. We’ve never used pre-built templates and don’t plan to start.
Q: What platform do you build on?
WordPress is our primary platform for the vast majority of projects. It’s the right choice for most local businesses — flexible, widely supported, SEO-friendly, and fully owned by you. For specific enterprise use cases we can discuss other options, but WordPress is what we recommend and what we’ve built our practice around.
Q: Who owns the website once it’s built?
You do. Once the final payment is received, all files, code, and content belong to you completely. We don’t hold your site hostage or lock you into proprietary systems you can’t take elsewhere.
Q: Will I be able to update my own site?
Yes. WordPress gives you a straightforward admin interface for updating content, adding blog posts, swapping images, and managing pages without touching any code. We provide training before launch so you’re comfortable doing it yourself.
Q: Do you build mobile-responsive websites?
Every site we build is fully responsive — designed mobile-first and tested across devices and browsers before launch. This isn’t optional; it’s standard practice.
Q: Can you take over a project another developer started?
Yes, though we’ll be honest with you about what we find. In some cases a partial rebuild is faster and more cost-effective than salvaging a problematic codebase. We’ll give you a clear assessment before recommending a direction.
Q: What if I need advanced custom functionality?
Our development team has over 40 combined years of experience building custom solutions in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX. If it can be built on the web, we can build it.
SEO Services
Q: Do you offer SEO services?
Yes — local SEO, technical SEO, on-page optimization, content strategy, and link building. SEO is half of what we do. We’ve been running search campaigns for Denver businesses since before Google was the dominant search engine, and we’ve adapted through every major algorithm shift along the way.
Q: How long does SEO take to show results?
Honest answer: three to six months before you see meaningful movement, six to twelve months before the full picture becomes clear. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either selling you something or working with a brand-new site in a zero-competition niche. SEO compounds over time — the work you do in month one pays dividends in month twelve and beyond.
Q:Do you do local SEO for Denver businesses?
It’s what we specialize in. Local SEO for Denver and the surrounding metro — including Google Business Profile optimization, local citation building, service area pages, and content strategy built around what Denver customers are actually searching for.
Q: Do you build SEO into every website you design?
Yes. Every site we launch includes optimized meta titles, meta descriptions, proper heading structure, alt text, schema markup, Core Web Vitals optimization, and clean URL architecture. SEO isn’t an add-on for us — it’s built into how we develop.
Q: Can you help with Google Business Profile?
Yes. GBP optimization is one of the highest-impact things a local Denver business can do for search visibility, and it’s frequently under-managed. We handle setup, optimization, and ongoing management as part of our local SEO services.
Pricing & Process
Q: How does billing work?
We typically bill in installments — either 50/50 (half upfront, half on delivery) or 33/33/33 for larger projects. The breakdown is outlined in your proposal. We accept credit card, check, or ACH transfer.
Q: Do you offer ongoing maintenance and support?
Yes. We offer managed WordPress maintenance plans that cover security updates, plugin management, backups, uptime monitoring, and performance checks. A neglected WordPress site is a security liability — regular maintenance is how you protect the investment you made in the build.
Q: Do you offer web hosting?
Yes. We offer managed WordPress hosting through our own infrastructure — not shared hosting on a crowded server. Fast, secure, and maintained by the same team that built your site.
Q: Do you offer branding and graphic design?
Yes — logo design, brand guidelines, social media assets, and print collateral. If you need a cohesive visual identity alongside your website, we can handle it in-house.
Q: What happens if you go out of business?
We’ve been around since 1998 and have no intention of going anywhere. But practically speaking, everything we build is in WordPress using standard PHP and MySQL — any qualified developer can work on your site if you ever need to move on. You’re never dependent on us.
A Few Things People Ask That We Want to Answer Directly
Q: Is WordPress good for SEO?
Yes — it’s one of the best platforms for SEO when configured correctly. WordPress gives you full control over every on-page SEO element, integrates cleanly with tools like Yoast and RankMath, and its architecture is well understood by Google’s crawlers. The caveat is “when configured correctly” — an out-of-the-box WordPress install with no SEO work done isn’t inherently good at anything.
Q: Should I use Wix or a website builder instead of WordPress?
For a hobby site or a temporary landing page, sure. For a local Denver business that wants to rank in search, generate leads, and own its digital presence long-term — no. Website builders trade control for convenience, and that trade-off tends to hurt you at exactly the moment you want to grow. We’ve written about this at length in our WordPress vs. website builders guide if you want the full breakdown.
Q: How do I know if my current website is hurting my SEO?
The fastest way is to schedule a free site audit with us. We’ll look at your current performance, technical health, and content gaps and tell you honestly what’s working and what isn’t. No obligation, no pitch — just a clear picture of where things stand.