Business Details
27 Years
experience
Custom WordPress Website Redesigns & Maintenance
Ryan Townley is a seasoned full-time WordPress front-end developer and UX/UI designer dedicated to enhancing the digital presence of established content creators. With over 25 years of web design experience and 15 years specializing in WordPress, the business focuses on crafting user-centric websites that prioritize speed, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness. Services include custom website redesigns, technical SEO optimization, and proactive maintenance plans tailored for food, lifestyle, and fashion niche bloggers generating 50K - 4MM monthly pageviews.The approach combines deep technical expertise with personalized support, ensuring clients can focus on content creation while maintaining optimal site performance. Backed by a proven process refined over years of working with mid-tier bloggers, the business emphasizes transparency, reliability, and measurable outcomes through continuous site speed improvements and security monitoring. Recent expansion includes a boutique agency partnership with spouse Tyler Townley to deliver enhanced design offerings.
Services
Website Redesign
Speed Optimization
Technical SEO
Maintenance Plans
Accessibility Audit
Plugin Audit
Core Web Vitals
Theme Development
Mobile Optimization
Security Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of web design experience with 15 years focused on WordPress
- Specialize in speed optimization achieving 90+ Google PageSpeed scores
- Proactive maintenance plans with uptime and security monitoring
- Personalized support from a single point of contact developer
- Proven process refined through 100+ successful blogger website redesigns
What people say
Easy to work with
Improved site speed dramatically
Proactive maintenance support
Exceeded expectations
Personalized attention
Services
Website Redesign
Custom WordPress redesigns focused on user experience, speed optimization, and mobile responsiveness. Services include hybrid block theme development, technical audits, and accessibility improvements. Designed for established bloggers seeking to enhance reader engagement and search rankings through modern design practices.
Speed Optimization
Technical optimization to achieve high Google PageSpeed scores and Core Web Vitals compliance. Includes plugin audits, database optimization, and caching configuration. Improves user experience while enhancing search engine visibility through measurable performance metrics.
Maintenance Plans
Proactive WordPress maintenance covering security monitoring, automated backups, and technical support. Available in standard and priority tiers with uptime guarantees. Ensures ongoing site reliability through regular updates and performance tracking.
Technical SEO
Search engine optimization focused on technical foundations including Core Web Vitals, structured data implementation, and Google Search Console integration. Monthly reporting tracks keyword rankings and identifies optimization opportunities for content creators.
Accessibility Audit
Comprehensive accessibility evaluation to ensure compliance with web content standards. Implementation of features improving usability for visitors with disabilities while enhancing overall site navigation and SEO performance.
People
Ryan Townley
WordPress Developer & Designer
25-year web design veteran specializing in WordPress solutions for content creators. Focuses on speed optimization and user experience. Built first website in 1999 and self-employed since 2008. Partners with spouse Tyler on design projects.
Questions
What WordPress services do you specialize in?
I specialize in custom website redesigns, speed optimization, technical SEO, and proactive maintenance plans for established content creators using WordPress.
Do you work with bloggers outside St. Louis?
Yes, I work remotely with bloggers nationwide, primarily serving food, lifestyle, and fashion niche websites generating 50K+ monthly pageviews.
What maintenance plan features are included?
Standard plan includes speed optimization, backups, security monitoring, updates, and monthly performance reports. Priority plan adds advanced SEO tools and emergency support.
How do you handle site speed improvements?
I use performance audits, plugin optimization, caching configuration, and technical SEO adjustments to achieve 90+ Google PageSpeed scores while maintaining functionality.
Can you redesign existing WordPress sites?
Yes, I specialize in redesigning existing WordPress sites with custom hybrid block themes while preserving content and improving technical performance metrics.
Reviews (3)
Kate B.
Apr 09, 2021
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Ryan has really helped me create a visual landscape for my practice. I feel very lucky to have met him. He helped me create a platform for my online shop and helps me with small changes that I need as my business and practice grows. Many people contact me because of the aesthetic that Ryan has helped me create. Overall great person and very talented and reliable. Thank you Ryan!
Elle S.
Mar 12, 2018
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I selected Ryan for a website redesign because his projects look professional and they don't all look the same. When reviewing his work, you can tell that he has a discerning eye and gives each project individual attention. In addition to being happy with the website he created for me, I really appreciated that Ryan was very easy to work with, responsive, and completely reliable. I couldn't recommend his web design services more highly.
Martin M.
Nov 17, 2017
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Ryan has helped me over the course of the last five years. At first, he changed my site over to Wordpress. After that, he's helped me intermittently to make revisions to my site. In all my interactions with Ryan, he's been professional and very helpful. He's always given me an idea of the scope and cost of projects. Also, he has been very diplomatic in recommending changes to my site. What I what I appreciate most is Ryan being clear about what he can and cannot do. He definitely knows what he knows and knows what he doesn't know. I would definitely recommend Ryan if you
