Professional web design and development

Custom coded without any page builders like WordPress

At Durham Web Designs, we take a unique approach to web development. Rather than relying on page builders or WordPress, we craft every line of code by hand, building each site from the ground up using HTML, CSS, and Javascript. This gives us the freedom to create truly custom designs while eliminating unnecessary bloat that can slow performance. As a result, our sites load almost instantly, consistently achieve high scores on Google PageSpeed Insights, and offer unparalleled security—making them virtually impenetrable. Plus, with no plugins or WordPress updates to manage, our clients enjoy a seamless, hassle-free experience.

Why it matters

• ⚡ Lightning-Fast Load Times
• 🚀 Higher Conversion Rates
• 🔒 Enhanced Security
• 📈 Stronger Google Rankings
• 🗺️ Boosted Visibility in Google Maps Listings

Faster load times = higher conversions

The online space is highly competitive, and you need every advantage to stand out and surpass your competition. While many rely on page builders that result in sluggish load times, we offer something different—custom-coded websites that load almost instantly. This matters because if your site takes 3 seconds or more to load, up to 50% of visitors will leave before it even appears. People simply won’t wait. With our blazing-fast websites, visitors stay engaged, giving you a better chance to capture more leads and convert more traffic than ever before.

Our custom coded sites are more secure

WordPress and other site builders come with numerous vulnerabilities, creating multiple entry points for hackers. If you don’t keep your plugins and WordPress version constantly updated, the risk of being hacked increases every day. Hackers specifically target WordPress more than any other platform because outdated sites are much easier to compromise.

Our custom-coded websites eliminate these risks entirely. Since we don’t rely on databases or make server-side requests, there’s nothing for hackers to intercept or exploit. Our sites run on static HTML and CSS, meaning there’s literally nothing to hack. You could leave one of our sites untouched for 10 years, and it would still be just as secure as the day it launched—no updates needed.

Improve your ranking on Google search

Faster load times can significantly boost your Google rankings. One of the key ways is simply by being quicker. When two websites have similar content and domain authority, Google prioritizes the one with better PageSpeed scores and stronger Core Web Vitals. In Google's own words, speed matters—and the faster site will come out on top.

The second way faster load times improve your ranking is more indirect. A fast-loading site means fewer visitors drop off, increasing your overall traffic. More visitors signal to Google that your site is valuable. By optimizing for Google’s Core Web Vitals, we enhance the user experience, encouraging longer session times and more page views as visitors explore your content.

With higher traffic, longer engagement, and better click-through rates, your site sends strong signals to Google that it’s effectively meeting user search needs. This demonstrates your expertise and value, helping boost your rankings through carefully crafted, helpful content.