DISTORTION
D E V E L O P M E N T

An up-and-coming web and software development studio building tailored, personal sites for clients who want more than a template — code shaped tightly around your vision.

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Personal builds, not templates.

Distortion Development is a new web and software development company based in the American Midwest, built around a simple idea: every client deserves a site that reflects them, not a recycled layout dragged out of a library.

We specialize in tailored, personal development services — close collaboration, careful listening, and a build process tightly aligned with each client's needs and vision. No bloated agency overhead. No cookie-cutter outputs. Just deliberate, hand-crafted work.

Our development architecture leans heavily on creativity and the personal vision behind each project. We treat the codebase like a creative medium, not just a delivery mechanism — every site we ship has an opinion, a voice, and a reason to exist.

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What we build.

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Web Applications

Full-stack apps for businesses needing dashboards, customer portals, internal tools, or SaaS platforms — built with modern, maintainable architecture.

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E-Commerce

Shopify and headless commerce builds with custom theming, conversion-focused UX, and the polish that turns visitors into repeat customers.

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Hosting & Maintenance

Deployment, hosting setup, and ongoing maintenance — including performance tuning, security updates, and content changes as your business grows.

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Consulting

Stuck with an inherited codebase or unsure where to start? We audit, advise, and chart a path forward — without locking you into a long contract.

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Some Sites We've Shipped.

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How we work.

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DISCOVER

We start with a real conversation. Your vision, audience, goals, and the things competitors aren't doing — that's where the build begins.

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DESIGN

Custom design tailored to your brand. No template kits, no generic layouts. Every screen is shaped around the story you're telling.

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BUILD

Clean, modern code written by hand. Performance-first, accessible, maintainable — built to scale with you, not against you.

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LAUNCH

Deployment, hosting, and post-launch support. We don't disappear after handoff — we stick around to make sure the site keeps running.

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Transparent pricing.

Every project is different, but here's where most of our work lands. Each package is a starting point — we'll scope your specific needs on a discovery call and quote a fixed project fee, paid in milestones (typically 30% on signing, 30% at design approval, 40% at launch).

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Marketing Site
$4,000– $7,000
Fixed project fee

A clean, custom-built marketing site for businesses that need a polished web presence without the agency overhead.

  • 5–10 custom-designed pages
  • Mobile-first responsive build
  • Contact form & basic integrations
  • SEO foundation & metadata
  • Hosting setup & deployment
  • 2 rounds of revisions
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E-Commerce Build
$5,000– $10,000
Fixed project fee + monthly

Shopify or headless commerce build with custom theming, conversion-focused UX, and the polish that turns visitors into repeat customers.

  • Custom Shopify theme or headless build
  • Product setup & collection structure
  • Checkout & payment configuration
  • Shipping & tax setup
  • Care Plan available: $50/mo or $500/yr
  • Training to manage it yourself
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// 04 / SaaS
SaaS Marketing Site
$6,000– $12,000
Fixed project fee

Marketing & conversion sites for SaaS companies that need to communicate complex value clearly and convert qualified visitors.

  • Custom marketing site (10–25 pages)
  • Pricing, features & comparison pages
  • Documentation & help center setup
  • Lead capture & demo booking flows
  • Integrations with your stack
  • 30 days post-launch support
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// 05 / Application
Web Application
$10,000+
Custom-quoted project

Full-stack apps for businesses needing dashboards, customer portals, internal tools, or complete SaaS platforms. Quoted per project.

  • Discovery & technical scoping
  • Custom UI/UX design
  • Front-end & back-end development
  • Database design & integrations
  • Authentication & user management
  • Deployment & ongoing support options
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// 06 / Hourly
Consulting & Ad-Hoc Work
$75– $95 / hr
Hourly rate

Audits, code reviews, troubleshooting, small updates, or short-term help on an existing project. No long-term commitment required.

  • Code & site audits
  • Inherited codebase reviews
  • Performance optimization
  • Bug fixes & small features
  • Technical advisory & planning
  • Ongoing maintenance retainers: $150–$400/mo
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Don't see your project here? Get in touch — every project gets a custom quote and we're happy to scope something that doesn't fit a standard package.

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Transparent terms.

We keep the business side of every project simple, predictable, and written down. No surprise invoices, no hidden fees, no chasing you for renewals or hosting passwords you don't remember. Here's exactly how the engagement works.

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Milestone Payments

Project fees are split into three payments: 30% deposit on signing, 30% at design approval, and 40% at launch.

Spreads the cost over the timeline and protects both sides — you never pay for work that hasn't happened, we never start work that hasn't been committed to.
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Easy Payment Methods

We invoice through Stripe. Pay by ACH bank transfer (preferred for larger invoices), credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay — whatever's easiest.

No mailing checks, no awkward Venmo requests. One link, one click, professional invoices in your inbox with PDF receipts.
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Written Contract

Every project starts with a simple service agreement covering scope, payment terms, timeline, and ownership of the final work — so both sides know exactly what's being built.

When the site launches, you own it. Code, content, design — yours, with full rights and the source files handed over.
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Ongoing Support

Need updates, content changes, or new features after launch? Optional maintenance retainers are available, or pay hourly only when you need us.

Maintenance retainer: $150–$400/month depending on update frequency. Ad-hoc work: $75–$95/hour. No retainer required to come back later.

Have questions about how a specific project would work? Ask us anything — happy to walk through the details before you commit to anything.

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Have a project in mind?

Tell us about your vision. Whether you're starting from scratch or rebuilding something tired, we'd love to hear what you have in mind and see if we're a fit.

Or email us directly at info@distortiondevelopment.com