A real admin panel
A clean, branded dashboard your team uses every day to update pages, blog posts, products, and images. No developer required for content changes.
Website Development Services
Custom website development services for growing businesses.
The Turn Group is a Kansas City web development agency delivering full-stack website development services: custom web development, custom website development, hand-coded front-end web development, back-end web development, headless website development, e-commerce website development, API and integrations, and ongoing website development support. Our web development team builds the website, the admin panel your team uses every day, the checkout, the integrations, and the analytics. Hand-coded custom website development, owned by you, fast on every device, and supported by humans you can call. Twenty-two years of careful website development for clients in all 50 states and 61 countries.
- 22Years building
- 50States served
- 61Countries
What You Actually Get
What does every Turn Group website include before we even talk about technology?
Plain English. The non-technical part of what we build, so you can decide if we are the right partner before any platform conversation.
A checkout that actually works
Stripe, PayPal, ACH, subscriptions, refunds, discount codes, taxes by state. We ship the full path from product page to receipt email, tested on every browser and device.
Connected to your tools
Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, Twilio, QuickBooks, Google Workspace, your CRM, your booking system. Real integrations, not just embed widgets.
Built to be found
Indexed by Google, cited by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Schema, fast load times, and clean URLs are part of the build, not a separate purchase.
Owned by you, forever
Code, design files, content, accounts, and credentials handed to you on launch day. No proprietary lock-in. Take it to any developer in the world and they can pick it up.
Real human support
Call us. Text us. Email us. Twenty-two years in, we still answer. Our support team is the same team that built it, not an outsourced help desk reading scripts.
Twelve Capabilities
How do we approach any web build a client throws at us?
From a simple CMS site to a distributed headless application, every capability lives under one roof. Every engagement starts with a free scoping call and a written technical recommendation, not a pitch.
Custom Website Development
Hand-coded, bespoke builds engineered to your exact specifications, brand, and technical environment.
Headless and Jamstack
Decoupled front-ends on Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, Remix, Gatsby, and SvelteKit connected to headless CMS or custom APIs.
Full-Stack Applications
End-to-end application development spanning database design, API contracts, server-side logic, and front-end interfaces.
CMS Development
Custom modules, plugins, theme engineering, and configuration on Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, Craft, HubSpot, and Sitecore.
E-commerce Development
Custom storefronts, checkout flows, and third-party integrations on Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, WooCommerce, and Salesforce Commerce.
Front-End Engineering
Semantic, accessible HTML and CSS, component-driven React and Vue interfaces, and performance-optimized interactive layers.
Back-End and APIs
REST and GraphQL APIs in PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, and Node.js with full third-party integration support.
Performance Engineering
LCP under 2.5s, CLS under 0.1, INP under 200ms, and 95-plus Lighthouse scores on mobile and desktop. Budgets set in architecture.
Accessibility Engineering
WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance. Keyboard navigation, screen reader support, focus management, and ARIA implemented in the build.
Schema and SEO Implementation
JSON-LD structured data, speakable selectors, canonical tags, sitemap generation, and AEO and GEO optimization built into every page.
AI Integration
Chatbots, semantic search, content tooling, and workflow automation woven into the codebase, not bolted on after launch.
Full AI practice →Migrations and Replatforming
Structured migrations from legacy CMS platforms and outdated stacks to modern, maintainable architectures. Zero content loss.
Platforms In The Shop
Which 32+ platforms has our team shipped production builds on?
We do not pick the stack we feel like learning this quarter. We pick the one that serves your business for the next ten years. Below is what is actively in our shop.
Content management
- Joomla
- WordPress
- Drupal
- HubSpot
- Webflow
- Squarespace
- CCraft CMS
- SSitecore
E-commerce
- Shopify
- Shopify Plus
- Magento
- WooCommerce
- BBigCommerce
- Salesforce Commerce
Front-end frameworks
- HTML5 / CSS3
- React
- Vue
- NNext.js
- NNuxt
- AAstro
- SSvelte / SvelteKit
- RRemix
- GGatsby
Back-end & APIs
- PHP
- Laravel
- Symfony
- Python
- DjDjango
- FlFlask
- FaFastAPI
- Node.js
On something not listed? We have probably shipped on it. Ask us.
Why Hand-Coded Wins
Why is a rebuild more than a fresh coat of paint?
Every site we replace was built on a template, a page builder, or a stack of plugins. Here is what changes when a real developer rewrites it from the foundation up.
Before we get involved
- Slow load times, especially on phones
- Bloated themes and plugin sprawl
- Editing requires a developer
- Generic schema, low AI visibility
- No clear admin, no real handoff
- Locked into proprietary builders
After we rebuild it
- Sub-2.5s LCP on every page, on every device
- Hand-coded, only what your site actually needs
- Clean admin your team uses without us
- JSON-LD schema, indexed by Google and AI
- Documented codebase, ready for anyone
- You own everything, forever
3.4xFaster load on mobile (typical)
+47%More organic search traffic in 90 days
22yrsIn business, same team, same craft
Our Process
How does a website development project move from idea to launch?
Seven defined phases. Every phase has a named owner, clear deliverables, and a written sign-off before the next begins. You always know where the project stands.
01
Discovery
Stakeholder interviews, technical requirements gathering, platform selection, third-party integration inventory, and definition of measurable success criteria. We leave this phase with a written brief that everyone has signed.
02
Architecture
System architecture design, database schema, API contracts, environment setup, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and a written technical specification your team can audit before a single line of code is written.
03
Build
Iterative development in two-week sprints. Code is version-controlled, documented, and reviewed against the specification and the approved design. Staging deploys happen at the end of every sprint for your review.
04
QA
Cross-browser and cross-device testing, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit, Core Web Vitals benchmarking against agreed targets, security review, and structured user acceptance testing before staging sign-off.
05
Launch
Production deployment with zero-downtime cutover strategy, DNS migration support, redirect mapping validation, post-launch smoke testing, and a 48-hour monitoring window with team availability.
06
Optimize
Post-launch performance tuning, analytics validation, A/B test implementation, and a 30-day optimization sprint to close any gaps surfaced by real traffic data. Performance budgets verified under production conditions.
07
Support
Managed hosting, platform security updates, CMS upgrades, and a real human help desk for the long run. Available through our website support and hosting service.
Performance Standards
What performance benchmarks does a Turn Group build hit?
These are not aspirational numbers. They are the targets we write into the architecture document and validate at QA. If a build does not hit them on mobile under real network conditions, it does not launch.
2.5s
LCP
Largest Contentful Paint under 2.5 seconds. The moment your page stops feeling slow for the visitor who is deciding whether to stay.
0.1
CLS
Cumulative Layout Shift under 0.1. No content jumping around as images and fonts load. Visitors read what they intend to click.
200ms
INP
Interaction to Next Paint under 200 milliseconds. Buttons, links, and inputs respond the instant a finger or cursor touches them.
95+
Lighthouse
Lighthouse performance score of 95 or above on both mobile and desktop. The single-number benchmark that covers all four Core Web Vitals.
Core Web Vitals are a direct Google ranking signal and one of the most reliable predictors of conversion rate. A 100ms improvement in load time can increase conversions by up to 8 percent. We treat performance as a product requirement, not a DevOps afterthought. Every architectural decision, from image format selection to server-side rendering strategy, is evaluated against the budget before code is written. Our SEO, AEO, and GEO practice works alongside the development team from day one so every performance gain is also an organic search gain.
AI in the Workflow
How is AI woven into our builds while a real developer writes every line?
We use AI tooling where it genuinely reduces error and accelerates quality: code review assistance, automated accessibility scanning, regression test generation, type-checking, documentation drafting, and content tooling for CMS workflows. Every architectural call is still made by a human.
See our full AI integration practice →- Code review and static analysis assistance
- Automated accessibility scan integration
- Regression test generation for critical paths
- Type inference and schema generation tools
- Documentation drafts from code comments
- CMS content tooling and editorial assistants
Questions, Answered
Questions every team asks before they hire a development partner.
Direct answers, no sales language.
What platforms and frameworks do you develop on?
We develop on 32-plus platforms and frameworks including Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, Craft CMS, HubSpot CMS, Webflow, Shopify, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, Magento, WooCommerce, Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, Gatsby, React, Vue, SvelteKit, Remix, Laravel, Symfony, Django, Flask, FastAPI, and Node.js. If you are on a platform not listed, ask us. Chances are we have shipped on it.
Do you write code by hand or use page builders?
We write hand-coded, human-readable code. No drag-and-drop page builders, no bloated visual editors. Every line is written to be readable, documented, and easy for any competent developer to maintain after we are done.
How do you handle performance and Core Web Vitals?
Performance is engineered in, not added at the end. We target LCP under 2.5 seconds, CLS under 0.1, INP under 200 milliseconds, and a Lighthouse score of 95 or above on both mobile and desktop. We set budgets in architecture and validate them at QA.
Do you build headless and Jamstack websites?
Yes. Headless and Jamstack are a significant part of our practice. We build decoupled front ends on Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, Remix, and Gatsby, connected to headless CMS platforms or custom APIs. We select the architecture based on your performance, editorial, and scalability requirements, not trend.
How do you approach accessibility in development?
We align to WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508. Keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, ARIA landmarks and labels, focus management, color contrast at the code level, and reduced-motion respect are implemented during the build phase, not as a final audit patch.
Can you migrate our existing site to a new platform?
Yes. Migrations and replatforming are a core service. We handle structured content exports, URL redirect mapping, database migrations, and platform configuration. We have migrated sites from Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, custom PHP, and legacy ASP applications with zero content loss.
Do you develop in PHP, Python, or both?
Both. Our PHP practice covers custom applications, Laravel, and Symfony. Our Python practice covers Django, Flask, and FastAPI for API-first and data-driven applications. We select the right language and framework based on your requirements, existing infrastructure, and long-term maintenance needs.
How is AI used in the development process?
We use AI tooling in the development workflow for code review assistance, automated accessibility scanning, regression test generation, type inference, and documentation drafting. For client-facing AI features like chatbots, semantic search, and content generation tools, see our dedicated AI website integration services page.
Will we own the code when the project is done?
Yes. You receive full ownership of all code, assets, and documentation on final payment. Nothing is hosted on proprietary infrastructure that traps you. The code ships to your repository, your hosting environment, and your team.
How long does a typical website development project take?
A focused CMS-based website build typically takes four to ten weeks from kickoff to launch. Headless and full-stack application projects typically run eight to twenty weeks depending on scope. We share a milestone timeline with clear owner assignments in week one.
Do you provide post-launch support and hosting?
Yes. We offer managed hosting and a real-human help desk through our website support service. This covers platform updates, security patches, performance monitoring, and priority response for any post-launch issues.
What is the first step to start a development project?
Submit a project estimate request. We review it, ask any clarifying questions, and return a written proposal with scope, timeline, budget, and stack recommendation within one business day. There is no cost and no obligation for the initial review.
Your Move
Let's build something worth maintaining.
Tell us about your project. We will respond within one business day with a written proposal, an honest stack recommendation, and a fair budget. No obligation for the initial review.
Hand-coded for clients in all 50 states and 61 countries since 2004.
