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Website Design + Development Agency

Create Smarter Websites. Your website should do more than just look good—it needs to tackle real business challenges. It should be Purpose-Built.

Our web design agency is based in Pittsburgh and Cleveland and specializes in front-end website design and development tailored to create digital experiences that grow your business. With our experienced web development firm, including full-stack developers and business-savvy designers, we create websites that are strategic, scalable, and ready for the future.

Purpose-Built CMS, E-Commerce, Marketing + Enterprise Websites

We steer clear of one-size-fits-all templates. A successful website is purpose-built to achieve your business goals—whether that’s generating leads, expanding eCommerce, or ensuring a smooth user experience. Our diverse agency team merges UX design, interface design, web development, and branding into one cohesive process. From strategy and wireframing to development and going live, Roket builds powerful web platforms that maximize your capital.

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What’s in Our Website Design & Development Services

When you partner with Roket, you’re getting a comprehensive, all-in-one website solution that takes you from the initial strategy all the way to launch.

  • Collaborative Mission Planning Align on business goals, target audience, and key priorities to ensure the website is built with strategy and purpose from the start.
  • Information Architecture (IA) – Organize content logically to create an intuitive structure that’s easy for users to navigate.
  • User Experience (UX) Design – Design smooth, engaging user flows that guide visitors through the site and for interaction and conversion.
  • Wireframing & High-Fidelity UI – Progress from rough sketches and layouts to polished, brand-driven UI designs that bring your vision to life.
  • Front-End Web Development – Deliver pixel-perfect, responsive coding that performs seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
  • Hosting & Domain Setup – Handle all technical setup, ensuring your domain, server, and hosting environment are configured correctly from day one.
  • Quality Assurance Testing – Conduct thorough testing to confirm speed, performance, security, and accessibility, providing a reliable and inclusive experience.
  • Admin Education – Provide hands-on training so your team can confidently manage, update, and maintain the website.
  • Deployment & 30-Day Support – Ensure a smooth launch and offer a month of complimentary support to address any issues and guarantee peace of mind.

Optional extras: brand strategy, naming, identity logo design, UX workshops, custom admin experiences, and team augmentation.

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Core Capabilities

  • Web Strategy: Our app design firm kicks off every project with in-depth discovery sessions, audits of your content, and a solid digital roadmap. This helps us uncover what your business aims to achieve, what users need, and where you stand against the competition. It’s all about making sure your website looks good and aligns with your growth goals.
  • Branding: We cover everything from strategy and positioning to naming and design, creating brand systems that give your website a unified look and clear voice. Every element—from your brand story to visuals and messaging—is designed to enhance recognition and build trust.
  • CMS Development: Whether it’s a flexible WordPress site, a scalable Shopify store, a strong Django build, or something custom to fit your unique workflow, we develop content management systems that simplify updates and keep your site secure and ready for the future.
  • E-Commerce Development: Our app design firm's expertise lies in Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and BigCommerce, where we deliver customized integrations for inventory management, shipping, and secure payments. We create high-performing online stores that are easy to manage and designed to convert visitors into buyers.
  • Responsive Websites: We ensure every site we create is mobile-first and front-end optimized to perform well on desktops, tablets, and smartphones. With responsive layouts, quick load times, and SEO-friendly coding practices, your website is ready for any device.
  • Analytics & Optimization: We set up tracking tools like Google Analytics, Mixpanel, and custom reporting dashboards to keep tabs on performance. But we don’t stop at just collecting data—we focus on optimizing conversion rates by refining user flows, testing messaging, and making enhancements to boost your ROI.
  • Community & Engagement: We build interactive tools like blogs, forums, social sharing features, user profiles, and live chat to keep your audience engaged. These features encourage participation, build loyalty, and turn casual visitors into active community members.
  • Marketing Integrations: Roket designs and implements tools that support your sales and marketing efforts, including landing pages, CRM integrations, lead forms, custom calculators, and email marketing systems. All of these integrate smoothly with your campaigns for measurable results.
  • Dashboards & Data Visualization: We make complex datasets feel manageable by creating dashboards, directories, and visual representations that turn information into something clear and actionable—helping your team and your customers make better decisions.
  • Customer Portals: Our focus is on designing secure, user-friendly portals for customers and clients, incorporating scheduling systems, chatbots, and help desks. These portals streamline communication, enhance transparency, and improve the overall customer experience.
  • Video & Interactive Experiences: From HTML5 video players and custom integrations to immersive 360-degree videos and interactive features, our app design company brings dynamic content to life. This creates richer, more memorable experiences that help your website stand out.

Why Choose Roket for your website design and development partner?

We’re more than just another web design firm. Roket is a Pittsburgh- and Cleveland-based team with local roots and a national reach. Our approach is built on creating custom website solutions designed for growth, never relying on templates or shortcuts. By combining website design and development under one roof, we deliver across strategy, UX, branding, and code, so every project is cohesive and on point. With a proof of helping both startups and established businesses launch websites that drive measurable results, we bring the creativity, technical expertise, and business focus needed to make your investment count.

Let’s get started on building a smarter, purpose-driven website together.

FAQ: Website Design and Development Firm Services

What sets Roket apart from other web design agencies?

Unlike agencies that rely on templates, Roket is a full-service website design company that creates custom websites tailored to your business goals. We blend UX design, branding, and full-stack web development to provide scalable, high-performance solutions that can grow alongside your company. As a trusted website design company, we focus on delivering websites that are both visually compelling and highly functional.

Do you only collaborate with businesses in Pittsburgh and Cleveland?

Not at all. Although we're headquartered in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, our website design agency partners with clients all over the country. We provide website design and development services for startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises across various industries, ensuring every client receives the expertise of a dedicated website design company.

How long does it typically take to design and develop a website?

The timeline depends on the complexity of the project, but most websites take around 8 to 16 weeks. A straightforward marketing site may be quicker, while larger e-commerce sites or custom web applications could take more time. As a professional website design company, we always begin with Mission Planning to establish a realistic timeline and ensure your project stays on track from start to finish.

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Roket is a design agency based in Pittsburgh and Cleveland that focuses on app design and prototype development. We handle everything from product planning and UX/UI design to mobile and web prototyping, plus full-stack development. Beyond building prototypes; we also offer flexible staffing solutions. This includes contract work, contract-to-hire, and direct hire options for key roles like designers, developers, QA specialists, and product managers.