Relish provided us everything we were looking for in a web marketing resource. They immediately grasped our aesthetic sensibility and quickly delivered an elegant and engaging design for our web space. Because we are a boutique firm providing highly detailed microscopic images for a niche market in the construction industry, this was not an easy, cookie-cutter task. Equally as important, with Relish at the helm of our SEO efforts we quickly emerged from the basement to supersede our competitors’ web presence and search engine rankings. In spite of a tight-knit, mostly word of mouth industry, we see more and more new clients not only landing on the site, but picking up the phone and initiating engagements. Finally, Relish has been there as we continue to tweak the site and SEO operations, providing friendly, quality service in a timely fashion.
Website Design and Development Built with Purpose to Support Strategy and Long-term Growth
As one of the Denver/Boulder area’s premier web design and development agencies, we’re committed to the balance between design and functionality on all levels. We call that purposeful design, or design with a purpose. In other words, we don’t just make “pretty.” We make “pretty” work. So yes, we do make beautiful websites. But we also consider usability. Page load speed. SEO. AIO. GEO. ADA-compliance. Mobile responsiveness. Scalability. (Don’t worry – keeping track of all that is our job.)
And it means that we implement content management systems, e-commerce platforms, interactive widgets, rich media, inbound lead funnels – whatever you could ask for – but that we don’t lose sight of making the thing look good. By blending form and function, we’ve found it’s easier to elicit a positive response from your audience and help them do what they came to your site to do.
Throughout our design process, we keep the big picture in sharp focus, to ensure that your site will attract stakeholders of all types – and then keep them there.
A few words about what we make:
- Websites that are easy for visitors to use
- “Pathway-driven” web experiences that help users accomplish their goals – and yours
- CMS-based solutions that your team can manage easily
- Mobile-friendly, responsive websites
- Inbound lead generation systems
- Search engine- and AI-optimized sites and eCommerce platforms
- Most projects fall between $5,000 and $30,000
Work We're Proud Of
We help good people do great things online. Here are a few projects we are proud to share.
The Kudos
We love our clients. Hear from people like you about their experience working with Relish
David Rothstein
To establish a professional on-line presence, we turned to Stuart Swineford at Relish Studio. He was terrific to work with, had great ideas and set us up with exactly what we needed. Stuart was able to interpret our design ideas and turn them into a look and feel that exceeded our expectations. Now that our website was up and running, Relish Studio has been highly responsive whenever we need answers to technical questions or specific digital insights. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for creative digital solutions for their business needs.
Rob Kilgore
I came to Relish Studio in need of an eye catching, professional and easily updatable website to complement my work as a fine artist and increase my exposure to potential customers. When I initially met with Stuart Swineford with my admittedly non-computer-savvy vision of how to proceed, he took the time to really understand what I wanted, and then tapped into a design, flow and platform for me that exceeded all of my expectations. Stuart patiently and enthusiastically helped me understand, in plain English, ways to build my content and attract more relevant viewers to it. Equally important, Stuart and Relish Studio are also focused on helping me any time I have questions. When it’s time to innovate and expand my website down the road, such as, for online sales, Stuart already has plans in place to smoothly integrate that ability into the website. I’ve since recommended Relish Studio to fellow artists and entrepreneurs and am very pleased to have the expertise of Relish Studios in developing the digital face of my work.
Kate Woodliff-O’Donnell
Relish has helped me design and develop several sites over the years to promote my novels. Their expertise and attention to detail let me focus on writing so I didn’t have to worry about marketing my books.
John Shors
Relish was terrific to work with. They offered creative ideas and built a site that exceeded my expectations. They stayed within budget and were a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again and I’ve already recommended them to others.
Luke Vernon
Working with Relish Studio on the design and launch of the Stepping Up Stewardship Toolkit available at https://steppingupstewardship.org/ was a terrific experience from start to finish. The Relish team was reliable, responsive, and exceeded our expectations on many levels. Their ability to understand our business requirements coupled with their marketing, design, and technical expertise created a website that is user friendly and functional. We have gotten so much positive feedback on it already and the entire process was smooth and easy.
Anna Zawisza
Stuart and his team have assisted us with our websites for the past several years. The team gets down to business. They are always responsive to emails, or trouble shooting when necessary. Equally important is how they tackle a project. Stuart talks to me, he helps me to gain a basic understanding of the technical working of our website; without talking “techy”.
Margie Joy
Relish Studio came highly recommended. They were professional, responsive and created exactly what we had envisioned.
Stephanie McCoy
Excellent creative team, easy to work with and good design/business vision.
Matthew Hand
Excellent experience with Stu and Bret of Relish. They took my rambling notes, emails, mark-ups, etc., and created a beautiful new website for our law firm. I was very impressed with their quick turn-around on our multiple requests throughout the project (particularly Bret’s amazing response time!). Very easy to work with, patient, accessible, very easy to talk to, and just all-around great guys. Highly recommend them.
Melissa Garcia
Website Design & Development FAQs
How much does a nonprofit website cost?
Most of our website projects fall between $5,000 and $30,000. Where you land depends on the number of pages, features like donation forms or event registration, and how much content we write or migrate. Nonprofits get special pricing, and every project gets a fixed quote after a short discovery call, so there are no surprise invoices.
How long does it take to build a new website?
Most sites take 4 to 16 weeks from kickoff to launch. Simple sites take 4–6 weeks, mid-size sites 8–12 weeks, and complex or custom sites 12–16 weeks or more. The biggest variable is usually content and feedback, so we build the schedule around your team’s real availability (and your board’s).
Should we redesign our website or fix the one we have?
It depends, and we’ll tell you honestly. Sometimes a full rebuild is the right call. Often, fixing the structure, messaging, speed, and calls to action on your current site gets you most of the way there for a fraction of the cost. A quick AEC Assessment ($499 for nonprofits) is a low-risk way to find out.
What platforms do you build on?
Mostly WordPress, which is flexible, widely supported, and easy for your team to update. For organizations that need a lighter lift, Duda is our favorite hassle-free option. We’ve also built on Squarespace and Webflow, and we’ll recommend the right tool for your needs instead of forcing you onto ours.
Do you write the content, or do we?
Either, or a mix. We can write new copy, edit what you have, or migrate your existing content. Many clients start with our Content Roadmap, which spells out what content you need, how it should be structured, and who’s responsible for what, so nothing stalls the launch.
Will our website be accessible?
Yes. We design and build with accessibility in mind from the start: readable color contrast, clear headings, descriptive alt text, keyboard-friendly navigation, and mobile-responsive layouts. We run WCAG audits prior to launch to alert you to any potential problems that need attention. That matters for your community, and it’s increasingly expected by funders and government partners.
Will people find us on Google and in AI search?
That’s the plan. We build search visibility into every site from day one: a clear structure, fast load times, strong titles and descriptions, and schema markup that tells Google and AI tools like ChatGPT exactly who you are and what you do. After launch, our WordPress Health & Security plans help keep it that way.
Can we update the website ourselves?
Absolutely. We build sites your team can edit without calling us every time a word or photo changes, and we train your staff before launch. When you’d rather hand something off, we’re a quick email away.
What happens after launch?
Your site needs regular care to stay fast and secure. Our WordPress Health & Security plans ($200–$1,000 a month) include updates, security monitoring, and backups, and the higher tiers add performance tuning and time for content changes. Plans are month-to-month, so you’re never locked in.
Have more questions? We have answers.
Your Website Should Be Your Hardest-Working Team Member
Not the one who shows up late and forgets what they were supposed to do. Let’s turn your site into something that brings in donors, customers, and supporters while you’re busy doing the actual work.