San Diego Web Design & Development
Hand-Coded Websites Built for Speed and Results
We don’t rely on WordPress themes, page builders, or templates. Every website we create is hand-coded using modern technology like Astro, delivering under-one-second load times, stronger security, and sites that actually convert visitors into customers.
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100% Custom Code
No templates or page builders. Just clean, hand-written code tailored to your business goals and audience.
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Lightning-fast Performance
Static sites built with Astro load 2–3x faster than most WordPress sites, improving user experience and search performance.
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Mobile-first Design
Designed mobile-first so your site looks great and works perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops.
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Enterprise-level Security
Static sites have no databases or plugins to hack, making them far harder to compromise than typical CMS sites.
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Direct Access to a Senior Developer
Work directly with an experienced developer based in San Diego. No outsourcing, no ticket maze, just clear communication.
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Conversion-focused UX
Every section is structured to guide visitors toward taking action, turning qualified traffic into real leads and revenue.
Every Second Counts—Literally
Website speed isn't just about user experience. It directly impacts your bottom line, your ad spend, and whether visitors even stay long enough to see what you offer.
- 53%
of mobile users abandon sites that take over 3 seconds to load
Google/SOASTA Research - 7%
decrease in conversions for every 1-second delay
Akamai - 32%
higher bounce rate for pages loading in 3s vs 1s
Google - 2x
more ad spend needed to overcome slow page speeds
Portent
Speed Affects Every Dollar You Spend and Earn
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Your Ad Budget Is Being Wasted
If your site loads slowly, you're paying for clicks that bounce. Google and Facebook penalize slow sites with higher CPC. A fast site means lower acquisition costs and higher ROI on every marketing dollar.
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You're Invisible to Google
Core Web Vitals are now a ranking factor. Slow sites get buried in search results. Your competitors with faster sites are capturing the organic traffic that should be yours—without paying for ads.
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WordPress Maintenance Is Killing Your Time
Plugin updates, security patches, compatibility conflicts, emergency fixes when your site breaks. The average business owner spends 4-8 hours per month on WordPress maintenance—time better spent running your business.
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Security Vulnerabilities Put You at Risk
WordPress powers 43% of the web—making it the #1 target for hackers. 70% of WordPress sites have at least one vulnerability. A single breach can cost thousands in recovery, lost revenue, and damaged reputation.
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Hidden Costs Add Up Fast
Premium plugins, managed hosting, security services, emergency developer fixes, theme updates, database optimization. What started as a $50/month site becomes $200+/month—and it's still slow and vulnerable.
- <1s Average Page Load Time
- 14 days Turnaround Time
- $165/mo Starting Price
- 99.9% Uptime Guarantee
What Makes Us Different
We're not another WordPress agency promising "fast" sites. We're San Diego's only web design agency specializing exclusively in hand-coded static websites for small businesses.
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14-Day Turnaround
Most agencies take 6-12 weeks. We deliver production-ready sites in 2 weeks. No delays, no excuses, no waiting months for your site to go live.
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Fortune 500 Expertise
I've built high-performance sites for Salesforce, IBM, and enterprise clients. Now I bring that same technical excellence to San Diego small businesses—without the $50K+ price tag.
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True Bilingual Support
As a native French speaker, I provide genuine bilingual French/English sites—not Google Translate, but culturally adapted content that resonates with both audiences. Perfect for businesses targeting international markets.
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Zero WordPress Maintenance
No plugins to update. No security patches. No emergency fixes when something breaks at 2am. Your site just works, month after month, year after year.
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Predictable Monthly Cost
No surprise bills. No hidden fees. No premium plugins to buy. $165-$300/month includes hosting, updates, security monitoring, and unlimited content changes (within reason).
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Local San Diego Partner
Available for face-to-face meetings in San Diego. Understand the local market, local SEO, and what San Diego customers expect. We're not an overseas agency or a faceless platform.
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Measurable Performance
Every site we deliver scores 90+ on Google Lighthouse. Load times under 1 second. Core Web Vitals in the green. We don't promise fast—we guarantee it with numbers.
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Email-Based Updates
Need content changed? Just email us. No logging into WordPress, no learning curves, no technical headaches. We handle it within 24-48 hours. Simpler than any CMS.
Say Goodbye to WordPress Headaches
Static Sites
- Lightning-fast load times (< 3 seconds)
- Zero plugins or security patches needed
- Impenetrable security (no database to hack)
- Simple, reliable hosting ($0-20/month)
- 99.9% uptime guarantee
- No surprise costs or technical debt
WordPress Sites
- Slow load times (5-8+ seconds typical)
- Constant plugin updates & conflicts
- Frequent security vulnerabilities
- Complex hosting ($30-100+/month)
- Downtime from updates or hacks
- Hidden costs for plugins & maintenance
From Discovery to Launch in 2 Weeks
Most agencies take 6-12 weeks. We've perfected our process to deliver production-ready sites in just 14 days—without cutting corners on quality.
- Day 1-2
Discovery & Strategy
Kickoff call to understand your business, goals, and audience. We create a sitemap and content strategy within 48 hours.
- Day 3-10
Design & Development
We translate the approved strategy into final layouts while building the production site in parallel. Accessibility, SEO, and performance optimizations are baked in from the first commit, and you receive frequent progress reviews rather than waiting for mockups.
- Day 11-12
Content & Images
SEO-optimized copy and images integrated. Final content review and adjustments.
- Day 13
Testing & QA
Rigorous testing across browsers, devices, and accessibility standards. Performance audit to ensure sub-1-second load times.
- Day 14
Launch
Go live! We handle DNS, SSL, analytics setup, and provide you with all login credentials and documentation.
- Day 15+
Ongoing Support
Your monthly subscription kicks in. Email us anytime for content updates, and we'll handle them within 24-48 hours.
Work That Speaks Volumes
Transformative projects for businesses ready to stand out and grow.
- Site Redesign
USA Conseil
20-year consultancy transformed with modern design. 765% traffic increase in 6 months through strategic SEO and performance optimization.
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WordPress
- New Brand
Aurore Lacas Coaching
Complete brand identity and bilingual platform for a Vancouver life coach. We created the logo and website from scratch and topped local SEO rankings in a matter of days.
Visit SiteBilingual
WordPress
- Site Launch
La Flamme Française
A refined, elegant static site for a new tarte flambée business in San Diego, echoing the charm of French dining. Perfect Lighthouse scores and top local SEO rankings.
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Astro
- Restaurant Site
Pizza Riviera
A slice of France in Northern California. Modern static website for an authentic French pizza restaurant featuring elegant design and seamless user experience.
Visit SiteStatic Site
Restaurant
- E-commerce
Renaissance Art Gallery
Fictive Shopify storefront for a curated online gallery. Designed and developed a sleek, immersive shopping experience to showcase classic artwork. Password: renaissance
Visit SiteShopify
E-commerce
- Site Redesign
Your Best Digs
Complete redesign implementation from Adobe XD designs. Transformed the site to be fully accessible and optimized for Core Web Vitals, improving user experience and performance.
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Accessibility
Simple Pricing, Powerful Results
No huge upfront costs. No hidden fees. Just professional websites that grow your business.
- Starter
Starter Site $165 /month$0 down
- Custom Design & Development
- Up to 5 Pages
- Hosting & Maintenance Included
- Unlimited Edits
- Site Redesign Option After 3 Years
- Most Popular
Growth Site $300 /month$0 down, scale as you grow
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 10 Pages
- Blog or Resource Hub
- Strategic SEO Optimization
- Priority Support
- Site Redesign Option After 3 Years
- 5 Pages
Starter Build $3,600 one-timeOwn it outright + $40/mo hosting
- Custom Static Site Build
- Up to 5 Pages
- 30 Days Post-Launch Support
- You Own Everything
- 10 Pages
Growth Build $4,200 one-timeOwn it outright + $40/mo hosting
- Custom Static Site Build
- Up to 10 Pages
- Blog or Resource Hub
- 30 Days Post-Launch Support
- You Own Everything
Trusted by San Diego Businesses and Beyond
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"My website was quite old and needed to be fully renewed to match modern requirements such as responsive design, GDPR compliance, security (https), and future plans. Kalyxo did a marvellous job. Xavier understood my needs, fully respected the spirit of the original site, and carefully took all my remarks and wishes into consideration. Thank you Kalyxo for this amazing work!"
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"Kalyxo is a world class WordPress development team that shows care and craft in everything they do. Would highly recommend for any WordPress project!"
Everything You Need to Know
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Simple! Just email us your changes and we'll update them within 24-48 hours. No learning curve, no WordPress dashboard, no technical headaches. For most small businesses, this is actually faster and easier than logging into WordPress.
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Absolutely! We'll carefully migrate your content, preserve your SEO rankings, and set up proper redirects. Most migrations are seamless for your visitors and search engines. We can also improve performance and design in the process.
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Static sites handle blogs beautifully! We can set up a blog system where you send us posts via email, Google Docs, or Notion, and we publish them. For clients who post multiple times per week, we can discuss CMS options or git-based workflows.
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Yes! While we're based in San Diego, we work with clients across the United States and internationally. All communication happens via video calls, email, and project management tools. Distance has never been a barrier to great work.
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Your subscription includes hosting, unlimited update requests (within reason), security monitoring, uptime monitoring, and ongoing support. We handle all technical aspects so you never have to worry about your website breaking or getting hacked.
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Yes! As a native French speaker, I provide true bilingual support—not just translation, but cultural adaptation that resonates with both English and French-speaking audiences. This is perfect for businesses serving international markets or French communities in the US.
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Our core process ships most 5 page sites in 14 days from kickoff. When a project needs extra integrations or advanced content, we still wrap within 3-4 weeks and keep you updated every step.
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Every plan comes with a 12-month commitment so we can recoup the build cost. After that first year, your site rolls into a simple month-to-month relationship and you can cancel with 30 days notice. If you decide to cancel, we turn off hosting and you don't keep the hosted build—otherwise every business would grab a free custom site and bounce.
Ready to Say Oui to Better Digital?
Join the ranks of successful businesses that chose excellence. Let's create something extraordinary together with French precision and San Diego innovation.