Most Websites

Don't Work

They may look good. They don’t perform.

We build timeless, high-impact websites for brands that value precision and detail.

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We deliver scalable, high-quality websites that outperform your competition and address what holds most businesses back.

– Clear Messaging

– Fast Performance

– Flexible Systems

We build our projects the way songwriters build a great song: solid structure, rhythm, and tension to create clarity, purpose, and impact. When it’s right, it doesn’t just look good, it resonates.

Trusted by 2k+ clients

Our method is built for results

.01

Discover

We clarify positioning, audience, and measurable goals.

.02

Design

We pair strategic UX with intentional, and minimal design.

.03

Develop

We build performance-tested systems for speed and scale.

.04

Deliver

We do data-driven optimizations, and comprehensive site training.

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What we’re about

Tension Design is an independent studio with 28 years of experience behind the work. We’re designers, developers, strategists, and listeners. Musicians shaped by backgrounds in design, marketing, travel, architecture, and construction.

UX/UI
Website Design
Web Development
Landing Pages
Logo Design
Brand Strategy

Content Strategy
Content Creation
Search Optimization
A.I. Optimization
Website Audits
Website Maintenance

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Time On Page

92%

Typical Client Outcome

Conversions

78%

Typical Client Outcome

What our clients have to say

Our expectations regarding the development of our new website were high and what they delivered exceeded our expectations..."

Melinda Ellsworth, V.P. Donor Services

Science Care

"Eric and his team did and outstanding job building my website. From start to finish Eric was great to work with from exploring all my options to making sure everything was running smoothly..."

Scott Horsman, Owner

CMS Hardwood Flooring