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SLIDEFACTORY

Portland Web Design

We design and build websites that actually work: fast, focused, and built to convert. Based in Old Town Portland, we've helped startups, regional businesses, and national brands launch digital products that grow with them.

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Web Design Agency in Portland

Website design built for Portland businesses

Good web design isn't just about how a site looks. It's about what it does when someone lands on it. Does it load fast? Does it earn trust in the first few seconds? Does it answer the right questions and move visitors toward a decision?At SLIDEFACTORY, we approach every Portland web design project with that question front and center. Our team combines UX strategy, visual design, and frontend development to build websites that perform as well as they look — on every device, for every audience.We've built websites for startups, nonprofits, national brands, and everything in between. Whether you're starting from scratch or rebuilding something that's no longer working, we're built for that kind of project.

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Core Capabilities

What we design and build

Webflow Design & Development

Our preferred platform for marketing sites, landing pages, and content-driven brands. Webflow gives your team visual control without sacrificing design quality or performance. We build pixel-precise, fully responsive Webflow sites that are easy to manage after launch.

WordPress Development

Custom WordPress builds for clients who need flexibility, content volume, or plugin ecosystems. We build in WordPress when the project calls for it — not as a default, but as a deliberate choice based on what you actually need.

Custom Web Development

When your project requires more than a CMS can offer — client portals, booking systems, interactive data tools, or web applications — we build with modern JavaScript frameworks and scalable architecture. These are sites that function closer to software than a brochure.

Ecommerce

Shopping experiences designed for conversion. We build on Shopify and WooCommerce, and can implement custom ecommerce solutions for brands with more complex inventory or fulfillment requirements.

Website Strategy & Consulting

Not sure what you need yet? We can help with that too. Site audits, platform recommendations, information architecture, and UX reviews are all part of how we work — especially for clients who've outgrown their current site and aren't sure what the right next move looks like.

Why Us

Why Portland businesses work with us

We're local, but we think bigger.
We're based in Old Town Portland, a few doors down from Voodoo Donuts. We know the market, understand the audience, and have built work for Portland clients across industries. We also bring experience from national and enterprise-scale projects, which shapes how we approach strategy and architecture on every engagement.

We build for performance from the start.
Every site we build includes mobile optimization, Core Web Vitals tuning, structured metadata, image compression, and accessible markup. SEO and performance aren't afterthoughts — they're part of the build from day one.

We combine design and technology.
Most web design agencies hand off to developers. We don't operate that way. Our team includes designers, frontend engineers, and strategists working together from kickoff through launch. That means fewer miscommunications, tighter timelines, and a final product that matches what was designed.

We work with companies that are building something real.
‍Our clients range from funded startups to regional businesses to national brands. What they share is ambition — they're investing in their digital presence because they know it matters. That's the kind of project we're good at.

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Our Approach

How a Portland web design project works

Discovery

We start by understanding your business, your audience, and your goals. This includes a competitive review, user flow mapping, and platform assessment. Discovery usually runs one to two weeks and produces a clear project brief.

Design

Wireframes first, then visual design. We show you structure before we show you color and type, so feedback stays focused on what matters most early on. Design rounds are collaborative and iterative.

Development

Once design is approved, we build. We do this in-house — no outsourced development, no overseas handoffs. Every line of code is written by our team and reviewed before it ships.

Launch

We handle QA, cross-browser testing, performance audits, and redirect mapping before going live. Launch day isn't a gamble.

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What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we've helped build, launch, and grow.

"The Slide Factory is one of those companies you don't often have the privilege of working with. It's not just that they do high-quality work, listen to the client, meet your deadlines, and bring insights that may not have been on your radar."

Peter Kirwin

mebot.ai

"Wow, I loved the finished product. It just worked but also I was able to go through the different iterations so easily because the guys at the Slidefactory were so professional in their process."

Chris Arends

Casl Systems

"I had a fantastic experience working with Mark at The Slide Factory. He was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, asking thoughtful questions to ensure every detail was just right."

LEIsa Raymond

Scarlet Ibis Bookkeeping

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Getting Started

A Portland web design agency that knows the market

Portland's business landscape is competitive and design-conscious. Local consumers notice when a website feels outdated or disconnected from the brand it represents. More than 80% of local searches happen on mobile devices, and first impressions happen in under three seconds.

We've been building digital products in Portland since 2018, and our founder brings nearly 30 years of experience in the agency space. That combination of local presence and deep experience means we don't need to be educated on what Portland businesses are dealing with — we already know.

Our office is at 213 SW Ash Street, Suite 205 in Old Town Portland. We're easy to find and happy to meet in person if that's useful.

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Common Questions

Common questions about Portland web design

How much does a website design project cost?

Most Portland web design projects we take on fall between $8,000 and $25,000 for a custom marketing site. Ecommerce, web applications, and enterprise builds run higher. We give detailed estimates after a discovery conversation — we don't publish flat rates because scope varies too much to make them honest.

How long does a web design project take?

A typical marketing site takes six to twelve weeks from kickoff to launch. More complex projects — custom dev, ecommerce, or sites with heavy integrations — take longer. We give you a project timeline before work begins and hold to it.

Do you work with clients outside Portland?

Yes. We have clients across the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Remote projects work well for us. That said, if you're in Portland and want to meet in person, we're set up for that too.

What platform should I build on?

It depends on your content volume, team technical comfort, and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll make a recommendation during discovery. We don't push any platform for its own sake — we push the one that's actually right for your project.

Do you handle SEO as part of a web design project?

On-page SEO fundamentals — metadata, structured data, page speed, mobile optimization — are built into every project. Ongoing SEO work, content strategy, and local search campaigns are separate engagements.

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