Web Design & Maintenance

Smart design. Seamless function. Reliable support.

Your website should pull its weight. We design sites that look good, feel intuitive, and convert, working hard to drive results, even when you’re off the clock.

What We Do

Your website is your digital front door: we make sure it’s built to impress and perform.

We’ve worked on just about every platform out there, but WordPress is where we do our best work.

Let’s Build Something

That Works as Hard as You Do

Why Compass

Website Design and Development in Topeka and Across Kansas

Compass designs, builds, hosts, and maintains websites for businesses and organizations in Topeka, across Kansas, and beyond. We have worked on just about every platform, and WordPress is where we do our best work: fast, secure sites your team can update, built with SEO, analytics, and accessibility in mind from day one.

Senior Web Designer and Client Partner Carol Gallmeyer leads our web team, working with our designers on the look and our strategy team on what the site needs to accomplish. After launch, we keep things running with hosting, updates, security monitoring, and content changes, so your site never falls behind. Recent work includes the Topeka Zoo Lights 2025 microsite. Planning a redesign? Start with Before You Build: 5 Things Your Website Strategy Needs to Get Right.

Websites We’ve Created

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Zoo Lights 2025 microsite design for the Topeka Zoo featuring holiday illustrations and event information

Topeka Zoo Lights 2025 Microsite

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From The Explorer

Landing Pages That Actually Convert: What You Need

Landing pages should do one thing, and do it well. Here’s what every high-converting page needs (and what to leave out) if you want more clicks to turn into customers.

Homepage Hierarchy: What Should Go Where (and Why)

What should go on your homepage, and in what order? This guide walks you through the ideal layout to help turn first-time visitors into customers with confidence.

When It’s Time to Redesign Your Website – and What Comes First

Not sure if it’s time to update your website? Here are the key signs to watch for, and what steps to take before jumping into a redesign. Strategy always comes first.

3 Ways Your Website Might Be Confusing Your Customers (Without Realizing It)

Even a great-looking website can confuse visitors if the messaging, navigation, or calls to action aren’t clear. Here are 3 common mistakes, and how to fix them fast.

Before You Build… 5 Things Your Website Strategy Needs to Get Right

Before you dive into design, make sure your website strategy has these five essentials locked in. From knowing your audience to planning for long-term growth, this guide will set your site up for success.

Blog Post Guidance

Not sure how to write a blog post that actually gets read? From structure and length to tone and visuals, this quick guide covers best practices to help your content perform better and connect with your audience.

Web Design FAQs

Questions? We've Got Answers.

What platform do you build websites on?

We’ve worked on just about every platform, but WordPress is where we do our best work.

Do you maintain and host websites after launch?

Yes. We offer hosting, maintenance, content updates, and performance monitoring so your site stays fast, secure, and current.

Will my website be accessible?

Accessibility is part of how we design and build. We follow accessibility best practices from the start, check for the most common issues before launch, and offer tools that help keep your site accessible as content changes over time. Every site we build also includes SEO and analytics setup.

Can you build landing pages for campaigns?

Yes. We design landing pages and funnels built to turn ad clicks into leads and customers.