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Mission.

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Online.

Custom web design, secure hosting, performance optimization, and ongoing maintenance for nonprofits and growing businesses.

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Design

Custom WordPress websites built for clarity, speed, and long-term growth.

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Hosting

Secure hosting with monitoring, backups, and performance optimization included.

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Maintenance

Ongoing updates, security protection, and performance optimization so your site stays reliable.

Websites Built and Managed for Success

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95.9% of Websites Fail Accessibility. The Reasons Are Boring.

Every year WebAIM scans the home pages of the top one million websites. The 2026 report found that 95.9% of them had detectable WCAG failures, up from 94.8% the year before, which reverses six straight years of slow improvement. The average page carried 56.1 detected errors, a 10.1% jump in a single year. You would expect a number that ugly to have a dramatic explanation. It does not. The same

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Code finding security breach

A Backdoor The Malware Scanner Couldn’t See

A custom WordPress backdoor evaded every scanner and rebuilt itself across multiple sites on a shared host. Here’s how we found it and removed it for good. The client was a Southern California design studio, and their WordPress site did not live alone. Like a great many small-business sites, it shared a single hosting account with several other WordPress installations, a common and convenient setup that, as it turned out, is also a liability.

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What Working With Startec Looks Like

A clear, structured path from build to ongoing support.

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Build Right

We clarify your goals and implement strategy-driven development.

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Launch Confidently

Performance testing and deployment handled with precision.

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Stay Supported

Continuous monitoring, updates, and security oversight.

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FAQ

How long does a typical project take?
Most standard websites take 6–8 weeks from kickoff to launch. Larger or more complex builds may take 3–6 months. You’ll receive a clear timeline during the planning phase.
Pricing depends on scope, functionality, and ongoing support needs. After an initial consultation, you’ll receive a detailed proposal outlining costs and deliverables. Monthly maintenance plans are available for continued management.

Startec Web Solutions is physically located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Our current clients are primarily all around Wisconsin, with a few in other states as well; the farthest being California. We can work remotely with anyone.

Yes. Ongoing maintenance plans include monitoring, updates, security management, and performance optimization. Critical issues are addressed promptly.
Yes. Content structure, on-page SEO, and performance optimization are included in most projects. Additional content strategy and SEO services are available as needed.

We primarily build and manage WordPress websites using a carefully selected, performance-focused plugin stack. For specific use cases, we can also support platforms such as Shopify, Wix, or Squarespace. The right platform is chosen based on your goals, functionality, and long-term support needs.

Ready for a Website That Just Works?

We’ll review your current site and outline a clear path forward.

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