Website Development in Metro Detroit
Website Developers Who Build
the Functionality Your Site Actually Needs
Not every website project starts with a blank page. Sometimes you need a developer to add functionality your current site does not have, integrate a piece of software your business depends on, fix something that broke, or build a custom feature no page builder can handle out of the box. MPH provides in-house website development for Metro Detroit businesses -- custom code, integrations, and technical solutions, built by the same team that designs and markets the sites we develop.
Design vs Development
Which One Do You Actually Need?
Design and development solve different problems. Most full website projects need both -- and MPH provides both in-house -- but if you already know which one you need, here is how to tell the difference.
Website Design
Focused on how your site looks, feels, and guides visitors toward action. The right fit if your site needs a visual refresh, better messaging, improved layout, or a more modern brand presentation.
- Outdated look or inconsistent branding
- Confusing navigation or page layout
- Weak or unclear calls to action
- Poor mobile experience
- Thin content that doesn't explain your services
Website Development
Focused on how your site functions -- the code, features, and technical systems behind the design. The right fit if you need custom functionality, integrations, or technical fixes a page builder cannot handle.
- Need a custom form, calculator, or booking tool
- Need to integrate third-party software or an API
- Something is broken and needs troubleshooting
- Site is slow or failing performance benchmarks
- Need functionality your current theme cannot support
What We Build
Website Development Services From MPH
Development work ranges from small fixes to complex custom builds. These are the most common types of development projects MPH handles for Metro Detroit businesses.
Custom Functionality Development
Custom forms with conditional logic, quote calculators, booking and scheduling tools, multi-step intake flows, and other interactive features that go beyond what a standard page builder supports natively. Built with custom PHP, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS as needed.
Third-Party Integrations
Connecting your website to CRMs, scheduling software, payment processors, marketing automation tools, inventory systems, and other platforms your business already relies on. We work with REST APIs and webhook-based integrations to keep your systems talking to each other.
Site Speed and Performance Optimization
Image optimization, code cleanup, caching configuration, plugin audits, and Core Web Vitals improvements. A slow site loses visitors and hurts SEO rankings regardless of how good the design is -- performance work fixes the technical drag that design alone cannot solve.
Troubleshooting and Technical Fixes
Broken plugins, conflicting code, failed updates, security issues, and unexplained errors. We diagnose and resolve technical problems on WordPress and Shopify sites -- including sites originally built by other agencies or developers.
Legacy Site Rebuilds
Older sites built on outdated themes, deprecated page builders, or unsupported platforms often accumulate technical debt that makes updates risky. We rebuild the technical foundation while preserving what works, modernizing the codebase without necessarily starting the design over.
Ongoing Technical Support
Plugin and core updates, security monitoring, backups, performance checks, and small functionality changes over time. Many clients keep MPH on retainer for development support after launch so the site stays healthy as their business and needs evolve.
Our Stack
Platforms and Technologies We Develop On
MPH develops primarily on WordPress and Shopify -- two platforms that balance client ownership and flexibility with the ability to build custom functionality when needed.
WordPress + Beaver Builder
Our default platform for content sites and lead-generation websites. Gives clients full ownership and an editable, scalable foundation, while custom PHP and JavaScript extend functionality beyond what Beaver Builder modules support natively. See: Website Design services
Shopify + Liquid
Our platform for e-commerce stores. We write custom Liquid code for theme sections and templates beyond standard customization, and configure the Shopify app ecosystem for catalog, checkout, and marketing needs. See: Shopify development services
Frontend and Backend Code
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for frontend functionality and interactive elements, PHP for WordPress backend logic and custom plugin development, and Liquid for Shopify theme templating.
APIs and Third-Party Systems
REST API integration, webhook configuration, and connections to CRMs, scheduling tools, payment processors, and marketing platforms your business already uses -- so your website works with your existing systems, not around them.
The MPH Process
How MPH Approaches Development Projects
Development projects range from a single afternoon fix to multi-week custom builds. Regardless of size, we follow the same core process to make sure scope is clear and nothing breaks in the process.
Technical Scoping
We review what you need built or fixed, assess your current site's technical foundation, and define exactly what is in scope. For integrations, this includes reviewing the third-party platform's API documentation and any constraints it introduces.
Quote and Timeline
We provide a clear quote and timeline based on the actual complexity of the work -- not a generic flat rate. Larger projects are broken into milestones so you have visibility into progress along the way.
Development in a Staging Environment
Development work happens in a staging or development environment first -- never directly on your live site. This protects your site from downtime or broken functionality while the work is in progress.
Testing and QA
We test functionality across browsers and devices, verify integrations are passing data correctly, check for conflicts with existing plugins or code, and confirm performance has not regressed before anything goes live.
Deployment and Support
We deploy to your live site, confirm everything is functioning correctly in production, and remain available for any follow-up adjustments. Many clients move to an ongoing support arrangement after the initial project for continued maintenance.
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Have a Development Project in Mind?
Whether it's a custom feature, an integration, a technical fix, or a full rebuild, MPH can scope it and give you a clear quote. In-house development team, no outsourcing. Free consultation, no obligation. Also explore: Website Design · Shopify Development
