Independent web studio · Since 2010

Custom websites, done right.

Hayes Web & Audio designs and develops custom websites for businesses and organizations, with one experienced lead guiding your project from first concept through launch and beyond. Each site is built around your goals, made to perform and easy for your team to manage.

01 / Web

Design & development

From focused landing pages to large content-managed sites, online stores, redesigns and platform migrations. Every project is designed for its audience and built to last.

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Custom design

Original design for your brand and audience, from wireframes to a complete visual system. Every layout is made for your project.

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Development

Clean, standards-based code that is responsive on every device and fast by default, built with modern tools and reviewed by experienced developers.

WP

WordPress

Custom WordPress sites built with Divi, Elementor or a fully custom build, so your team can update content with confidence.

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E-commerce

Shopify and WooCommerce stores, from initial design and setup to product migration and payments.

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Performance & accessibility

Core Web Vitals, technical SEO and WCAG accessibility, so your site loads quickly, ranks well and works for every visitor.

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Hosting & support

Managed hosting, updates, backups and responsive support long after launch.

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AI search optimization

Structured data and clear, well-organized content that help your business appear in AI-powered search results and answers.

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AI integration

Practical AI features such as website assistants, smarter site search and workflow automation, scoped to your needs.

Selected work

A selection of sites we’ve designed, built or developed, for our own clients and in partnership with agencies.

02 / About

Concept to completion.

Since 2010, Hayes Web & Audio has worked on hundreds of custom websites for venues, festivals, artists, retailers and organizations, both for direct clients and as a trusted development partner to agencies. We’ve stayed on the cutting edge of web design and technology the entire time. Our team handles strategy, design, development, launch and ongoing support in-house, and every direct-client project is led by one experienced point of contact. You always know who is building your site and who to call when you need something.

John Hayes, founder of Hayes Web & Audio
John HayesFounder & lead developerPhoto: Travis Amick
2010established
16years
100sof custom websites

W Web

  • HTML / CSS / modern JavaScript
  • Responsive, mobile-first
  • UI / UX design
  • WordPress (Divi, Elementor, custom builds)
  • Shopify / WooCommerce
  • Squarespace / Webflow / Wix
  • Static builds on Netlify
  • Technical SEO
  • Accessibility (WCAG)
  • APIs & integrations
  • Email marketing
  • Platform migrations
  • AI search optimization
  • AI integration
  • Agency partnerships
  1. 01

    Concept

    We define goals, audience and scope before design begins.

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    Design

    Original designs, refined with your feedback and approved before development.

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    Build

    Responsive, fast and easy for your team to update.

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    Launch

    Thoroughly tested, optimized for search and deployed with care.

  5. 05

    Support

    Hosting, updates and improvements long after launch.

Audio

Audio production

Original scores, sound design and mixing for film, broadcast and brand work.

Explore audio

03 / Contact

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