My name is Cody Ewing, and I’m the Business Development Manager here at Bruce & Eddy. Since 2004, we've seen it all. But nothing grinds our gears more than watching a great business get sabotaged by a website that’s quietly falling apart.
One of the sneakiest culprits? Broken links. They're the digital equivalent of a "Sorry, We're Closed" sign on a Tuesday morning. And they’re probably costing you more than you think.
So, let's talk about it.
- TL;DR: The Bruce & Eddy Playbook
- Wix, Squarespace, and Weebly are great places to start, but they’re not always the best places to stay.
- Our BEGO program gives small businesses professional design and unlimited updates, without the custom-build price tag. It’s my baby, and I’m pretty proud of it.
- When "off-the-shelf" won’t cut it, my dad, Butch, and our lead developer, Anjo, build custom websites and web apps that solve real business problems.
- SEO isn't just a buzzword; it's the secret sauce that turns clicks into clients. It’s often the best way to start working with us.
- We’ve been helping businesses across Texas and the US grow since 2004. We're based in Texas, but our clients are everywhere.
What We Actually Do (And Why It Works)
Let’s be honest, the term "web development agency" can mean anything from a kid in a basement building WordPress sites to a giant corporate firm that treats you like a number. That's not us.
We’re a team of specialists who build things for businesses that need to get results. My dad, Butch Ewing, co-founded this agency back in 2004. He's the big-picture guy, the strategist who’s seen every trend come and go. He’s from Midlothian, and yes, Bruceville-Eddy is a real place.
Our approach is simple: we build the right tool for the job. We don’t force a square peg into a round hole. Our job is to listen to what you need, from Houston to Austin, Dallas to San Antonio, and then build the thing that actually helps you grow.
The Bruce & Eddy Difference
So, what makes us different from the thousands of other agencies out there? For starters, we’re real people. You’ll talk to me, Cody. You’ll get strategy from Butch. You’ll see Anjo’s perfectionist code in action. Amy, our client happiness lead, will probably send you a funny GIF. We’re a family business that’s been doing this for over 20 years.
We’re not just building sites; we’re building partnerships. We have clients who’ve been with us since the beginning, and that’s because we take their success personally. Whether you're a startup in Frisco or an established nonprofit in Richmond, we treat your business like it’s our own.
BEGO: Your Website's Next Best Step
I run a program called BEGO. It stands for "Bruce & Eddy Go," and it’s the answer to a problem I saw over and over: small businesses stuck with a DIY site that they’d outgrown. They needed something professional but weren't ready for a full custom build.
BEGO is the perfect middle ground. You get a professionally designed, high-performing website with unlimited updates for a flat monthly fee. No more wrestling with a clunky builder at 10 PM. You just send us your changes, and we handle them. It's designed for businesses in places like Sugar Land, Katy, and Arlington that need to look polished and professional without breaking the bank.
Custom Development: When You Need More Horsepower
Sometimes, a template just won’t do. You have a unique business process, a complex integration, or a big idea that needs to be built from the ground up. That’s when Butch and Anjo step in.
They build custom websites and web apps. We're talking about sophisticated platforms with unique functionality, designed to solve specific business challenges. Anjo is a magician with code; he can build pretty much anything you can dream up. This is for the business that needs its website to be a powerful tool, not just a digital brochure.
The Builder Options: Wix & Squarespace, Done Right
We’re not snobs about platforms. Sometimes, you just need a great-looking site, fast. That's where our team members Blake and Landon come in.
- Blake is our Wix guru. He can get a sharp, functional Wix site launched in record time. It's perfect for startups or businesses that need to get online quickly.
- Landon handles our Squarespace builds. If you’re a creative professional or a design-forward brand, Landon can create a stunning Squarespace site that perfectly captures your aesthetic.
We see these platforms as great starting points. When you’re ready for the next level, we’ll be here.
SEO: Our Secret Weapon
A beautiful website that no one can find is just an expensive piece of art. That’s why Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is at the core of everything we do. For many of our clients, SEO is how they first find us.
We can help with everything from a full SEO audit to ongoing content strategy. We know how to get businesses ranked in competitive markets like Dallas and Houston. It’s not about tricks or gimmicks; it’s about building a solid, authoritative online presence that attracts the right customers.
We recently helped a client in the legal field who was buried on page five of Google. After a few months of targeted SEO and content work, they started getting calls from people who found them online. That’s the kind of result that gets us fired up.
We’re In It for the Long Haul
Launching a website is just the beginning. We’re not the kind of agency that builds you a site and then disappears. We’re your long-term technical partner. We handle all the stuff you don’t want to think about: hosting, DNS, security, domains, and ongoing maintenance.
We’ve helped clients navigate everything from server crashes to domain transfers. We’ve got your back. Whether you’re in a small town like Bastrop, Lockhart, or Wimberley, or a major metro area, you’ll have a team of experts ready to help.
If your website feels like it’s held together with duct tape and hope, maybe it’s time for us to talk. At Bruce and Eddy, we’ve been building and maintaining websites that just plain work since 2004. Let’s talk about what you’re building and how we can help. No corporate fluff, I promise.