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The DoodleWeb blog publishes field notes on answer engine optimization, generative engine optimization, Drupal and WordPress builds, ecommerce, accessibility, and higher education and nonprofit web work. Posts are written by the senior team at DoodleWeb LLC in Seattle, use question-shaped headings and direct answers, and are updated when platform behavior changes. New posts publish most weeks and every post ends with the practical next step.
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AEO, GEO, Drupal, WordPress, ecommerce, accessibility
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DoodleWeb senior team, Seattle
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Question headings with direct answers
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DoodleWeb LLC, Seattle WA (founded 2019)

Last updated: August 2026 · Source: DoodleWeb, Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave 42nd Floor, Seattle WA 98104 · info@doodleweb.io · (425) 359-0168

Practical takes on web design, development, AI search, rebranding, and the business of running an agency.

9 must-have elements of university website development
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9 must-have elements of university website development

The nine elements every serious university website needs: WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, audience-based IA, indexable program pages, green Core Web Vitals, governed CMS, campus-system integrations, mobile-first design, security and maintenance, and structured data for AI search.

July 21, 2026
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A Google Business Profile Photo Strategy for Seattle Businesses
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A Google Business Profile Photo Strategy for Seattle Businesses

September 9, 2026

Your Google Business Profile is a primary driver of local leads. We outline a practical photo strategy for Seattle service companies, from team photos to service-specific images, designed to convert local searchers into customers.

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How AI Search Citations Are Changing SEO for Seattle Businesses
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How AI Search Citations Are Changing SEO for Seattle Businesses

September 8, 2026

Google's AI Overviews cite their sources. For Seattle and Bellevue businesses, these citations are a new, high-value form of organic traffic. This post explains how to position your website to be cited by Google's AI, turning its new feature into a competitive advantage.

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DoodleWeb joins WP Engine's Agency Partner Pulse to talk AI search visibility
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DoodleWeb joins WP Engine's Agency Partner Pulse to talk AI search visibility

September 8, 2026

WP Engine is hosting our founder on its September 16, 2026 Agency Partner Pulse webinar with Brian Gardner, covering how agencies audit, optimize, and prove AI search visibility with SiteSonar.

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How to Choose a B2B Website CMS in 2026
Web Development

How to Choose a B2B Website CMS in 2026

September 7, 2026

Choosing a B2B content management system means balancing your team’s technical skills, security needs, and budget. We compare WordPress, Drupal, and Webflow for typical Seattle and Bellevue businesses, focusing on total cost of ownership and real-world performance.

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Why We Say No: A Senior Agency’s Filter for New Projects
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Why We Say No: A Senior Agency’s Filter for New Projects

September 6, 2026

We don't take every project that comes our way. Our team filters for partnerships where we can deliver meaningful, long-term value. This post explains our criteria for saying yes and why it benefits our Seattle-area clients.

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Our Discovery Process Cuts Through the Fluff
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Our Discovery Process Cuts Through the Fluff

September 5, 2026

Our website discovery process is how we clarify your goals and challenges before you sign a contract. It's a detailed questionnaire and a 90-minute call that helps us understand your business, not just your technical needs. This process ensures we're a good fit and leads to proposals that get signed.

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Why a $15,000 Website Can Be Cheaper Than a $99/Month Template
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Why a $15,000 Website Can Be Cheaper Than a $99/Month Template

September 4, 2026

Your nephew’s Wix site and our custom builds both get you a website. But they solve different problems. Template sites solve a small-business budget problem. Custom websites solve a business-growth problem. We build for the second group.

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How Digital Agencies Price Web Design Projects
Web Design

How Digital Agencies Price Web Design Projects

September 3, 2026

Web design pricing can be confusing. We explain the three most common models: fixed bid, time and materials, and value-based. Learn how each affects your project’s budget and outcome, and see how we handle pricing at our Seattle agency.

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Why Senior-Only Teams Ship Faster Than Big Agencies
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Why Senior-Only Teams Ship Faster Than Big Agencies

September 2, 2026

Large web design agencies in Seattle often suffer from bloat and inefficiency. A smaller, senior-only team can deliver a better product in less time because every member is a seasoned expert who can make decisions and execute directly.

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Seattle Map Pack Rankings: What Changed This Month?
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Seattle Map Pack Rankings: What Changed This Month?

September 1, 2026

Google's local search results in Seattle have shifted again. We outline the specific changes we're seeing, including a new emphasis on review recency and location signals. This post explains what your business needs to do to stay visible in the local map pack.

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Seattle-Area Local SEO: Schema Fields You're Getting Wrong
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Seattle-Area Local SEO: Schema Fields You're Getting Wrong

August 31, 2026

Many Seattle businesses miss key opportunities in their LocalBusiness schema. We see the same mistakes across service-area and brick-and-mortar sites. This guide covers specific fields like geo-coordinates, department, and serviceArea that can sharpen your local SEO performance.

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Why Your Seattle Business Needs Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
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Why Your Seattle Business Needs Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)

August 30, 2026

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the new local SEO. It means optimizing your website for voice assistants, featured snippets, and other direct answer formats. For Seattle businesses, this is key to appearing in local searches on Google and Bing.

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Frequently asked questions about DoodleWeb

What is DoodleWeb?
DoodleWeb is a Seattle-headquartered digital agency (founded 2019) that designs, builds, and grows websites and digital platforms on Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, BigCommerce, and React for higher education, government, aerospace, healthcare, nonprofit, and growing brands across the United States.
Where is DoodleWeb based?
DoodleWeb is a Seattle, WA agency headquartered at Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave, 42nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104, United States. We serve clients across the United States.
What services does DoodleWeb offer?
Custom web design and development, CMS builds and migrations (Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, BigCommerce), eCommerce, headless commerce, React/Next.js engineering, React Native mobile apps, rebranding, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, Section 508), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and SLA-backed managed hosting and maintenance.
How much does a DoodleWeb website cost?
Marketing sites run $12K–$25K, CMS rebuilds run $25K–$80K, and enterprise Drupal, headless commerce, and government platforms start at $80K and scale to $250K+. Every quote is fixed-fee with no hidden retainers and is returned within two business days of the discovery call.
How long does a website project take?
Marketing sites launch in 6–10 weeks, mid-market CMS platforms in 10–16 weeks, and enterprise Drupal, government, or commerce rebuilds in 4–6 months. Exact timeline, milestone dates, and acceptance criteria are written into the SOW before kickoff.
Can DoodleWeb get my brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude?
Yes. Our AEO/GEO program restructures content into Q&A patterns, ships FAQ / Organization / Article / BreadcrumbList JSON-LD schema, publishes /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt, and runs weekly citation tests across all four major answer engines so engines extract and cite your brand. Initial citations typically appear within 30–60 days.
How do I contact DoodleWeb?
Email info@doodleweb.io, call +1-425-359-0168, or book a free 30-minute consultation at https://book.doodleweb.io. You will speak directly with a senior strategist, not a sales rep.