Design First
TECH CONSULTINGTransforming Ideas into Digital Reality
Professional tech consulting services, led by Travis Dillard. From concept to deployment, we deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth.
Our Services
Strategic expertise and technical excellence to grow your business
Business Strategy
I help you develop clear, actionable strategies to achieve your business goals. From market positioning to competitive advantage, we create roadmaps that drive real growth and measurable results.
SEO & Content Strategy
Get your business found by the right customers. I optimize your online presence with proven SEO strategies, ensuring your products and services rank high and attract qualified traffic.
Digital Traffic & Growth
Drive real, sustainable growth by attracting and converting the right audience. Whether through organic search, content marketing, or performance optimization, we increase your revenue potential.
Design & User Experience
Beautiful, intuitive design that users love. I create experiences that look great and make sense, turning visitors into loyal customers through thoughtful design and strategic user research.
Web & Mobile Development
From concept to launch, I build robust applications that work flawlessly. Fast, scalable, and built to grow with your business, these are the tools that power successful ventures.
Technical Infrastructure
Rock-solid systems that just work. I handle the complex backend, security, and infrastructure so your team can focus on what matters—growing your business without technical headaches.
About Travis Dillard
Hi, I'm Travis! With over 25 years of experience in technology and business consulting, I've helped companies of all sizes grow through strategic thinking, digital transformation, and smart technical decisions. As founder of Design First, I specialize in solving real business problems—not just building technology.
I combine deep expertise in business strategy, SEO, traffic generation, and user experience design with solid technical chops. This means I understand what actually moves the needle for your business, whether that's increasing revenue, attracting customers, or streamlining operations.
Whether you need a complete digital transformation, a growth strategy, or a mobile application that converts visitors to customers, I provide the strategic guidance and technical expertise needed to deliver real results.
Featured Projects
Showcasing innovative applications and solutions we've built
Entering the Stream
Reiki & Meditation AppA comprehensive mobile application for transformational inner practice, featuring reiki sessions, guided meditation, and community connection, for well-being and spiritual awakening.
Key Features
- Interactive calendar for attending online sessions
- Guided meditation program with beautiful imagery
- User management and authentication system
- Community features, for connecting with other practitioners
- Comprehensive FAQ and support system
- Intuitive onboarding and user experience
Key Achievements
- Streamlined scheduling process, with notifications, increases attendance by 60%
- Integrated community support boosts client engagement and satisfaction
- Scalable serverless architecture handles growing user base
- Real-time synchronization across devices and platforms
- Robust security implementation, for user data protection
Technologies Used
Home to Home
Nonprofit Web ApplicationA compassionate web platform connecting pet owners who need to rehome their animals, with loving families seeking to adopt. By facilitating direct adoptions, Home to Home reduces shelter time and stress for pets, while ensuring they find suitable new homes.
Key Features
- Social media advertising boost system, with Stripe payment integration
- Pet verification system, increasing site-wide credibility and reducing spammers
- Interactive bio building, with Q&A-style suggestions and tagging system
- Advanced messaging system, with pagination and delivery status
- Comprehensive admin interface, with analytics and reporting
- Spam detection and reporting system, with enhanced security measures
Key Achievements
- Increased Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) by 300%
- Launched two major monetization features: Ads Boost and Verification systems
- Created right-sized architecture from 20+ tables and 150+ APIs, making them 100% faster and cheaper
- Significantly improved site stability and performance, through optimization
- Built scalable payment infrastructure, supporting multiple pricing tiers
- Delivered 200+ commits, with continuous platform improvements
Technologies Used
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