Custom web development for higher education teams
We support colleges and universities with high-quality development services—helping departments move faster, launch with confidence, and fill the gaps internal teams can’t always cover.
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Development support for the projects IT can’t prioritize
When timelines are tight and internal resources are stretched, we step in. From quick-turn builds to long-term support, we handle the dev work so your team can keep moving.
Fast Help When IT Is Tied Up
We step in when internal teams are stretched—no tickets, no delays.
Flexible Engagement Options
Project-based, hourly, or monthly retainer—we’ll recommend what fits your needs and workload.
Code That’s Easy to Maintain
Built for handoffs, updates, and long-term sustainability.
Intuitive WP Dashboards
Custom themes and admin areas made for non-technical teams.
Clear, Responsive Communication
You’ll always know who to talk to—and get answers fast.
Support for Any Team or Initiative
From faculty sites to internal tools, we help departments of all sizes.
Support for Grant-Funded Work
We’re experienced with deadlines, constraints, and compliance.
Skip the Red Tape
Scoped, efficient builds without the internal wait.
A trusted development partner for higher education teams
Flexible engagement models, sharp attention to detail, and serious development capabilities—our team makes it easier to get high-quality work across the finish line without delays, confusion, or compromises.
Clean, reliable code for higher education web projects
In higher education, quality isn’t optional—your website supports students, faculty, researchers, and key initiatives. Sloppy code leads to delays, confusion, and long-term maintenance issues. That’s why we write clean, maintainable code built to meet the standards and complexity of university environments.
We don’t cut corners. Every site we build—whether for a department, program, or academic tool—is developed with precision, optimized for performance, and structured for long-term sustainability. When you work with us, you get a web development partner who treats your project like it matters—because it does.
Responsive, knowledgeable support for university teams
Working with a web development team shouldn’t mean chasing down answers or repeating yourself. We keep communication clear, timely, and human—no tickets, no radio silence, no hand-holding required.
With U.S.-based leadership and a global team, we’re available across time zones to support higher education projects of all kinds. Whether you’re clarifying scope, reviewing feedback, or navigating internal approval processes, our team is here to help—Monday through Friday, whenever you need us.
Rigorous QA for higher ed websites and tools
When it comes to university websites, there’s no room for broken links, layout issues, or last-minute surprises. That’s why every project we build goes through a four-stage quality assurance process—reviewed by the original developer, a QA engineer, our design team, and a senior developer before it ever reaches you.
By the time you see it, we’ve already identified and resolved potential issues—saving your team time, budget, and the stress of back-and-forth revisions. And with our 90-day code guarantee, if anything slips through, we’ll fix it—no questions asked.
Custom WordPress development and CMS support for higher ed
WordPress is our specialty, but we’re experienced across platforms—Webflow, Craft CMS, headless setups, and more. Whether you’re managing a department site, academic program, or internal tool, we build CMS solutions that scale with your needs.
From fully custom WordPress themes to advanced integrations, we create user-friendly dashboards that empower your team to make updates without touching code. Our CMS builds are flexible, maintainable, and tailored to higher education workflows—no workarounds required.
Built to perform across devices and platforms
We build university websites that load fast, work everywhere, and meet modern performance standards. Every project is optimized for speed, tested across devices and browsers, and scored using tools like PageSpeed Insights.
Need more? We also offer Technical SEO and Core Web Vitals optimization—ideal for higher ed teams focused on accessibility, performance, and long-term visibility in search.
“The quality of the work far exceeded my expectations...”
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I spoke with over 15 companies before starting this project, and Reliable stood out from the very beginning. They’ve truly lived up to their name—and exceeded my expectations in every way. Every detail of my website was carefully thought out, resulting in a platform that’s not only visually stunning but also intuitive and user-friendly.
Fantastic company to work with. The quality of the work far exceeded my expectations. Communication throughout the project has been superb. Every question was answered almost immediately and thoroughly explained. They even provided mini videos to ensure we made the most of the functionality. It was so quick too and every deadline was met! I’m so happy I have found reliable psd and I will use them for every project going forward. Thank you so much to the team.
Their pricing was reasonable, they turned the project around quickly, and were extremely communicative and pleasant the whole time. They even made a couple suggestions on tweaks we could make to the design to make everything flow better responsively, which we took them up on. The end result, for being such a small project, was better than I could have anticipated. We’ll definitely be sending more projects their way in the future!
Questions? Ask away
We love answering your questions. See more on our FAQ page.
Yes, we’ve worked with several universities in the past on a wide range of projects—from art museum websites to intranet portals to grant-funded research sites and more.
We handle everything from department and program sites to internal tools, event microsites, faculty projects, and more. If it needs to be designed, coded, or maintained—we can help.
Yes, WordPress is one of our specialties, and we build fully custom themes and admin areas tailored to the needs of higher ed teams.
Yes, we regularly support university teams with projects tied to research grants, time-sensitive initiatives, and specialized academic work.
We love helping our clients make the Internet a more accessible, inclusive place. Just mention your accessibility requirements, i.e. WCAG Level II, when you reach out for a quote, and make sure your design is accessible too.
We offer flexible pricing options to fit your needs:
- By the Project – Best for one-time projects with a defined scope. Get a custom quote based on your project requirements. Learn more
- By the Hour – Ideal for ongoing support or multiple projects. Purchase 100+ hours at a discounted rate and use them anytime within two years. Learn more
- By the Month – Designed for clients with continuous, high-volume work. Lock in a monthly retainer to ensure dedicated resources are always available. Learn more
- WordPress Maintenance & Hosting – Keep your site running smoothly with our WordPress maintenance plans and fully managed hosting options. Learn more
We’re headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with a global team working remotely from locations around the world.
Hey Reliable started in 2014 as Reliable PSD. Prior to that, we were an agency that outsourced code but struggled to find the right partner who could match our designs with the precision and accuracy we desired. After trying nearly every company out there, we realized there had to be a better way. When we couldn’t find one, we created one, and that’s how our company was born. In 2021, we rebranded to Hey Reliable to stay current with the times and reflect our shift from PSD to code work to providing high-quality development services for agencies, designers, software developers, marketing teams, and more.
We never outsource work to other companies. Every project we work on is coded by our in-house team.
At Hey Reliable, quality isn’t just a buzzword—it’s at the core of everything we do. From rigorous testing to ensure that every project performs flawlessly across all devices and browsers, to our proactive problem-solving, we set the standard high. But what really makes us stand out is how we treat you. Our team is dedicated to providing the kind of personal, attentive service that makes the entire development process smooth and enjoyable. We’re here to support you, delivering high-quality results with a personal touch that makes all the difference.
We exclusively build themes from scratch and start all projects with a super light minimal framework that we created ourselves. We do not find pre-existing themes to be the best choice for most clients and do not take on theme customization projects at this time.
Yes! You won’t need to touch any code to make updates. Editing text, swapping images, and managing content will be simple and intuitive. We build dashboards with ease of use in mind, so you can make changes quickly and confidently.
