“Dinko is truly a digital artist. He can create an entire brand, website, and more from scratch. He is an expert when it comes to branding and monetizing in every digital format. He built us a beautiful website that is both aesthetically pleasing and user friendly. It doesn't stop at building though. You can trust him to use all his marketing and business tools to help you succeed. Added plus, he is a great guy!
Southtide Construction
Family-owned SW Florida home remodeling — built-ins, accent walls, full-home renovations.

This branding and web design project case study highlights our collaboration with John and Kari Rowell, the owners of Southtide Construction in the beautiful Sarasota, Florida, and our dedication to transforming their vision into a powerful brand presence.
This case study shows our work with John and Kari Rowell. They own Southtide Construction in Sarasota, Florida. We are dedicated to turning their vision into a strong brand presence.
Challenges:
Challenges:
- Creating a unique and memorable brand identity for a competitive market.
- Designing a responsive and user-friendly website to showcase their services and portfolio.
- Capturing the essence of Sarasota's coastal charm in the branding.
Solutions:
- Conducted in-depth market research to develop a distinct brand identity that resonated with the local audience.
- Crafted a visually captivating logo and branding materials that incorporated Sarasota's coastal elements.
- Designed and developed a responsive website that provided an engaging user experience and showcased Southtide's projects.
Results:
- Southtide Construction now boasts a compelling brand presence, setting them apart in the Sarasota construction industry.
- The website has become a powerful tool for attracting new clients, featuring a comprehensive portfolio and user-friendly navigation.
- John and Kari are thrilled with the results and have seen a significant increase in their online visibility and business growth.
Southtide Constructions' success is a testament to our commitment to our clients' visions and our ability to bring them to life through creative design, web development, and digital marketing.
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Building the Digital Framework
Building the Digital Framework
We developed a content structure that worked across multiple service lines — from new home construction to build-on-your-lot projects. Each page followed a consistent format: a strong intro, trust-building section, and long-form content for SEO and storytelling.
- Designed reusable Webflow templates for floor plans, services, and locations
- Integrated lead forms, galleries, and process steps
- Created a lightweight CMS to simplify updates and new page creation
The goal was simple — make it easy for people to fall in love with their future home, and then take the next step.
Designing for Trust
The Southtide brand is rooted in professionalism and warmth. We used clean type, soft blues, and architectural imagery to convey quality without feeling flashy. Every page emphasized clarity, confidence, and craftsmanship.
Trust elements like testimonials, team bios, and “Why Choose Us” highlights gave homeowners the reassurance they needed to start the conversation.
Performance in Practice
- Improved time on site and page-to-page flow
- Enabled team to expand the site without hiring a developer
- Generated consistent local search traffic for “custom homes Sarasota” and related terms
Southtide now has a platform they can grow with — and their clients have a first impression that matches the quality of their homes.
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As a growing local contractor, Southtide needed to establish credibility online and differentiate from larger competitors. They wanted a website that showcased their craftsmanship and coastal Florida aesthetic.
We developed a clean, coastal-inspired website with their signature teal and navy palette. The site highlights their unique 'TIDE' process, features stunning project photography, and includes client testimonials that build trust.
- Coastal-inspired brand system + custom website
- Expanded service area across multiple counties
- 5-star Google review average maintained
- Established as a go-to remodeler in Sarasota
“Dinko is truly a digital artist. He can create an entire brand, website, and more from scratch. He is an expert when it comes to branding and monetizing in every digital format. He built us a beautiful website that is both aesthetically pleasing and user friendly. It doesn't stop at building though. You can trust him to use all his marketing and business tools to help you succeed.”
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What clients said about this work
Verbatim Google reviews from clients in the same engagement or industry.
“Dinko over delivered for my website design and build in every way possible. The process was smooth and efficient. Dinko not only helped create a great looking website but more importantly one that performs great for speed and SEO. I went from 200 keywords to 330 keywords in just over a week from launching the new site. My website is converting more leads than ever! Thank you Dinko for the excellent service and experience.
“Dinko can (and does) do it all! Working directly with him on multiple brand website projects, his approach is always focused on how to deliver the best results and tackle any and all hurdles that appear along the way. He's a collaborative partner that clearly views client success as the number 1 priority. He's detail-oriented and has a "we can figure that out" attitude about anything you're trying to accomplish. Can't say enough positive things about working with Dinko, but his work product is also exceptionally high quality. It's amazing what his unique skillset of design and development expertise bring to the table in terms of visioning and executing on first-rate web assets that strike the perfect balance of meeting customer needs and elevating your brand. If you're looking for a true partner in your brand's digital presence, Dinko is the perfect fit.


