You should leave this with
more than a website.
We build custom websites, brand identity, and the documentation to run it all yourself. Clean infrastructure. Clear design. A handoff that actually makes sense.
No templates. No outsourcing. No black box.
// APPROACH
Most websites fail quietly.
- >They look fine. They load. But they do not guide anyone anywhere.
- >Visitors land, look around, and leave. The business owner has no idea why.
- >The problem is almost never visual. It is structural.
- >The site does not know what it is supposed to do, so it does nothing.
- >We fix that before we design anything.
// WHO_THIS_IS_FOR
This is a strong fit if:
- Your current site feels outdated, unclear, or embarrassing to share
- You are using a template that no longer fits your business
- You need booking, payments, or other systems integrated properly
- You have been burned by a developer who disappeared after launch
- You want to own and understand your own digital infrastructure
- You value direct communication, fast execution, and real documentation
// PROBABLY_NOT_A_FIT
This is probably not the right match if:
- You need a site turned around in a few days
- You are looking for the lowest possible price
- You want a template customized rather than a custom build
- You have a large committee that needs to approve every detail
- You prefer a hands-off process with minimal involvement
ABOUT
You work directly with the person who builds it.
Mental Rogue Studios is run by Scott Steele, with over 20 years of experience in enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, and security hardening in regulated financial and insurance environments.
That background shapes how every site is built: with structure, with performance standards, and with the understanding that your digital presence is business infrastructure, not decoration.
// OPERATOR_PROFILE
> name: Scott Steele
> base: Boquete, Panama
> exp: 20+ yrs enterprise IT
> method: Direct. No outsourcing.
// FULL_SYSTEM_DELIVERY
Not just a website. A complete operating system for your brand online.
Every project includes three things most studios charge extra for or skip entirely.
01
Custom Website
Built to your business. Not adapted from a template. Mobile-first, fast, and structured to guide your visitors from first look to action.
02
Brand Identity
Logo, color system, typography, and usage guidelines. Everything you put out looks like it belongs together. Consistency is not a luxury. It is how trust is built.
03
Handoff and Training
Documentation written for a human, not a developer. You will know how to update your own site, add content, and manage your tools. Full stop.
OPTIONAL_ADDONS
// Featured Work
Explore demo builds and examples. Each project shows how structure, design, and function come together.
Operational Success
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Guía BoqueteLIVE
Bilingual local discovery platform connecting Boquete residents and visitors with verified businesses, events, and services. Supabase and Stripe under the hood.
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Multi-tenant operations platform for sports leagues. Nine role-based portals from ops to scorekeeper, built for real-time league management.
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GR8 HorizonsLIVE
Conversion-focused marketing site for an Alberta renovation contractor. Custom animation, local trust positioning, fast load.
Launch Live Interface
Accounting Demo
Reference build: bilingual accounting and tax firm site with services, insights, and Panama-specific compliance content.
Launch Live Interface
Law Firm Demo
Reference build: institutional law firm site with practice areas, team, and intake. Trust-first structure and clean typography.
Launch Live Interface
Transport Demo
Reference build: bilingual transport service site with route grid, coverage map, and WhatsApp booking.
Launch Live Interface
Servicios Locales
Reference build: entry-tier bilingual local services site. Fast, structured, and ready to adapt to any small operator.
Launch Live Interface
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Five ways to work together.
// CHOOSE_YOUR_BUILD
Digital Presence Reset
$497
Audit and recommendations. No build required.
- Full review of current website
- Identification of what is working against you
- Written action plan with specific recommendations
- Delivered in 5 business days
- No obligation to continue
Custom Website
$6,500 to $12,000
Full custom build from strategy to launch.
- Custom design and development
- Complete brand identity
- Booking or payment integration if needed
- Mobile-first and performance optimized
- Full handoff with documentation and training
Full Digital Infrastructure
$12,000 to $25,000
For businesses that need serious infrastructure.
- Complex multi-page custom build
- Full brand identity system
- Advanced integrations and automation
- E-commerce or membership if needed
- Priority support window
Digital Presence Starter
$1,500 to $3,500
A real site. Clean, fast, and yours.
- 3 to 5 page custom design and development
- Brand basics (colors, typography, logo if needed)
- Mobile-first and performance optimized
- Google Analytics and basic SEO setup
- Handoff with documentation
Enterprise
$25,000+
Scoped individually. Let us talk.
- Everything in Full Digital Infrastructure
- Ongoing retainer options
- Multi-phase project planning
- Dedicated build slots
Project pricing covers the build itself. Hosting, domains, scheduling tools, payment platforms, email services, and other third-party software are quoted separately. Transparent before any commitment.
// CLIENT_RESULTS
What clients actually say.
Scott delivered exactly what he said he would. Clear scope, fast execution, and I actually understand how to run the site myself now. That last part is something I have never gotten from a developer before.
Most developers disappeared after launch. Scott gave us documentation that made us feel in control for the first time. No black box, no mystery.
No templates, no outsourcing, exactly what was advertised. The site performs better than anything we had before and we got it faster than expected.
// QUESTIONS_ANSWERED
Questions Answered
// READY_TO_BUILD
Your next site should be the last one you have to redo.
Most rebuilds happen because the first site was built to look good, not to work. We start from function and let design follow.