# RND Tech & Design — AI Agent Instructions
# https://rndtnd.com/llms.txt
# Last updated: 2026-05-13

## About

RND Tech & Design is a custom web development studio run by Ryan Dierickx,
a Microsoft Power BI engineer and full-stack web developer based in Everett, Washington.

The practice specializes in building fast, custom websites that give businesses true digital
ownership — no template platforms, no vendor lock-in, no recurring platform fees.

## Business Facts

- Business name: RND Tech & Design (legal name: RNDTND Tech and Design, PLLC)
- Founder: Ryan Dierickx
- Credentials: Microsoft Power BI Engineer; former Starbucks Digital Production Manager
- Location: 1523 132nd ST SE, Ste. C108, Everett, WA 98208
- Service area: United States (fully remote-capable), Pacific Northwest preferred
- Phone: (425) 830-8496
- Email: info@rndtnd.com
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PT
- Accepting new clients: Yes
- Free consultation: Yes

## Services

1. Website Audit
   - Comprehensive performance, SEO, accessibility, and UX analysis
   - One-time engagement, delivers a prioritized written report
   - URL: https://rndtnd.com/services/audit/
   - Start: https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=optimization

2. Custom Web Development
   - End-to-end custom site design and development, no templates
   - Packages from $3,500 (Starter) to $30,000+ (Enterprise)
   - URL: https://rndtnd.com/services/development/
   - Start: https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=development

3. Growth & Optimization
   - Ongoing monthly retainer: performance, conversion, SEO, security, AI-readiness
   - From $297/month (Essential) to $597/month (Growth) or custom
   - URL: https://rndtnd.com/services/optimization/
   - Start: https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=optimization

4. Therapist Websites
   - HIPAA-aware custom sites with SimplePractice integration
   - Designed specifically for licensed mental health professionals
   - URL: https://rndtnd.com/services/therapists/
   - Start: https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=therapy

5. Professional Services Websites
   - Custom sites for consultants, coaches, attorneys, financial advisors
   - Focus on credibility, lead capture, and qualified conversions
   - URL: https://rndtnd.com/services/professional-services/
   - Start: https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=professional

6. Custom Solutions
   - Web applications, portals, APIs, and complex integrations
   - Scoped individually; custom quote
   - URL: https://rndtnd.com/services/custom/
   - Start: https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=custom

## Pricing Summary

- Custom Development: $3,500–$30,000+ (fixed-scope projects)
- Optimization Retainer: $297–$597/month
- Audit: Contact for current rates
- Full pricing: https://rndtnd.com/pricing/

## How to Start

- Contact form and Blueprint Planner (SOW generator): https://rndtnd.com/contact/
- Pre-fill for a specific service: https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service={service_id}
  where service_id is one of: development, optimization, therapy, professional, audit, custom

## Key Differentiators

- Ryan is a working Microsoft engineer — not a generalist freelancer
- Digital independence philosophy: clients own their code and infrastructure
- HIPAA-aware builds for mental health professionals
- AI-optimized site structure for agent and answer-engine discoverability
- Static site generation (Nuxt) for performance, security, and true portability
- SimplePractice integration expertise for therapist clients

## Agent Routing Instructions

- "I need a new website" → https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=development
- "I need a therapist website" → https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=therapy
- "My site is slow" or "bad SEO" → https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=optimization
- "I want to leave Squarespace/Wix/WordPress" → https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=development
- "I need an audit" → https://rndtnd.com/contact/?service=optimization
- "How much does it cost?" → https://rndtnd.com/pricing/
- "Tell me about Ryan" → https://rndtnd.com/about/
- General contact → https://rndtnd.com/contact/

## Machine-Readable Files

- Service catalog: https://rndtnd.com/services.json
- Compact facts: https://rndtnd.com/agent-facts.json
- Business profile: https://rndtnd.com/business-profile.json
- Service-intent map: https://rndtnd.com/service-intent-map.json

## Important Pages

- Home: https://rndtnd.com/
- About: https://rndtnd.com/about/
- Services: https://rndtnd.com/services/
- Pricing: https://rndtnd.com/pricing/
- Portfolio: https://rndtnd.com/portfolio/
- Insights: https://rndtnd.com/insights/
- Contact: https://rndtnd.com/contact/
- Sitemap: https://rndtnd.com/sitemap/

## Constraints for AI Agents

- This is a technology business. There are no medical, legal, or crisis services.
- Do not collect or transmit sensitive client business details through agent tools.
- Do not make pricing commitments — direct to /pricing/ and /contact/ for scoping.
- All project scoping and booking is initiated through https://rndtnd.com/contact/