Hand-coded, no templates
Built from scratch in Next.js. No theme you share with a hundred other businesses, no page builder slowing the site down.
Website design
Small business web design in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island
We design and hand-code websites for small businesses in Nanaimo and the rest of Vancouver Island. You talk to the person who builds the site, get a fixed written quote, and own everything at the end. Most sites go live 1 to 3 weeks after the content arrives.
What a small business site has to do
Most people who find your site are holding a phone and comparing you with two or three other local businesses. They decide in a few seconds whether you do the job they need and whether you are easy to reach. A site that takes a long time to load, hides the phone number at the bottom, or still lists last year's prices loses that person to the next result.
So we start from the visitor's job, not from a template. A plumber needs a number in the header that dials on tap. A gymnastics school needs class times and an easy way to sign up. A renovation company needs photos of finished rooms and a quote form that accepts pictures. The design follows from that.
Every site is hand-coded with Next.js, with no page builder underneath. That is why our pages stay light and quick on a phone, and why there are no plugins to update or break. If you want to understand the trade-off in plain numbers, read website builder vs web designer and our breakdown of what a website costs in Nanaimo in 2026.
What is included in every build
Mobile-first layout
We design the phone version first, because that is where most of your visitors are. The desktop version is built from it, not squeezed down to it.
Tuned for speed
Compressed images, minimal scripts and hosting on a global CDN (Vercel), so pages open quickly even on a weak signal outside town.
Google set up at launch
Structured data (schema.org), a sitemap, Google Analytics and Search Console are connected before the site goes live.
Ways to reach you
A contact form that lands in your inbox and a phone number that dials on tap, placed where people look for them.
You own it
Domain, code and content are yours. A monthly plan is optional, and you can move the site anywhere.
Packages and prices
Every quote is fixed and in writing before work starts. These are the starting points.
| Package | Price | Size | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Page Website | CAD $790 | One long page | A new business or a single service |
| Starter Website | CAD $970–$2,000 | 1–5 pages | A simple local presence |
| Business Website | CAD $2,500–$4,500 | 6–12 pages | Service and town pages, local SEO foundations, call tracking |
| E-commerce | CAD $4,500+ | Store | Selling products online |
50% to start, 50% at launch. Two rounds of design changes are included in every quote.
How a project runs
A short call and a fixed quote
We talk about your business, who your customers are and what the site must do. You get a written price that does not change unless you add something.
Structure and content
We agree on the pages and what goes on each one. If writing is not your thing, copywriting is available per page.
Design
You see the design on a real link, on your own phone. Two rounds of changes are built in; most clients use one.
Build and launch
We build, connect the domain, set up Google tools and go live. A one-page site takes about a week.
After launch
Small fixes are free for 30 days, and anything we built that breaks within 12 months is fixed at no charge.
“Did a fantastic job on my business website, great communication and a little back and forth we dialed the website in to perfection! He even customized my logo a bit more which made it better than my first iteration.”
Local, but not limited to Nanaimo
The studio is in Nanaimo, and most of our clients are on the Island: Lantzville and Ladysmith, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, Courtenay, Comox, Duncan and Victoria. The work happens remotely, with a call or an in-person visit when it helps. See what that looks like for web design in Nanaimo or web design in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
If you work in the trades, there is a separate page on websites for contractors, because a roofer's site has different jobs than a dance studio's. If you already have a site that is slow or hard to update, start with a website redesign instead.
What you get at launch
- A live site on your own domain with SSL
- Pages that pass Google mobile checks
- LocalBusiness structured data with your address, hours and phone
- Sitemap submitted to Google Search Console
- Google Analytics connected
- Contact form tested end to end
- Access to the code and every account in your name
See finished work and read before you start
Questions people ask
How much does a small business website cost in Nanaimo?
Our sites start at CAD $790 for one page, CAD $970 to $2,000 for a 1 to 5 page site, and CAD $2,500 to $4,500 for a 6 to 12 page business site. The quote is fixed and in writing before work starts. You pay 50% to start and 50% at launch.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most small business sites take 1 to 3 weeks after the content arrives, and a one-page site takes about a week. The usual delay is waiting for text and photos, so having them ready makes the biggest difference.
Do I own my website?
Yes. The domain, the code and the content belong to you. A monthly hosting or care plan is optional, and you can move the site to any host.
Do you build sites on WordPress or Wix?
No. We hand-code sites with Next.js and host them on a global CDN. There are no plugins to update and no page builder adding weight, which keeps the site fast on phones.
Do you work with businesses outside Nanaimo?
Yes. We work with businesses from Ladysmith and Duncan to Parksville, Courtenay, Comox and Victoria. Most of the work happens remotely, with a call or an in-person visit when it helps.
Will my new website show up on Google?
Every site launches with structured data, a sitemap and Search Console set up, so Google can find and understand it. Nobody can guarantee a ranking. If you want to climb in Google Maps for competitive searches, a local SEO plan does the ongoing work.
Start Creating Your Website
Tell us about your business and what you need, or pick a time for a 15‑minute call. We'll reply within 1 business day with a fixed quote or the questions we need answered.
Let's build
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Tell us what you need — we will scope it, quote it, and have you live in weeks.