Frequently Asked
Questions.

Website costs in Ontario vary a lot depending on scope. A simple marketing site is a different project than a booking system or e-commerce store. We quote fixed prices after a discovery call so you know exactly what you're paying before work starts. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Read our Ontario website cost breakdown.

Wix and Squarespace are fine for testing an idea or getting something online fast. For a business that depends on its website to bring in customers, they fall short. Template platforms are slow, hard to optimize for local search, and you never fully own what you've built. A custom site loads faster, ranks better, and does what your business actually needs instead of what a template allows. See how we build.

Every project includes custom design, custom code, mobile responsiveness, basic on-page SEO, and one month of post-launch support. We don't use templates or page builders unless you specifically want one. Depending on the package, a project may also include a content management system, bilingual EN/FR support, local SEO setup, and analytics. Exact scope is set in writing before work begins. See our services.

Yes. We split projects into two payments: 50% at kickoff and 50% at launch. For larger projects, we can discuss a three-payment structure. We don't offer ongoing financing, but we do keep our pricing transparent so there are no surprises. Get a quote.

Most small business websites take 3 to 6 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on complexity. The biggest variable is content. If your copy, images, and logo are ready to go, we move fast. If content is still being written during the build, timelines stretch. We walk through what you'll need before we start. See our process.

At minimum: your logo, brand colours if you have them, and a clear idea of what the site needs to do. Most clients also provide copy, photos, and any existing accounts such as your domain or hosting. If you don't have copy or photography, we can help with that or refer you to someone who can. A discovery call is where we figure out exactly what's needed. Book a discovery call.

It depends on what you need to update. For clients who want to manage their own content, we build on WordPress with a clean editing interface. For simpler sites where content rarely changes, we handle updates as needed. We also offer ongoing maintenance plans for security, hosting, and content changes. Talk to us about what makes sense for your situation. Get in touch.

Local SEO is the practice of making your business show up in Google searches tied to a location, such as "plumber in Arnprior" or "restaurant near Renfrew." It involves your website structure, your Google Business Profile, and consistent business information across the web. If your customers search locally before they call, you need it. Most Ottawa Valley businesses are leaving real search traffic on the table. See our services.

Claim and complete your Google Business Profile at business.google.com. Add your address, phone number, hours, and photos. Make sure the name, address, and phone number on your profile match your website exactly. Ask satisfied customers to leave a review. These steps are free and have a bigger impact on local search than most businesses realize. We help clients set this up as part of our local SEO work. Learn about local SEO.

SEO builds your organic ranking over time. When someone searches for what you offer and finds you without you paying for the click, that's SEO. Google Ads puts you at the top of results immediately, but you pay for every click and the traffic stops when you stop paying. Both have their place. For most small businesses in the Ottawa Valley, a strong organic presence built on good SEO is a better long-term investment than ongoing ad spend. Talk to us about SEO.

We're rooted in Arnprior and focused on serving local businesses across the Ottawa Valley, but we're set up to work with clients anywhere. Most of the process happens over video calls regardless of where you are. If you're in the region, we're happy to meet in person. If you're across the country or across the border, that works too. Get in touch.

Our home base is Arnprior, and we actively serve businesses across Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley, including Renfrew, Pembroke, Carleton Place, Almonte, Perth, and across the river in Pontiac, Quebec. That said, we work with clients wherever they are. Location has never been a barrier. Get in touch.