Blog · Web Design
11 articles on web design for small businesses in Sylvan Lake, Central Alberta and Calgary, newest first.
Web Design11 min read
Four live sites worth copying — and the one pop-up that buries a great design. Here is what actually makes a modern website work, and what it costs to build one in Alberta.
Web Design9 min read
TechCrunch, Rolling Stone, Variety and the White House all run WordPress — we checked this month. Here is what their design choices can teach a small business site in Alberta.
Web Design9 min read
Build cost, yearly cost, monthly cost — the three numbers nobody separates for you. Here is what a small business website really costs in Alberta, and what moves each figure.
Web Design9 min read
Most Canadian small businesses pay between $2,500 and $8,000 for a website. Here is what sits behind those numbers, what drives a quote up, and how to spot a fair one.
Web Design10 min read
Seven real Alberta small business websites, visited and picked apart — what each one gets right and which pattern to borrow. No mock-ups, no dead links, no design awards.
Web Design11 min read
Hosting and a domain are the easy part — it is everything after launch that decides what your website really costs. Here is what Alberta businesses actually pay each year, line by line.
Web Design11 min read
A WordPress site can cost $500 or $50,000, and the gap has almost nothing to do with WordPress itself. Here is what actually drives the number, what the ongoing costs look like once the build is done, and how to tell which end of the range your project belongs at.
Web Design9 min read
Website designers charge anywhere from $40 to $250+ per hour, and the spread confuses almost every business owner who asks. Here is what the rates actually mean in Alberta, and why the hourly number is the least useful line in your quote.
Web Design6 min read
Website speed has become a critical factor in customer acquisition. A slow website is costing your Calgary business thousands in lost revenue every single month.
Web Design6 min read
A great website is not just about looking pretty. Learn what actually separates high-performing Calgary business websites from the ones that fail to convert visitors.
Web Design7 min read
Choosing a web design agency is one of the most important decisions you will make for your Calgary business. Here is how to avoid costly mistakes and find the right partner.