Website design and build

Website Design & Development for Growing Service Businesses

I build websites that generate qualified leads, convert visitors, and support your business performance: strategy, user experience, content and development, fully connected.

Websites built to work

The thinking behind effective custom website design.
View my work
Valley Drywall website homepage for a drywall contractor in Kelowna

Owner-operated drywall business

Search optimized web design & development for solid local rankings.
Lindbjerg Chimney website homepage designed for lead generation

Family-owned chimney contractor

Web design, local SEO, & Google ads creating months of work in advance.
"We've partnered with Chris Bryant since 2013. He's created a brilliant website, and SEO so we're ranking at the top of local search results and in ChatGPT. If you’re looking to build a presence on the web for directing business to your front door – talk to Chris"
Dr. Matthew Osepchook | Owner, Front Street Dental
Front Street Dental logo

What makes a website generate more leads?

Beauty and strategy are both essential.

A great-looking site fails if the foundation is broken. I build your site on four essential pillars, starting with high-speed architecture and clear messaging, moving all the way up to conversion tracking.
Website design pyramid: discoverability, usability, brand and positioning, aesthetics and action

Web design that makes your business look as good as it really is

The goal isn't to win a design award. The goal is to build a high-trust digital front door that converts local traffic into paying clients.

Show off your credibility

Google rating badges, verified credentials, and direct contact details built right into the top fold to eliminate immediate buyer doubt.

Make your products or services easy to read

Clean service cards with high-contrast hierarchy so prospects instantly understand what you do and where to click next.

Feature images of actual people and work (no stock photos)

High-contrast before-and-after project galleries that give prospective customers concrete visual proof of your craftsmanship.

Optimize for local SEO & sales conversions out of the gate

Dedicated service area mapping paired with high-visibility CTA buttons designed to capture high-intent local calls.
Instant trust signals
(Credentials, stars, contact)
Service focus
(Clear, scannable cards)
Powerful proof
(Contrast before/after gallery)
Verified customer social proof
Local reassurance / SEO
(Content confirming intended audience / area)
Full-page layout of a chimney contractor website showing services, reviews and service area
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Strategic copywriting & messaging

Words that turn interest into action

Copy is a vital part of your website, so I give it a high priority. I write clear, direct messaging that answers the four questions every prospect is silently asking:

What do they do?

Clear, plain-language headlines that instantly communicate your core offer without fluff or confusion.

Is this for me?

Targeted messaging that speaks directly to your ideal client's specific situation and qualifies high-intent leads.

Can I trust them?

Social proof, case studies, and clear guarantees embedded right where hesitant buyers need to see them.

What makes them different?

Highlighting your unique positioning so you stand out from local competitors who all sound the same.

AI-optimized to meet your customers where they search.

When your potential customers ask Google AI, ChatGPT, or Gemini for recommendations, those tools don't just return a list of links, they give direct answers and recommend specific local businesses. I build optimized websites that increase your visibility in AI.

Clear answers

I structure your key service details into clear, factual summaries so AI engines can easily quote and recommend you.

Easy for AI to read

I organize your site’s code so search bots instantly understand your services, location, and contact info without getting confused.

Conversation aware

I build content that addresses the exact follow-up questions your buyers ask, keeping you visible throughout their search.

Online reputation

I align your business details and reviews across the web, giving AI search engines total confidence to cite you as the top choice.
Google AI Mode and AI map results recommending Lindbjerg Chimney in Langley
Technical execution

Built for stability and search visibility

Protecting your hard-earned Google rankings

Launching a new website shouldn't mean losing your existing organic traffic. I carefully map your URL structures, metadata, and 301 redirects so your search visibility remains fully protected during the transition, and continues to compound post-launch.

Search ranking stability

Traffic and leads dip briefly after launch, then rise steadily over the following monthsLAUNCHBrief, expected dipSteady increase in qualified trafficBEFORE LAUNCH1–9 MONTHS AFTER LAUNCH
My technical migration protocol preserves and builds on your existing domain authority, so you keep the rankings that matter while the ones that don't fade. Most sites see steady, compounding traffic growth over the following months.

Clean code for better user experiences

I take a lean, performance-focused approach to WordPress development. You get a lightning-fast site built without dozens of fragile, third-party plugins, giving you complete stability and a site your team can easily update.
WordPress engineering standards
Speed & performance
Keep customers on your site
Security & SSL
Protect against malware
Plugin bloat
Streamlined maintenance
Scalability
Room to grow
WordPress logo

Designed to fit your schedule

Your time is valuable. I handle the heavy lifting and only require your direct input at three key milestones.
01
2–3 hr strategy session

Strategy & alignment

I audit your market upfront, then we sit down for one deep-dive session to extract your unique sales insights. This focused input is what makes your site actually sell.
02
1–2 hours (spread out)

The build

I handle the copywriting, design, and technical engineering behind the scenes. You simply review milestone updates and provide quick feedback on key messaging.
03
60-minute walkthrough

Final review

I walk through the staging site with you, test your conversion paths and form integrations, and get final sign-off before launch protocol begins.

Investment & pricing

What does a website cost?

Price for building an effective website
Your one-off website project is the foundation your marketing runs on. The business websites I create are a complete turn-key solution that range in from $10k - $20k, depending on the scope of your specific project.
Your Monthly Growth Plan investment
After your new site is launched, it's time to use it to attract traffic and leads. This is done with your custom Monthly Growth Plan, which ranges from $2k - $5k/mo. This is your affordable, custom alternative to hiring an agency, and an in-house marketing manager.
Typical investment: $10k–$20k build | $2k–$5k/mo Monthly Growth Plan

What goes into a high-performance business website?

Strategy & architecture
Market research, competitor positioning, sitemap structuring, and customer path mapping. I define what needs to be said and where it goes before design starts.
Copywriting & prototyping
Crafting conversion-focused sales copy and building interactive page prototypes. I hone the messaging and user experience together so you can see and test the site before it gets built.
Core engineering
Web development, CRM and lead-capture integration, performance tuning, and technical setup. This is where I build a fast, secure, and reliable engine behind the scenes.
Launch & SEO migration
Quality assurance testing, 301 redirect mapping, domain configuration, and launch protocol. I ensure a seamless transition that protects your search visibility and existing authority.

Questions before getting started

Direct answers to the technical, financial, and operational details business owners ask before booking a strategy call.

Why do you build websites on WordPress?

Because it’s the safest long-term home for your website.

WordPress is the most widely used website platform in the world, and it’s open source. Your site isn’t tied to me or to a proprietary platform. If you ever want to work with someone else, there’s a large pool of developers who know WordPress, so you’re never stuck.

It also grows with your business. New service pages, location pages, forms, call tracking, and CRM connections can all be added as your marketing expands, without rebuilding from scratch.

And it’s easy to live with. I take care of the technical side, like speed, security, and updates, and you can still log in to make simple changes whenever you like.

Do I own my website?

Yes. Your domain, content, brand assets, and website are yours from day one.

Your site is built on open-standard WordPress with clean, transferable code, so you’re never locked in. You have the long-term flexibility to keep it, grow it, or take it elsewhere.

Do I need to write all the copy and provide photos, or do you handle that?

I handle the heavy lifting for messaging and conversion copywriting based on our initial strategy session. For imagery, authentic photos of your real team, shop, or projects always convert best. I encourage using high-quality local photography wherever possible. Where gaps exist, I curate authentic visual assets that fit your brand aesthetic so the site never looks like a generic template.

What happens to my current site's content and SEO rankings during a redesign?

Protecting your search visibility is a core part of the build. Before making any technical changes, I map out your existing top-performing URL paths, preserve critical metadata, and set up precise 301 redirect protocols. This ensures search engines seamlessly transfer your hard-earned authority to the new site structure without dropping your rankings.

How long does a typical custom website build take from start to finish?

Most custom builds take between 6 to 10 weeks from kickoff to launch. Because we work through three focused milestones (Strategy, Prototype, and Final Review), the timeline remains predictable and momentum stays high. The biggest factor in keeping to the schedule is timely feedback during our strategic review cycles.

Will I be able to update and edit the website myself after it launches?

Absolutely. You get the best of both worlds.

As your ongoing marketing partner, my monthly service includes complete website maintenance, so making an update is usually as simple as sending me a quick email or text, and it’s taken care of.

With that said, you are never locked out of your own site. If you ever need to hop in and update a price, change business hours, or edit a phone number, I build custom admin fields directly into your dashboard to make those quick changes effortless. You have full freedom to log in whenever you want, but you also have a dedicated partner handling the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Do you use AI to build my website?

I use AI as a productivity tool where it can accelerate tasks without compromising quality or wasting time. AI can potentially save time and keep project costs practical. But it never replaces hands-on strategic positioning, original copywriting, custom browser-tested engineering, or personal oversight.

Where is my website hosted, and what happens if I ever decide to move it?

You retain full ownership of your domain name, brand assets, and content at all times.

While we work together, your site is hosted on my managed Kinsta infrastructure. I handle server management, software licenses, security, and routine updates so you never have to deal with hosting logistics or plugin invoices.

If you ever choose to move your website in-house or to another provider, I offer a flat-rate migration package. I handle the complete technical transfer, database configuration, and deployment to your new host, so your site moves smoothly without downtime or technical headaches.

See if a Monthly Growth Plan fits your business

I handle digital marketing to help you get more of the right customers for your business. I manage your website, SEO, and paid ads as a single system. Let’s look at your current setup and whether a Monthly Growth Plan is the right fit.
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Straight answers on how I work and what it costs
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