Web design and development in British Columbia

Start with editing. WordPress suits a team that regularly changes its own content. A custom Next.js site suits a business that wants fast pages, tight security and a design without template limits; it can still have an editor, although a developer handles structural changes. Think about who will make those changes before choosing.

A hosted builder such as Wix, Squarespace or Webflow suits a small site you want to run yourself. The trade-off is less control over code and speed, and moving away later can mean rebuilding. That choice is worth examining if you expect the site to change substantially.

We recommend WordPress or a custom Next.js build after learning how your team works. Bring examples of the changes you expect to make, along with the people responsible for making them. That gives us a practical basis for the recommendation and helps you understand the ongoing work each choice involves.

If you send commercial electronic messages, consent and unsubscribe handling affect the build. We set up a consent option where people sign up, and plan for messages to identify the sender with a current mailing address and include an unsubscribe mechanism. Your process also needs to action unsubscribe requests within 10 business days.

If you want a .ca domain, check that the registrant meets the Canadian Presence Requirements before registration. We set up the domain as part of launch, so establish who will hold it early in the project.

A few practical details will help you explain what the site needs to do and who will keep it current.

• Rank the services or products you want to feature.
• Name your goal, such as quote requests or applications, and the person who handles each enquiry.
• Gather examples of websites you like and dislike, with a reason for each.
• Find the account details for your domain, hosting, email, analytics and Search Console, or identify who holds them.
• Collect real photos of your team, premises and finished work.
• Put case studies, permitted client logos, testimonials and certifications in a folder.

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  Choosing a platform too early

  Decide who will update the site and how often before selecting the system. Their editing needs should guide the choice.

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  Reviewing only on a large screen

  Check every page on a phone. Visitors need to read the content and use the site on a smaller screen too.

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  Leaving search checks until launch

  Review page titles, the sitemap and any indexing block left from development. Missing or incorrect settings can keep a new site out of search results.