Will Your Web Site Get A Second Glance? Or Even A First?

     Would you like a top-10 ranking business web site, one that people will actually visit?

     That's what we build. No gimmicks, no short-term trickery.

     To be honest, it's pretty easy, because we understand two things most web designers don't...

1) We understand how the internet really works, and
2) We understand how people really look for things online.

     Two secret weapons that combine psychology, research, technical skill, and ten years of success.

     It's fun to build great looking, professional web sites for small businesses and see them rank higher in searches than their competitors. It's critical to be on the first page of search results (the top-10).

     In today's world every business needs a web site, that's obvious. But you don't want just any old thing - you want one that customers will find when looking for what you sell, right? (...Unless you plan to spend a fortune on TV commercials or something, then you can get your neighbor's kid to build you a decent site for $100.)

     A top-ranking web site will save you a ton of money over the long term because you won't need to continue spending money for people to know it exists. Of course all your other advertising (business cards, newspaper ads, etc.) will direct people to your site, but there won't be an ongoing investment necessary just to make it visible to consumers.

     It may not matter to big businesses with bottomless pockets, but small businesses have plenty to gain from web design done properly up front, that can out-rank the competition and bring you customers.

If you have a real business, one that requires a top-ranking site that people
will find on Google and Bing, send us an email now!
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Did you know...

Google uses over 200 criteria to decide...

...how useful a site is?
...how credible a site is?
...how trustworthy a site is?
...if it's better than other sites?
and
...where to rank it in a search?
......
...
.

But they won't reveal what those criteria are....
......
...
.

That's why our 10 years of experience & testing gives you the advantage.

Because we have that inside information.


Send us an email today.

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     A web site is generally the core element of business advertising, and can be updated and modified for essentially no cost once built. A well designed site can advertise products and services, attract investors, vendors, or partners, and inform customers and prospects about almost anything. It tells customers where you are located, your hours of business, and how to get in contact with you. It gives customers a way to learn more about you, with no pressure, 24 hours a day.

Our proven expertise is getting sites ranked
in the top 10 search results.

Business Owners & Managers: Be Careful Purchasing Web Design Services...

     (It is very, very disappointing to have to say the following. But it must be said, before you end up like some of our other clients - businesses who already paid someone to design a site, then later came to us to build a new one once they realized it wasn't accomplishing anything. Brace yourself...!)

     Out of respect for your money, please understand that many web designers honestly don't have a clue how search engines work, how people think, how businesses operate, nor the purpose of a web site. They don't understand research and testing, and they don't know anything about marketing, advertising, or sales. Basically, in Peterborough, anyone who has taken a Flash course and learned some HTML will tell you they are a "web designer". But that isn't web design. That's like learning how to use a Band-Aid, then telling everyone you're a doctor. Don't fall for it.
Web design quote 1

     There are also some web designers in Peterborough saying they do SEO (search engine optimization) when in fact they are using techniques that may get your site banned from Google, Yahoo, and other search engines. Some are using techniques that stopped mattering years ago, and some are using techniques that never did matter, but were misinformation and gossip spread within the web design industry. A few don't seem to even be trying, yet still advertise SEO services.

     Now, the strange thing is these folks may not all be trying to rip you off. You wouldn't believe the outdated information that local colleges are teaching to students. Students are learning amazing graphic design skills, but aren't being taught proper web design, even in courses labelled as such. There's a lot of terrific graphic design floating around in cyberspace unappreciated, because students aren't being taught what they really need to know. It's incredibly unfortunate.

Web design quote 2      And then there's the horrible spelling, grammar, and lack of sales focus of most sites. Business web sites are marketing tools, just like flyers, newspaper ads, or tv commercials, but are almost never designed from that point of view. We've got you covered.

     We build web sites based on how the internet really works, and how people really behave. And we design them to rank in the top 10 (and often the top 5) search results.

     Search engine optimization is a constantly changing art and science. The way things were 6 months or a year ago has nothing to do with today. It takes effort to stay on top.

Companies normally charge thousands just for the Search Engine Optimization we throw in for free.


Web design quote 3      We offer incredible prices on 100% custom web design, and don't upsell you to buy SEO services. There's no point making a site that isn't designed for both search engines and customers to instantly understand, and that's the guiding principle of everything we do.

     You don't need to spend a fortune for effective, functional web design, and we'll prove it. A properly built site will save you both the embarassment of a site no one can find, and the ongoing expense of having to advertise it. In fact the smaller your budget the more important it is for you to contact us before doing anything.

     We've been doing this for over 10 years, so put our expertise to work for your business. Our prices are simple and guaranteed, and links to a few of the sites we've built are found below. Drop us a line if you have any questions about web design, or want some free marketing advice about your next project.

Here's How We Do Things:

    Web design details  You give us $200
    Web design details  We build your site, to your satisfaction
    Web design details  After your site ranks in the top-10 search results, you pay the remaining $1299 (or $1599)
    Web design details  If your site doesn't rank in the top-10, we apologize, retreat under a rock, and you keep the site

We Guarantee:

    Web design guarantee  You'll love your site.
    Web design guarantee  People will find your site in searches.
    Web design guarantee  Updates or changes will be made within 7 days (normally 24hrs).
    Web design guarantee  Your site will look the same and work on all browsers, not just Internet Explorer.
    Web design guarantee  No hidden costs, no upsells. You get everything you are supposed to get in the first place.
    Web design guarantee  We put our guarantee in writing.

    We know how to build web sites correctly. Call or send us an email today.

We created the following web sites from scratch, including logos and artwork. These are just a few examples of our web design work.


Hovercraft rides in Peterborough Ontario


Pure essential oil sprays from Canada


Freehand illustrator and artist in Ontario Canada, Robin Walton


Disc jockeys in Peterborough Ontario Canada, Port Hope and Cobourg


Rappeling and rock climbing in Peterborough Ontario


Peterborough Ontario music and musicians


Child care center in Peterborough Ontario Canada


Here's what we do:

   1) Web design
     We create 100% original, custom web sites from scratch. This includes custom graphic design, photography, video, audio, and whatever else might make sense for your business. We'll register your name and get you online fast.
     We do NOT use cheap templates or do-it-yourself design tools like FrontPage, GoLive, Dreamweaver, Joomla, iWeb, Sitebuilder, or anything else. Beware "web designers" who tell you they can build a web site, but then turn around and use software that spits out the site for them! What a waste of money, you could do that yourself.
     We really build you a completely custom, genuine web site, designed specifically for you, your business, and your customers, that is programmed properly and looks like no other. A few samples are to the left.
     Most important, we make sure your web site is actually found in searches, and isn't lost in the sea of garbage known as the world wide web. We can update your site whenever you'd like, and keep it current as the web itself changes.

   2) Web site hosting
     For a small monthly fee we can host and maintain your site for you. Having your site hosted by a big company like Trytel or Nexicom can lead to headaches trying to get changes made or mistakes fixed (we've heard plenty of stories). Despite what they'd like you to believe, it isn't rocket science, and there's no excuse for such poor service.
     Hosting your site in-house is the ultimate convenience, because it gives us 24/7 access for doing updates and monitoring traffic to your site. We still host every site we've ever built, with only one exception (we built it then gave it to a friend of the owner to host).
     It's also crucial for top-ranking success that we are able to regularly update some back-end files, which is impossible when someone else is hosting your site.

   3) Logo design
     We can create a unique logo for your business or project. A surprising number of people, mostly small business owners, still don't understand the importance of having a distinct logo. A good logo makes your business more recognizable, more professional, and is crucial to every single piece of advertising. Considerable attention is given to creating the perfect logo to represent your business.

   4) Photography
     If you need any kind of photography give us a call. We can take great commercial or personal photos for you, edit and manipulate photos you already have, or arrange a full-blown photo shoot of people, products, and places. After the initial photography session(s) we will edit (brighten, crop, treat, etc.) your photos as necessary or desired. We can also make photo or slideshow CDs or DVDs for you, or we could put your pictures up on a web page. See sample photos on the Prices page.


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