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Custom websites

Websites that win trust.

I build custom websites for Kootenay businesses, and for owners anywhere, who need more than a pretty homepage: a sharper presence, clearer sales paths, real function, and room to grow.

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The free 60-second check-up is an automated scan of your speed, SEO, security headers, and best practices. Or see prices and packages

Why this matters

A better website changes whether customers trust you enough to act.

Good customers check you out before they call, book, or buy. I build for Kootenay businesses from Castlegar to Nelson, and I see the same two leaks everywhere. A page that does not point anywhere loses the sale, even when it looks nice. And some operations need more than pages: the site has to handle bookings, members, and payments too.

76%

check online before they show up

Most customers do the quiet background check first. If the site looks thin or old, the business loses trust before anyone walks in.

Visual Objects via PR Newswire

45%

visit in person after a strong impression

Nearly half of consumers say they will visit a business after finding a strong local search presence. The website turns curiosity into footsteps.

Visual Objects via PR Newswire

53%

leave if mobile takes over 3 seconds

Mobile visitors are ruthless. A slow site feels broken, and more than half leave before the page finishes loading.

Google via Marketing Dive
The KMD website standard

Look premium, sell clearly, and support the way the business actually works.

For a small business that might mean three polished pages. For a larger organization it can mean seven or more pages plus deeper function. Every build carries the same standard.

  • Premium visual design that feels modern, local, and trustworthy
  • Custom code, not a fragile drag-and-drop theme
  • Copywriting included, so every page explains, proves, and points to action
  • Clear paths to calls, bookings, quotes, or purchases
  • Local SEO, analytics, performance, and Google basics handled
  • You own the code, the content, and the domain from day one

Bigger operations need the system behind the page: databases, portals, dashboards, and bookings. That build is The Empire. See how The Empire works

Packages

Pick the depth that matches the job.

Presence, momentum, or a full revenue machine. The same custom craft, sized to where the business actually is.

The Trailhead

$2,000

The perfect starter website.

or Own It Monthly from $189/mo

Your first proper presence, built to be found.

A clean, custom three-page site that makes a small business look credible the day it goes live. Strong copy, local search setup, and a clear next step for every visitor.

  • Up to 3 custom-coded pages, designed around your offer
  • Found on Google and AI search: local SEO and Google setup
  • Copy written for you, you simply approve it
  • Flawless on phones, where most customers look first
  • Clear contact path, plus Stripe payments if you sell

Perfect for

New or straightforward businesses that need a credible presence fast.

Delivery: 2 to 3 weeks

Start with the free check-up
Best fit

The website that wins when customers compare.

A deeper, brand-led website for businesses with real competition: up to 7 pages, a blog engine, stronger SEO structure, and a full brand identity.

  • Up to 7 custom pages, all copy written for you
  • 20 blog posts and guides, written to educate readers and maximize SEO and inbound links
  • A blog engine that compounds your SEO month after month
  • Full brand identity so you look like the obvious choice
  • Lead capture and analytics wired in from day one
  • Social starter visuals for 2 platforms

Perfect for

Businesses with real competitors, seasonal demand, or a clear growth plan.

Delivery: 4 to 5 weeks

Start with the free check-up

The Empire

Flagship

from $15,000

Scope determines final investment.

The full revenue machine, not just more pages.

For businesses where the website runs the operation: bookings, memberships, events, listings, payments, portals, and accounts in one custom system.

The Empire is not on the Own It Monthly plan. Builds this size bill by milestone: you pay as agreed stages go live.

Explore The Empire

What it can include

  • Custom databases, portals, and dashboards
  • Bookings, memberships, events, and payments
  • Complete brand identity system
  • Unlimited SEO content and pages
  • Automated email, documents, and data-driven pages
  • Built to replace your subscription stack

Delivery windows are estimates based on past projects. With clean input and prompt approvals, many launches land sooner.

Want more depth before you decide? Read what a website should cost or the rent vs own math.

Real work

Real builds, real owners.

Summit Handyman, a trades platform in Langley BC, and Family Designs & Creations, a maker site in Castlegar, are real client builds on this exact standard.

Brett from Kootenay Made Digital built my website for my business. He was very friendly and professional, really took my website to a high level. It's easy for customers to navigate and makes my life a lot easier with all their information on the request an estimate feature. Any minor issues he has been very receptive and promptly fixed! I highly recommend getting your business site built by Kootenay Made Digital!
Brody, sole proprietor of Summit Handyman, Langley BC. Recommends on Facebook.

Larch Hollow, City of Silvermere, and Vale Realty are concept builds. They show the standard, and they always carry that label. See the full portfolio

Path to launch

Simple enough to follow. Serious enough to work.

  1. 01

    I map it

    We talk about your business, your customers, and the next step each visitor should take.

  2. 02

    I write it

    Copy comes first. Every page gets words that explain, prove, and point to action.

  3. 03

    I build it

    Custom design and code around that copy. You review real pages, not mockups.

  4. 04

    I launch it and stay close

    I launch with analytics and Google basics set up. After launch, ongoing support is there if you want it.

The full path, payment terms and all, lives on the process page.

Who I build for

I build for the work you actually do.

Every industry gets its own page: what the site needs to do, what fits, and where to start.

Website questions

What serious owners ask before they build.

Can I pay for my website monthly instead of all at once?+

Yes. The Trailhead and Engine can go on Own It Monthly, a 12-month payment plan where you own the site outright at payment 12. The Trailhead is $2,000 once, or 12 payments of $189, which is $2,268 all in. No banks, no credit checks, both totals always on the table, and your domain stays in your name from day one.

Is this only for small businesses?+

No. Trailhead and Engine fit owner-led local businesses. Empire is for larger organizations: tourism operators, venues, memberships, events, portals, payments, bookings, or any website that has become business infrastructure.

How does a website actually improve conversion?+

By making the first impression stronger, explaining the offer clearly, showing proof, reducing hesitation, and giving visitors a next step that fits the business: call, book, request a quote, buy, apply, join, or inquire.

Do you patch my existing website?+

No. I only do fresh builds. Patching old templates and plugin stacks caps how good the result can be. A fresh build gives me full control of speed, structure, and design, so the site can be genuinely yours instead of another reskinned theme.

What do I actually need to provide?+

Your time for one or two conversations, any photos or assets you have, and approval at each step. I handle the writing, design, build, SEO setup, and launch.

Start here

See where your site stands before you spend a dollar.

The free 60-second website check-up is an automated scan of your speed, SEO, security headers, and best practices. It gives you an honest picture of what is working and what is not.

Run the free check-up

Refer a neighbour who signs, and I e-transfer you $200. Anyone can refer, there is no limit, and it pays out when their first payment clears (second payment for Own It Monthly projects).