Essential Websites

Get the website features you need, nothing you don't

WordPress: Built for your small business

When it comes to building a professional, functional, and easy-to-manage website, WordPress is perfect for small business owners and managers – even non-techy folks. WordPress powers more than 40 percent of the web for a reason: it’s user-friendly, flexible, and endlessly customizable.

But don’t worry—”customizable” doesn’t mean overwhelming. I’ll handle the web design and technical side while you focus on your business. You’ll get a website that looks and works exactly the way you need it to, without unnecessary fluff.

Made-to-order web design

An economical website doesn’t mean you have to settle for an off-the-shelf template. Your website will be built just for you, tailored to reflect your brand, your goals, and your audience.

Traditional, pre-packaged WordPress themes or templates have always constrained web design – and they often came bundled with bells and whistles your site might not need, which only end up bogging down performance. I develop websites with Elementor Pro—a powerful tool that allows for precision design and advanced functionality without unnecessary add-ons. So you get a modern, professional, custom website that’s unique to your business.

Decades of web development and copywriting at your service

I’ve been working with PHP and MySQL since 2000, which means I deeply understand the framework behind WordPress. Need custom tweaks or features? No problem. I’ve got the skills to make your site do exactly what you need it to. And I started my career as a copywriter with a degree in journalism. That means I can help you craft compelling, SEO-friendly copy (or content)—whether you have a few rough ideas or need me to write it from scratch.

Get found on Google (SEO)

A great website won’t do much for you if it can’t be found. I have a solid understanding of, and years of real-world experience with, SEO (or search engine optimization). We’ll build your site so it is well-positioned to rank for the searches your customers are doing. Your essential website includes important fundamentals that get neglected far too often by web developers: targeted “title tags”, strategic and properly tagged subheads, an XML sitemap, Yoast SEO plugin, and integration with Google Analytics.

And because I understand WordPress categories and structure, I can organize your content in a way that not only makes sense to your visitors but also boosts your search visibility.

A mobile-friendly website (and then some)

Every site I build works seamlessly on mobile devices. But we’ll take it a step further and fine-tune your site for smaller screens by hiding unnecessary elements and rearranging layouts to ensure your visitors’ mobile experiences are smooth and engaging.

Powerful features, easy management

Need forms for contact, bookings, or surveys? We can build those too, making it easy for your visitors to connect and engage with you.

Website hosting packages for your Essential Website

If you choose to host your website with myFavoriteMarketer, here’s what you’ll get:

  • Security certificate: Your site will be secured with HTTPS, which builds trust with your visitors and improves your Google ranking.
  • Canadian hosting: For Canadian clients, having your site hosted on a Canadian server means faster load times, and it’s a key component of sound data residency practices.
  • Eco-friendly hosting: I partner with GreenGeeks, a hosting provider that matches 300% of the energy your site uses with renewable energy. It’s fast, reliable, and good for the planet.

Launch your website now

Your Essential Website is just a few steps away. Let’s create something that fits your business perfectly, helps you get found online, and works beautifully on every device. Contact me today to talk about your project.

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