Frequently asked questions.

In 2026, professional web development typically costs between $15,000 and $200,000+ depending on scope. A simple brochure site runs $5,000–$15,000, mid-size business sites $15,000–$50,000, and complex custom projects $50,000–$200,000+.

Simple sites take 6–8 weeks, mid-complexity sites 8–12 weeks, and complex custom projects 12–24+ weeks. These timelines assume content and feedback are delivered on schedule.

Templates work well for startups testing an idea on a budget under $5,000. Custom builds are worth it when your brand needs a unique identity, you require specific functionality, or SEO performance is business-critical.

The right stack depends on your needs. Traditional CMS platforms like WordPress are familiar but have performance and security trade-offs. Modern headless CMS architectures paired with frameworks like Next.js offer faster performance, better security, and easier scaling.

A professional build should include technical SEO fundamentals: clean URLs, meta tags, heading hierarchy, image alt text, XML sitemaps, and page speed optimization. Ongoing SEO marketing — content strategy, link building, and keyword optimization — is typically a separate service.

Post-launch includes team training on your CMS, and optional maintenance packages covering software updates, security monitoring, backups, and developer support. Maintenance plans typically range from $25 to $1,000+/month depending on your needs.

Key areas to cover: pricing and payment terms, ownership of code and assets, project timeline and process, mobile responsiveness, accessibility compliance, CMS choice, security practices, SEO inclusion, and post-launch support.

Your brand identity — logo, colors, typography, voice — is the foundation your website is built on. Without defined brand guidelines, design decisions become subjective debates, revisions multiply, and the final site lacks consistency.

E-commerce involves more than listing products. You'll need to plan for payment processing, shipping logistics, tax compliance, product photography, inventory management, and security — all before your first sale.

Key signs include declining conversion rates, poor mobile experience, page speeds consistently below 3 seconds, outdated technology, or a brand that has evolved beyond what the current site represents.

Content is the single biggest cause of project delays and the primary reason visitors stay or leave. Planning your content — what pages you need, what each communicates, and who writes it — should happen before design begins.

User experience (UX) design focuses on making your website easy to use, not just beautiful. Good UX directly impacts conversion rates, bounce rates, customer satisfaction, and search rankings.

Yes. Over 27% of Canadians live with a disability, and accessibility is increasingly a legal requirement. WCAG 2.1 AA compliance ensures your site is usable by everyone and protects your business from legal risk.

A strong brief includes your company overview, project goals, target audience, required features, content readiness, design preferences, budget range, and decision-making process. It's the foundation of a successful project.

At minimum: a clear homepage, about page, service pages, and contact page. Plus trust signals (testimonials, credentials), mobile responsiveness, basic SEO, analytics, and legal pages (privacy policy, cookie consent).

Look for portfolio relevance, local client experience, a transparent process, and strong technical and SEO expertise. A Metro Vancouver agency understands your local market, offers same-timezone communication, and can meet in person during key project phases.