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Custom Website Design for Small Businesses on Vancouver Island

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Squarespace, Wix & Shopify Websites

I design custom Squarespace, Wix, and Shopify websites for small businesses in the Cowichan Valley and across Vancouver Island. Each website is thoughtfully built to reflect your business, present your work clearly, and make it easy for clients to get in touch.

Featured Work - Pediatric Power Play

Branding photography for this website by Of Ocean and Earth Photo

Services

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Web Design

Over the course of 4-6 weeks, you'll receive a fully customized website that seamlessly blends aesthetics with functionality. This includes a user-friendly interface, responsive design for optimal viewing on all devices, intuitive navigation, and strategic placement of engaging content. Options to add online bookings and payments.

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Graphics & Branding

Whether you’re after a custom logo, full branding, wedding invitations, brochures, flyers or social media graphics, I will ensure a consistent and captivating presence that leaves a lasting impression on your audience. Custom printing can be arranged for an additional cost. Digital files delivered in 2-3 weeks.

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Content Creation

Do you need engaging and impactful content that aligns seamlessly with your brand? Whether it's compelling social media posts, persuasive marketing materials, or refined blog posts, I focus on delivering content that not only communicates effectively, but also resonates with your target audience. Inquire for different package options.

My Background

I spent over 12 years as a teacher before finding my way into web design, and I think a lot of what I loved about teaching has naturally carried over into this work. I love connecting with people, hearing their ideas, and helping take something that feels a little overwhelming and turning it into something clear, beautiful, and exciting.

I have a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria and a post-degree certificate in Special Education from Queen's University. Since moving into design, I've continued my education with web and graphic design courses through BCIT, along with mentorship and training from some incredibly talented web designers. I'm always learning, experimenting, and finding new ways to make the websites I create even better.

My design style tends to be clean, thoughtful, and intentional, with a lot of inspiration coming from living here on Vancouver Island. More than anything, I want every website I create to feel like the person and business behind it, not like something pulled from a template.

Outside of work, life is pretty full with my husband, our two young kids, and our rescue dog, Charlie. We spend as much time as we can outside, exploring the Island and enjoying the beautiful place we're lucky enough to call home.

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Let’s Build a Website that Feels like Your Business

Your website is often the first impression people have of your business.

If it feels outdated, unclear, or hard to navigate, it can create hesitation before someone even reaches out.

I design custom Squarespace, Wix, and Shopify websites that are clear, professional, and easy to use. Every detail is considered so your website reflects the level of your work and builds trust right away.

The goal is simple. When someone lands on your site, they should quickly understand what you do, feel confident in your business, and know exactly how to take the next step.

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Photo credit: Blackbird Creative

Let’s Connect

I'd love to hear your story and learn more about your business. Whether you have a clear vision or just a few ideas, fill out the form below and let's chat about how we can create a website that feels authentic to you and your brand.