Web design & development · Kemptville
Small business websites, done right
Mesmer Design builds fast, affordable websites for small businesses across Eastern Ontario. We help local customers find you, turn website visits into calls and bookings, and keep your site's running costs low.
Custom-built, so you only pay for what you use
Website builders bundle in features you'll never use, then charge for them every month. We build what your business actually needs, so there's less to pay for and nothing slowing the page down.
Explore servicesCustom websites
Built around how your business works, and what you'd like it to cost. Our custom builds are faster, more secure, and cheaper to run than typical WordPress sites.
View portfolioSpeed fixes
Already have a site? We find what's slowing it down and fix it, or move it off WordPress to something faster.
Local search
So people nearby can find you when they search. Your online presence is built to be found, and to turn site visits into calls and bookings.
Every project includes
- Built for speed Pages open quickly, even on a weak phone signal.
- Accessibility first Usable by everyone, including people who rely on a keyboard or screen reader.
- You own it The code, domain and accounts are all in your name.
- Price upfront You get a written estimate before any work starts.
Selected projects
Smith & Warwaruk Real Estate Group
A modern real estate website designed to make buying and selling feel more personal, approachable, and straightforward.
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RD Everterra - Kemptville Landscaping Company
A high-performance local business site that achieves sub-500ms load times and top-tier Google rankings.
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The Mindful Spark
A lightning-fast, magazine-style site that secured front-page Google rankings for key meditation terms within two weeks of launch.
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Revista
A high-performance, open-source magazine template that achieved immediate community adoption.
Read the full storyFrom the people we've built for
“Chris, I LOVE it! I have people reaching out every single day to put down a deposit for a puppy. This turned out so well and I'm so happy!”
“I loved his attention to detail and how he captured such a fun vibe while keeping the booking process simple. He even helped us with security and domain registration.”
“My cheap Wordpress portfolio took 7 seconds to load, and now, it loads in 1 second. The performance is incredible. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and always available to help with any questions.”
How a project runs
Four steps, and you'll know what's coming at each one.
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Consult
We start with a conversation about your business and what you want the site to do. You leave with a written estimate.
The first call is free.
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Design
We map out the pages and design how they look. Nothing gets built until you're happy with it.
We'll work with you to decide on a design direction.
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Build
We build the site, test it on phones and computers, and set up the details search engines read.
We'll need your words, photos, and any other website content.
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Launch
We move the site to your domain and hand over every account. If your site has an editor, we'll show you how to use it.
It goes live when you sign off.
Pay once to build.
Pay little to run.
What a small-business website costs over ten years, build and hosting included. Your price depends on what your site needs, so treat these as a starting point.
10-year cost of a small-business website
Typical published list rates, CAD
- Mesmer Design: simple site 3–5 pages $950–$1,650*
- Mesmer Design: larger site Blog or project pages $1,700–$3,200*
- DIY site builder Wix, Squarespace and similar $2,400–$6,000
- WordPress build Managed hosting and upkeep $9,800–$29k
- Agency build + retainer Hosting included $17k–$45k
Learn how to improve your website
Technical SEO Guide
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Read guide GuideSmall Business Website Cost Guide
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Read guide GuideUltimate Guide to Static Websites
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Read guideTell us about your website
Not sure where to start? No problem. Tell us a bit about what you need, and we'll figure out the next steps together.
- Custom design & development
- Mobile-first
- $0/month hosting*
- Search-friendly
- Performance checked
Start with the basics
Takes about two minutes. No obligation.