How much does a website cost?

It depends on the scope, but we do have clear starting points. Trades sites start at $599, professional services at $699, and e-commerce at $1,200. Every project gets scoped individually and you get a flat written price before anything starts. Visit our pricing page for full package details.

Do you do SEO and Google Ads too, or just websites?

We do all three — websites, local SEO, and Google Ads. Most of our clients start with a site and then add SEO or ads once that foundation is solid. But if you already have a site and just need help getting traffic or leads, we can start there too.

My current website is embarrassing. Can you fix it or should I start over?

Honest answer: sometimes a redesign is better than a rebuild, sometimes it isn't. We'll look at what you have and tell you straight. If it's worth keeping and cleaning up, we'll say so. If starting fresh makes more sense for what you're trying to do, we'll tell you that too.

Do you only work with trades and contractors?

That's where most of our work is — roofers, renovators, cleaners, handymen, flooring companies, glass installers. But if you're a local service business of any kind and need more customers online, we're probably a good fit.

How long does it take to build a website?

Most projects take three to five weeks from start to launch. It moves faster when clients are responsive with feedback and content. We'll give you a realistic timeline before we start and stick to it.

Are you actually in Port Coquitlam?

Yes — we're a local business. Not a Toronto company with a PoCo phone number, not an overseas team. We're here. If you want to meet in person, we can make that happen.

What a Contractor Website Actually Needs to Generate Leads (Not Just Look Good)

A pretty website that does not generate leads is a brochure. For a contractor, that is a wasted asset. Most of the things that turn a site into a real lead source are unglamorous and rarely talked about. Here is the checklist that actually matters.

Mobile Speed (More Than Desktop)

More than 70% of local searches happen on a phone. If your site takes more than three seconds to load on a mid-range Android, half your visitors are gone before they see anything. Test your site at pagespeed.web.dev on the mobile tab. If you score below 70, that is the first thing to fix. No amount of SEO budget makes up for a slow site.

Where the Phone Number Lives

Your phone number should be in the top right of every page (sticky on mobile), and it should be a tap-to-call link, not just text. Format it consistently with how it appears on your Google Business Profile. Inconsistent NAP (name, address, phone) data hurts local rankings. For Beelong Media we use the same 778-552-5410 format on every page and every external listing.

What the CTA Button Actually Says

"Submit" is dead. "Get a Free Quote", "Book a Visit", "Request a Callback" all convert better. The button should describe the action and the value at the same time. Make it the most visible element on the page. A button that blends into the background gets ignored.

The Case for a Short Form

Every extra field on a contact form costs you conversions. For a first-time visitor, you need three things: name, phone or email, and a sentence about what they need. Anything beyond that goes in the follow-up. The full project intake can happen on the call.

Service Area Pages

One "Areas Served" page with a list of cities is not enough for SEO. Each city you genuinely serve deserves its own page with real local context - not just the city name swapped in. Done right, these pages rank for "[your trade] [city]" searches and bring in qualified leads from the specific cities you want to work in. Our web design service includes service area pages for every city in your zone.

Trust Signals That Matter

Recent Google reviews visible on the homepage, not buried.
Real photos of real jobs, not stock photography.
Specific year of business ("Serving Coquitlam since 2014" beats "established business").
License or certification numbers if your trade requires them.
Insurance and bonding if relevant - homeowners look for it.

Trust Signals Nobody Reads

Generic "we care about quality" copy that every business uses.
Stock photos of handshakes or smiling office workers.
Long mission statements on the homepage.
Awards from organizations nobody has heard of.

How to Tell If Your Site Is Generating Leads or Just Sitting There

If you cannot answer "How many leads did the website generate last month and from which sources?" then you do not have tracking, and you do not actually know. Get GA4 and Google Tag Manager set up with conversion events on every form submission and tap-to-call. Then you can have a real conversation about what is working.

Ready for a Site That Actually Converts?

If your current site is checking some of these boxes but missing the rest, that is usually fixable without a full rebuild. If most of these are missing, a rebuild might be the right call. Get in touch and we will take an honest look at where things stand.