Your business or organization needs to attain a superior online presence —
because a website that nobody can find or that doesn’t rise above its competitors is a waste of effort and money.
Your website must be purpose-driven and go beyond being just an “online brochure.”
That’s the kind of websites I design and build.
And to every project, I add a lifetime of self-employed business experience.
I’ve been crafting high-performance websites since the dawn of the internet.
May I have the opportunity to work with you on your website design project?
The best websites are intuitive and make their visitors feel totally in control of the process — something that’s part of good website design.
Many businesspeople underestimate what a good website can do for them.
Those who consider them as just “online brochures” are missing out on big opportunities.
Building websites has become much easier — yet much more complicated.
That’s because what’s running behind the website is just as important as what visitors read and see.
When people want to check out your business or organization, they don’t first go to your Facebook or Instagram page or read your Twitter feed.
They go to your website.
I tried creating a website on my own to promote my holiday rental but it all got so confusing–integrating a payment system, creating a calendar linked to that of Airbnb. I gave up and turned to Ian @ Websmithian, who cut through the confusion, doing the complicated back-end work, structuring pages, very much limiting and simplifying what I had to do. It is already getting lots of Google hits and I expect my business will be significantly more successful thanks to his efforts. Ian is a total gem, extremely knowledgeable, works quickly, is always pleasant, explains things extremely well and gets the job done.
Ian has been a God send as he helped me set up a website for Surprise Lake Camp. He knows his stuff and working with him face to face via Zoom was an excellent way for him to teach this dinosaur how to edit web content. His sense of what works for our website and how to get it up and running impressed us all. We aren’t done yet and like a baby our website will always need changing. I’m really happy to have Websmithian Web Design looking after our baby. Check it out at surpriselake.ca
Before Websmithian, I was paying WAY too much (in USD, no less!) for a crappy website designed poorly by AI. In just a few short weeks working with Websmithian, I have a beautiful website to which I now proudly direct my clients. Ian took the time to understand what I wanted and the intricacies of my specific industry, then developed the perfect site for my business. I now know how to continue to contribute relevant content and I am confident I will remain with Websmithian for many years to come. I am by no means “tech savvy,” so I knew I would need to put in a fair bit of work to get what I wanted. Ian makes the collaborative process simple enough for someone like me, and I am over-the-moon-thrilled with the result!
We had issues with our cookie cutter site before Ian came onboard. He’s built a very informative easy to use web site. While building the site he had us use a tool like” post it” on the demo site. We could look at the site as he was building it and leave post it notes exactly where we wanted to give input. The tools he used to help us help him build an awesome site were incredibly easy and productive. Websmithian is definitely a master website designer. Now we’ve had to add equipment lines to our business and it’s so easy for Ian to add that info to the site and makes it look seamless. We’ve told everyone we know about his abilities in web design.
I had a really lousy website for my business that I made in my spare time — and it looked it.
Websmithian understood the needs of my business after a q&a and then crafted a website that suited me perfectly.
It has really helped me gain clients, educate them on the arborist services I can provide, and interact with them quickly and efficiently from my email.
If you need a completely new website, or a refresh of an existing one, Websmithian will be able to figure out how best to address your need!
I had a totally outdated website that was becoming basically useless and I knew I had to get a new one done.
After searching the web for someone to do this for me, I found Ian at Websmithian. I contacted Ian and he set up an appointment (on-line) to discuss my needs and wishes. Ian set up a Trello board so that I could follow along with the development. I was totally surprised about the amount of work that goes into developing a great functioning website. Ian did a lot of work prompting me to provide information to him to get the best product possible.
Through Ian’s efforts I now have a great functioning website that is definitely growing my business. I have had several people tell me that they contacted me specifically because of the website showcasing my business services.
Thank you Ian for a great job.
Before I contacted Ian I was trying to maintain and update my business website myself with poor results. I spent way too much time that would have been much better spent doing the things that I know how to do best. Ian made me a new website that works so much better than what I had.
Now Ian looks after my website maintenance and updates on a regular basis and I am very happy with his service. I feel his price is more than fair and he is very pleasant and easy to communicate with. He will happlily explain anything that I dont understand and is available to help with any requests I might have. I would highly reccomend Ian to anyone who needs website assistance.
We had a few different websites before Websmithian. They were all missing the “touch”. Ian checked over our site and came up with many solutions. In short he had to start over right down to the hosting. Now once we went “ live” we’re getting customers from all ends of the country and many different types of leads. The way Ian set up the SEO is definitely a home run. The site is so clean with out clutter and we’ve actually had our customers comment on the attractiveness of our site. Never had that before! There’s no doubt everyone will be hearing about Websmithian from us.
I’ve known Ian for a long time, and was so pleased that he agreed to build my corporate website for me. He is a true professional and very easy to work with. I’m grateful that he was willing to guide this luddite through the process.
Working with Ian was a fantastic experience. After dealing with other website builders in the past—where poor communication and technical issues led to a loss of hundreds of potential clients—I was hesitant. But Ian completely changed that for me.
He was responsive, efficient, and always willing to make any changes I requested—fast and flawlessly. His streamlined communication process made everything clear and easy, which is absolutely essential when building a website that works.
Thanks to Ian, I finally have a website I can trust. It runs smoothly, stays up to date, and reflects my evolving ideas and goals. I’ll be working with him for years to come, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my site.
Whether you need a simple site or something more complex, I highly recommend Ian. You’ll be in great hands.
I tried creating a website on my own to promote my holiday rental but it all got so confusing–integrating a payment system, creating a calendar linked to that of Airbnb. I gave up and turned to Ian @ Websmithian, who cut through the confusion, doing the complicated back-end work, structuring pages, very much limiting and simplifying what I had to do. It is already getting lots of Google hits and I expect my business will be significantly more successful thanks to his efforts.
Ian is a total gem, extremely knowledgeable, works quickly, is always pleasant, explains things extremely well and gets the job done.
Websmithian helped me develop my company’s website. I am more than satisfied with the end product. With Ian’s help, my company is set-up for success with a professional looking website. Ian provides his advice and input throughout the process. Ian is friendly and a pleasure to work with. He always is available to field questions and responds quickly to requests. I would highly recommend his services! Feel free to check out my website to check out his craftsmanship!
Websmithian made the process easy for me to understand and was great to work with! I would highly recommend their services to anyone who needs a great functioning website. We get lots of compliments from customers on the website. Thank you Ian for helping my siding business grow in the digital world!
Would you like to know why I have the word “consulting” in my business name?
Back in the early days of the internet, the folks who designed websites were commonly craftspeople; graphic artists who branched out into the website world. Their primary goal was to design and create something that looked nice and beautiful. They typically copied the form and layout of brochures and other printed materials.
These days, when you look at a website, you’re only seeing half the work. The rest involves a lot of UX (user experience) design and implementing, among other things, sufficient SEO (search engine optimization) to have your website easily found on Google and Bing. A high-performance website—the type I design and build—does more than just function as an online brochure.
The reason I added that word to my business name underscores the fact that you’re getting something extra with a Websmithian website and it’ll be more than just good-looking. It takes six months or more for a new website to prove its worth by driving more leads to your business. Getting it done properly the first time is better than finding out a half a year from now that all you got was something nice to look at.
One last thing about billing myself as a consultant: If you’ve engaged a craftsperson to do something for you, they’ll be doing whatever you want. A consultant will tell you what you need. What’s ultimately better for the profitability and longevity of your business?
