WordPress
Website Design
Learn more about our WordPress website design services.
Victoria Digital Marketing
We do WordPress web design.
Are you looking for a stellar WordPress website?
Victoria Digital Marketing builds custom WordPress websites. We provide WordPress web design services across Canada to a number of clients and industries. If you’re considering a refresh of your website, or a brand new build, we’ve got you covered.
Are you ready to launch your business to the next level?
I'm interested in a WordPress website.
What we do really well.
These days most website browsers are using their smart phones. It’s estimated that just over 60% of traffic comes from mobile phones! When you’re building your website you want site that looks beautiful both on desktop, and stunning on users mobile phones.
Yes! We optimize for both desktop and mobile website design in Victoria.
What’s a user journey?
We use industry data to analyze the user’s flow through your website, and present and design it in a way that makes sense to your target audience, and makes the experience of navigating through your website a breeze for them. Users need a journey that’s tailored to their needs to entice them to convert.
Too many videos, large images, or plugins can slow your website down. This ends up hurting your SEO and your website domain authority with Google, with an increased bounce rate.
We compress the images to high quality web rendering, ensure videos aren’t eating up site space, and keep your website security up to date.
Some hosting companies can be prone to malicious hacks and site difficulties. We take that problem off the table by bringing in the experts.
We work with a reliable outside hosting company based on Vancouver Island, who handles safe website hosting, site security and maintenance and more, at a greatly affordable cost and fast turnaround times for questions.
SEO is one of your website’s most valuable assets – it’s how you improve your site’s organic traffic sources, drawing in qualified leads and converters.
We use a combination of SEO types, including: on-page SEO, technical SEO, local SEO, content strategy, link building, and more to bring your target audience to you.
We start off with an industry and competitor audit, and build you a strategy to continually optimize your website to perform best in its industry.
Whether it’s e-commerce carts, booking capabilities, or custom features, we will build the website that has the functionality that you need.
Our Approach
Explore Victoria Digital Marketing’s approach, featuring an in-depth analysis of online presence, personalized marketing strategies, and a track record of delivering tangible results.
Analyze
We thoroughly analyze your online presence with a complimentary web design audit.
Strategize
We build award winning multi-tiered marketing strategies.
Achieve
We achieve our marketing results, and celebrate wins.
WordPress Cosmic Superpowers
WordPress possesses exceptional superpowers like effortless scalability, limitless customization options, and inherent SEO capabilities, empowering websites to thrive and adapt to evolving needs seamlessly.
Scalable
WordPress is highly scalable, making it an ideal choice for websites of all sizes. Its extensive plugin library, customizable themes, and robust content management system allow businesses to expand and adapt effortlessly. From small blogs to large e-commerce sites, WordPress accommodates growth while maintaining performance and functionality.
Customization
WordPress, coupled with visual editors like Elementor, offers unparalleled flexibility for crafting custom layouts. Elementor's drag-and-drop interface, extensive widgets, and responsive design capabilities enable users to effortlessly design and modify website pages. This combination empowers users to create visually stunning and highly customized layouts, elevating the overall web design experience.
SEO
WordPress specializes in SEO for clients' websites through its user-friendly interface and a multitude of SEO plugins. These tools enable easy optimization of meta tags, content, and sitemaps, while its responsive design ensures mobile-friendly SEO, enhancing a website's visibility and ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of using a WordPress website?
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that offers several benefits for website owners:
- Ease of Use: WordPress is known for its user-friendly interface, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.
- Customization: You can choose from thousands of themes and plugins to customize your website’s design and functionality to meet your specific needs.
- SEO-Friendly: WordPress is designed with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) in mind, making it easier to optimize your website for search engines.
- Scalability: WordPress can handle websites of all sizes, from small blogs to large e-commerce stores.
- Community Support: There is a vast online community of WordPress users and developers who can provide support and guidance.
- Cost-Effective: WordPress itself is open-source and free to use, although you may incur costs for hosting, themes, and plugins.
How much will my WordPress website cost?
The cost of a WordPress website can vary widely depending on your specific needs and choices. Here are some factors that can influence the cost:
- Domain Name: This typically costs around $10 to $20 per year.
- Hosting: Hosting fees can range from $3 to $25 per month or more, depending on the hosting provider and plan. We work with a managed hosting company on Vancouver Island to get you 24/7 security and support.
- Themes: Free themes are available, but premium themes can cost anywhere from $20 to $100 or more.
- Plugins: Many essential plugins are free, but premium plugins may cost $20 to $200 or more each.
- Design and build: Our WordPress website design typically costs $3,500 – $10,000, depending on the needs and requirements.
- Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance and updates can also incur additional costs.
Can I use WordPress, or can I go with Wix, Shopify, Squarespace?
The choice between WordPress and website builders like Wix, Shopify, and Squarespace depends on your specific needs and preferences:
- WordPress: Offers more flexibility and customization options, making it suitable for a wide range of websites. It’s a good choice if you want full control over your site’s design and functionality.
- Wix: Provides an easy-to-use drag-and-drop website builder, ideal for beginners and small businesses. It’s less flexible than WordPress and does not offer the search engine optimization requirements to have your website fully functioning.
- Shopify: Designed specifically for e-commerce, Shopify is great for online stores. It includes hosting, and you can add various e-commerce features easily.
- Squarespace: Known for its beautiful templates and user-friendly interface, Squarespace is suitable for portfolio websites, small businesses, or blogs. It’s less customizable than WordPress but offers a sleek design.
We also offer:
Can I make edits to my WordPress website after it's built?
Yes, you can make edits to your WordPress website after it’s built. In fact, WordPress is designed to be user-friendly when it comes to content management. You can easily update and edit text, images, and other content without needing advanced technical skills. Additionally, you can install plugins to add new features or functionalities, and you can change your website’s design by switching themes. If you need more extensive changes or customizations, you may require some knowledge of HTML, CSS, or PHP, and we’re always happy to jump in for maintenance and updates for your website.
WordPress Website Design Quote
If you’re interested in building a new website for your business, fill out the form below and a VDM team member will be in touch with you shortly.