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Web Design in Nanaimo

Websites for the Harbour City and the mid-Island

Nanaimo is where much of central Vancouver Island comes to shop, catch a ferry or find a contractor. We design sites that make it obvious who you serve and how far you travel.

  • Building sites since 2011
  • Rated Excellent · 105+ Google reviews
  • Meet by phone, video or at our Calgary office
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Local time in Nanaimo3:36 AM1 hour behind Calgary
Google reviews100+ positive reviews Websites built2,700+400k+ pages in 15 years

Overview

Nanaimo web design that makes your service area obvious

Web design in Nanaimo: what you get

01Web design in Nanaimo: what you get

Each Nanaimo website we build is custom WordPress, designed for phones first and kept light, because many customers check it from the ferry or the Island Highway. You get pages that state who you serve and how far you travel, a contact or booking form that reaches the right person, and solid technical basics: fast loading, sensible headings and a sitemap.

The domain, the website and everything written on it are yours from launch. With more than 2,700 sites behind us over fifteen years, we know how to keep a small Island business project on track without asking anyone to plan around sailing times or take a full day off to sit in meetings.

On your site
  • Custom WordPress, phone first
  • Light pages for weak signal
  • You keep full ownership

Local SEO and Google Maps in Nanaimo

02Local SEO and Google Maps in Nanaimo

Map results decide a lot of Nanaimo searches, especially for visitors coming off the boats at Departure Bay and Duke Point. We set up or correct your Google Business Profile, keep your details identical across directories, and match the site to the services and area shown on your listing so Google has no reason to doubt either one.

Many businesses here also serve Cedar, Lantzville or Ladysmith. Those places can get a page each when you have real work to show there, rather than a block of town names pasted at the bottom of every page. Every new build starts with a free audit of your current site to find what is actually holding it back.

On your site
  • Accurate map listing
  • Honest service-area page
  • Free SEO audit first

How much a website costs in Nanaimo

03How much a website costs in Nanaimo

Prices for Island clients match our published list. Startup is $399 for one or two pages; Silver is $1,249 for four or five; Silver eCommerce is $1,490 with a cart; Silver+ is $1,849 for eight to ten pages; and Corporate is $3,490 for up to 25 pages including an online store. Nothing is added because you live across the water.

A charter company or marina service often needs Silver: services, rates or quote requests, seasonal schedules and photos. A builder covering several mid-Island towns might choose Silver+ for room to show projects in each. Extras such as a booking connection get their own written quote, and the first month of support after launch is free.

On your site
  • Startup $399
  • Silver $1,249 · Silver+ $1,849
  • Carts from $1,490

How long it takes and how we work

04How long it takes and how we work

We begin with a call by phone or video; the Calgary office is also open if you are in Alberta. Nanaimo runs one hour behind Calgary, so we book times that fit your day on the Island. The page list, features, schedule and fixed price are then sent to you in writing before anything is designed.

You review drafts through a private link on your phone, tablet or computer and add comments where they apply. The pace depends mostly on how quickly content comes together. Owners who send service details and their own photos early usually see their site launch sooner than those still writing copy at the last minute.

On your site
  • Meet by phone or video
  • Everything agreed in writing
  • Drafts by private link

Websites for Nanaimo industries

05Websites for Nanaimo industries

Nanaimo still has a working waterfront, and marine services, charters and harbour businesses need sites that explain services, seasons and booking without forcing visitors to phone. Growth in North Nanaimo and the south end keeps builders, renovators and trades busy, and homeowners compare several sites before calling, so photos of real work and a clear quote form carry weight.

Restaurants, hotels and shops benefit from ferry passengers choosing on their phones mid-crossing, which rewards short pages and current hours. Vancouver Island University adds students and staff on the hillside above the city. For each group we build pages around the first thing they check, whether that is a rate sheet, a gallery or tonight's hours.

On your site
  • Marine and charter services
  • Builders and home trades
  • Hospitality for ferry traffic

Local market

The Nanaimo businesses we design sites for

Our Nanaimo clients mostly come from four corners of the local economy, and their customers arrive by road, by water or from the campus up the hill.

  1. Marine, charter and harbour services

    Boat services, fishing charters and yards operating along the waterfront.

    Your customers search
    So we build
    • Services and seasonal rates
    • Booking or request form
    • Boat and yard galleries
  2. Builders and renovators

    Contractors working on new homes and renovations in North Nanaimo and the south end.

    Your customers search
    So we build
    • Project photo galleries
    • Service area with limits
    • Quote request form
  3. Restaurants, hotels and shops

    Hospitality businesses that catch travellers from Departure Bay and Duke Point.

    Your customers search
    So we build
    • Hours and menu up top
    • Directions from the ferry
    • Pages quick on weak signal
  4. Student services near VIU

    Rentals, food and services used by students and staff at Vancouver Island University.

    Your customers search
    So we build
    • Clear prices and hours
    • Mobile-first layouts
    • Online booking or ordering

How it works

How a Nanaimo web design project runs

  1. Step 1

    Talk it through

    A video or phone call booked at a time that suits Nanaimo — 1 hour behind Calgary, so we plan around it.

  2. Step 2

    Scope and price in writing

    You get the page list, features, timeline and a fixed price before anything starts.

  3. Step 3

    Design and build

    Drafts are shared through private links, so your team can review from anywhere and comment on each page.

  4. Step 4

    Launch and care

    We take the site live, connect analytics and Search Console, and stay on hand for updates and growth.

7Areas in Nanaimo

  • Old City Quarter
  • Downtown waterfront
  • Departure Bay
  • North Nanaimo
  • Hammond Bay
  • Harewood
  • Chase River

3Nearby towns

  • Cedar
  • Lantzville
  • Ladysmith

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Services

Web design and local SEO services for Nanaimo businesses

Our services

A custom site that explains your service area and makes calling or booking easy on a phone.

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An online store with local pickup or delivery, card payments and stock you can update yourself.

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Appear in map results across Nanaimo and nearby Island communities, not only on your own street.

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Service pages and articles written for your customers, in plain words and with the right search terms.

Read more about Content Writing

Ads that show when people in Nanaimo and nearby towns search for what you sell, with a budget you set.

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Software updates, backups and fixes that keep the site secure without eating into your working day.

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Reviews

What clients say about Two Trees Studio

EXCELLENT Based on 105+ reviews Google
D Dan KofmanGoogle review

Two Trees Studio helped me set up and manage my Google Ads campaign. Within two weeks, I started receiving quality leads. I highly recommend this company. Their professional team uses the right tools and strategies to make everything work smoothly and efficiently.

V Vladimir FazilovGoogle review

Two Trees Studio has been awesome to work with. Their team provided excellent support for both our website and marketing, always responsive and easy to communicate with. They really know their stuff and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend them.

L Lindsay MortonGoogle review

Two Trees Studio is a creative and reliable design team. They helped us consider branding ideas we had missed. Their work quality, attention to detail, and strong skills across different platforms truly impressed us.

S Sabrina MarsiyaGoogle review

Two Trees Studio provides reliable monthly SEO support for our website. They regularly improve rankings, optimize content, and monitor performance. As a result, our online visibility continues to grow every month.

A A Plus Counting Services Inc.Google review

Professional, quick, and efficient service at an affordable price. Highly recommend!

E Evgeny BaevskyGoogle review

Great service, highly recommend this company

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Prices & care plans

Website design prices for Nanaimo

The same published website packages and care plans for every client in Canada, in Canadian dollars.

Included with every new site
1 month of free supportFor thirty days after launch, edits, small fixes and how-to questions are on us.
Free SEO auditBefore the build we review how your existing site ranks, so the new one fixes real search problems.

Startup

Up to two pages
$399
per project
  • 1 month of free support
  • Free SEO audit
  • WordPress build based on a tested template
  • Dashboard for making your own edits
  • Responsive layout for every screen size
  • Basic on-page search setup
  • Two licensed stock images
  • Google map showing your location
  • Social media profile links
  • Domain and hosting free for 12 months
Choose this package

Silver

Four to five pages
$1,249
per project
  • 1 month of free support
  • Free SEO audit
  • Everything in Startup
  • Five licensed stock images
  • Google Analytics and Search Console set up
Choose this package
CLIENT FAVOURITE

Silver eCommerce

Three to five pages with an online shop
$1,490
per project
  • 1 month of free support
  • Free SEO audit
  • Shopping cart and checkout
  • PayPal or Square payment processing
  • Five licensed stock images
  • Traffic and sales reporting set up
  • Domain and hosting free for 12 months
Choose this package

Silver+

Eight to ten pages
$1,849
per project
  • 1 month of free support
  • Free SEO audit
  • Expanded on-page SEO
  • Ten licensed stock images
  • Google Analytics set up
  • Domain and hosting free for 12 months
Choose this package
CLIENT FAVOURITE

Corporate

Up to 25 pages plus a store
$3,490
per project
  • 1 month of free support
  • Free SEO audit
  • 5 to 25 uniquely designed pages
  • Custom PHP functionality
  • Thirty licensed stock images
  • Shopping cart and checkout
  • Dynamic forms that respond to answers
  • XML sitemap generated for search engines
Choose this package

One-time price in Canadian dollars, plus applicable tax. Need more pages or special features? Ask for a custom quote.

Included in all care plans

Monitoring, backups and security updates run quietly in the background while you run the business

File change alertsAny server file that changes without an edit from your side triggers an alert to our team.
Security scanningRegular sweeps look for infected files and for plugins with published vulnerabilities.
Scheduled backupsSite files and the database are copied on a timetable, and a restore is free of charge.
Careful updatesCore, theme and plugin updates are applied, then key pages are checked to confirm nothing broke.
Monthly edit timeEvery plan carries hours you can spend on new copy, photo swaps and minor layout tweaks.
Direct line to the buildersRepairs, hosting and search questions reach the developers who know your site, not a help desk.

FAQ

Web design in Nanaimo: common questions

Questions Nanaimo business owners ask us before a project. Tap one to see our answer.

Have a different question?Write to us and the answer comes from the people who would build your site.

Is your company based on Vancouver Island?

Two Trees Studio

No. Our head office is in Calgary, and we also have a separate Vancouver office. Nanaimo projects are run remotely from Calgary using calls, screen sharing and email. Every step is documented in writing, so you always know what has been agreed and what comes next, and nothing depends on anyone crossing the water for a meeting.

Our business covers several Island towns. How should the site handle that?

Two Trees Studio

Start with a strong main page for Nanaimo, then a service-area page that lists the communities you genuinely cover and explains any travel charges or limits. Add a separate page for a town only when you have something real to say about it, such as completed jobs there. Search engines discount pages that only swap town names.

Can you make our site work for people on the ferry?

Two Trees Studio

Yes. Phone signal on and around the water can be inconsistent, so we keep pages light: compressed images, few scripts and the key details near the top. Hours, location, menu or booking link should be visible without scrolling. We test the finished site on a slow mobile connection before launch.

Do you work with marine and charter businesses?

Two Trees Studio

Marine work fits our approach well, since it is a service business with a clear offer. Typical pages cover services, rates or quote requests, seasonal schedules, safety information and photos of the boats or the yard. If you take bookings, we connect the site to your booking tool or set up a simple request form.

What do we need to prepare before starting?

Two Trees Studio

A list of your services, any photos you own, your logo if you have one, and links to a few sites you admire or find frustrating. Login details for your current domain and hosting help too, though we can sort that out together. If writing is not your strength, our content writing service can turn notes from a phone call into finished pages.

Plan your Nanaimo website with us

Share a short description of your company and goals. Our team replies with practical next steps and a fixed price in writing, with nothing to sign until you are ready.

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