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Websmithian Website Design & Consulting

45 Sarah Ingraham Drive, Williamswood, NS

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Websmithian Website Design & Consulting designs and develops both new and replacement websites for businesses and institutions across Canada and around the world. A Websmithian website is beautiful, clean, and fast. Your new website will run smoothly on any computing device: desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

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2 April 2023

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. More...

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16 March 2023

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. More...

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Reply from Websmithian Website Design & Consulting

Thanks for the kind words, Jim. It continues to be a happy collaborative process as we expand your website to showcase other brands of equipment that you're taking on.

16 March 2023

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. More...

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2 September 2022

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! More...

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23 June 2021

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.
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23 June 2021

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. More...

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8 May 2021

I had a totally outdated website that was basically useless and in desperate need of a new one. After searching the web for designers I found Ian. Ian set up an online meeting with me to discuss my needs and wishes and began to go to work. He also set up a trello board so we could communicate during the development and I could follow the progress. I was amazed at how much work goes into developing a well functioning website. Ian prompted me along to get all the best possible information and in the end he developed an amazing website for my business.
I have already noticed an increase in business and have had several people comment that it was a great site that showcased my business services very well.
Thank you Ian for a great job. Roger
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8 May 2021

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 Ians efforts I now have a great functioning website that is definetly 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. Roger (Northern Landscaping Ltd. More...

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18 November 2020

Websmithian took my business website that I made in my spare time and turned it into something both elegant, and really productive for my small business.

He knew which questions to ask me about what I needed, and then tweaked the design to match what felt right for me and my business.

Don't hesitate to engage Websmithian to design or upgrade your site, probably the best investment my business has made.

Thanks A TON!
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Reply from Websmithian Website Design & Consulting

Thanks for the kind words, Andrew! Despite you being over 3000km away from me, it felt as if you were just down the street and we collaborated really well on creating a website to bring new customers to you. Cheers!

18 November 2020

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! More...

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30 June 2020

Wonderful Websmithian!!!

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! More...

30 June 2020

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! More...

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8 May 2020

Web Design

I needed a website that has a certain look and feel, it was my first time doing one and it seemed impossible to get what I wanted in a reasonable budget until I found Ian.
Although we worked online and in a different time zone, I was always able to trust Ian's feedback, replies, and work to be timely and many times ahead of expectations.
Ian has a lot of experience to share, I trusted his input and wisdom in many features and it all proved to be helpful and effective.
If I'd give one advice to anyone working with Ian it will be "Trust him". He will showcase your business the way it should be and a bit more.
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8 May 2020

I needed a website that has a certain look and feel, it was my first time doing one and it seemed impossible to get what I wanted in a reasonable budget until I found Ian. Although we worked online and in a different time zone, I was always able to trust Ian's feedback, replies, and work to be timely and many times ahead of expectations.Ian has a lot of experience to share, I trusted his input and wisdom in many features and it all proved to be helpful and effective.If I'd give one advice to anyone working with Ian it will be "Trust him". He will showcase your business the way it should be and a bit more. More...

Reviewed on TrustPilot

2 September 2018

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! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

12 August 2018

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! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

30 May 2018

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 More...

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30 May 2018

Ian at Websmithian has been absolutely wonderful to work with. He has taught me a lot with an abundance of patience! Our website is all that I had hoped for and more! ! I highly recommend Websmithian for all of your website needs! More...

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10 April 2018

Ian at Websmithian has been absolutely wonderful to work with. He has taught me a lot with an abundance of patience! Our website is all that I had hoped for and more! ! I highly recommend Websmithian for all of your website needs! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

10 April 2018

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 More...

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Q&As

A great website isn't built for its owners -- it's built for its visitors. And just because it looks beautiful doesn't mean it's good! Website owners who abide by those tenets are ultimately rewarded with a high-performance website.

The best websites give visitors a great UX (user experience) and make them want to stay, explore, and then do what the website is intended to do: inform, sell, direct, market, sign up -- whatever!

I always have lots of questions for new clients and typically put them through a couple of online questionnaires that I've developed through experience in this business. While many questions have to do with the website itself and its potential functions and features, there are many that aim to inform me more about the business or organization: its purpose, uniqueness, competitors, growth stage, etc. In the end, I want to know all of the purposes of their new website -- present and future -- because they can range from anything from a simple online brochure to a full ecommerce website that directly generates income.

It has the perfect mix of creativity, technology, and business sense. And I can do it from most any place on the planet, at any time of the day!

I have been self-employed for over three decades and couldn't imagine working for someone else, other than my clients. Being adept in a wide range of talents has led me to a vocation where I can utilize most of them every day! It also gives me almost total control of my life, allowing me to invest my extra time in volunteering, performing music, and contributing to my church.

Because I'm highly-skilled, customer-centric, amenable, and hard-working and have a long and broad range of both life and business experience, all of which contribute to my latter-life vocation as a websmith.

Honestly, even if you were located next door to me I would still do almost everything remotely! (Okay, it might be nice to wave at you, shake your hand, and see your face!) Even before pandemic-time I have done all of my work with my clients online because that's actually an easier way for us to work together. Were we together, we'd be trying to view and navigate on the same computer screen - cosy, but not very comfortable. Online, it's as if we're in the same room, but far more easily communicating and watching together. I use many online tools to help us communicate and collaborate.

I haven't had to make any, really, because all of my work is - and always has been - done at a distance, online and through the phone.

Services

I can craft a well-functioning website for most any purpose. It could be as simple as an "online brochure" to a full-fledged ecommerce site with hundreds of products. While your new website will certainly look good, it'll be mainly designed to be intuitively functional for all of its visitors -- because websites are built for them, not you! And in the end, the primary reason for your website is to convert visitors. What they're converting to (submitting a contact form, buying a product, etc.) is up to you.

Do you simply want somebody to build what you tell them to, or will you welcome some advice and counsel from an expert? If it's the latter, then know that building a high-performance website is more than just making something that looks nice. The stuff going on in the background is often much more important. And knowing what other online tools you should be using to drive visitors to your website is important too - and I know lots of ways to do that!

Nobody can simply post a new website on the internet and expect the world (and search engines like Google) to find it! Launching a website involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work to ensure it's going to appear in SERPs (search engine results pages), preferably as close to the top as possible.
If you're in a highly-competitive online business, then you'll need the best SEO possible -- and I'm not the guy to do that for you! (A dedicated SEO person or firm will, and should, cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars a month for this service.) However, if you want to implement basic SEO strategies into your website, I can definitely help you with that!