Not a template with your logo on it. A website planned around the decision your customer is actually making — message, proof, structure, speed, and lead capture built as one system by the Local Cochrane Web Design team.
What you get
Strategy first: customer research, competitor review, message hierarchy, and a page map where every page has one job and one clear next step.
Custom design system — editorial type, disciplined spacing, real imagery direction — designed mobile-first and reviewed with you at concept stage before full rollout.
Performance-engineered build: static-first pages, optimized media, self-hosted fonts, and Core Web Vitals budgets that make the site feel instant on a real phone.
Launch with the full SEO foundation — clean URLs, titles, structured data, sitemap, analytics that track enquiries — plus a 30-day post-launch fix window.
Material, method, measurement
Material: Editorial, mobile-first design built from your actual offer and proof — large clear type, one dominant action per screen, evidence beside every claim. Premium restraint over decorative noise.
Method: Discover, architect, design, build, launch, improve. You approve the strategy and a key-page concept before full design, and every milestone is written down with a named owner.
Measurement: Form submissions, calls, and search impressions instrumented from day one. The site is judged on qualified enquiries — and we report what actually moved, honestly.
Final proposal = the band + the scope you choose. Itemised in writing within one business day. No second invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom website cost in Cochrane?
Most launch websites for Cochrane businesses run $2,500–$5,000, and full custom builds with conversion strategy and content support run $5,000–$12,000. E-commerce and platform builds start around $12,000. You receive a written, itemised proposal within one business day — no walkthrough or sales call required to get a number.
What makes a custom website better than a template?
A template arranges your content around someone else's assumptions. A custom build starts with your customer's decision — what they're worried about, what proof they need, what action comes next — and structures every page around it. It also loads faster, ranks better locally, and you own it outright. The difference shows up in enquiries, not just looks.
Can I stay involved without it eating my time?
Yes — the process is built for busy owners. We guide content with structured interviews, bring you decisions in small approved batches, and keep milestones in writing. Most clients spend a few hours total across the project. You make the calls that matter; we do everything else.