Custom Web Design & Development

Custom Website Design for Canadian Businesses

Fully bespoke websites built from scratch on Next.js — no templates, no platform constraints, no compromises. For Canadian businesses that need a website as unique as their brand, with performance, SEO, and security that off-the-shelf platforms can't match.

100/100

PageSpeed

Zero

platform limits

Full

code ownership

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What's included

  • Bespoke Next.js / React build

    Built from scratch on the same technology stack powering Netflix, TikTok, and Airbnb.

  • Perfect 100 PageSpeed scores

    No bloated plugins or platform overhead. Pure, optimised code delivering maximum Core Web Vitals.

  • Advanced SEO architecture

    Server-side rendering, dynamic sitemaps, structured data, hreflang, and programmatic SEO capabilities.

  • Headless CMS integration

    Sanity, Contentful, or a custom CMS — your team edits content without touching code.

  • Custom animations & interactions

    Framer Motion, GSAP, and Three.js for immersive, award-worthy digital experiences.

  • Canadian cloud deployment

    Deployed on Vercel Edge Network or AWS Canada — global performance, Canadian data residency.

Why LocalHost Digital

Measurable results, not vague promises

01

No platform limits

WordPress, Wix, and Shopify all impose constraints — on design, performance, and functionality. A custom build has zero constraints. Every feature, interaction, and integration is built exactly to your specification.

02

Unmatched performance

Platform websites carry significant JavaScript overhead that hurts Core Web Vitals. Our custom Next.js builds consistently score 98–100 on Google PageSpeed — translating to better SEO rankings and higher conversion rates.

03

Future-proof architecture

Custom builds use industry-standard technologies (React, TypeScript, Node.js) that will be supported for decades. You're never locked to a vendor's roadmap or pricing changes.

04

Complete design freedom

No templates, no drag-and-drop grids, no theme limitations. Your brand vision is executed pixel-perfectly — from custom scroll animations to immersive full-screen experiences.

05

Programmatic SEO capability

Generate thousands of location, service, or product pages automatically from a database — a capability that platforms like WordPress and Shopify cannot match at scale.

06

Full ownership

You own 100% of the code, design, and infrastructure. No monthly platform fees, no vendor lock-in, no risk of your platform discontinuing a feature you depend on.

Our process

Delivered in 4 weeks or less

01

Strategy & Architecture

Technical architecture, CMS selection, content model design, SEO strategy, and performance benchmarks defined upfront.

02

Design System

Full design system in Figma — typography, colours, components, and page templates — approved before development.

03

Development

Next.js build, CMS integration, animations, SEO implementation, accessibility audit, and performance tuning.

04

Launch & Maintain

Deployment to edge network, analytics setup, team training, and optional ongoing maintenance retainer.

Transparent pricing

Clear packages, no surprises

Marketing Site

$2,000 USD

5–10 page custom build

  • Next.js + TypeScript
  • Headless CMS (Sanity)
  • SEO-optimised structure
  • Bilingual EN/FR
  • Animations (Framer Motion)
  • 90-day support
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⭐ Popular

Growth Site

$4,500 USD

Most popular

  • Unlimited pages
  • Advanced CMS modelling
  • Blog + resource hub
  • Programmatic SEO pages
  • A/B testing setup
  • Analytics dashboard
  • 6-month support
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Enterprise

$9,000+ USD

Full custom platform

  • Custom design system
  • Multi-region / multi-brand
  • API-first architecture
  • Performance guarantee (98+)
  • Dedicated team
  • 12-month SLA
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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose a custom build over WordPress or Shopify?+
Choose a custom build when: you need performance scores above 95, your design is too unique for templates, you need programmatic SEO at scale, you require deep integrations with proprietary systems, or you want zero vendor lock-in. For most SMBs, WordPress or Shopify is sufficient — we'll always give you an honest recommendation.
How much does a custom website cost?+
Custom Next.js websites start at $6,000 CAD for a marketing site (5–10 pages) and range to $30,000+ for large sites with custom CMS, complex animations, and advanced integrations. We provide a fixed-scope quote after our discovery call.
What CMS do you use for custom websites?+
We primarily use Sanity.io — a headless CMS with an excellent editing experience and flexible content modelling. We also work with Contentful, Strapi, and can build a custom admin panel if your needs are specific.
How long does a custom website take?+
A 10-page marketing site typically takes 6–8 weeks. A large site with custom CMS, multiple content types, and complex animations takes 10–16 weeks. We always provide a detailed timeline after scoping.
Will my custom site be easy to edit?+
Yes. We integrate a headless CMS (Sanity or Contentful) with a visual editor. Your marketing team can update text, images, blog posts, and most page sections without any developer involvement.
Do custom websites rank better on Google?+
Generally yes — custom Next.js sites with server-side rendering, optimised Core Web Vitals, and clean semantic HTML consistently outperform platform sites in technical SEO metrics. However, content quality is ultimately the dominant ranking factor.
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