Qualicum · Parksville · Vancouver Island

Tired of sending customers
to your Facebook page?

Get a clean, professional website that makes your business look as solid online as it is in real life. Done in 14 days.

Most local customers search Google before they call. If the only place they can find you is Facebook, you’re losing work to businesses that look more established.

We build simple, polished websites that feel worth contacting — so you look as professional online as you already are on the job.

No obligation. We’ll reply within one business day.

The gap

Why Facebook isn’t enough anymore

Most of your customers still search Google first. When they land on a business that only has a Facebook page, it feels temporary. They often keep scrolling and call the next person who has a proper website.

A clean website does three things Facebook can’t:

  • Makes you look established
  • Shows up in Google search
  • Puts your phone number and contact front and centre

That’s what we build.

What you get

Two clear packages.

Fixed scope. You own the site when we’re done.

Starter

CAD $1,200–$1,500

One-page website

Best for trades and single-service businesses that just need a professional online presence.

What’s included

  • One clean, mobile-friendly page — who you are, what you do, how to reach you
  • Brand polish (typography, colour, consistency)
  • Basic SEO so Google can find you
  • Contact details + click-to-call / click-to-email
  • You own the site + simple instructions to update text yourself
  • Delivered in 14 days from deposit + content
Choose Starter →

Payment: 50% deposit to start — e-Transfer, credit card, or cash. Balance due on handoff.

What you provide: Logo (if you have one), photos, list of services, and any key info you want on the site.

What we don’t do: Ads, ongoing SEO retainers, or monthly management. This is a clean build-and-handoff project.

Process

How it works

  1. 1

    You send a short note

    Business name and what you currently have online (Facebook, old site, or nothing).

  2. 2

    We reply with a fixed quote

    Next steps and a clear price if it’s a fit. No obligation.

  3. 3

    Deposit + your content

    You pay the deposit and send photos, logo, and services list.

  4. 4

    Build & handoff

    We build and hand the finished site over to you in 14 days.

No long agency process. No surprises.

Examples

Recent work

Live sites — product brand commerce and a local Island service business.

Built for our own brands and operations — the same craft applied to client packages. More examples available on request.

Social proof

What local business owners say

“We’ll place a short quote here once we have a client line about looking more professional or getting clearer enquiries.”

— Name, Business, Town

“Same format: one honest sentence from a real Island business when it’s ready.”

— Name, Business, Town

Real testimonials only — placeholders for now so the layout is ready. Swap in quotes as they land.

Why MadHatCreative

Built for Island businesses

We’re based in the Qualicum / Parksville area. We understand local service businesses — trades, salons, cafés, tourism operators — and we keep things simple.

No six-month agency timelines. No unnecessary complexity. Just a clean website that makes your business look solid online.

MadHatCreative has been in the work since 2005 — design, web, and brands. That original hat card is part of the story, not a weekend rebrand.

2005 Since
14 Days
$1.2k+ From

FAQ

Common questions

What if I don’t have good photos or content yet?

We can work with what you have and guide you on the minimum needed. Many clients start with phone photos and we polish from there.

Do I have to maintain the site myself?

You can update simple text yourself after handoff. We show you how. If you ever want help later, just ask.

Is this better than Wix or Squarespace?

Those tools are fine for DIY. We build something that looks more professional, is tailored to your business, and is handed over ready to use — without you having to learn a platform.

Will people actually find me on Google?

The site is built so Google can read it properly. Ranking higher takes time and depends on competition, but you’ll start in a much better position than a Facebook-only presence.

How long does it really take?

14 days once we have your deposit and content. Most projects stay on that timeline.

Start

Ready to look more professional online?

Send a short note with your business name, what you currently have online (Facebook page, old site, nothing, etc.), and the best phone or email. We’ll reply with next steps and a fixed quote if it’s a good fit. No pressure.

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