The Forge Digital Blog

Web design,
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Insights for local business owners in Vancouver and beyond — what websites really cost, how to choose a designer, and how to get found on Google and cited by AI.

Recent Project: Leo Hospitality — One Dashboard for the Whole Restaurant

How we designed and built the website for Leo Hospitality — an AI-powered operations platform that pulls POS, reservations, payroll, inventory, and accounting into a single real-time command center for restaurant operators.

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Recent Project: Rentaura — Rental Deals, Found for You

How we designed and developed the Rentaura website and iOS app — a rental discovery platform that delivers scored, ranked rental matches to help Vancouver tenants find better deals faster.

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How Much Does Web Design Cost in Vancouver in 2026?

The short answer: anywhere from $500 to $50,000. The real answer depends on what you need. We break down what agencies, freelancers, and website builders really cost — and what you get at each price point.

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Web Designer vs Website Builder: What's Right for Your Local Business?

Wix and Squarespace are tempting — cheap, instant, decent-looking templates. But performance, SEO, differentiation, and AI visibility tell a different story. Here's what the ads don't mention.

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How to Choose a Web Designer in Vancouver

Vancouver has hundreds of web designers and agencies. Here's what to look for — portfolio proof, realistic timelines, SEO built into the foundation, full ownership — and the red flags to avoid.

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