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Professional Web Design Services for Summerland, Penticton & Peachland Businesses

At Porthos Media, we specialize in high-converting, mobile-friendly websites tailored for small businesses in Summerland, Kelowna, Penticton, Peachland, and the Okanagan Valley. Whether you need a brand-new site or a redesign, we craft fast, SEO-optimized websites that attract customers and grow your business.

  • Locally Owned & Operated – Serving the Okanagan since 2020

  • Mobile-First Design – Looks great on phones, tablets & desktops

  • SEO-Ready – Built to rank on Google

  • Fast & Secure – No slow, clunky websites

Let’s take a look at what we can do for you.

Stand out online with a custom website designed for Okanagan businesses.

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Sacred Teachings Counselling Website, Westbank, 2025

Essential Web Design Elements for Okanagan Businesses

A high-performing website for Kelowna, Penticton, West Kelowna, Peachland, and Summerland businesses requires strategic design tailored to local customers.

 

Here’s what we focus on:​

1. Mobile-First Design

60% of Okanagan searches happen on phones. Your website must:

 

  • Load in under 2 seconds (critical for Google rankings)

  • Adapt flawlessly to all screen sizes

  • Feature thumb-friendly buttons for local users on the go

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Many Summerland tourism sites lose bookings because their calendar plugin doesn’t work on phones – we fix that.

2. Local SEO Foundations

 

We optimize for searches like:

  • "Kelowna web design"

  • "Penticton plumber website"

  • "Summerland bakery near me"

 

Included in every project:

  • SEO-Friendly build

  • Location pages for multi-area services

  • Strategic use of keyword placement

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Divorcing Religion Counselling Website, Kelowna, 2025
3. User Experience (UX) for Okanagan Visitors


Your site should:

 

  • Use familiar navigation (Okanagan visitors prefer simple menus)

  • Showcase proximity with "Serving Kelowna to Penticton" badges

  • Load fast on rural internet (Peachland/West Kelowna connectivity varies)

4. On-Brand Visuals


We incorporate:

  • Okanagan-inspired color palettes (lake blues, vineyard greens)

  • Local photography (avoid generic stock images)

  • Clear calls-to-action like "Book Your Free Consultation Today"

Kelowna Case Study: 

Janice Selbie is a counsellor in Kelowna who needed us to rebrand her entire website. We did so with a new brand palette and fresh website copy crafted with SEO in mind. In two months, her online revenue was up 140%.

See our Web Design Portfolio.

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Mobile-Optimized Websites for Okanagan Businesses

In the Okanagan Valley – from Kelowna to Penticton, Peachland to Summerland – 60% of your customers will visit your website on their phones. If your site isn’t mobile-friendly, you’re losing:

 

  • Local search rankings (Google prioritizes mobile-ready sites)

  • Customer trust (53% abandon sites that load poorly on mobile)

  • Sales opportunities (especially for tourism, retail, and service businesses)

What We Deliver for Okanagan Clients:

 

1. Flawless Mobile Adaptation:

  • Auto-adjusting layouts for every device (iPhone, Android, tablets)

  • Thumb-friendly navigation (tested with real Okanagan users)

  • 2-second load times (critical for rural areas like Naramata or West Kelowna)

 

2. Local Mobile SEO Advantages:

 

We optimize for searches like:

 

  • “Kelowna plumbing emergency mobile site”

  • “Best Penticton bakery near me”

  • “Summerland hotel booking on phone”

 

3. Okanagan-Specific Features:

 

  • Click-to-call buttons (for local service businesses)

  • Mobile maps integration (show your Kelowna/Penticton location)

  • Simplified forms (easier completion on small screens)

 

Peachland Case Study:

A Peachland Asian fusion restaurant almost tripled their take-out sales when we optimized the mobile user experience on their website.

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West Kelowna Podcaster, Cheryl Forrest's Website, 2025

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Okanagan-Specific SEO & Branding for Websites That Convert

📍 Serving Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland & All Okanagan Communities

 

1. Local SEO That Actually Works

 

Your Okanagan business website needs to rank for searches like:

 

  • "Kelowna [your industry]"

  • "Best Penticton [service]"

  • "Summerland [product] near me"

We implement:

 

  • Geo-targeted keywords in content, titles, and meta descriptions

  • Google Business Profile integration (critical for local rankings)

  • Location pages for multi-city service areas (e.g., separate pages for Kelowna/Penticton services)

  • Okanagan backlinks from local directories and chambers

A Summerland winery client moved from page 4 to #1 for 'Summerland wine tours' in 3 months.

2. Authentic Okanagan Branding

Your website should look and feel local with:


• Color schemes inspired by Okanagan landscapes (lake blues, orchard greens)
• Local photography (avoid generic stock images)
• Testimonials from Kelowna/Penticton clients
• "Serving the Okanagan Valley" badges

 

3. Demographic-Smart Design

We tailor websites to Okanagan users:


• Tourism businesses: Highlight easy booking for Vancouver/Alberta visitors
• Service companies: Emphasize service areas (e.g., "Available in West Kelowna to Peachland")
• Wineries/restaurants: Optimize for "best Summerland patio" type searches

 

Why Do Okanagan Businesses Choose Us?

  • 20+ years building local website

  • Dual expertise: Tech-savvy + Okanagan market knowledge

  • Real results

Free Local SEO Report for Okanagan Businesses

Okanagan Web Design Services for Small Businesses

At Porthos Media, we build fast, mobile-friendly websites that help Okanagan businesses attract more local customers and rank higher on Google. Here’s how we do it:

1. Custom Website Design

For businesses needing a unique online presence:

 

  • 100% custom designs tailored to your Okanagan market

  • Local SEO pre-optimized (we research your competitors’ keywords)

  • Kelowna/Penticton-specific branding (colors, imagery, testimonials)

Our custom website for a Summerland t-shirt business ranked #1 for ‘Canadian foodie t-shirts’ in 6 weeks.

2. Affordable Template Websites (Wix/Squarespace)

Perfect for startups and small budgets:

  • Okanagan business templates (pre-designed for local industries)

  • 2-week launch guarantee

  • Mobile-optimized for rural internet speeds

  • Starting at just $1,500 – ideal for Peachland/West Kelowna shops

3. E-Commerce with Shopify

 

Sell online to Okanagan customers and beyond:


• Local delivery/pickup options built in
• BC-themed product pages
• Secure payment gateways (with Canadian tax automation)

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4. Website Redesigns

 

Fix your outdated Okanagan business site. We’ll:

 

  • Improve mobile performance (60% of local searches happen on phones)

  • Add local SEO (target “Kelowna [your service]” searches)

  • Modernize visuals with Okanagan-inspired design

 

5. Easy Content Management (WordPress/Joomla)

 

Update your site yourself – no tech skills needed:

 

  • Train your team in 1 hour

  • Pre-load Okanagan seasonal content (e.g., summer tourism pages)

  • 24/7 security monitoring

 

6. Ongoing Maintenance Plans

Keep your site secure and up-to-date: Budget-friendly packages from $199/month

 

Includes:


• Backups
• Updates
• Emergency fixes

 

Why Okanagan Businesses Choose Us

  • 20+ years building local websites

  • Dual expertise: John’s tech skills + Courtney’s Okanagan marketing knowledge

Need a Website? Call Us!

CONTACT US

Over the phone or online

#29-7915 Hespeler Rd.,

Summerland, BC

Canada, V0H1Z4

Porthos Media for Web design, SEO, Digital Marketing

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