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.
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Locally Owned & Operated – Serving the Okanagan since 2020
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Mobile-First Design – Looks great on phones, tablets & desktops
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SEO-Ready – Built to rank on Google
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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.
Summerland Locals
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:
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Load in under 2 seconds (critical for Google rankings)
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Adapt flawlessly to all screen sizes
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Feature thumb-friendly buttons for local users on the go
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:
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"Kelowna web design"
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"Penticton plumber website"
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"Summerland bakery near me"
Included in every project:
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SEO-Friendly build
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Location pages for multi-area services
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Strategic use of keyword placement
Divorcing Religion Counselling Website, Kelowna, 2025
3. User Experience (UX) for Okanagan Visitors
Your site should:
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Use familiar navigation (Okanagan visitors prefer simple menus)
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Showcase proximity with "Serving Kelowna to Penticton" badges
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Load fast on rural internet (Peachland/West Kelowna connectivity varies)
4. On-Brand Visuals
We incorporate:
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Okanagan-inspired color palettes (lake blues, vineyard greens)
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Local photography (avoid generic stock images)
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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:
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Local search rankings (Google prioritizes mobile-ready sites)
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Customer trust (53% abandon sites that load poorly on mobile)
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Sales opportunities (especially for tourism, retail, and service businesses)
What We Deliver for Okanagan Clients:
1. Flawless Mobile Adaptation:
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Auto-adjusting layouts for every device (iPhone, Android, tablets)
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Thumb-friendly navigation (tested with real Okanagan users)
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2-second load times (critical for rural areas like Naramata or West Kelowna)
2. Local Mobile SEO Advantages:
We optimize for searches like:
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“Kelowna plumbing emergency mobile site”
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“Best Penticton bakery near me”
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“Summerland hotel booking on phone”
3. Okanagan-Specific Features:
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Click-to-call buttons (for local service businesses)
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Mobile maps integration (show your Kelowna/Penticton location)
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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.
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:
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"Kelowna [your industry]"
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"Best Penticton [service]"
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"Summerland [product] near me"
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Geo-targeted keywords in content, titles, and meta descriptions
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Google Business Profile integration (critical for local rankings)
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Location pages for multi-city service areas (e.g., separate pages for Kelowna/Penticton services)
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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?
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20+ years building local website
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Dual expertise: Tech-savvy + Okanagan market knowledge
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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:
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100% custom designs tailored to your Okanagan market
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Local SEO pre-optimized (we research your competitors’ keywords)
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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:
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Okanagan business templates (pre-designed for local industries)
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2-week launch guarantee
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Mobile-optimized for rural internet speeds
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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)
4. Website Redesigns
Fix your outdated Okanagan business site. We’ll:
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Improve mobile performance (60% of local searches happen on phones)
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Add local SEO (target “Kelowna [your service]” searches)
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Modernize visuals with Okanagan-inspired design
5. Easy Content Management (WordPress/Joomla)
Update your site yourself – no tech skills needed:
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Train your team in 1 hour
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Pre-load Okanagan seasonal content (e.g., summer tourism pages)
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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
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20+ years building local websites
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Dual expertise: John’s tech skills + Courtney’s Okanagan marketing knowledge