Web Design & Development
I build your website around your services, your customers and the way they make decisions. Every page is clear, easy to trust and simple to use on any device.
Calgary Web Design for Service Businesses
Professional, mobile-friendly websites that turn visitors into calls, bookings and quote requests, for small businesses in Calgary and across Canada. I handle everything, from design and copywriting to launch. Websites start at $499.
Get a free quoteWho is BitForward?
BitForward is a web design and software development studio based in Calgary, AB. I'm Long, the founder, and I build professional, affordable websites for small and local service businesses across Canada, plus web apps and software.
Plenty of small business websites look fine but don't bring in much work. The sites I build have one job: getting people to call, book or ask for a quote.
I handle the whole project for you, from planning and design to the writing, photos, setup and launch. You'll work with me directly the whole way, with no account managers or handoffs. You pay once for the build, and you'll get a written quote before I start.
How I can help your business get more customers
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Website Redesign
If your business has outgrown its website, I'll help it catch up. I keep what works, fix what doesn't, and make the site look as good as the work you do.
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Lead Generation
If people visit your site but rarely get in touch, I'll work out why and fix it. Clear calls to action, reviews and simple enquiry forms help more of your visitors call or ask for a quote.
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Website Maintenance
Your website needs looking after once it's live. I handle hosting, security and updates, and keep improving the site as your business changes, so it stays fast and up to date.
Websites I've built for service businesses
A selection of client work and design concepts for local service businesses. Each one is designed to earn trust and bring in customers.
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Why choose BitForward for your business
Customers decide whether to trust you in seconds, often before they ever call. If your website feels dated or unclear, they quietly choose someone else.
I design every page to earn that trust, so the right customers feel confident choosing you and find it easy to get in touch.
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Done for you, from start to launch
I handle the whole project for you, from planning and design to the writing, photos, setup and launch. You'll work directly with me, here in Calgary, and you don't need any technical skills or the time to learn them.
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Custom design, with the copy written
I design every page around your business and hand-code it from scratch, so it looks like yours, not a template. I write the copy and add stock photos too, and both are included in every plan.
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Built to bring in enquiries
Conversion-focused layouts, clear service pages and simple contact forms make it easy for visitors to call, book or ask for a quote.
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Fast, mobile-friendly and responsive
Your site works well on phones, tablets and computers, and loads quickly. Many customers will see it on a phone first, and Google rewards fast pages.
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Ready for Google and AI search
I set up on-page SEO and structured data as I build, so Google and AI tools like ChatGPT understand what you do and where. Your site gets strong foundations to be found and mentioned.
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Clear prices and honest terms
Websites start at $499. You'll get a written quote with every cost before I start, and the contract terms are spelled out plainly.
How your website gets built, from first call to launch
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Step 1: Discovery
I start with a relaxed 20-minute call about your business, your customers and your goals. Within 3 business days, you'll get a free homepage design made just for you.
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Step 2: Design
When you're ready to go ahead, I design every page around how your customers think and decide. We refine the details together until the site feels clear, credible and like your business.
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Step 3: Development
I build your website by hand on a fast, modern foundation, so it loads quickly, works well on every device and is easy for customers to find in search.
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Step 4: Launch
When you're happy with it, I take your website live, connect your Google Business Profile and analytics, and check that every enquiry reaches you.
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Step 5: Growth
Your website can change as your business does. If you add a service, open a new location or have a new idea, I'm here to help your site keep up.
“BitForward shared the website's step-by-step development with me. After the website launch, we noticed a 20% increase in appointment bookings.”
“We communicated via virtual meetings.”
Shahnaz A. Websites are only part of what I build.
Sometimes your business needs more than a website. You might also need a customer portal, a booking system or a tool your team uses every day, and I build those too.
Formtorch (opens in a new tab) is software I built and still run. Developers, agencies and business owners use it to receive website enquiries and keep out spam. The forms on this site run on it too.
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Common questions about web design
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Get in touch What does BitForward do, and who do you work with?
BitForward is a web design and software development studio based in Calgary, AB. I build professional, mobile-friendly websites for small and local service businesses across Canada, and I handle everything from design and copywriting to launch.
How much does a website cost?
Websites start at $499 for up to 5 pages and $899 for up to 10 pages. Premium is a custom quote, typically starting at $2,500. See full pricing. All prices are in CAD, and you'll get a clear proposal before I start.
Do you help with the wording and photos?
Yes. I write your page copy from a short call or questionnaire, and add stock photos where you don't have your own. Both are included in every plan.
How long does a website project take?
Most websites launch within 2–6 weeks. If you start with a free homepage mockup, it comes first, usually within 3 business days. Larger sites, or projects waiting on content, can take longer. We’ll agree on a timeline at the start.
How is BitForward different from a template or DIY website builder?
Templates give you a layout thousands of businesses share, which is fine if you need something online quickly. I design from a blank page around your services and customers, so it’s made for your business.
What happens after launch? Do I own my website?
Your domain and content are always yours. The site is yours after full payment.
What’s the first step?
Send me a message through the contact page. I’ll reply within 2 business days to learn about your business, then send a clear quote. Or request a free homepage mockup to see the design first. You can also email hello@bitforward.ca.