Why choose Carnelian?
We have 25 years’ experience of website development and design.
This includes:
- writing and editing,
- making websites easy to use,
- organizing information on websites,
- making websites accessible to visually and hearing impaired people,
- making websites available in multiple languages in a culturally appropriate way,
- making websites work on mobile, tablet and desktop devices, and
- ensuring that search engines can find them.
We partner with you
We will work with you to create an information strategy that makes sense for your target audiences.
You might have a fantastic offering of products and services, but if your prospective customers, clients, or visitors cannot find the information they need to see how it is relevant to them, they won’t buy it.
We will work with you to make sure that people can find your products and services and understand why they should choose you to provide them.
Design and content
We will design a website to match the requirements of your business and customers and reflect your brand.
Design and content is vital to ensure that your website represents your values and your brand.
Your website is your virtual store front, so you want to make sure that it will entice people to find out more about what you have to offer.
Responsive websites
Websites that look equally beautiful on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
More than 60% of visitors to your website will be viewing it on a mobile phone, so it is important to make sure that it looks great on a mobile device.
A significant segment of your audience are still viewing your website on tablet or desktop, and we will make sure your website looks beautiful and professional for them too.
Optimization
Search engine optimization, beautiful designs, well-crafted content, everything you need for your business to shine.
We create well-crafted content and designs to ensure that your business stands out from the crowd.
Search engine optimization helps your website to rise to the top of search results.
Website makeover
Get a makeover for your existing website, including accessibility improvements.
Having a website that is accessible to visually and hearing impaired people is a legal requirement in most countries, and an accessible website is a better experience for everyone.
Check out the custom section on the pricing page for individually-priced services, or contact us to discuss your requirements.
Integrations
Seamlessly integrate your website with social media, e-commerce, email, and automation.
Use automation to deliver your content to all your social media platforms (LinkedIn, BlueSky, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, Substack, etc.) and integrate with an online shop and email, newsletters, etc.
Graphics and photography
We can provide accessible graphics (logo, letterhead, etc) and photography of your business in action.
Your logo and site photography communicate the values of your business, which are increasingly important to potential clients and employees.
Regular updates
Updating your website regularly keeps it fresh and maintains its position in search rankings.
You can also use your updates as items for your newsletters and social media posts.
Keeping the tone and style clear and consistent will help customers to have confidence in your products and services.
Hosted in Canada
Keep your data safe by hosting it in Canada, which ranked 4th on the list of most economically stable countries.
Carnelian Web Services uses Web Hosting Canada, which means that your data is protected by strong privacy laws, and uses clean and sustainable energy sources.
Canada needs to build strong internal business and trade networks. Be part of the conversation.
Why choose local?
We can visit your business in person to discuss your requirements and photograph your products.
We are familiar with the area and the culture, and your money stays in Canada and boosts the Canadian economy.
Minimal AI use
Sure, you could build your website with automated tools, but with Carnelian you get the creative spark of working with a fellow human.
Carnelian Web Services avoids artificial intelligence use as much as possible, because it consumes huge amounts of electricity.
We use the Ecosia search engine, which plants trees for every search, and does not offer an AI summary.
Training
We offer training in agile methodologies, website maintenance, web technologies, user interfaces and user experience, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ready to chat?
Ready to discuss a project you’d like us to build for you?