Web design & SEO in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Websites that make Thunder Bay businesses the Northwest's first call.

Websites and SEO for Thunder Bay trades, industrial services and owner-run businesses, built by one person in Stony Plain, Alberta.

  • Union Station, the former CPR station in Thunder Bay
    Thunder Bay Union Station

Photos: Thunder Bay Union Station by Wjohnston (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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What my clients say about working with me…

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  • I've had the pleasure of working with Doug for a couple years, and three things that come to mind are: his dedication to strategy, the web design that he provides, as well as his digital marketing. When it comes to strategy, he'll reverse engineer what your goals are, and then show you how he can help. And he'll go through every single step, send you informational videos, etc. So it's not just him telling you what you need to do, but he'll also educate you along the way, which I appreciate.

    Calvin Hexter, Calvin Realty

  • I don't know how to sufficiently express how happy and impressed we are by the services offered by Straight-up Digital Marketing. We have found the service to be outstanding in every regard including friendly service, clear and helpful communication and technical support that addresses our needs in a timely manner. I 100% recommend working with Straight-up Digital Marketing!

    Starr D, ALIGN

  • Absolute delight to work with Doug on the construction of our website. He was patient and we were very impressed with the result. Great communicator and enjoys his craft!

    Jim S

  • Doug at Straight-Up did a magnificent job on my site. Great in every way. His deft creativity and fantastic attitude made the whole process enjoyable.

    David R

  • Straight-up Digital Marketing did a total rebuild of our web site. I am very pleased with the final result and would recommend his services to anyone looking to get a web site done.

    Garry M

  • Doug is amazing! He was great to communicate with and seemed to know what I wanted without me even having to say it! I am so happy with my company's new website! It ended up being even better than I was hoping!

    Lindsay G

  • Truly lost for words. To see the website, and you taking all my ideas and putting them into fruition and highlighting what I had pictured in my head is just something else. Your work speaks for itself and it was worth the wait just to see what it's become.

    Brody

  • Our experience with Doug from Straight up Digital for rebranding our business and new website design was positive, thorough, and exceeded our expectations. He was clear, concise and made it his goal to get to know our company while helping us rebrand our business. We appreciated the communication during this process, we felt very involved. Thank you for your 5 star service Doug!!

    Kelly S, Aero Car Parts

  • Fantastic experience, Straight-up Digital Marketing sees the big picture and pays attention to the detail, what more could you ask for? Friendly fast service, affordable / flexible rates, hosting, it really is a one stop shop! We are very pleased to have discovered this talent.

    Colin M

Web design in Thunder Bay

The hub of Northwestern Ontario.

Thunder Bay sits on Lake Superior under the Sleeping Giant, and it's the service centre for all of Northwestern Ontario. The port, forestry and mining keep industrial trades and suppliers busy, and customers come from communities hundreds of kilometres away. When they need a supplier or a contractor, they search first and call the one that looks most credible.

I'm based in Stony Plain, Alberta, and build websites for trades and owner-run businesses across Canada. For a Thunder Bay business, the goal is a site that shows industrial buyers your capacity and safety record, and makes it easy for everyone else to find you and call.

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Who I build for in Thunder Bay

  • Mining services and suppliersMines vet suppliers before they call. Safety, tickets, capacity and past work belong up front.
  • Forestry and mill servicesMills and contractors want suppliers they can rely on. Equipment, capacity and safety belong where buyers can see them.
  • Builders and renovatorsHomeowners compare a few options online. Real project photos and local reviews win the job.
  • Electricians, plumbers and HVACMost service calls start with a search on a phone. A fast site with tap-to-call wins them.

What I Do

Everything it takes to get you found and get you more business.

  • Web Design & Development

    Sites that load fast, look sharp, and make it easy to become a customer. Built to bring in work, not just sit there.

  • SEO & Digital Marketing

    More people finding you. Better quality calls. A calendar that stays full.

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

    Be clear about who you are and who you're for. Attract the right customers, and earn their trust before they call.

  • Content Strategy & Copywriting

    Words that explain what you do without the jargon, and answer the questions people actually have. Fewer doubts, more yeses.

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How it works

The same process, every project. No guessing. No drift.

  • Step 1

    We talk

    I learn how work comes in now, who your best customers are, and what’s been getting in the way of more of it.

  • Step 2

    Blueprint

    You see the full plan before anything gets built: the pages, the content, and how the whole thing fits together.

  • Step 3

    Build

    I show you the work in stages, and each one gets your sign-off before the next begins. You're kept in the loop.

  • Step 4

    Launch

    Your site goes live, and I don’t disappear. I’m still here to fix, tune, and add as the business changes.

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Selected Work

A few builds I’m proud of.

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FAQ

Questions Thunder Bay business owners ask.

Do you work with oil and gas and industrial suppliers?

Yes, I work with industrial contractors, fabricators and oilfield service companies. Those sites are built around what a buyer checks before calling: capacity, safety, certifications and past work.

Can an Alberta web designer work with an Ontario business?

Yes. The work runs by phone, video and email, with sign-offs at each stage, so an Ontario business gets exactly the same process as one down the road from me.

What does a website cost?

From $2,999 for a one-time build. What it comes to depends on the size of the site and how much custom functionality, writing and strategy it needs. You get a final number before anything starts.

Do you only work with Thunder Bay businesses?

No. I work with trades and owner-run businesses across Alberta and beyond. Most of the work is remote, so it runs the same way wherever you are.

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