Website Design in Durham Region
Professional and affordable Websites built using the latest technology.
We craft amazing websites that help your business stand out, and convert your users into customers.
Durham Region's #1
Web Design Company
Whether you are creating a new website or refreshing an old one, a new design can help improve your conversion rate, help connect with potential customers and breathe new life into your business.
Each of our websites are handcrafted and unique to your business. We take the time to research your industry, understand your problems and create solutions.
Featured Work
Recent Website Design Projects
A few recent builds for businesses and organizations across Durham Region.
Peacock Lumber
We redesigned the Peacock Lumber website from the ground up with Brand Ambition, turning a family lumber yard that has served Durham Region since 1939 into a full online store.
- 890 products organized into 60 categories
- Custom order workflow: staff review every order and send an invoice
- SEO-safe launch with over 950 unique search descriptions
Clarington Board of Trade
A modernized, accessible resource hub serving businesses in Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono, built for networking, advocacy and economic growth.
- Mobile-first design for event registration and the member directory
- Reorganized navigation for events, membership and resources
- Built with AODA compliance in mind
Hodgetts & Company
We repositioned this Oshawa firm from a friendly local bookkeeping service to a professional, outsourced accounting and finance partner for established organizations.
- New positioning built around four target audiences
- Six dedicated service pages for clearer navigation and search visibility
- Refreshed brand system in corporate navy and blue
Baker Home Solutions
A high-converting website for a Durham Region moving, junk removal and renovation company, built to work as a 24/7 sales agent in a crowded local market.
- "Get a FREE Estimate" form on every page
- Local landing pages for Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax
- Real team photos and WSIB and insurance trust badges
Our Process
How We Design Your Website
Most projects are completed within 1 to 4 weeks, with e-commerce websites taking a little longer. Rush options are available.
- DiscoveryWe start by researching your goals, and any pain points or problems if you have an existing website.
- PlanWe put together a plan tailored to your business, your customers and your local market.
- Design & DraftsWe set milestone drafts so you can review progress and give feedback on the design, layout and content.
- Real-Time FeedbackLeave comments directly on your new site in BugSmash. Nothing to install: it works in your browser.
- Launch & TrainingEvery project includes training so you can edit your new website, and we're always around to help.
Redesigns & Migrations
Outgrown Wix, Squarespace or an Old Platform?
Age is usually the biggest factor in deciding whether to redesign or rebuild. Beyond a certain age, some websites cost more to maintain than to rebuild.
When we move your website, we pay close attention to 301 redirects and URL structure so the search rankings you've already earned aren't lost in the move.
What We Build With
We primarily use WordPress and Elementor, a combination that lets us optimize your website for search rankings and fast load times. We're also old school: we can build a website with HTML, CSS and PHP without any CMS.
Client Reviews
What Our Website Clients Say
“They understood exactly what I needed as a contractor.”
I hired 368 Durham to design my website for my contracting business and they did an excellent job. They understood exactly what I needed as a contractor and built a site that is professional, easy to use, and makes it simple for clients to get in touch with me. The communication throughout the project was clear and responsive and every detail was done right. I have already received compliments on how sharp the site looks. I highly recommend 368 Durham for anyone who needs a quality website done the right way.
Ryan Billings
Verified Google Review
“He is truly a master at his craft.”
We recently had our website redone and Brian @ 368 went above and beyond. He was very patient with us through the designing phase to final completion. He is truly a master at his craft and we wouldn't hesitate recommending him to our family and friends.
Thomas M
Verified Google Review
“Brian truly saved my website.”
Brian truly saved my website when another developer installed a theme improperly. Not only did he solve a huge web security issue that had been plaguing the site for months (which GoDaddy could never fix), he solved other issues that were inherently wrong with the theme itself. He is honest and incredibly fast. Highly recommend Brian and his team for any of your web needs. I truly don't know where we'd be without him!
Molly Davis
Verified Google Review
“Made the daunting task of re-working our website feel easy and stress free.”
We contacted 368 Durham for help with redesigning aspects of our website as well building in functional client portals. Brian was highly personable and knowledgeable, and worked with us to ensure we got exactly what we needed out of our redesign. He was very easy to work with, the quality of work was amazing, and he helped solve a number of problems which had been plaguing our website for years. He was very responsive to our inquiries, and was a pleasure to work with. He has dramatically exceed expectations, and made the daunting task of re-working our website feel easy and stress free. I highly recommend 368 Durham for any web design work, and will be personally using their services again whenever needed.
Justin Wood
Verified Google Review
“A great partner during our website redesign.”
Brian has been a great partner during our website redesign, offering value, practical recommendations on improving site SEO and optimization. He is professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We highly recommend 368 Web Designs.
Bishop, AlephCare
Verified Google Review
“He's a creative genius.”
Brian is the best. He does fantastic work in a timely fashion. He's a creative genius. I couldn't be more happy with the work he did for me numerous times. I can't recommend him enough. He's so easy to talk to to make changes and upgrades. An amazing experience working with him, and I will continue to do so
Kevin Gibson
Verified Google Review
Investment & Pricing
Startups, simple contractor sites, or businesses that just need to "be found" online.
- Simple & Effective: Custom design focusing on converting.
- Blog: Includes setup for news and updates.
- Visual Overhaul: Clean, professional aesthetic.
- Mobile-First Design: Functions perfectly on smartphones.
- Fast Load Times: Optimized for Google's Core Web Vitals.
- CTA Strategy: Strategic buttons and forms.
- SEO Basics: Proper Headings, Meta Titles & Descriptions, Schema Markup, Sitemap.
Established businesses or small e-commerce stores actively trying to grow and beat competitors.
- The Works: Everything in the budget tier and more.
- Dedicated Design Team: Your own dedicated team for a unique build.
- E-Commerce: Start selling products and services online.
- Strategy & Discovery: Planning tailored to convert your specific customers.
- Competitor Analysis: Finding gaps to exploit in your local market.
- Technical SEO: Advanced speed optimization, image compression, and structure.
- Unique Branding: Custom design utilizing premium frameworks.
- Visual Hierarchy & Copywriting: Guides the eye to convert.
High-volume retailers, manufacturers, or organizations requiring complex automation.
- The Works: Everything in the Professional and Budget tier.
- Advanced E-Commerce: Support for 100+ products, advanced features, and complex logistics.
- Complex Functionality: High-demand systems, member portals, custom tools.
- Strict Compliance: Fully Accessibility (AODA) compliant.
- Content Strategy: High-end copywriting and SEO strategy at scale.
- Data-Driven UX & CRO: Advanced Conversion Rate Optimization.
- Deep Integrations: Connecting external systems and unique API integrations.
- Client Portals: Secure login areas for project status, invoices, or files.
Recommended for Small & Simple Websites.
- Basic Website Hosting included
- Daily Backups
- Plugin & Theme Updates
- WordPress / CMS Updates
- Daily Security Scans & Audits
- Active Website Monitoring
- 24 / 7 Support
Recommended for Large Websites & E-Commerce Websites.
- Includes everything in Basic
- Advanced Website Hosting
- 4 Hours of Content Updates Each Month
- Daily Backups (every 4–12 hours for e-commerce)
- Patchstack Vulnerability Protection
- Staging Environment
- Monthly Website Care Report
- Quarterly Performance Review
- 24 / 7 Priority Support
Looking for something custom? Contact us for multi-site discounts and advanced requirements.
- More hours available at a discounted rate
- More advanced hosting options
- Other monthly requirements handled
- Discounts available for multiple websites
Lightning fast custom specialized servers.
- Monthly Backups
- Daily Firewall Scanning
- Up to 5GB Storage
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Free Cloudflare Management
- Litespeed Caching
- cPanel Included
Powerful hosting built to support high-traffic stores.
- Includes everything in Basic
- Unlimited Storage
- Object Caching
- Daily Backups
- Weekly Plugin Updates
- cPanel Access
Looking for something custom? Have a large scale event that needs on-demand hosting?
- Fully custom scalable architecture
- On-demand resources for large events
- Tailored security & compliance
- Dedicated support SLA
Important Note: These are general prices and each project is unique. Our prices may increase or decrease depending on your needs.
Get a FREE No-Obligation QuoteFrequently asked
questions
How much does the average website cost?
Most Oshawa small business sites cost $2,200–$5,000 but the pricing depends on the complexity of your project, your goals and several other factors.
A $2200 website would include:
- Dedicated Design Team: Your own dedicated team for a unique build.
- E-Commerce: Start selling products and services online.
- Strategy & Discovery: Planning tailored to convert your specific customers.
- Competitor Analysis: Finding gaps to exploit in your local market.
- Technical SEO: Advanced speed optimization, image compression, and structure.
- Unique Branding: Custom design utilizing premium frameworks.
- Visual Hierarchy & Copywriting: Guides the eye to convert.
We offer FREE Consultations to learn more about your business and put together a quote with no obligation.
You can learn more about our general pricing here: See our 2026 pricing guide
Why should I hire a Website Design company instead of building my website with AI?
The appeal of AI site builders is speed and low upfront cost. If you need a temporary single-page placeholder or a weekend passion project building with AI is a great idea.
However, when a website acts as the primary digital front door for an established business, professional practice, or community initiative, the hidden costs of AI tools quickly emerge.
AI tools will get your website 80% completed but that remaining 20% is what makes or breaks most ideas. The 20% is what makes your business stand out from the competitors and our 15+ years worth of experience guarantees your end result will be stronger, faster and more dynamic that your competitions.
We understand how to rank your website with Google and AI results – we know how to build unique solutions and our dedicated designers create human designs that look unique.
We wrote an article that expands and explains the differences.
How long does it take to build or rebuild a website?
The timeline depends on a few factors including the size of the website, features, budget and our current work schedule. Most projects can be completed within 1 – 4 weeks with e-commerce websites taking a little longer. We do have rush options available.
What is the design process like?
We start by researching what your goal is with your website (and any pain points / problems if you have an existing website) and then we start putting together a plan.
During the building process, we will set several milestone draft periods where you can review the current progress and provide feedback on the design, layout and various elements. We use an interactive tool called Bugsmash that allows real time collaboration on each website as we build it.
Bugsmash does not require you to install anything and can be accessed within your website browser.
What do you use to build my website? Will I be able to edit it?
Yes – absolutely. We primarily use WordPress + Elementor to build our websites. This combo allows us to heavily optimize your website for search engine rankings and fast load times.
We are old school though and have the ability to build a website with HTML, CSS, and PHP without any CMS. We also work in Divi, Bricks, Wix and Squarespace although we will rarely recommend these options unless needed.
All of our projects include training so you can easily edit your new website and we are always around to help.
Will my website be mobile-friendly?
Yes, absolutely. We have been building websites mobile-first for the past 10+ years. We test each website in Android and iPhone using Safari, Firefox and Chrome as the testing browsers.
Do you help with SEO? Will I rank on Page #1?
All of our projects are built with Google and AI in mind. Each project requires a different amount of SEO work and some require on-going work.
We plan from day 1 on how to protect and enhance your search engine results with a new website or website rebuild.
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Likely yes! We have been building websites for 15 years in Durham Region. Please feel free to reach out and we can send you specific examples. We do have some projects listed on our projects page.
What happens after the site launches?
Launch day is just the start of our partnership. We provide full training to ensure you’re comfortable managing your new site and stay in regular contact to ensure everything runs smoothly. For total peace of mind, we offer WordPress Maintenance and Update Packages that handle all technical updates and security, keeping your site fast and secure while you focus on your business.
What We Do
One team for your whole website, from strategy to support
Design, SEO, social media, hosting and ongoing care, handled by the same Durham Region team that built your site.
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Website Design
Strategy-led websites designed and developed by one dedicated team, built to convert visitors into customers & clients and to scale as you grow.
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SEO & AI Search
SEO is built in from day one: technical setup, content structure and AI search visibility, managed by the same team that builds your site.
Tools We Use
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Social Media
From Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and more, we manage your Social Media alongside your website so your brand stays consistent everywhere.
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Custom Support
Integrations, custom features and e-commerce issues, solved. When something breaks, we find the cause and fix it.
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Hosting
Fast, secure hosting managed by the team that built your site, with performance and security monitored for you.
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Maintenance
Updates, backups, security scans and content edits handled every month, so your Website keeps running smoothly.
Every Month
Tested UpdatesDaily BackupsSecurity Scans24/7 MonitoringCare ReportsExplore Maintenance →
Durham Region Web Design Since 2011
From Bowmanville Roots to North American Reach
The story of 368 Durham didn't start in a boardroom. It started in 2011 in Bowmanville, Ontario, with a simple passion for helping local organizations thrive online. In those early days, we were building digital homes for community staples like the Lions Club of Bowmanville and managing complex e-commerce platforms for a local record store.
As we maintained these systems, we noticed a recurring theme: business owners were looking for more than just a website. They were looking for a partner who understood their growth. By 2016, that "side project" had become a full-time mission.
Today, 368 Durham is a family-operated agency led by Brian Rutherford and Bronwen Rolfe. Brian brings technical precision to design and development, while Bronwen drives engagement through strategic social media management.
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