SEO Web Developer for Websites That Rank and Stay Healthy
I design and build websites with the SEO done properly from the first line of code. Then I host them, secure them and keep them updated, so the site that wins you customers this year is still winning them in five.
Building websites since 2000. 480+ projects for 200+ clients, some of them for more than 15 years.
- Uptime
- OnlineChecked around the clock
- SSL certificate
- ValidRenews automatically
- Backups
- Stored off-siteRestores tested
- Software
- Up to dateUpdates tested on staging
- Core Web Vitals
- PassingLCP, INP and CLS on mobile
- Firewall
- ActiveBots and attacks filtered at the edge
- Search Console
- No issuesIndexing and security watched
One person for the whole life of your website
Most businesses end up with a designer who built the site, an SEO agency who never touches the code, and a host nobody can reach. I cover all three stages, so nothing falls between the cracks.
1Build
Websites and stores designed, developed, moved and hosted properly from the start.
2Grow
Search, ads and conversion work that brings in more of the right enquiries.
3Protect
Maintenance, security, support and speed, so the site keeps earning for years.
Web design and SEO from the same desk
I built my first website in 2000, a year before I moved from Europe to Canada. Since then I have worked on more than 480 projects: small business sites, nonprofit and ministry sites, online stores, an SEO agency’s client roster, and the maintenance of dozens of sites I still look after today.
The reason clients stay is simple. When you work with me, you talk to the person doing the work. The developer who writes your templates is the SEO who knows what Google needs from them, and the person who answers your email when something breaks. No account managers, no hand-offs, and nobody blaming someone else.
I run my studio as Deon Designs and work with clients wherever they are, mostly by email, phone and video call.
- Years building websites
- 25+
- Projects delivered
- 480+
- Clients served
- 200+
Selected client websites
All 56 client sites| Client | Business | Industry | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban North Inns | Hospitality | Retail, Hospitality & Other | urbannorthinns.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Jordan Kutev Architect | Architecture firm | Architecture & Design | jka.cc (opens in a new tab) |
| Markoni Renovation | Renovation contractor | Contractors & Home Services | markonirenovation.ca (opens in a new tab) |
| Valley Tax Group | Tax services | Accounting, Legal & Professional | valleytaxgroup.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Vancouver Real Estate Group | Real estate team | Real Estate & Property | vreg.ca (opens in a new tab) |
| Sofia Lashes | Beauty studio | Health, Beauty & Wellness | sofialashes.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Quo Vadis Ministry | Ministry | Nonprofits, Churches & Associations | quovadisministry.org (opens in a new tab) |
| Pirin Flowers | Florist | Retail, Hospitality & Other | pirinflowers.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Nikol Pest Control | Pest control | Contractors & Home Services | nikol.ca (opens in a new tab) |
In my clients’ words
Reproduced exactly as written. Clients who know me from years back still call me by my given name, Mihail.
Mihail was referred to me by a mutual associate, Prof. Deltina H., in 2014. Since then he has been instrumental in launching two professional WordPress websites for my consulting practice. Mihail impressed me with his thorough and deep knowledge in all things website development, cyber security, e-commerce, and membership sites. He has a very quick turnaround time, provides timely communication, and is on top of his game in this field.
I had the privilege to know Mihail for more than 15 years. We have hired him as a contractor to develop, customize, and maintain our website. His professional attitude, experience, web development skills, and programming knowledge help the website to be develop according to our requirements for the corporate branding.
I know Mihail since 2008 when I hired him as a contractor to develop our company website. His outstanding web development experiences and programming knowledge help the website to be develop in a professional manner. He ensured that the requirements for the corporate branding were met and all the technical requirements were implemented. Mihail is still working, updating and maintaining our website for the last 15+ years, and we feel very confident in his ability and web development skills.
Mihail has been effectively managing our web site, for the past 10+ years. He has not only been managing it, but he designed and developed it. On the web site he effectively implemented a catalog system and downloadable resources for the publications. We are very satisfied with the excellent quality of work that he has been doing for us.
Industries I know well
Every page below is backed by real client websites in that field.
- Contractors & Home ServicesRenovation, HVAC, cleaning, pest control and property services.
- Real Estate & PropertyAgents, teams, brokerages and property service companies.
- Accounting, Legal & Professional FirmsCPAs, tax practices, notaries, immigration and IT consulting firms.
- Architects & Design FirmsArchitects, design studios and building designers.
- Nonprofits, Churches & AssociationsCharities, ministries, churches, associations and community clubs.
- Health, Beauty & WellnessSalons, lash and beauty studios, spas, wellness centres and clinics.
How a project runs
The same five steps whether it is a new website, a technical SEO project or moving your hosting.
- Free reviewA short call and a look at your current site, so my advice is specific.
- Fixed quoteA written scope, price and timeline. No surprises later.
- Build or fixWork happens on a private staging copy, with you reviewing along the way.
- LaunchGo-live at a quiet hour, with redirects, tracking and backups checked.
- Look after itOptional hosting, maintenance and SEO, so it keeps performing.
From the notebook
Eleven articles I have written on web design and SEO for 1st on the List, plus free guides published here.
- How to Build a Mobile-First Website: A Complete Guide to SuccessWeb design, December 31, 2024
- Why Custom SEO Is Your Business’s Secret Weapon (And Cookie-Cutter Tactics Just Don’t Cut It)SEO, September 30, 2024
- What Is Brand Messaging and How to Get StartedContent, January 9, 2023
Questions people ask
What is an SEO web developer?
A web developer who builds websites with search engine optimisation designed in: clean code, fast pages, a clear structure and content mapped to real searches. Instead of a designer, a developer and an SEO agency handing work between them, one person does all three.
Do you work with clients outside Canada?
Yes. Most of my work is done remotely, by email, phone and video call, and I work with businesses and nonprofits across North America and beyond.
Can you take over a website someone else built?
Yes. I start with a health check of the site, hosting and backups, fix anything urgent, and then look after it from there.
Do you publish prices?
No, because two websites rarely need the same thing. Every project gets a fixed quote after a free review. The maintenance cost guide shows typical market ranges.
What happens after the website launches?
That is up to you. You can run it yourself with the training I provide, or I can host, secure, update and improve it on a care plan.
How quickly do you reply?
Within one business day, and usually the same day.
Have a website that should be doing more?
A few lines about your site and what is bothering you is enough. You will get a reply from me within one business day: what I would look at first, and what it would roughly involve.