• Kentville & Halifax, Nova Scotia
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A Local
Web Designer Near You in Atlantic Canada

I’m based in Kentville and Halifax, Nova Scotia, and I design websites for local businesses across the province and the rest of Atlantic Canada, in person or by video.
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Truly local

Offices in Kentville and Halifax, with clients across Nova Scotia.

One designer, start to finish

You work with me directly, from the first call to launch day.

Built for local business

Responsive WordPress sites, local SEO and eCommerce for nearby customers.
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Local Web Design

Looking for a web designer near you?

When people search for a “web designer near me,” they usually want two things: someone who understands their local market, and someone they can actually reach. That’s what I offer. I’m Raina Noël, and Windrose Web Design is my one-person studio with offices in Kentville and Halifax. I’ve been designing websites for local businesses since 2013, and in 2021 Windrose was named Best Boutique Graphic & Web Design Company in Atlantic Canada.

If you’re in the Annapolis Valley or Halifax, we can meet in person when it’s practical. Everywhere else, we work by phone, email and video call. Either way, you deal with me directly. No account managers, no hand-offs.

Website design for local businesses

Local business websites have a simple job: show people nearby what you do, why they can trust you, and how to reach you. Every site I build is custom designed, 100% responsive and built on WordPress so you can update it yourself. My mid-size and larger packages include SEO optimization, and I can help with your Google Business Profile so local customers find you. I also build eCommerce websites for local shops and producers.

Over the years I’ve designed for dentists, farms, gyms, therapists, realtors, contractors, authors, research labs and non-profits, and every one of them needed something a little different. You can browse the industries I work with to see what I’ve learned about yours.

Websites start at $1,200. See my website design services, my pricing, or real projects in my portfolio.
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Where I work

Choose your area below to see local projects and how I work with clients there. Don’t see your town? I work with clients all over Atlantic Canada and beyond, so tell me about your project.
Office

Kentville & the Annapolis Valley

My home office. Websites for Kentville, Wolfville, New Minas, Berwick, Windsor and the rest of the Valley.
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Halifax

Custom, responsive websites for Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford businesses, clinics and non-profits.
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Logo & Graphic Design Halifax

Custom logos, branding and print design for Halifax and Dartmouth businesses.
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SEO Services Halifax

Practical SEO and web design for Halifax small businesses: solid structure, local search and clear content.
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Nova Scotia

Websites, logos and branding for businesses and non-profits from Yarmouth to Cape Breton.
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New Brunswick

Custom websites, logos and SEO for New Brunswick businesses, with easy remote collaboration.
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Fredericton

Websites, logos and SEO for Fredericton businesses, from the designer behind Fulton Real Estate’s logo.
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Moncton

Bilingual-ready websites, graphic design and SEO for Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview.
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Saint John

Websites, graphic design and marketing for Saint John trades, industry and uptown businesses.
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Prince Edward Island

Websites, logos and branding for PEI farms, food producers and tourism businesses.
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Newfoundland & Labrador

Websites and logos for NL tourism operators, artists and small businesses, built remotely.
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St. John’s

Websites and graphic design for St. John’s restaurants, tech companies, non-profits and shops.
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Our Process

A Clear, Collaborative Process

From first conversation to launch, we keep things simple, strategic, and focused on your goals.
01

Discover & Plan

I learn your goals, audience and competitors, then map the right strategy.
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Strategy & sitemap
02

Design & Build

A custom design for your brand, built on a fast, easy-to-edit WordPress site.
You Get
Custom design & build
03

Review & Refine

We review together and I test and fine-tune everything on every device.
You Get
Testing on every device
04

Launch & Grow

Your site goes live and I stay on hand for updates, care and growth.
You Get
Launch & ongoing care
Client Reviews

Trusted by Local Businesses

“Raina produced a very professional looking website that represents my practice perfectly. She kept me involved in the process, but I’m glad I took her suggestions on board and just let her get on with what she does best!”
Philip Sneyd
Halifax Podiatry
“Raina developed our website and logo for our new business. She was prompt, creative and professional to deal with, with a lot of great ideas to help promote our business. I highly recommend her!”
Heather Hewins
Shoken Defence MMA & Fitness
“Our experience with Windrose Web Design was outstanding from the beginning. Raina took our ideas and vision and transformed them into an amazing website that fit all our needs. She exceeded our expectations.”
Madison White
Pulse Medical
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FAQ

Working With a Local Designer

What local clients usually ask before we start.

Look at their portfolio for businesses like yours, read real reviews, and ask who will actually do the work. My guide on how to choose a web designer has a checklist.

Not necessarily. Local knowledge helps, but clear communication matters more. I work with clients across Atlantic Canada by video, and in person in the Valley and Halifax.

Yes. I build WordPress online stores for shops, farms and makers. Larger and eCommerce sites start at $4,000.

My offices are in Kentville and Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can reach me at 902.698.9005 or raina@windrosewebdesign.com.

Let’s Plan Your New Website

Tell me about your business and I’ll reply within one business day with ideas, a timeline and a clear price. No pressure, and no jargon.
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