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Ottawa's trusted
Web Design

Agency
Founded
2024 · Ottawa, ON
Team
3 specialists · 1 mission
Reviews
35+ · ★ 5.0 on Google
Built
100+ small business sites
Our Story

Built for Ottawa small businesses — from the inside.

Ottawa Web Genius was founded to solve a problem that keeps showing up across the National Capital Region: small businesses with real customers, real demand, and real potential — but no meaningful online presence to show for it.

Most were either priced out of downtown agency rates or handed cookie-cutter template sites by teams with no knowledge of the local market. Their customers were searching for them on Google every day and finding competitors instead.

We built Ottawa Web Genius to change that. As a dedicated Ottawa web design agency, we specialize in custom websites, local SEO, and ongoing digital growth for small businesses in Ottawa, Kanata, Gatineau, and across the National Capital Region.

Every project is handled in-house, designed from scratch in Figma, and built to rank in local search results from day one — not bolted on as an afterthought. Our work spans dozens of industries — service businesses, professional practices, retail, hospitality, health and beauty, and beyond. Ottawa Web Genius is the trusted choice for small business owners who want a web presence that actually delivers results.

100+
Websites launched
35+
5-star Google reviews
5.0
Average rating
Who We Are

Ottawa's small business
online presence savers.

Three promises that every site we build delivers on — and a fourth one we built our retainer around.

Tailor-made web designs

Every site is custom-designed in Figma to reflect your brand and serve your specific customers. No templates, no shortcuts — yours alone.

  • Custom Figma design
  • Brand audit included
  • Two revision rounds

Mobile-optimized websites

Over 70% of Ottawa traffic comes from phones. We design mobile-first and test on real devices so your site loads, scrolls, and converts everywhere.

  • Mobile-first build
  • <2s load on 4G
  • Tested on iOS + Android

Boost your Google rankings

Local SEO is baked into every site — schema, Google Business setup, on-page optimization. Then we keep climbing month after month.

  • Local schema setup
  • Google Business optimization
  • Analytics + Search Console

Long-term partnership

Most clients stay on as growth partners. We treat your site like it's our own — updates, SEO, security, all handled.

  • Monthly SEO + reporting
  • Unlimited small edits
  • Hosting, security, backups
Meet the team

A small Ottawa team
that actually picks up.

Jeremie Kweto — Founder of Ottawa Web Genius
Jeremie Kweto
Founder · C.E.O · Lead Designer

Ottawa Web Genius is led by Jeremie Kweto, a marketing professional with deep roots in Ottawa's small business community. The agency was built around one conviction: every Ottawa small business deserves a website that actually works — designed with intention, built to rank in local search, and supported long after launch day.

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+5
Years of Experience
+100
Projects Complete
3
Team Members
+50
Happy Clients
How We Work

Five principles
that drive every project.

  1. 01

    Local first, always.

    We work with Ottawa businesses because local context matters. We know your neighbourhoods, your competitors, and the customers searching for you right now.

  2. 02

    Show, don't tell.

    Every project starts with a real Figma design — not a wireframe sketch. You see exactly what you're getting before we write a single line of code.

  3. 03

    SEO is not an add-on.

    Sites we build rank because local SEO is baked into the foundation. Schema markup, site speed, on-page structure — handled before launch, not bolted on after.

  4. 04

    Speed kills competition.

    Every site we ship hits Google PageSpeed 90+ on mobile. Fast websites rank higher, convert better, and keep customers from leaving before the page loads.

  5. 05

    We answer when you call.

    You'll never get bounced through a support portal. Our team is reachable, responsive, and treats your business like a long-term partnership — because that's what it is.

Google Reviews

What Ottawa
businesses say.

EXCELLENT
Based on 35+ reviews · Google
Verified Ottawa Web Design Agency

Recognized
excellence in
web design.

We're proud to be recognized by DesignRush and Das Lokal Ottawa for our excellence in web design. These accolades affirm our commitment to top-tier work — and reflect the high standards we hold ourselves to on every project.
Let's talk
Quick answers

Questions you might
have about us.

Looking for project FAQs? See those here →

01 Are you really based in Ottawa?
Yes — Ottawa Web Genius is a locally operated agency. Our team meets clients in person whenever needed, usually downtown or in Kanata. We're not a remote agency with a local landing page.
02 How big is the team?
Three specialists — design, development, SEO. Small on purpose. Every project receives dedicated attention from kickoff through launch and beyond.
03 Why dark mode for the whole site?
Confidence and contrast. The single-green-on-black system is intentional — it forces every element to earn its place and makes the brand instantly recognizable.
04 Do you do logo and branding too?
Light branding work — colour, type, refined logo — comes free with every Growth and Partner project. Full identity systems are a separate engagement; we'll refer you to a trusted local studio for that.
05 What does a website from Ottawa Web Genius typically cost?
Most small business websites fall between $1,500 and $4,500 depending on scope. You receive a fixed quote before any work begins — no surprises, no hidden fees.
06 How long does it take to build a website?
Simple sites launch in 2–3 weeks. Larger projects with custom features typically take 4–6 weeks. A timeline is provided in writing after the kickoff call.
07 Do you work with businesses outside Ottawa?
Occasionally, yes — but the focus is Ottawa and the National Capital Region. Local market knowledge is a core part of what Ottawa Web Genius brings to every project.
08 What happens after my site launches?
We offer a Partner retainer that covers hosting, security, monthly SEO, and unlimited small edits. Most clients stay on — it's designed to grow with your business.

Let's build something
worth visiting.

One call. Honest thoughts on your business. A rough timeline and budget within 24 hours.