Custom Software, AI Automation & Modern Websites for West Coast Businesses
we build
Website Design & Development · Vancouver Island, Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia
Website Design & Development in Victoria, BC
Custom-built, high-performance websites for BC businesses that need more than a template.
The current state of web design & development in BC
Let's be honest
There's no shortage of talented web designers on the West Coast. The pull of building a creative career in BC's beautiful scenery is strong.
And with the rise of no-code and low-code platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Webflow, along with the advent of AI-assisted coding, the barrier to entry has opened wide. Almost anyone these days can put together a site that looks good and gets online quickly. So why have a studio build your site at all?
Because “looking good” isn't the hard part anymore. And today, a website that simply exists and looks good, isn't an advantage. It's invisible.
The real challenge is building something that actually works for you: intelligent, fast, reliable, scalable, and connected to how your business operates.
Anyone can assemble pretty pages in 2026. Very few build modern systems you can depend on.
Custom website development
Code-built · fast · yours to own
Business Websites
A fast, professional site that turns visitors into customers.
Multi-page websites for service businesses, professional firms, and local operators. SEO-optimized, mobile-first, and built to convert.
Ecommerce & Online Stores
Sell online without the monthly SaaS bloat.
Custom storefronts with product management, secure checkout, and inventory tracking — built to your workflow instead of forcing you into someone else's.
Website Rebuilds
Replace your slow, outdated site with something that actually works.
We rebuild WordPress and template sites into fast, code-built systems. Same brand, better performance, no more plugin nightmares.
Landing Pages & Campaigns
High-converting pages that make ad spend count.
Single-purpose pages for marketing campaigns, product launches, or lead generation — optimized for speed and conversion.
Booking & Scheduling Sites
Let clients book directly — no phone tag required.
Integrated booking systems for salons, clinics, consultants, and service businesses. Calendar sync, automated confirmations, and payment processing.
Web Applications
Custom tools your team and customers actually use.
Client portals, internal dashboards, member areas, and custom business tools — full-stack applications that go far beyond a typical website.
Our Work
Our project portfolio showcases sites, custom applications, and products we've created for our clients.
← Scrolling left • Hover to pause
Our Team
Beautiful websites. Built by actual (beautiful) engineers.
Motiv is a small team of experienced software engineers who happen to build beautiful websites. Every site we ship is hand-coded from the ground up, tuned for speed, and engineered to grow with your business.
Our engineers have shipped production software at Apple, Google, Boston Consulting Group, and Feedzai, and bring that same rigor to every website and web application we build for our clients.
Big-tech experience
Apple · Google · BCG · Feedzai
Modern stack
React · Next.js · Tailwind · TypeScript · responsive · SEO-optimized
Deep full stack
Python · TypeScript · React · Next.js · FastAPI · Django · Node · Docker · AWS · GCP
- · Computer Science degrees from Stanford and UBC
- · Certified Meta Backend & Frontend Developers, Java Full-Stack Engineers
- · Multiple hackathon wins, including NwHacks and EY Hackpions
- · Code we write is yours to own, no vendor lock-in, no SaaS rental
How we work
01
Discovery
Free 30-minute call. We learn your business, your audience, and what your website needs to accomplish.
02
Design
We present wireframes and a visual direction. You approve before a single line of production code is written.
03
Build
We code your site from scratch — responsive, fast, SEO-optimized. You see progress weekly.
04
Launch & Support
We handle deployment, DNS, analytics setup, and Google indexing. Ongoing support available after launch.
Pricing
Most websites run CA $2,000 – CA $10,000
A professionally built, high-performance website may be more affordable than you think. We size each project to match your business goals and budget, with defined-scope, fixed-price quotes.
| Product | Pricing | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Code-Built Landing Page | from CA $1,000 | ~30 days |
| Code-Built Essentials Website | from CA $2,000 | 30 – 45 days |
| Code-Built Business Essentials Website | from CA $3,000 | 30 – 60 days |
| Code-Built Advanced Website | from CA $6,000 | 30 – 60 days |
Currency conversions are estimates based on Bank of Canada rates and may vary. Final invoices are billed in CAD and will reflect exchange rates at the time of billing.
Beyond websites
Need more than a website?
Many of our Victoria clients start with a website and grow into custom software, AI automation, or web applications as their business scales. We build it all — same team, same quality.
AI Automation
AI Systems for Victoria Businesses
Automate admin work, document processing, and internal operations with custom AI — built by our local team.
Custom Software & Apps
Hi-Tech Support for Business
Our experienced team specialize in building custom software and apps that supercharge small businesses and teams, helping them do more with less.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom website cost in Victoria?+
Most of our website projects fall between CA $2,000 and CA $10,000, depending on scope, number of pages, and features. A code-built landing page starts at CA $1,000, and our Advanced Website package starts at CA $6,000. Every quote is defined-scope and fixed-price — no surprises. See the pricing table above for our standard packages.
Why choose a code-built website over WordPress or Squarespace?+
Code-built websites load significantly faster, rank higher in Google, require no plugin maintenance, and give you full control over design and functionality. They are more secure and do not rely on third-party themes or page builders that break with updates.
How long does it take to build a website?+
Typically 30 to 60 days from kickoff to launch, depending on scope. A code-built landing page can launch in around 30 days; an Essentials site is usually 30 to 45 days; Business Essentials and Advanced sites run 30 to 60 days. We work in phases so you see progress every week.
Do you only work with Victoria businesses?+
No. We are based in Victoria and love working with local businesses face-to-face, but we serve clients across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and the rest of British Columbia remotely.
Will my website be mobile-friendly?+
Yes. Every website we build is mobile-first responsive, meaning it is designed for phones and tablets first, then enhanced for desktop. This is critical for both user experience and Google rankings.
Can you help us get found on Google (SEO) and AI search (AEO/GEO)?+
Absolutely. Every site we build includes on-page SEO fundamentals: fast load speed, proper heading structure, meta tags, schema markup, mobile optimization, and Google Search Console setup. Modern websites also need to be discoverable by AI — that means AEO (Answer Engine Optimization, for assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization, for AI-powered search results). We can help with all of it, alongside ongoing traditional SEO strategy.
What about hosting?+
Hosting is included in our standard packages at CA $150 per year — fast, modern infrastructure on the same kind of stack high-growth tech companies use. If you would rather host elsewhere, we can hand off the code; you own it either way.
Get In Touch
Ready to create your next project? Got some questions about how to start? Send us a message, we'd love to help.