Web Design & Hosting

Hand-Coded Websites, Hosted in Canada

We build static, hand-coded sites with no WordPress underneath — so there are no plugins to exploit, and nothing for you to patch. Fast by construction, hosted on Canadian servers.

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The Problem

WordPress is a Security Nightmare

WordPress powers 43% of the web — and 96% of its new vulnerabilities trace back to plugins (Patchstack).

Every plugin, every theme, every update is a potential entry point for hackers. Small businesses don't have time to monitor security bulletins or patch vulnerabilities weekly. They need a website that just works.

We take a different approach. No database means no SQL injection. No CMS admin panels means no login pages to brute force. Clean, efficient code that loads fast and has a minimal attack surface.

WordPress By The Numbers

  • 8,000
    New Vulnerabilities in 2024

    Discovered in WordPress core, plugins, and themes

  • 96%
    From Plugins

    The overwhelming source of vulnerabilities

  • +34%
    More Vulnerabilities Than 2023

    The problem is growing year over year

  • 1 in 3
    Vulnerabilities Never Patched

    No fix released by the developer

Sources: Patchstack, State of WordPress Security 2024; W3Techs.

Our Approach

Why We Hand-Code

Every site is hand-coded from scratch, so there's no page builder or plugin stack to bloat it — or to patch.

Custom Design

Unique to your brand, not a template with your logo slapped on. Every element designed specifically for your business.

Mobile-First

Designed phone-first, then scaled up to desktop. Over 60% of web traffic is mobile. We design for that reality.

Technical SEO

Schema markup, XML sitemaps, Core Web Vitals optimization. The technical foundation Google rewards.

No Plugin Bloat

No premium plugin subscriptions. No theme license renewals. No surprise fees when a plugin you depend on goes paid-only.

Lightning Fast

Optimized code, efficient caching, and Canadian servers mean your site loads fast for your Manitoba customers.

Secure by Design

No public admin panels to brute force. No plugin vulnerabilities to exploit. A minimal attack surface that keeps your site safe.

What You Get

Everything Included

Design, hosting, SSL, and upkeep — the whole web presence under one bill.

Website Design & Development

Custom design built with clean, modern code — no heavy frameworks to slow it down.

  • Custom visual design
  • Responsive for all devices
  • Content integration
  • Contact forms with spam protection

Technical SEO Foundation

The behind-the-scenes optimization that helps search engines understand and rank your site.

  • Meta tags & Open Graph
  • Schema.org structured data
  • XML sitemap & robots.txt
  • Core Web Vitals optimization

Canadian Web Hosting

Your site hosted on fast, reliable servers in a Canadian data centre.

  • Canadian data centre (Toronto)
  • SSL certificate included
  • Daily backups
  • Manitoba-based support

Launch & Handoff

We handle the technical deployment and get you set up for ongoing support.

  • We deploy everything
  • DNS & domain configuration
  • Google Analytics setup
  • Support system access
Local & Reliable

Hosted in Canada. Supported in Manitoba.

Your website hosted on servers in Toronto, supported by a team in Brandon.

We host your site in a Canadian data centre, which means faster load times for your Manitoba customers and your data physically stays in Canada. When you need help, you're talking to someone in Brandon who can look at it right away.

Prairie IT Services is a Manitoba company. We've been serving Westman businesses since 2017. When you work with us, you're supporting a local business, and we're invested in your success.

Canadian Data Centre
Manitoba-Based Support
Local Business

Local Support

A Manitoba company serving Manitoba businesses. The people who built your site answer the phone when it needs changing.

After Launch

Ongoing Maintenance & Support

Need changes? Submit a request. We handle the technical work so you don't have to.

Unlike WordPress where you're expected to log in and make changes yourself (or pay someone hourly every time you need an update), our maintenance approach is simple: submit a ticket through our support system, and we make it happen.

Monthly maintenance packages include a set number of content updates, security monitoring, hosting, and priority support. No learning curves, no DIY headaches.

  • Content Update Requests

    Text changes, new photos, updated hours

  • Security Monitoring

    We watch for issues so you don't have to

  • Hosting Included

    One bill, one relationship

  • Priority Support

    Direct access when you need help

You Request, We Handle

No login credentials to remember. No confusing admin panels. Just submit a request and we take care of it.

Our Process

From Concept to Launch

A clear, collaborative process that keeps you informed every step of the way.

We're web developers, not a marketing agency. You bring your content, photos, and brand vision. We turn it into a professional website that works. Projects move fastest when you have your materials ready.

1
Discovery

We learn about your business, goals, and audience. You'll provide your content, photos, and branding. We handle the technical build.

2
Design

We create a custom mockup for your review. You see exactly what your site will look like before we write a line of code.

3
Build

Hand-coded development with performance and SEO baked in from the start. Clean code, fast loading, mobile-perfect.

4
Review

You review the working site on a staging environment. Request changes, test everything, approve when ready.

5
Launch

We handle DNS, SSL, and deployment. Your new site goes live, and we set you up with access to our support system for future requests.

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