Clio Websites

About Clio Websites

Clio Websites is a full-service web design and digital marketing agency that functions as your dedicated partner for building a powerful, modern online presence. Based in Calgary and serving a wide client base, they specialize in creating custom, responsive websites primarily on the WordPress platform. Their core mission is to solve the critical problem many businesses face: having an outdated, slow, or poorly optimized website that fails to attract customers and generate leads. They cater specifically to small and mid-sized businesses that lack in-house technical teams, offering them an accessible path to a professional website. The main value proposition is delivering a complete, result-oriented package that combines clean, accessible design with robust technical development, strategic SEO, and ongoing maintenance. Every project is built with a mobile-first, user-centric approach, ensuring the final website loads quickly, works flawlessly on all devices, and can be easily managed by the client without needing coding skills. Ultimately, Clio Websites transforms your digital storefront into a high-performing asset that works as hard as your business does, driving growth through qualified leads and a stronger brand identity.

Features of Clio Websites

Mobile-First, Responsive Web Design

Every website is engineered with a mobile-first philosophy, ensuring the user experience is seamless and engaging on smartphones and tablets before scaling up to desktop. This approach guarantees fast loading times, intuitive touch navigation, and perfect display across all screen sizes. The designs are not just adaptable but are crafted to prioritize mobile user interactions, which is critical for both user retention and search engine rankings in today's app-centric digital landscape.

Custom WordPress Development & Management

Clio Websites builds scalable, secure, and easy-to-manage websites on the powerful WordPress platform. Development goes beyond templates to create custom themes and functionalities tailored to specific business needs. They empower clients by building sites that are simple to update with no technical expertise required, putting content control directly in the business owner's hands while handling complex backend security, performance, and update management.

Integrated SEO & Digital Marketing Services

Their service extends beyond design to include proven search engine optimization (SEO) and digital advertising strategies. This feature ensures your new website is built on a foundation visible to search engines and is paired with precision-targeted advertising campaigns. The focus is on attracting qualified leads and driving sustainable traffic, turning your website into a consistent source of new customer opportunities rather than just a digital brochure.

Comprehensive Website Maintenance & Support

To protect your investment, Clio offers turn-key website management and maintenance services. This includes regular updates for security, performance optimization, reliable backups, and technical support. This proactive maintenance ensures your site remains fast, secure, and operational, allowing business owners to focus entirely on their core operations without worrying about website downtime or vulnerabilities.

Use Cases of Clio Websites

Local Service Business Launching a First Website

A new Calgary-based plumbing company or local restaurant needs to establish credibility and be found online. Clio Websites builds them a fast-loading, mobile-optimized site with clear service pages, contact forms, and integrated local SEO. The easy-to-use WordPress backend allows the owner to update service areas or menus instantly, creating a professional 24/7 presence that generates calls and bookings directly from search.

Established Business Modernizing an Outdated Site

A B2B company with a 10-year-old website that is slow and not mobile-friendly is losing potential clients. Clio completely redesigns and rebuilds their site with a modern, responsive design focused on user experience and lead generation. They migrate all content to a secure, manageable WordPress setup and implement on-page SEO to improve search rankings, helping the business attract modern clients and reflect its current brand strength.

Launching a Scalable eCommerce Store

A retailer ready to sell products online needs a secure, high-converting digital storefront. Clio develops a custom WooCommerce (WordPress) solution with a streamlined checkout process, integrated payment gateways, and product management tools. The site is built for performance and scalability, ensuring it can handle traffic spikes and grow with inventory, turning visitors into paying customers from any device.

Ongoing Digital Presence Management for Non-Technical Owners

A busy professional like a consultant or therapist has a website but lacks the time or skill to manage updates, security, and content. Clio's maintenance and support plan takes over all technical responsibilities, including WordPress core updates, plugin management, security monitoring, and speed optimization. This use case provides peace of mind and ensures their digital front door is always open, secure, and performing optimally.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a web designer to build a website?

Pricing for a custom website project varies based on scope, complexity, and specific features required, such as eCommerce functionality or custom integrations. Clio Websites emphasizes flexible and affordable pricing tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. They provide transparent quotes after understanding your specific goals, ensuring you receive high-quality development that fits your budget and delivers a strong return on investment.

Do you use templates to develop websites?

While they utilize the robust WordPress platform, Clio Websites focuses on custom development rather than off-the-shelf templates. They build unique, tailored themes and functionalities that align precisely with your brand identity and business objectives. This approach ensures your website stands out from competitors, performs better, and provides a unique user experience that generic templates cannot offer.

Do you offer digital marketing services?

Yes, digital marketing is a core service. Beyond building your website, Clio provides comprehensive search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and top digital advertising services. Their strategies are designed to promote your business, drive qualified traffic to your new site, and convert visitors into leads, ensuring your investment in a website translates into tangible business growth.

Do you develop and maintain WordPress websites?

Absolutely. WordPress development and long-term maintenance are central specialties. They have helped over 300 clients with custom WordPress setups, including blogs, business sites, and eCommerce stores. Furthermore, they offer ongoing website maintenance plans to manage updates, security, backups, and performance, ensuring your WordPress site remains reliable, fast, and secure over time.