Ontario-Based Web Agency · Guelph, ON

We Build Websites That Actually Grow Your Business

Performance-focused, conversion-driven websites built by Ontario-based founders with real analytics and business experience. Not templates. Not guesswork.

Ontario-Based Founders
Built for Local Service Businesses
3 Live Industry Demos
Response Within 24 Hours

Websites Designed for Growth

We build structured digital systems that generate leads, establish credibility, and create measurable results for local businesses across Southern Ontario.

Website Redesigns

Transform an outdated or underperforming site into a high-converting digital asset. Mobile-first, modern, and built around how real users navigate and decide.

  • Audit-driven restructure
  • Improved mobile UX and navigation
  • Conversion rate optimization

Landing Pages

Single-purpose, high-impact pages built to convert. Ideal for ad campaigns, service-specific lead generation, or seasonal promotions that need real results.

  • Single-purpose conversion architecture
  • Ad-compatible and trackable structure
  • Optimized for one clear action

SEO Foundations

Every site we build is structured for search from day one. Semantic HTML, page speed, local SEO signals, and schema markup included by default on every project.

  • Semantic HTML and heading hierarchy
  • Local citation and area signals
  • Schema markup on every project

Ongoing Support

We don't disappear after launch. Retainer options are available for ongoing updates, performance monitoring, and continued improvements as your business grows.

  • Performance and speed monitoring
  • Regular content and copy updates
  • Proactive improvements over time

Built by Business & Analytics Graduates. Not Just Designers.

Most web agencies are design studios. We're a two-person firm with graduate-level training in data analytics, financial operations, and structured business thinking, applied directly to web strategy.

Analytics-Driven Strategy

Every design and structural decision is grounded in data, not gut feel. We measure what matters and optimize accordingly.

Ontario-Based, Locally Grounded

Raised and educated in Guelph, Ontario. We understand the local market, the local competition, and what Ontario businesses need to win online.

Structured, Predictable Process

Three clear stages. Defined deliverables at each step. You always know where your project stands and what comes next. No surprises.

ROI-First Thinking

Background in financial reporting and business operations means we understand cost, value, and return. We build for outcomes, not just aesthetics.

You Deal With the Founders

No account managers. No junior handoffs. You work directly with Mason and Yick from discovery to launch. The people building your site are the people you talk to.

Clear Communication

Plain language. Documented decisions. 24-hour response times. We respect your time and keep you informed at every stage. No jargon walls.

Two Ontario Graduates. One Focused Agency.

Grand River Digital was founded by two Guelph-area graduates who saw a consistent gap: local businesses with strong service offerings held back by weak, underperforming websites. We built an agency to fix that.

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Mason Mazzocco

Technical & Analytics Lead

Mason ensures every site we build is backed by real data intelligence, from how pages are structured to how performance is measured and improved over time.

  • MSc Quantitative Analytics, Smith School of Business, Queen's University
  • BComp Honours with Distinction
  • Machine learning and predictive analytics experience
  • Built analytics pipelines used in Ontario hospital systems
  • Expert in Python, R, and SQL data systems
AnalyticsPerformanceTechnical SEOData Systems
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Yick Siang Yau

Business & Implementation Lead

Yick manages project delivery, client communication, and structured implementation, bringing the operational discipline of financial management to every web project.

  • BCom Accounting (Co-op), University of Guelph
  • Financial reporting and compliance experience
  • Managed financials for multi-million dollar research grants
  • Freelance web development since 2022
  • Structured project management and documentation
OperationsProject DeliveryWeb DevBusiness Strategy

Rooted in Guelph, Ontario. We bring business-first thinking, modern design sensibility, and measurable analytics strategy to every project. A website should be your hardest-working salesperson, not an online brochure.

Our Process

Three clear stages. You decide how involved you want to be. We can keep you informed at every step or handle things independently. Either way, you always know what's happening.

Clients can be as involved or hands-off as they prefer. We adapt to your schedule and communication style, not the other way around.

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Strategy & Discovery

We start with a structured discovery call to understand your business goals, target customers, and what success looks like for you. This drives every decision that follows. You can be as involved as you like from here forward.

Goals definedCompetitor reviewScope document
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Design & Development

Custom design and clean, semantic code built for performance and conversion. We work in review cycles so you can provide feedback throughout, or we can move independently and present a finished build for your approval.

Design mockupsResponsive buildContent integration
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Testing & Launch

Cross-device and cross-browser testing, speed optimization, and a managed launch. We validate everything before any user sees it and stay available after launch for questions, updates, and ongoing support.

QA testingSpeed auditManaged launch

Built for Real Business Outcomes

Every project starts with a goal and ends with a measurement. Here's a selection of work we've delivered for local Ontario businesses.

Contractor Website

Summit Roofing Co.

Designed for emergency click-to-call optimization and high-intent local search capture

Custom lead generation site with structured service pages, local SEO foundations, and contact form optimization built to capture high-intent search traffic.

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Website Redesign

Greenscape Landscaping

Built to increase quote requests through structured seasonal service pages and local area targeting

Full redesign of an outdated site. Mobile-first rebuild, improved page structure, local service area pages, and integrated quote request flow.

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Landing Page

FixRight Plumbing

Conversion-focused emergency layout engineered for maximum click-to-call rate

High-conversion emergency services landing page with optimized headline structure, click-to-call prominence, trust indicators, and Google Ads compatibility.

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Healthcare Website

Welland Medical Centre

Structured for patient trust, accessibility compliance, and frictionless booking integration

Accessible, WCAG-compliant patient information portal with structured service pages, online booking integration, and a clean mobile experience for all ages.

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Portfolio + Lead Gen

Atlas Construction

Designed to increase estimate submissions with a structured project portfolio and conversion form

Project portfolio site with a structured estimating form, before/after image galleries, and a conversion-optimized contact flow built to win larger bids.

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SEO + Website

Premier HVAC Services

Conversion-focused service pages with local area targeting and monthly performance reporting

Custom site with SEO-structured service pages for Guelph and surrounding areas, Google Business integration, and a monthly performance reporting dashboard.

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See Our Specialty in Action

We specialize in local service business websites. These are fully live, functional sites built for real lead generation. Click through and experience them directly.

These are real demo builds created specifically for local service businesses. We can build one tailored to your company before you commit.

Live Site
Electrical

Tri-City Electrical

High-converting local service layout built for lead generation. Emergency CTA prominence, strong trust signals, and a mobile-first structure designed to drive calls.

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Live Site
Landscaping

Evergreen Landscaping

Visually premium service site with seasonal service highlights, quote request flow, and local SEO structure. Built to convert homeowners researching landscaping services.

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Live Site
Plumbing

RapidFlow Plumbing

24/7 emergency plumbing site built for urgent lead capture. 60-minute response messaging, click-to-call throughout, trust indicators, and a frictionless service request form.

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Let's Build Something That Works

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your current site (or lack of one), discuss your business goals, and give you a clear picture of what we'd build and why.

Typically responding within 24 hours
No pressure. Just clarity on what's possible.
Based in Guelph, ON · Serving all of Southern Ontario

You'll hear directly from Mason or Yick. Not an automated system.

What happens next?

  1. A 30-minute strategy call to understand your business and goals
  2. Clear, specific recommendations tailored to your situation
  3. No pressure, no obligation. Just honest advice.

Typically responding within 24 hours. No pressure. Just clarity.