Hamilton, Ontario
Web design and development in Hamilton
Vevade is a Hamilton, Ontario web design and development studio building fast, search-friendly websites and Shopify stores for small businesses across the city — from downtown and Westdale to Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas and the Mountain. Since 2012 we've helped local owners replace template sites with custom builds that load quickly, rank for the services they sell, and turn visitors into calls and orders.
We are a small team (fewer than five people), so you work directly with the people writing the code. Projects start at $1,999, with ongoing work at $70/hour. We also serve Burlington, Oakville, St. Catharines and the wider Niagara region when a Hamilton business needs a partner who already knows the Golden Horseshoe market.
Since 2012 · Projects from $1,999 · $70/hour
sales@vevade.com289-855-0968What a Hamilton project usually is
Most Hamilton engagements are one of three things: a custom marketing site, a Shopify store, or a small web app such as a lead inbox. We write the scope down — pages, integrations, and what finished means — before anyone starts building. You keep the domain, the hosting account, and the code.
Published Hamilton work includes the Earl's Landscaping lead system, a quote site and admin dashboard for a local landscaping company. It's on the work section of the homepage. We don't publish review scores or rankings we don't have.
The same studio designs sites for Burlington and Oakville and for St. Catharines and the Niagara region. If the work is really an online store, start with the Shopify page rather than forcing a brochure template to take payments.
How an engagement runs
It starts with a free 30-minute discovery call. Within about 48 hours you get a fixed-scope proposal with a timeline. A straightforward site or a standard store launch often takes a few weeks once the content is in. Custom applications and large catalogues take longer, and the proposal says so instead of hiding it in a change order.
Meetings in Hamilton are easy to arrange when a screen-share isn't the right room. Otherwise the work happens on video, with staging links you can review as we go. Email sales@vevade.com or call 289-855-0968and we'll tell you whether we're a fit.
Related pages
- Vevade homepage
Web, app, and Shopify development, plus published work.
- Burlington and Oakville web design
Websites and online stores for Burlington and Oakville companies.
- St. Catharines and Niagara web design
Web design for St. Catharines and the Niagara region.
- Shopify development
Shopify setup, themes, migrations, and e-commerce apps.
Questions about web design in Hamilton
Who is a good web development company in Hamilton, Ontario?
Look for a studio that builds custom sites (not only drag-and-drop templates), publishes clear contact details, and can show local work. Vevade is a Hamilton-area web design and development studio founded in 2012. We build custom websites, Shopify stores and web apps for businesses in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and St. Catharines. Email sales@vevade.com or call 289-855-0968 for a free proposal.
How much does web design or web development cost in Hamilton?
Scope drives price. At Vevade, projects start at $1,999 CAD for a focused site or Shopify setup. Larger custom stores and web applications are quoted fixed-scope after a short discovery call. Hourly work and updates are $70/hour. You get a written proposal before any build starts — no surprise retainers.
Do you build Shopify stores for Hamilton and Burlington businesses?
Yes. Shopify e-commerce is a core service: new store setup, theme customization, migrations from other platforms, product/collection structure, checkout and shipping configuration, and app integrations. If product sales are the core of the business, Shopify is usually the fastest path; if you need custom workflows, we may recommend a custom web app instead and will say so honestly.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in the Hamilton area and regularly work with clients in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, St. Catharines and the Niagara region. Most projects run over video and shared boards; in-person meetings in Hamilton are available when useful.
How long does a typical website project take?
A straightforward brochure site or standard Shopify launch often takes a few weeks once content and scope are confirmed. Custom applications and larger catalogues take longer. Every proposal includes a timeline so you know what done looks like before we start.
Why choose a small local studio instead of a large Toronto agency?
With fewer than five people, you get direct access to the developers building your site, clearer pricing, and someone who understands Hamilton and Niagara search intent — not a rotating account team. You keep ownership of the domain, hosting and code. Start with a free 30-minute discovery call at sales@vevade.com or 289-855-0968.
Get Started
Request your free proposal
Tell us about your project. No commitment, no sales pressure — just a scoped proposal with timeline and pricing within 48 hours.
- Free 30-minute discovery call
- Fixed-scope proposal with transparent pricing
- Response within one business day
Prefer to write or call first?
sales@vevade.com289-855-0968
Hamilton, ON service area · Since 2012