Vernon, BC · Helping Okanagan businesses since 2009
Web Design, SEO & Online Advertising for Vernon and Okanagan Small Businesses
Your business deserves a website that brings you customers, not headaches. I’m Warren Macdougall. I build, fix and promote WordPress websites for small businesses with 1 to 10 staff, billed by the hour with no contracts.
$90/hour, no contractsHelping people online since 2006Author of Say No to SEO
Sound familiar?
Your Website Should Be Your Best Salesperson. Is It?
- Your website looks dated, and you’re a little embarrassed to send people to it.
- Customers can’t find you on Google, and the phone isn’t ringing from it.
- You paid an agency every month and never saw results.
- You have no idea whether ChatGPT or Google’s AI answers mention your business at all.
If any of these sound like you, you’re in the right place. I’ll tell you plainly what’s holding your website back and what it takes to fix it.
Services for Okanagan Small Businesses
Everything your business needs to look professional online and get found by the right customers, from one local expert.
WordPress Website Design
A clean, fast, mobile-friendly website built around what your customers need to know and do. I train you to update it yourself, so you’re never stuck waiting on a developer for a small change.
Website Fixes, Speed & Security
Already have a site? I’ll fix what’s broken, speed it up, tighten security and keep plugins up to date, so you don’t have to start over.
Local SEO & AI Search Optimization
Show up when people in Vernon and the Okanagan search for what you do: on Google, on Google Maps, and in AI answers from ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.
Google & Facebook Advertising
Ads that bring in real customers, planned and managed by someone who runs online advertising for a living. Clear reporting, and no budget wasted on clicks that go nowhere.
Simple, honest pricing
Hourly. No Contracts. No Surprises.
- Free strategy call. We look at your current website and goals together, and I tell you honestly what I’d do first.
- A clear plan. You get a plan and my estimate of the hours before any work starts.
- Work and training. I do the work, keep you in the loop, and show you how to manage your site yourself.
| GetU2TheTop | Typical agency | DIY builder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Only the hours worked | A monthly retainer | A monthly subscription, plus your time |
| Contract | None | Often a minimum term | Ongoing subscription |
| Who you talk to | Warren, directly | An account manager | A help centre |
| Local to the Okanagan | Yes, Vernon-based | Sometimes | No |
Websites, SEO & advertising
$90/hour
Video creation and marketing analysis: $120/hour.
No retainer. No contract. You only pay for the time your project takes.
Client Websites I’ve Built
A few of the businesses and creators I’ve built websites for. Click any one to visit the live site.
EHF Coaching
ehfcoaching.ca
Kate Tooke
katetooke.com
Starting Block
startingblock.ca
Heart and Hands
heartandhands.ca
What Clients Say
Warren enabled our business have the TOP 4 rankings in Google for the search terms that we decided upon, as well as many page one rankings for other search terms.
Cameron Grant
Doctor of Chiropractic, Aberdeen Wellness
Warren Macdougall initiated a strategy for increasing recruiting and sales in our company that contributed to our growth in business in a time most other businesses weren’t growing.
Joe Cardillo
General Manager, Vector Marketing Canada
The other day I had a 900.00 plus order, all because of facebook. … Thanks so much Warren. I absolutely love how much I have learned from you.
Tammy Kelly
Career Sales Professional, Cutco Cutlery
Every call is like a university class, giving me the tools I need, and very exciting.
Mary Hattum
Career Sales Professional, Cutco Cutlery
Meet Warren
Hi, I’m Warren Macdougall
I’m the person who answers the phone, builds your website and does the work. No hand-offs to a junior team.
I’ve worked with computers since the early 1980s, from mainframes to the phone in your pocket. I hold a Bachelor of Science and studied Applied Information Technology, which led to work as a software developer and salesperson for an IBM small business partner.
I started helping people online in 2006 and founded GetU2TheTop in 2009. Today I also manage online advertising for Vector Marketing Canada, so I spend my working days running real campaigns, not just talking about them.
I’m the author of Say No to SEO (2017) and host of the GetU2TheTop podcast, where I’ve interviewed dozens of Vernon business owners and community members. When I’m not at the keyboard, you’ll find me on one of my bikes, skiing, hiking or spending time with my family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what Okanagan business owners ask me most.
How much does a website cost with GetU2TheTop?
I bill by the hour: $90 per hour for website, SEO and advertising work, and $120 per hour for video creation and marketing analysis. There is no monthly retainer and no contract. Before any work starts, I give you my estimate of the hours involved, so you know what to expect.
Do you only work with businesses in Vernon?
I’m based in Vernon, BC, and I work with small businesses across the Okanagan, including Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Lake Country and Kelowna. Much of the work happens online, so I can help businesses elsewhere in Canada too.
Can you fix my current website, or do I need a new one?
Often your current site can be fixed rather than replaced. Outdated plugins, slow pages, weak page titles and missing contact details are common problems, and most can be repaired. On the free strategy call we look at your site together and I’ll tell you honestly which option makes more sense.
Can you help my business show up in ChatGPT and Google’s AI answers?
Yes. AI search tools favour websites that clearly say who you are, what you do, where you work and who you help. I set up the clear service descriptions, FAQs, structured data (schema) and consistent Google Business Profile details that make your business easier for them to understand and recommend.
Will I be able to update my website myself?
Yes. I build on WordPress and train you to make everyday changes yourself, such as editing text, adding photos and posting updates. When you need something bigger, I’m a phone call away.
What happens on the free strategy call?
We look at your current website and your goals together. I’ll point out what is helping you, what is holding you back, and what I would fix first. There is no obligation to hire me afterwards.
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I’m an independent BEMER™ distributor. BEMER™ devices are licensed by Health Canada as Class II medical devices, designed to support local blood circulation in healthy muscles. Book a free session to see how it works.
BEMER™ is a registered trademark of BEMER Int. AG.
Ready to Get Your Business to the Top?
Book a free strategy call. We’ll look at your website together, and you’ll leave knowing exactly what to fix first.
Prefer to talk? Call (250) 307-7226 or email info@getu2thetop.com.
GetU2TheTop · Vernon, British Columbia · Serving Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Lake Country, Kelowna and the Okanagan