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High performance web solutions for small businesses.

We build for speed,
not for fluff.

Dark Haus Studio was founded in Winnipeg to bridge the gap between expensive agencies and clunky DIY platforms. We focus on lean, mean, and high performance code.

  • Direct communication with the founder.
  • Zero bloated themes or slow builders.
  • Accessible and inclusive by design.
90+

PageSpeed Score

$499

Starting Price

7 Days

Typical Turnaround

100%

Ownership

Transparent pricing,
no hidden fees.

Packages designed to keep your website running smooth. Not sure if you need ongoing support? No worries, these plans are completely optional. If you just need a hand now and then, you can always reach out whenever something comes up.

One Page Powerhouse

For businesses starting from scratch.

$499

Launch your business online without the headache. A landing page that loads fast, looks great on any device, and helps customers actually find you. Think of it as your 24/7 salesperson that never sleeps.

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Site Care Plan

A simple three tier support system for One Page Powerhouse clients who want recurring help without surprise costs.

Basic

$25 per month
  • Managed hosting
  • SSL and DNS checks
  • Uptime monitoring
Choose Basic

Growth

$50 per month
  • Everything in Basic
  • 30 minutes of updates/support each month
  • Monthly performance and uptime checks
Choose Growth

Priority

$100 per month
  • Everything in Growth
  • 1 hour of updates/support each month
  • Priority service
Choose Priority

Unused support time resets each month. Overage is billed at $75/hr. Hosting in Site Care Plans applies to One Page Powerhouse sites only.

Custom Project

Need something beyond a landing page? Whether it's a full business site, an online store, or connecting your website to other tools you use, I will build it to fit exactly how your business works. Hosting for custom projects is scoped separately.

$75 / hourly
  • Multi-page sites & custom structure
  • Third party API & booking integrations
  • Dynamic content & CMS management
  • Custom backends, APIs & automations
  • Advanced UX & interactive components
  • Performance first at any scale
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Websites that actually
work for you.

We don't just make things look pretty. We build tools that help your business grow and perform.

Blazing Fast

We aim for 90+ scores on PageSpeed Insights. Speed is not just a vanity metric. It is a conversion factor.

Local SEO

Every site includes foundational local SEO with map-ready location context, clear business information, and crawlable call-to-action structure to help nearby customers find you on Google.

Secure Hosting

Managed hosting with SSL encryption is available as an ongoing service. It is included when your Site Care Plan is active, and keeps your site safe and online.

Founder Direct

You'll work directly with the founder. No account managers, no agency game of telephone.

Responsive Design

Your site will look and work perfectly on everything from the oldest iPhone to the newest 4K monitor.

Accessibility

We build with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines in mind. A better web is one that everyone can use.

Recent client work.

A selection of websites we've built for local businesses. Each project is custom coded for performance and conversion.

Cooking With Dade

A fully custom Hugo theme built for a recipe blog, with dynamic content organization, SEO schema support for stronger search visibility, and podcast-ready content features.

View Cooking With Dade

Snaptara

A creative photography prompt tool that sparks inspiration through random creative challenges. Built with modern design principles and seamless user experience.

View Snaptara

What Clients Say

I cannot thank Dade enough. His work is truly incredible. After many years in business without a website due to cost, Dark Haus Studio gave my company a real online presence at a price that was straightforward and genuinely affordable for a small business like mine.

Blue Sky Therapeutic Massage

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark Haus Studio charges a flat rate of $499 for the single page package (The One Page Powerhouse) with no hidden fees or surprises. This includes custom design, mobile first development, local SEO foundation, and lead capture forms. Managed hosting and ongoing support are available through optional Site Care Plans. Custom multi page projects are billed at $75/hr based on scope.

Everything needed to launch your business online: custom coded mobile first responsive design, conversion optimized single page layout, integrated contact and lead capture forms, and Google Maps with local SEO foundation. Managed hosting is available through the optional Site Care Plans.

DIY platforms charge recurring monthly fees and require you to build and maintain everything yourself. Dark Haus Studio delivers a faster custom coded site for a one time flat payment of $499, with optional Site Care Plans if you want managed hosting and ongoing support.

Most single page sites are completed within 1 to 2 weeks of project start. You work directly with the founder from the first conversation to launch day, with no handoffs and no waiting on account managers.

Yes. Dark Haus Studio is based in Winnipeg, MB and works remotely with small businesses across Canada. The entire process is completed online, making location no barrier.

Site Care Plans are optional subscriptions. Basic ($25/mo) includes managed hosting, SSL and DNS checks, and uptime monitoring. Growth ($50/mo) includes everything in Basic plus 30 minutes of monthly updates and support. Priority ($100/mo) includes everything in Growth plus 1 hour and priority service. Hosting in these plans is for One Page Powerhouse sites only, and custom projects are scoped separately.

Every Dark Haus Studio site is built to WCAG 2.1 AA standards by default. This improves usability, reaches 1 in 4 Canadians, and supports stronger SEO. It is included in every build.

Let’s Build Something Great

Ready for a faster website? Tell me about your business and let's see how we can work together.