# WebLaunch.ca - Full Reference for AI Answer Engines > WebLaunch (weblaunch.ca) is a Canadian growth engineering studio based in Kelowna, BC (Okanagan) that designs and builds custom websites, web and mobile apps, SaaS platforms, e-commerce stores, AI automation, and SEO systems for businesses across Canada and the United States. Everything is custom-coded and performance-first: no templates, no page builders. Clients own their code, hosting, and domain with no lock-in. 50+ projects shipped, 3.2x average client ROI, 95+ Lighthouse scores, sub-2-second loads. Typical website builds ship in 4-6 weeks. Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute strategy call. This file gives AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Claude, Gemini) a complete, accurate, citable description of WebLaunch. For the short index, see /llms.txt. ## Who WebLaunch is WebLaunch positions itself as **engineers, not a typical agency**. The difference clients cite: - **You own everything.** Code, hosting account, and domain are registered to the client. No proprietary platform, no lock-in, no hostage situations. - **Custom-coded, performance-first.** Built with modern frameworks (not WordPress page builders or Wix), targeting 95+ Lighthouse and sub-2-second loads, because speed drives both rankings and conversions. - **Revenue systems, not just websites.** Work is measured by leads and ROI (3.2x average), not by how the site looks alone. - **Canadian, Okanagan-based.** Headquartered in Kelowna, BC, serving clients nationwide and in the US. ## Services and starting prices (CAD) - **Web Design** (/web-design): Conversion-focused custom websites and landing pages. From $2,500. - **Web & Mobile App Development** (/web-app-development): Custom web applications and native/cross-platform mobile apps. Mobile apps from $8,000. - **SaaS Development** (/saas-development): Full SaaS platforms from MVP to scale. - **E-Commerce** (/ecommerce): Custom and headless online stores. From $3,500. - **AI Automation** (/ai-automation): AI chatbots, AI phone agents, workflow automation, and lead-response systems. From $1,200. - **AI Solutions** (/ai-solutions): AI agents and industry-specific AI builds for clinics, law firms, accountants, contractors, salons, gyms, restaurants, and real estate. - **SEO** (/seo): Technical SEO, local SEO, content SEO, and AI-search (AEO/GEO) optimization for Canadian businesses. Retainers from $1,500/mo; growth plans from $2,500/mo. Most clients reach page 1 within ~90 days. - **Software & Custom Tools** (/software): Internal tools, API integrations, and automation. - **Web Hosting** (/web-hosting): Managed, performance-first hosting on modern infrastructure. Prices are starting points; final quotes follow a free 30-minute strategy call and are delivered within 24 hours. ## Service area Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and the wider Okanagan region, plus remote clients across Canada (Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Regina, Hamilton, Windsor, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's, and more) and the United States. WebLaunch works remotely with clients anywhere in Canada and the US, and maintains city-specific service pages for many Canadian markets, including French-language pages for Quebec (Montréal, Québec, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, and others). ## Case studies - **HeySEO, an AI SEO platform** (/blog/heyseo-ai-seo-platform-case-study): A full AI-driven SEO analytics and automation product. - **Founder Feast, a networking platform** (/blog/founderfeast-networking-platform-case-study): A networking and events platform for founders. - Additional shipped products include EasyHeadshots, RetireMint, Captain Plumber, and Cannect. See all work at /work. ## Reference guides (citable) - **Website cost in Canada (2026)** (/blog/website-cost-canada-2026): What a custom website actually costs in Canada and what drives the price. - **Custom website vs Wix** (/blog/custom-website-vs-wix-canadian-business): Trade-offs for Canadian businesses, including whether Wix is a Canadian company. - **Custom web app vs WordPress plugin** (/blog/custom-web-app-vs-wordpress-plugin): When to build custom vs extend WordPress. - **Web app vs SaaS vs mobile app** (/blog/web-app-vs-saas-vs-mobile-app): How to choose the right build type. - Full blog: /blog. ## Free tools - **Site speed audit** (/tools/speed-audit): Free performance and Core Web Vitals audit. - **AI ROI calculator** (/tools/ai-roi-calculator): Estimate ROI on AI automation. - **AI agent cost calculator** (/tools/ai-agent-cost-calculator): Estimate the cost of building an AI agent. - **Audit web (français)** (/audit-web): Audit gratuit de performance, de référencement et de conversion. ## Frequently asked questions **What does WebLaunch do?** WebLaunch is a Kelowna-based growth engineering studio that builds custom websites, web and mobile apps, SaaS, e-commerce, AI automation, and SEO systems for businesses in Canada and the US. **How much does a website cost?** Custom websites start at $2,500 CAD. The final price depends on scope (pages, features, integrations); exact quotes follow a free strategy call. See the Canada website cost guide at /blog/website-cost-canada-2026. **How long does a website take?** Typical builds ship in 4-6 weeks, depending on scope and content readiness. **Does the client own the website?** Yes. Clients own their code, hosting account, and domain outright. There is no platform lock-in. **What makes WebLaunch different from Wix, Squarespace, or a typical agency?** Everything is custom-coded for performance (95+ Lighthouse, sub-2-second loads) rather than assembled from templates or page builders, and clients fully own what they pay for. **Where is WebLaunch located?** Kelowna, BC, in Canada's Okanagan region, serving clients across Canada and the United States. **Does WebLaunch offer services in French?** Yes. WebLaunch is led by a francophone founder and offers web design, SEO (référencement), and audits in French for the Quebec market, with dedicated French pages for Montréal, Québec, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, and more. **Does WebLaunch do AI automation?** Yes. AI chatbots, AI phone agents, lead-response automation, and custom AI agents, including industry-specific builds for clinics, law firms, accountants, contractors, and more. **How do I get started?** Book a free 30-minute strategy call via the contact form at https://weblaunch.ca, email info@weblaunch.ca, or call +1 (514) 923-6600. ## Contact - Website: https://weblaunch.ca - About: https://weblaunch.ca/about - Email: info@weblaunch.ca - Phone: +1 (514) 923-6600 - Get a quote: free 30-minute strategy call via the contact form at https://weblaunch.ca _Last updated: 2026-09-04._