Dental Website Design & Marketing for BC Practices

Custom websites that you own, SEO that stays with you, and Google Business Profile management — without 12-month contracts or Yellow Pages lock-in.

The Problem With Most Dental Websites

71% of patients search online before booking a dentist. But if your website is owned by Yellow Pages, built on a generic template, or invisible on Google — you're losing patients to competitors.

You Don't Own It

Yellow Pages keeps your domain and website. Cancel and you lose everything — including your practice name online.

No Real SEO

Your only "SEO" is a backlink from YP. Cancel and your rankings vanish. No page-by-page optimization, no schema, no local targeting.

Overpaying

$5,000+ in Year 1 for a Wix site. 50% markup on ad spend. No analytics access. And they call this "marketing."

What a Real Dental Website Should Include

A dental website should attract new patients, build trust in seconds, and be fully owned by you.

Custom Dental Website Design

Professional, mobile-responsive websites designed specifically for dental practices. Not a Wix template — a custom site built for your brand, your services, and your patients.

  • 5-7 page custom design
  • Mobile-first responsive
  • Online booking integration
  • Patient forms
  • Photo galleries
  • Team bios

Dental SEO

Real on-page SEO that you own — not a single backlink dependency trap. We optimize every service page for local search so patients find you when they search "dentist near me" or "dental implants [city]".

  • Page-by-page optimization
  • Local keyword targeting
  • Schema markup
  • Google Analytics setup
  • Search Console setup
  • Monthly reporting

Google Business Profile Setup

Your GBP often drives more calls than your website. We'll claim, verify, and optimize your profile with complete information, photos, posts, and a review strategy.

  • Claim & verify
  • Complete all fields
  • Photo optimization
  • Weekly posts
  • Review monitoring
  • Q&A setup

Branded Email

Professional email addresses on your domain (you@yourpractice.ca) instead of generic Gmail. Builds trust and looks professional.

  • Custom domain email
  • Multiple mailboxes
  • Professional signatures
  • Mobile access
  • Spam filtering
  • Included with website

Dental SEO: Why Most Agencies Get It Wrong

Yellow Pages' entire "SEO strategy" is a single backlink from their site. When you cancel, that backlink disappears — and so do your rankings. That's not SEO. That's a dependency trap.

The "Single Backlink" Trap

YP hosts your site on their subdomain (ypwebsites.ca/yourpractice). The only SEO value comes from their backlink. Cancel and you start from zero — no domain authority, no rankings, nothing.

This is deliberate. An informed client would leave, so they keep you dependent.

Real On-Page Optimization

We build SEO that belongs to you. Every service page is optimized for local search: "dental implants Kelowna," "teeth whitening Vancouver," "emergency dentist Surrey."

  • Title tags, meta descriptions, header hierarchy
  • Local schema markup (LocalBusiness, Dentist)
  • Google Analytics + Search Console (you own the data)

Google Business Profile Setup & Management

Your GBP often drives more phone calls than your website. 70% of dental leads come via phone, and many of those start with a Google Maps search.

What We Optimize

Profile Setup

  • Claim & verify your listing
  • Complete all profile fields
  • Add services & attributes
  • Set accurate hours

Ongoing Management

  • Weekly Google Posts
  • Photo updates
  • Q&A management
  • Review monitoring

Review Strategy

  • Review request system
  • Response templates
  • Negative review handling
  • Reputation monitoring

Yellow Pages vs. Custom Website

See exactly what you're getting — and what you're missing.

Feature
Yellow Pages / Hibu
With Zio
Year 1 Total Cost
$5,000+
From $2,500
Own Your Website
No — they keep it
Yes — yours forever
Own Your Domain
No — they take it
Yes — always
Contract Length
12 months, auto-renew
No contract
What They Build
Wix template ($3K+)
Custom professional site
Branded Email
Not included
Included (you@yourpractice.ca)
Google Analytics
No access
Full access + Search Console
On-Page SEO
None — single backlink only
Every page optimized
Google Business Profile
Not included
Setup + management
Ad Management Fee
50% of ad spend
Flat monthly rate
If You Leave
Lose everything, start over
Keep everything

Pricing: Transparent, No Hidden Fees

Yellow Pages charges $5,000+ in Year 1 alone. Our complete package is a fraction of that — and you own it forever.

Website Build
From $2,500

One-time fee. You own everything.

  • Custom 5-7 page dental website
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Online booking integration
  • On-page SEO (all pages)
  • Google Analytics + Search Console
  • Branded email setup
  • GBP setup & optimization
Monthly SEO (Optional)
From $500/mo

Cancel anytime. Your site stays yours.

  • GBP management (weekly posts)
  • Review monitoring & response
  • Local citation building
  • On-page optimization updates
  • Monthly ranking reports
  • Content recommendations
  • Priority support

You Own Everything — Here's Proof

Your Domain, Your Hosting

Your domain is registered in your name. You choose your registrar. We just build on it.

Full Analytics Access

Google Analytics and Search Console are set up in YOUR account. You see everything. We hide nothing.

Leave Anytime

No contracts. If you want to leave, we transfer all files, content, and credentials to you. No hostage tactics.

BC Service Areas

We serve dental practices throughout British Columbia, including:

VancouverVictoriaKelownaNanaimoKamloopsSurreyBurnabyRichmondLangleyAbbotsfordChilliwackPentictonVernonPrince GeorgeCourtenay

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a dental website cost in Canada?

Dental website costs in Canada range from $500 for DIY templates to $25,000+ for large agency builds. Yellow Pages/Hibu charges $5,000+ in Year 1 alone ($600 upfront + $3,000 build + $99-147/mo). Our complete packages start from $2,500 — and you own it forever with no recurring fees unless you want ongoing SEO.

Do I own my website if I work with you?

Yes, 100%. You own your domain, your website files, your content, and all your data. If you ever want to leave (you won't, but if you do), we transfer everything to you or your new host. Compare this to Yellow Pages, where you lose everything when you cancel.

What's wrong with Yellow Pages dental websites?

Several things: (1) You don't own your domain or website, (2) They charge $3,000+ to build on Wix — a platform anyone can use for $17/mo, (3) Your only "SEO" is a backlink from their site that vanishes when you cancel, (4) No Google Analytics access, (5) 12-month auto-renewing contracts, (6) 50% markup on ad spend, (7) No branded email included.

How long does it take to build a dental website?

2-3 weeks for most dental websites. This includes custom design, content writing, service pages, online booking integration, and full SEO setup. We work fast because we know you need results.

Do you include SEO with the website?

Yes. Every website includes on-page SEO: optimized title tags, meta descriptions, header structure, image alt text, schema markup, and Google Analytics/Search Console setup. For ongoing SEO (monthly content, link building, GBP management), that's an optional monthly add-on.

What if I'm currently locked into a Yellow Pages contract?

We can build your new site while you wait out your contract. The moment it ends, we flip the switch. You'll be ready to go with a site you actually own, on your own domain, with real SEO.

Do you set up Google Business Profile?

Yes. GBP setup and optimization is included. We'll claim/verify your profile, complete all fields (hours, services, photos, attributes), add Q&A, set up Google Posts, and create a review request system. GBP often drives more calls than your website.

Can I see examples of dental websites you've built?

Yes — contact us and we'll share our portfolio. We've built sites for dental practices, medical clinics, and healthcare providers across BC and Canada.

What happens if I want to leave?

You take everything with you. Domain, website files, content, analytics data — it's all yours. We'll even help transfer it to your new host if needed. No hostage tactics, ever.

Do you offer monthly payment plans?

Yes. We offer payment plans for the website build and optional monthly SEO/GBP management. Contact us to discuss what works for your practice.

Ready to Own Your Website?

Get a free audit. We'll show you exactly what Yellow Pages is costing you — and what a real dental website looks like.

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