Home to 15,500 residents and over 300 Chamber-member businesses, High River gets web design and local SEO built to earn inquiries from Foothills County and beyond.
Local knowledge
We know High River
Not a templated city-name swap — real local research behind every page we build.
- High River sits at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 23, about 60-68 km south of Calgary. Three high-load corridors pass through town, making it a regional transport node and a natural stop for highway travellers.
- The town of roughly 15,500 residents (up about 10% over five years) is the administrative seat of Foothills County, with a Chamber of Commerce representing over 300 member businesses.
- CBC's Heartland has filmed here since 2007, using High River as the fictional town of Hudson. The show has drawn Fargo, The Last of Us, and Superman III to the same streets.
- Guy Weadick, co-founder of the Calgary Stampede, made High River his home. The town honours that lineage each year with Guy Weadick Days and a rodeo on the same grounds.
- The Cargill beef processing plant just north of town employs roughly 2,000 to 2,200 people and processes up to 4,700 head of cattle per day, making it one of the largest beef plants in Canada.
- A 16-stop Historic Murals walking tour anchors the independent downtown alongside the Museum of the Highwood, housed in the 1911-12 train station on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Why High River businesses choose us
Built to bring you leads
- Most High River businesses still don't show up when Heartland tourists search for a place to eat or shop. The right site fixes that.
- 45 minutes from our Calgary studio: close enough to meet in person, far enough to bring a portfolio the local market hasn't seen.
- The heritage downtown survived the 2013 flood and a century of Alberta winters. A search-ready website is the easier project.
- From Guy Weadick Days crowd to Foothills County contractor: we build sites that turn visitors into calls for both.
What our clients say
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“We have worked with Ben and his team for over a year now. They built us a great, professional website and our SEO keeps improving. Ben goes well beyond the SEO and gives genuine advice on growing the business. We would highly recommend Ben and his team at Right Design.”
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“Our website was outdated and slow, and Right Design completely transformed it. The team is awesome — super quick and easy to deal with — and Ben takes the time to explain the technical side in a way that actually makes sense.”
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“If you want a professional, effective website that brings in business, there is no better option than Right Design. They understand what a website is supposed to do for you.”
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“Ben has handled our web work for seven years and the design, SEO, and ads have brought in many strong leads, even on a tight budget. I have watched Ben work for over 20 years — you will not find anyone more dedicated.”
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“Hiring Right Design was the best decision we made. Ben is honest, reliable, and trustworthy, explains everything without the jargon, and is always quick to respond.”
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“Right Design was the right choice. Well worth the investment — professional work and a site that does its job for our business.”
Services for High River businesses
The full menu, with transparent pricing
Real pricing in CAD, taxes excluded. See all services →
Web Design
Conversion-first websites built on our proven template, designed around lead generation rather than decoration.
From $2,500 one-time
Learn moreSEO
A consistent stream of blogs, service pages, and location pages that build topical authority and rank you higher in Google.
From $2,500/month
Learn moreGoogle Business Profile
Done-for-you management of your Google Business Profile so you get found in local search and on Maps.
From $500/month
Learn moreGoogle & Meta Ads
Done-for-you Google and Meta pay-per-click campaigns engineered to maximize return on ad spend.
From $750/month
Learn moreWho we help
High River businesses we build for
Downtown retail & dining
Independent shops, boutiques, and cafes on the historic main street: a fast, search-ready site and Google Business Profile so locals and Heartland visitors can find you before they arrive. Starts at $7,500.
Trades & home services
Plumbers, HVAC, electricians, and roofers across High River and Foothills County: a lead-focused site paired with Local Services Ads and PPC so your phone rings while SEO builds. $750/mo plus ad spend.
Professional & financial firms
Accountants, advisors, insurance brokerages, and law offices: a $15,000 build that works as a sales engine, anchored by competitive local SEO and a $5,000 Marketing Audit to identify the fastest wins.
Real estate agents
Realtors covering High River and the Foothills corridor: a fast listings site with local SEO and PPC to rank for 'homes for sale High River' and capture buyers relocating along the Highway 2 commuter belt.
Tourism & event operators
B&Bs, film-heritage businesses, and Guy Weadick Days operators: storytelling sites built for search, plus Google Business Profile and social media ($1,500-$2,500/mo) to stay visible between peak seasons.
Straight answers
Thinking it over?
You're based in Calgary. There's already a web designer here in High River.
We're 45 minutes up Highway 2 and bring a Calgary-scale portfolio alongside the full lead-gen stack: Local Services Ads, Google Business Profile optimization, and sites built to convert. We serve all of Foothills County and can meet in person when it matters. You get local responsiveness and big-market capability.
Does $7,500 make sense for a market High River's size?
The price reflects what you sell, not how big the town is. A $7,500 ten-page site fits most downtown shops and trades in the Foothills corridor. The $15,000 build is for multi-service firms that need 20 pages working as a sales engine. If you want to start smaller, a $500 Google Business Profile setup or a $5,000 Marketing Audit gets you moving without a full build commitment.
Word-of-mouth keeps me busy. I don't really need a website.
Referrals are valuable until a slow stretch or a new competitor bidding into the Foothills County market arrives. People searching 'plumber High River' or 'downtown shops High River' right now are choosing whoever appears first. Local SEO and a current Google Business Profile make sure you capture those searches on top of your referrals, not instead of them.
FAQ
High River questions, answered
Do you actually serve High River, or is this just a Calgary agency listing every town?
High River is a named part of our service area, alongside Okotoks and Foothills County. Our studio is about 45 minutes north in Calgary. We know the market: the independent downtown, the Foothills County trades base, the seasonal demand around Guy Weadick Days and Heartland tourism. We combine quick remote response with in-person meetings when they add value.
How much does a website cost for a High River business?
For most High River shops, restaurants, and trades businesses, expect $7,500 for a 10-page build covering your core services in the Foothills corridor, or $15,000 for a 20-page build suited to multi-service or professional firms. Google Business Profile setup for your High River listing adds $500 plus $500/mo to manage and optimize it. Hosting runs $60-$150/mo depending on the plan, and maintenance is $100/mo.
Can you help me rank for searches like 'plumber High River' or 'restaurant High River'?
Local SEO plans start at $2,500/mo and include Google Business Profile optimization, local content, and on-page work so you show up in the map pack and organic results. Competitive categories like financial services or insurance may need our $5,500/mo tier. We give you a realistic picture of your specific competitive landscape before you commit.
I run a trades business across Foothills County. How do I get leads coming in quickly?
We pair a lead-focused website with Google Local Services Ads and PPC at $750/mo plus ad spend. That combination starts generating calls while SEO compounds over time. It covers the full Foothills County service area, well beyond the High River town limits.
My business is seasonal: Guy Weadick Days, Heartland tourism, summer highway traffic. Is a website worth the investment?
Film fans, rodeo visitors, and highway travellers research on their phones before they arrive. A search-ready site plus an optimized Google Business Profile captures that demand during peak season. Social media management at $1,500-$2,500/mo keeps your audience engaged in the quieter months so the next season starts with a warm audience, not a cold one.
Let's grow your High River business
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