EST.
2002
Hositng and Building Websites & Apps Since 1996
2002
CheckSite founded in St. Catharines
1996
Les has been building websites since
24 hrs
Our fastest site launch to date
$45/hr
Development & SEO customer rate
Website Design • Web Apps • WordPress Experts • Website Hosting • Email & Domains • Search Engine Optimization • Google Ads • Website Repair • Website Design • Web Apps • WordPress Experts • Website Hosting •
What we do
Everything your business runs online, from one local team
Most businesses juggle a web designer, a hosting company, a domain registrar, an email provider and an SEO agency. With CheckSite it’s one call. We design it, build it, host it, secure it and market it — and we’ve been doing it for Niagara businesses since 2002.
01
WordPress Website Design
Custom, responsive WordPress websites built on Divi — fast, Google-compliant and easy for you to update. From a clean business site to a full e-commerce store.
02
Web App Development
Software that runs in the browser on any computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to install. We design and build custom web apps around how your business actually works.
03
SEO & Google Ads
Local Niagara SEO that gets you found, Google Ads campaigns that put you in front of customers who are searching right now, plus SEO training if you want to learn it yourself.
04
Website Hosting
Space on our own 24/7 monitored servers in state-of-the-art data centres, with the CPU, memory and I/O ready when your site needs it.
05
Domains & Email
Domain registration, DNS and branded business email at your own address — protected against spam and viruses, and accessible anywhere.
06
Website Repair & Care
Broken, slow or outdated? We fix websites wherever they’re hosted and keep them healthy with our WordPress maintenance plan.
Two disciplines · one studio
WordPress experts. Next-generation developers.
Since 2002 we’ve mastered WordPress. Today we pair that experience with the newest, best-in-class tools in web development — so you get a site that’s proven, easy to own, and built the modern way.
WORDPRESS EXPERTS
Proven, open & yours
WordPress powers a huge share of the web for good reason, and it’s what we know best.
- Full ownership of your website — no platform lock-in
- Update your own text, images and pages, or let us do it
- Responsive, Google-compliant builds on WordPress & Divi
- GoDaddy Pro — we also optimize GoDaddy Website Builder and Wix sites
NEXT-GEN DEVELOPMENT
Built with today’s best tools
Instead of slow, old-school methods, we build with the latest technology available.
- Modern AI-assisted design tools and smart development platforms
- Custom web apps that run on any device, in any browser
- Faster, cleaner builds made to rank on Google and convert visitors
- Not a basic template — built around your business
See it live
A smart website, built the next-generation way
Explore a live example of the modern, AI-assisted build process we bring to every project — fast-loading, search-ready and designed to turn visitors into customers.
Web app creation
Custom web apps that work on every device
A web application is software that runs on a web server and is used through a web browser. Unlike traditional desktop programs there’s nothing to install — your team and your customers can use it on any computer, tablet or smartphone.
We design and build web apps the same way we build websites: around your business, with clean code, a clear interface and room to grow.
Hosting · Domains · Email
We keep your whole online presence running
Your website is only as good as what’s behind it. We register your domain, host your site, set up your business email and keep it all monitored — billed simply, once a year, with monthly payments available.
Website Hosting
- Space on our own servers with dedicated CPU, memory, entry processes and I/O
- State-of-the-art data centres
- 24/7 tech-monitored servers
- Already hosted elsewhere? We work on any web hosting server
Domain Registration
- Every domain extension you’ll ever need
- Names chosen for keyword popularity, extension and relevance
- DNS service tuned for faster website performance
Business Email
- Branded email at your own domain
- Webmail built to use anywhere, anytime
- 5GB per mailbox, with more storage available
- Filtering that protects you from spam and viruses
Competitive pricing
Straightforward pricing, no surprises
Every project gets a clear, itemized quote before any work begins.
SEARCH
Search Engine Optimization
Starting at
$299
1 full year of SEO
Delivered by our Niagara SEO experts to help your business rank locally on Google.
- Keyword research & on-page optimization
- Local Niagara search focus
- Monthly reporting
MOST POPULAR
Custom WordPress Website
Starting at
$299
Designed & developed
A custom, responsive WordPress website built right and ready to rank.
- Mobile-friendly, Google-compliant build
- Easy content updates
- Hosting, domain & email available
ADVERTISING
Google Ads Campaigns
Starting at
$100
+ your ad budget
Full campaign setup on Google Search and Maps — up and running within 2 hours of your order.
- Only pay for results like clicks or calls
- Search & Maps placement
- Fast setup
Limited-time offers; additional fees may apply. SEO and web development beyond your package is billed at our $45/hour customer rate. Hosting, domains and email are billed annually, with monthly payments available.
Recent work
Niagara website design portfolio
A few of our recent WordPress builds. Fast, easy updates for business websites — and we handle any edits, tweaks and updates you need after launch.
Real client testimonials
Niagara businesses have trusted us for over two decades
Welcome To CheckSite Websites & SEO
Your local WordPress expert
Experience is the key
My name is Les Corrigan. I’ve been building and developing websites for businesses since 1996, and I founded CheckSite in St. Catharines in 2002. I’m the principal developer and webmaster on every project, working with trusted local writers, graphic designers and programmers when a job calls for it.
We work with small and medium-sized businesses — doctors, lawyers, wineries, hospitality, real estate and the service industry — across Niagara and right across the country, with video support that makes distance a non-issue.
We work closely with you to bring your ideas to life — whether you need a simple web presence or a sophisticated e-commerce platform — with top-notch quality, timely delivery and ongoing support.
— LES R. CORRIGAN, OWNER
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from Niagara business owners about websites, web apps, hosting and SEO.
How much does a new website cost?
Custom WordPress websites start at $299, SEO plans start at $299 for a full year, and Google Ads setup starts at $100 plus your ad budget. Work beyond your package is billed at our $45/hour customer rate. You’ll get a clear, itemized quote before any work begins — no surprise fees.
How long does it take to build my website?
With your content ready — a few Word docs and images is plenty — most websites launch in one to two weeks, while larger builds and web apps typically take 3 to 6 weeks. We’ve launched sites within 24 hours and had them indexed by Google the next day.
Do you build web apps as well as websites?
Yes. We design and build custom web applications that run in any browser on computers, tablets and smartphones, with nothing for your users to install.
Can you host my website, domain and email?
Yes — that’s the point of working with one team. We register domains, host websites on our own monitored servers and set up branded business email. Hosting, domains and email are billed annually, and monthly payments are available.
Do you offer SEO after my site is built?
Yes. Website design and SEO go hand in hand for us. We offer ongoing SEO plans to help your Niagara business rank locally on Google, with monthly reporting so you can see the results.
Why do you build on WordPress and Divi?
WordPress and Divi give you full ownership and control of your website — no lock-in with a proprietary platform. You can update text, images and pages yourself, or lean on us whenever you need help.
Can you fix or redesign my existing website?
Absolutely. Whether your site is broken, outdated, slow or just needs a fresh look, we’ll audit what’s there and either repair it or rebuild it. We work on any hosting server, and as a GoDaddy Pro we also optimize GoDaddy Website Builder and Wix sites.
Do you have maintenance fees?
We offer a WordPress maintenance plan with basic annual fees, and we bill other work by the hour at $45/hour. Hosting, domains and email are billed annually.
Do you only work with businesses in St. Catharines?
Not at all. We’re based in St. Catharines and love working with Niagara businesses, but we build and support websites for clients across Ontario and beyond.
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