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Need a new site or a redesign?

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What Clients Say

Working with Kirsten Starcher and outside in the sun productions was an absolute pleasure. Her expertise, attention to detail, and intuitive approach made the process seamless and enjoyable. She brought our vision to life with creativity, precision and utmost professionalism, ensuring our online presence reflects who we are. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and thoughtful web master.

Natalie Lefebvre Gnam, Artistic Director, Plastic Orchid Factory

Kirsten is not just a consultant. She is a strategic member of our organization that we count on to keep our sites performing without a hitch. She inspires complete confidence, is proactive and a pleasure to work with. Would recommend without reservation!

Diana Garcia, Executive Director, Teachers College, Columbia University

 

Kirsten is an absolute gem!
She is efficient, organized, and always delivers on time. Her creativity knows no bounds—whether it’s a sleek, professional design or something bold and artistic, she brings fresh, thoughtful ideas to the table. She listens closely to her clients, making sure their vision comes to life in the best way possible. I’m incredibly grateful for her talent, her expertise and her dedication!

Marlise McCormick, Choreographer

Kirsten was fantastic to work with on my company website. She kept everything on schedule, communicated clearly, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Reliable, organized, and genuinely easy to collaborate with!

Victoria Cross, Principal, Two West Strategy Group
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News & Thoughts

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    May 30th, 2025

    I’m a WP Wonder Woman!

    Check out my feature in the latest issue of WP Wonder Women's newsletter, where the women of WordPress and our latest goings-on are celebrated.

  • WordPress Troubleshooting Demystified
    April 22nd, 2025

    WordPress Troubleshooting Demystified is live!

    I am proud to announce that my first course, WordPress Troubleshooting Demystified, is ready for you to explore. This course takes my 30 years of website experience and 15 years of WordPress and distills it down into a few hours of finely tuned material to help you solve WordPress errors without the confusion and stress. [...]

  • A man holding a wad full of cash looking at his laptop in confusion.
    February 3rd, 2025

    How much does a website cost?

    Once in a while, someone will ask me something like How much does a website cost? or What would it cost to build me a site with 10 pages? The answer to the first question is, unsurprisingly, it depends. It’s like asking how much it costs to build a house: no one can answer that [...]

 

FAQs

How much does a WordPress website cost?2025-10-20T21:26:49+00:00

The price to design and develop a WordPress website can vary quite a lot. To start with, it depends on whether your site is built using a pre-existing commercial theme, or if we’re building a unique design and theme from scratch. The functionality you need for your website will also affect the price, as will the scope and scale of your content. Have a look at my article at “How Much Does A Website Cost?” for a fuller explanation, and contact me to get a specific quote for your project.

Do you work on Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify sites?2025-10-20T21:28:11+00:00

I do have experience in many other content management systems and website builders, and I’m game to try pretty much anything! But I am a WordPress specialist, so you’ll find me to be more efficient and knowledgeable about WordPress.

Where should I host my WordPress website?2025-10-20T21:33:21+00:00

After many years of experience with different hosting companies, I currently recommend the following as the most reliable, usable, and comprehensive with the best support. Crocweb and Webnames.ca are excellent Canadian web hosting options in particular.

These are affiliate links. I only recommend services and products that I actively use myself.

Where can I find WordPress help and support in the Vancouver, BC area?2025-10-20T21:55:12+00:00

The Vancouver WordPress group has a website, a meetup group, a Slack channel, and a Discord group where you can improve your skills and find expert WordPress help from Metro Vancouver and Lower Mainland area professionals such as myself.

I’ve got a problem on my WordPress website. Can you fix it?2025-10-20T23:07:35+00:00

I’ve been working in WordPress for 15 years and I’ve seen and fixed all sorts of weird and crazy issues. I enjoy solving WordPress problems and will go into “detective mode” when I’m really motivated to figure something out.

Most likely, I will be able to fix your problem. If I can’t, I will be able to explain to you exactly why not, and what your next steps and options are.

Can you maintain my WordPress site for me?2025-10-20T23:12:17+00:00

Yes, I can keep your site up-to-date with the most current WordPress core, theme, and plugins so that it stays healthy, stable, and secure. Check out my WordPress maintenance plans for more details.

I don’t want to rebuild my whole WordPress site. Can you just change a few things?2025-10-20T23:16:30+00:00

Of course! Sometimes a good, solid website just needs a few tweaks to get you better results. Contact me for a free assessment of your site, and check out my article on how to tell whether or not you need a new website.

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