Website redesign
A redesign should make your website work harder, not reset your rankings to zero. We review what you have, decide what to keep, rebuild the structure, design and content, and protect your search visibility with careful redirects and post-launch monitoring.
A redesign should make your website work harder, not reset your search visibility to zero. The difference between a redesign that helps and one that hurts is almost always planning: knowing what to keep, what to change, and how to move from the old site to the new one without losing what you have earned.
Cloud9 redesigns websites for businesses across Canada and the United States. We start by understanding what your current site is doing well and badly, then rebuild the structure, design and content around your goals, protecting your search visibility all the way through launch.
When a redesign is worth it
Common signs include a site that is slow or awkward on phones, messaging that no longer matches the business, forms that get few enquiries, software that cannot be updated safely, or rankings that have slipped. Our guide to the signs it is time to redesign your website lists twelve, and helps you decide between a refresh and a full rebuild.
What a redesign with Cloud9 includes
- Audit: design, content, speed, mobile usability, analytics and search performance.
- Keep, merge, rewrite or remove decisions for every existing page.
- A new structure and sitemap built around what customers look for.
- New design for desktop and mobile, with your feedback built in.
- Rewritten and reorganised content where it is needed.
- Development on WordPress or custom code, with speed and accessibility built in.
- URL mapping and 301 redirects, tested before launch.
- Post-launch monitoring, error fixing and improvements.
How we protect your SEO
- We record your current rankings, traffic and top pages before changing anything.
- We keep addresses wherever we can; where they must change, every old address is redirected to its closest new page.
- We carry over the titles, headings, content and structured data that already work.
- We keep the new site hidden from search engines until launch, then make sure that setting is removed.
- We submit the new sitemap and watch Search Console for errors in the weeks after launch.
Refresh or rebuild?
If the structure, content and platform are sound and only the look is tired, a refresh may be enough. If most of them need to change, a rebuild is usually faster and cheaper over time than layering repairs onto a weak foundation. We tell you honestly which you need. For a self-serve start, use our free website redesign checklist.
Planning and budget
Most redesigns take six to twelve weeks, depending on size and how quickly content and feedback arrive. Our website cost guide explains what drives the price, and our guide to planning a website project shows what to prepare before you speak to an agency.
What’s included
- Audit of design, content, speed and search performance
- Keep, merge and remove decisions for existing pages
- New structure, design and content
- URL mapping and 301 redirects
- Staging, testing and launch planning
- Post-launch monitoring and fixes
What you get
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A modern, faster website that converts better
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Search visibility protected through the change
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A clear plan and no surprises on cost or timeline
How we work
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Audit and baseline
We record what you have: pages, rankings, traffic, conversions and problems.
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Plan the new structure
Keep, merge and remove decisions, a new sitemap and the message of each page.
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Design and content
New design for every key page, with content written or reorganised to convert and rank.
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Build and migrate
Development, redirects and testing on a hidden staging site, so nothing goes live unchecked.
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Launch and monitor
A careful go-live, then daily monitoring of errors and search performance in the first weeks.
A redesign suits businesses whose website is slow, outdated, hard to use or no longer reflects the business, and that want to keep the search visibility they have already earned.
Portfolio
Real websites, real businesses.
A selection of client websites from our portfolio. Each project page links to the live site.
- adesigninspiration.com
A Design Inspiration
Interior design · West Vancouver, BC
- westfloors.com
WestFloors
Renovation · West Vancouver, BC
- laniworks.com
Laniworks Renovations
Renovation · North Vancouver, BC
- masterwindowcoverings.com
Master Window Coverings
Window coverings · Vancouver, BC
Industries we work in
Website redesign close to home
Cloud9 is based in Greater Vancouver and works with clients across Canada and the United States. If you are nearby, these pages show our local work.
Guides on Website redesign
All resources12 Signs It Is Time to Redesign Your Website
A redesign is a big decision. These twelve signals tell you whether your current site is holding your business back.
September 21, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Choose a Web Design Agency: 10 Questions
The right agency is a long-term partner. Ask these ten questions before you sign anything.
September 21, 2026 · 3 min read
WordPress vs Custom Development: How to Choose
Both can be excellent. Here is how to decide which approach fits your goals, budget and team.
September 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Will a redesign hurt my rankings?
It does not have to. Rankings are usually lost through avoidable mistakes such as changing addresses without redirects or hiding the site from search engines. We plan the migration and monitor after launch.
How long does a website redesign take?
Typically six to twelve weeks for a standard business site, depending on scope and how quickly content and feedback arrive. Larger sites and stores take longer.
Can you redesign on the same platform?
Yes. We can redesign on your current platform or move to a new one, whichever suits your goals. We explain the trade-offs first.
Do we keep our existing content?
Where it works, yes. We review every page and decide with you what to keep, improve, merge or remove, especially content that already ranks.
Can we redesign in phases?
Yes. A phased redesign can spread cost and risk, starting with the pages that matter most. We plan the order so the site stays consistent throughout.
How much does a website redesign cost?
It depends on the size of the site, the amount of new design and content and the functionality involved. Our website cost guide explains the drivers and a quote request gets you a tailored estimate.