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Custom websites at AgileGist start from approximately $1,200 CAD, and the final price depends on your requirements. The number of pages, design complexity, and features such as booking, ecommerce, or CRM integrations all affect the cost. We give a fixed, written quote after a free consultation, so you know the full price before any work begins.

Custom web and mobile apps at AgileGist start from approximately $1,200 CAD, and the final price depends on your requirements. Features, user roles, platforms (web, iOS, Android), and third-party integrations all affect the budget. Healthcare apps that need FHIR integration or HIPAA safeguards require extra security work. We provide a quote for each phase after a free consultation.

AgileGist’s hourly rate is between $50 and $90 CAD, depending on the technology and type of work involved. Website updates sit at the lower end, while custom app development, healthcare integrations, and FHIR work sit at the higher end. For larger projects we usually provide a fixed quote instead of billing by the hour.

Most business websites take 4–8 weeks, and custom apps usually take 3–6 months for a first release. Timelines depend on the project scope and how quickly content and feedback are provided. We share a schedule with clear milestones before the project starts.

To start a project, we need your goals, a rough budget, your timeline, and any existing content, branding, or examples you like. For apps, a list of key features and the people who will use them helps us scope accurately. If you don’t have everything ready, our free consultation helps you work it out.

Yes. AgileGist is based in Penticton, BC, and works with clients across the Okanagan, Canada, the United States, and internationally. Projects run remotely through video calls, shared project boards, and regular updates, and local clients can also meet in person.

A custom website is built around your business goals, brand, and customers instead of fitting your content into a predefined layout. It gives us control over the user experience, performance, search structure, and future features. Templates and website builders can suit smaller budgets; the right approach depends on your goals, requirements, and budget.

Yes. We regularly redesign, fix, speed up, and secure existing websites, including WordPress sites built by other developers. We start with a review of your current site and recommend whether to improve it or rebuild it, based on what will cost you less over time.

Yes. We build mobile apps for iOS and Android, including cross-platform apps using Flutter and React Native. A shared codebase can reduce development effort and speed up delivery where it suits the project. We also handle App Store and Google Play submission.

Yes. Once the project is paid in full, you own your website, content, design files, and custom code. We also make sure your domain and hosting accounts are in your name, so you are never locked in to us.

Yes. We build websites so you can edit text, images, and pages yourself without coding, and we include a short training session at handover. For larger changes or new features, we offer ongoing support plans.

Small adjustments within the agreed scope are included in your revision rounds. New features or major changes are quoted separately before any work begins, so there are no surprise costs. This keeps your project on budget and on schedule.

Yes. We offer monthly support plans that cover updates, security monitoring, backups, bug fixes, and small content changes. Websites and apps need regular maintenance to stay secure and working well, especially after browser and operating system updates.

SMART on FHIR provides a framework for authorizing apps to access healthcare data through FHIR APIs, including supported EHR systems such as Epic and Cerner. Whether your app needs it depends on the EHR, the data access required, and the integration workflow. AgileGist helps healthcare companies plan, build, and integrate these experiences.

Yes. We build healthcare software with HIPAA safeguards in mind, including encryption, access controls, audit logging, and secure hosting. Software alone does not establish compliance: administrative and physical safeguards, organizational policies, agreements, and day-to-day operations also matter. We work with you on the technical requirements as part of that wider effort.

Yes. For Canadian clients, we plan systems around the privacy requirements that apply to the organization and project, including PIPEDA and provincial laws such as BC’s PIPA or FIPPA where applicable. Data residency and hosting requirements vary, so we clarify them early and plan Canadian data storage when required.

Our SEO service covers technical fixes, keyword research, on-page optimization, local SEO, Google Business Profile setup, and content improvements. We track rankings and traffic and send clear monthly reports. Every new website we build includes basic SEO setup at launch.

Plan for around 4 to 6 months for early SEO improvements, with stronger results often taking 6 to 12 months. The timeline depends on your competition, your website’s current condition, and the content and improvements delivered. Results vary, and rankings are not guaranteed. Be cautious of anyone promising first-page rankings within weeks.