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Field manuals, local SEO checklists, and behind-the-scenes process updates straight from FunkPd. Start with Local SEO for Plumbing Companies and Winnipeg Website Design Cost 2025. Need a build now? Head to the web design playbook.

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June 30, 2025 Updated November 30, 2025

Website Design Costs in Winnipeg for Trades (2025)

See 2025 website design costs in Winnipeg. Understand what you’re paying for and how to control your budget for a better site.

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June 1, 2025 Updated October 22, 2025

Fixed-Price WordPress Sites by FunkPd. Fast, No Lock-In

Launch a clean, fast WordPress site you own. Fixed-price builds by FunkPd. Clear scope, no lock-in, full ownership from day one.

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October 20, 2025

Why Your WordPress Site Is Slow and How to Fix It for Free

Learn why your WordPress site loads slowly and how to fix it without paying monthly fees. Improve Core Web Vitals, hosting, and caching today.

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October 19, 2025

Contractor Website Costs: WordPress vs Subscription

See the real cost of contractor websites. Compare WordPress vs subscription builders over three years and find out which saves more.

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October 18, 2025

WordPress Ownership vs Subscription Web Builders Explained

Contractors: Learn why owning your WordPress site beats renting on Wix or Squarespace. Keep control, SEO, and data security.

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July 8, 2025 Updated August 1, 2025

Wix or WordPress? The Tough Call for Business Websites (2025 Guide)

One is easy. The other scales. This guide strips the hand-holding to tell business owners which platform wins for long-term leads, SEO and ownership.

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March 8, 2025 Updated August 1, 2025

How FunkPd Built Winnipeg’s Loudest Website

See how FunkPd built LoudAwards.com for 33K+ votes with pro web design, crash-proof code, and full-stack performance.

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July 3, 2025 Updated August 1, 2025

Why Small Business Websites Rot in 2025

See why SME sites fail in 2025 and how better web design prevents plugin bloat, neglect, and handoff mistakes. Make your website last.

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February 5, 2023 Updated August 1, 2025

Why Lorem Ipsum Hurts Web Design

Content-first WordPress web design launches faster and beats Lorem Ipsum delays. FunkPd’s approach wins for real projects.

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December 24, 2020 Updated August 1, 2025

Fast $500 WordPress Web Design in Winnipeg | FunkPd

Get a fast $500 WordPress website for your Winnipeg business. Mobile-optimized, SEO-ready, secure, and built for growth in days.

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About the author

Nolan Phelps

Nolan Phelps founded FunkPd in 2017, specializing in performance-optimized web development for trades and industrial businesses across Canada and internationally. With hands-on web development experience dating back to 2006 and over a decade of prior construction trade experience, he delivers full-stack solutions that combine technical depth with real-world operational understanding. His client roster includes mining corporations, equipment manufacturers, and service operators like Minetek, Actiwork, and Fanquip, with a focus on sub-3-second load times and search-ready architecture. FunkPd maintains a 95%+ client retention rate through direct, in-house development: no outsourcing, no delegation: ensuring every build is lean, owner-editable, and optimized for Core Web Vitals performance.

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