Work

Client work. And a workshop of concepts.

Three clients agreed to have their work featured as case studies below, alongside a concept library of the honest, mobile-first sites we build for prairie small businesses.

Case study — Cheers Neighbourhood Pub
Cheers Neighbourhood Pub website by Mantla Digital

Cheers Neighbourhood Pub

Red Deer, AB · Launched in one day

Cheers is a neighbourhood pub in Red Deer — karaoke that runs late, pool tables that don't sit empty, live music on weekends. Regulars already knew that. New customers driving past the sign didn't. Their old web presence didn't say what actually happens inside.

We built and launched a full site in a single working day: a dark, cinematic hero, a clear What's On section for karaoke, live music and pool nights, an honest menu, and a one-tap Call Us button so someone pulling up out front can decide fast. Hours, address and phone match Google exactly.

Within the first weeks the owners saw more first-time visitors mentioning "I saw it online," more phone calls on karaoke and live-music nights, and less time answering "are you open tonight?" over the phone.

Case study — Ranch House Steakhouse

Ranch House Steakhouse

Red Deer, AB · Since 1979 · Launched in one day

Ranch House has been serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and stiff cocktails on 50 Avenue since 1979. The problem wasn't the food — it was that their website didn't feel like the room. Guests would land on it, not feel the timber-beam-and-lantern-light dining room, and quietly pick somewhere flashier for their anniversary.

We shot the site around one honest promise: fire, smoke and good company. Big cast-iron hero, an editorial menu that reads well on a phone, a clear Reserve button, and a click-to-call to the real reservation line — 403-358-4100 — on every page. Built, launched and handed over inside a single day.

The result: more online reservations, more calls from people who'd already decided before they picked up the phone, and a first impression that finally matches four decades of actual cooking.

Ranch House Steakhouse website by Mantla Digital
Case study — Marcella's Pop-Up Shop

Marcella's Pop-Up Shop

An Edmonton-to-Yellowknife pop-up shop needed one clear digital home base — dates, goods, story, and contact — built and launched in one working day.

Honest scope, not a premium luxury design example.

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Marcella's Pop-Up Shop website
Concept library

The kind of sites we build.

Clean, mobile-first concept mockups for the businesses we serve. Not client work — think of them as sketches.

Concept mockups — not client work
Concept restaurant website showing a mobile-friendly menu grid with popular dishes and pricingConcept mockup

Restaurant Menu & Order Flow

A cleaner mobile menu, clearer ordering CTA, and consistent links between Google, the website, and the order platform.

Best for

Independent restaurants, cafes, and food trucks with menu confusion.

Concept local shop website with hours, services, and call-ahead pickup cardsConcept mockup

Local Shop Starter Website

Hours, services, products, reviews, and clear call and directions buttons in one simple site.

Best for

Convenience stores, small markets, and gas station shops.

Concept salon website with an editorial hero, date and service selector, and Schedule an Appointment CTAConcept mockup

Salon Booking Page

Services with clear pricing, stylist profiles, gallery, and a primary booking CTA above the fold on mobile.

Best for

Salons, barbers, tattoo shops, and beauty service businesses.

Concept trades website with a bold headline and a short quote request formConcept mockup

Trades Quote Request Page

Clear service areas, trust signals, project photos, and a short quote form that converts on mobile.

Best for

Handyman, repair, cleaning, contracting, and mechanical services.

Concept barber shop website hero showing chairs and a Schedule an Appointment CTAConcept mockup

Barber Shop Concept

A focused homepage with services, pricing, gallery, and a clear Schedule an Appointment button above the fold.

Best for

Independent barbers, neighbourhood shops, and grooming studios.

Concept nail salon website with services, gallery, and appointment CTAConcept mockup

Nail Salon Concept

A polished service menu, gallery, and seasonal promo card with a single primary booking CTA.

Best for

Nail studios, beauty bars, and small spa businesses.

Concept café website with a warm full-bleed hero image and a Contact Us CTAConcept mockup

Bakery / Café Concept

A warm, inviting hero with menu highlights, hours, location, and a simple way to call or order.

Best for

Independent cafés, bakeries, and dessert shops.

Clean modern cannabis retail interior with minimal shelving and green plant accentsConcept mockup

Cannabis Informational Concept

An age-gated informational layout with store hours, education, FAQ, and clear contact paths — built for compliance-aware messaging.

Best for

Cannabis retailers needing a compliant informational presence.