ABOUT VERTICAL GRAIN

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Trinity Western University

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WHAT WE DO

Vertical Grain Design is an affordable, Vancouver based web design and programming firm with a passion for high quality design and code, and a commitment to our clients for excellence in communication and service. We specialize in creating stunning, fully content managed websites for small businesses. We are currently accepting new clients. Please view our portfolio and contact us with any questions, or for a free quote.

Highly affordable, transparent prices
Prompt, concise, informative communication
High quality, creative, cutting-edge design
Cutting edge web technology
Solid advice and long term client relationships

Website Design
Joomla Based Content Managed Websites
Web Applications
Web Marketing Consulting
E-Commerce Websites
Search Engine Optimization
Logo and Graphic Design

FLUENT TECHNOLOGIES

Graphic Design

CSS • Javascript • Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Acrobat)

AJAX • Javascript • php • mySql

Joomla open source CMS • Other open source CMS (Wordpress, Drupal, Etc.) • Custom CMS

PACKAGES

We strive to make our rates and billing processes more clear and transparent than any other firm in the Vancouver web design industry. We carry out our work in affordable contract rate packages, so that our clients have the peace of mind of knowing the full cost up front.

If your website project doesn't fit into one of our package rates, feel free to contact us for a tailor made quote.

Custom Designed Website

A brochure type website is a great way to build an online presence for your company. Vertical Grain Design makes standard many features that other Vancouver web design companies only offer as upgrades. Our Brochure type website package includes:

Custom Design consultation process	Joomla 1.5 Content Management System
Photo Slideshow (if desired)	"Contact Us" form
Integrated Google Maps	Multi-menu navigation
Cross browser compatibility - Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome	Integrated Videos (if desired)
Personal, two hour training session on useage of CMS	Customized, printed user manual for reference on using CMS
One year warranty against improper construction of website
Rate: $1,400.00	Timeline: 2 weeks

Level 1 Web Application Package

This package is suitable for websites that need more functionality than the brochure type website package. Web applications can add fantastic functionality to your website. This package includes all of the features of the brochure type package, plus some of the following:

Hotel / Bed and Breakfast Booking System Allow your customers to see availabilities, select nights and room types, and pay online. Hotel owner always knows what is available. This package includes on site training for 3 hours to clients in Vancouver.
E-commerce (Virtuemart, Joomla based) Allow customers to choose from a complex listing of your products, pay, and arrange shipping - all online. For you, manage orders, stock levels, and payments. This system is capable of handling thouands of products.
Directory (Complex listing of products) Create a complex, sortable, searchable database of information. Allow users to add information and pictures.
Rate: $1,889.00	Timeline: 3 weeks

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

In addition to the full website packages, there are many extra things to add to any package.

Search Engine Optimization "Kickstart" Package

Optimize your website for Search Engine Success. Includes:

• Keyword Consultation

• META tag, Page title, Alt tag optimization

• Sitemap creation and submission to search engines

• Creation of Google Local listing

Website Analytics (Google Analytics software)

Track the habits of visitors to your website, to determine how to make your website better

• Installation and setup of Google Analytics

• In-depth user guide explaining proper use and data analysis

Professional on-site photography

Our exceptional photographer will make your business look world class.

• Professional digital photography session of staff, facilities, etc.

• Unlimited high resolution usage rights for all photographs (no future licensing concerns)

Business update package

Does your brand need a refresh? Let us give your brand a fresh, professional, cutting edge look.

• Update company logo and provide new logo in required digital formats for future use

• Create new business card design (printing extra)

• Create new letterhead and stationary (printing extra)

• Create new mailing envelopes(printing extra)

• Create company wide standard email signature block

Mailing list registration, Newsletter system

Allow users to register to receive your newsletters, and send mass mailings through the administrative area of the website.

• User account creation, verification, and mailing list signup through website

• Newsletter management system integrated into administrative area of website

On-Going Monthly Maintenance (Webmaster service)

If your staff are too busy to manage text and photo updates to your website, let Vertical Grain Design take over.

• Addition and modification of all website text

• Addition of new pages of text

• Addition and modification of photos in existing galleries

• Changes to existing website components

Written content composition, website framework creation

If your staff are swamped already, allow Vertical Grain Design to get to know your business, and create a framework for your website and compose all written content.

• Company research, through series of focus groups and meetings with key company leaders

• Creation of optimal website framework and pages

• Writing of all pages of content. Writing conducted by professional writer.

CONTACT

Whether you'd like a free quote, or just want to chat about the web, feel free to call, email, or send a message with the form below. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Address

1 - 862 14th Ave E, Vancouver BC V5T 2N6

Phone

778.385.8882

Email

jamie@verticalgraindesign.com