Hope Media House

Our friends at Ono Loa create original Hawaiian sauces, marinades and rubs, bringing a piece of Hawaiian sunshine to every house in Alberta.

When creating a website for them, we wanted to capture the essence of Ono Loa and create a vibrant, lively and welcoming online store.

We added high-quality images and warm colours, integrated a calendar for Ono Loa’s many events and markets, and enabled French translation.

Additionally, we customized the store for their local pick-up and delivery. And to make sure everyone can make a great meal for their ‘Ohana, we added a recipe section.

If you want to create a website for your business, send us a note at [email protected]

Energy Plug Technologies stands at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation, empowering businesses and home-owners with cutting-edge battery energy storage solutions (BESS).

Our collaboration in crafting their digital presence aimed to mirror this leadership. The result? A website that not only radiates their commitment to renewable energy but also effectively displays their comprehensive product range. This platform is a testament to their expertise and a valuable asset for their sales team in generating trustworthy leads.

Is your business ready to make a similar impact online? Reach out to Hope Media House and explore how we can transform your digital landscape into a powerful asset for your business.

Thank you, The Williamsons - Vancouver Real Estate for this amazing feedback! It was a pleasure working with your team.

Our friends at Elevate Financial Group help small businesses and TSX listed entities build stronger financial foundations through profit focused accounting. They build strategies that are straightforward and easily digestible for their clients.

We have the same approach when it comes to designing and building websites. We created the Elevate Financial Group website to be clear, easily navigable and reflect their capabilities. We included everything their prospective clients seek: Financial services, client testimonials and frequently asked questions.

We are happy to see the results of our work. Since the launch of the Elevate-financial.ca website, Elevate Financial Group has noticed a 72% increase in impressions and a 10% increase in click throughs.

If you are ready to develop a website for your business, send us a note at [email protected]!

Thank you Mike SCI Supply Inc. for this wonderful feedback - it was a pleasure doing business with you!

Our friends at Easyrig Canada know how to take the weight off filmmakers' shoulders. They sell Easyrigs that distribute the weight of a professional camera throughout the operator's body, allowing them to hold their camera longer and steadier.

When it came to selling their products online, we wanted to take some weight off their shoulders, too.

We built an online store for them on their Odoo platform, creating an easily navigable interface so everyone can find the support they need. To help Easyrig Canada stand out in the competitive Easyrig systems industry, we created and implemented an SEO plan.

If you want to design an online store for your business, we are here to help! Send us a note at [email protected].

Our friends at Whistler Skydiving know how to make you feel like the world is in the palm of your hand. Located in Pemberton, BC, they provide adventurers with the most thrilling skydives.

For a breathtaking experience, a breathtaking website is a must. We created a cutting-edge custom site featuring a visually stunning homepage and a large gallery of captivating images and videos so visitors can see what diving into nature looks like.

To seamlessly connect thrill-seekers with the world of skydiving, we added streamlined reservations, accessible contact information and customer testimonials.

If you want to design a custom website for your business, contact us following the link in bio / at [email protected]

Thank you, , for such wonderful words! Working with you was an absolute pleasure.

Let us help your business reach its full potential in the digital world using the CDAP program. Send us a note following the link in bio.

We at Hope Media House were very lucky to have worked on some exciting new projects. Stay tuned to hear all about them!

4 things we look for when performing an SEO audit for our clients

Any website needs a good SEO strategy to rank highly in search engine results. At Hope Media House, we understand that. That’s why, performing SEO audits for our clients, we look for these 4 key elements:

1. On-page optimization – meta tags, titles, headings and keywords.
2. Technical SEO – loading speed, mobile responsiveness, and more.
3. Backlink profile to find high-quality and relevant links as well as potentially harmful ones.
4. Content – its quality, uniqueness and alignment with the target audience.

If you want to improve your website’s ranking in the search engines – send us a note at [email protected].

4 reasons why your business needs a custom app

1. With custom apps, you can easily communicate, collaborate, and manage tasks from anywhere in the world.

2. Security is paramount, and custom apps ensure secure data sharing and remote access to critical systems, giving you peace of mind while working remotely.

3. Boost productivity by empowering your remote teams with custom apps designed to enhance their efficiency. From project management to document sharing, these apps streamline workflows and keep everyone on track.

4. Regardless of geographical distances, custom apps foster connection and engagement among remote teams. They enable employees to stay connected, share insights, and collaborate effectively, ensuring the sense of a cohesive work environment.

Talk to us about creating a custom app for your business! Send us a note at [email protected].

In today's digital age, selling your goods online is a perfect way to extend your clientele and succeed in the modern competitive world. However, with many options available, it can be difficult to pick a perfect ecommerce platform.

In this post, we will highlight 5 features to consider when moving your shop online.

1. Scalability and flexibility: consider the platform's ability to handle high volumes of traffic and accommodate increased product catalogs or additional features.

2. User-friendly interface and design: look for platforms with easy-to-use content management systems that allow you to update and manage your online store effortlessly.

3. Payment gateway integration: make sure that the platform supports popular payment methods, such as credit cards, digital wallets, and alternative payment options.

4. Security and compliance: check the platform's track record in data protection and their commitment to regular security updates and patches.

5. Technical support and resources: look for platforms that offer ongoing support, timely assistance, and resources to help you navigate any technical challenges you may have.

…or you can talk to us and save yourself some headache!

As a Certified CDAP Digital Advisor, we can create a plan to move your business online effortlessly and smoothly. Within the CDAP program, the government will take care of 90% of our bill.

Send us a note at [email protected] to learn more.

No business can function without its customers. To attract new clients, brick-and-mortar stores create appealing storefronts and invest in excellent customer service. However, for online businesses, creating appealing websites might not be enough to stand out from the crowd.

Here are five tips that can help you attract new clients to your website:

1. Optimize your website and content for search engines to improve organic search visibility.

2. Develop a content marketing strategy with valuable, engaging content that resonates with your target audience.

3. Use paid advertising options on social media platforms to reach a wider audience.

4. Implement Pay-Per-Click advertising on platforms like Google Ads and Bing Ads.

5. Collaborate with influencers and industry experts who align with your brand and target audience.

Within the CDAP program, we at Hope Media House can help you with every step of this journey.

The government will take care of 90% of our bill.

Send us a note at [email protected] to learn more.

In the competitive world of ecommerce, every business wants to turn website visitors into paying customers. In this post, we’re going to share 5 tips that help our clients do that.

1. Design irresistible product pages by using high-quality images and videos, writing compelling product descriptions and incorporating customer reviews

2. Simplify the checkout process – minimize the number of steps required to complete a purchase

3. Implement clear, effective and concise calls-to-action

4. Showcase customer testimonials, reviews, and ratings

5. Track and analyze user behaviour to optimize your website

…or you can talk to us and get a custom solution for your ecommerce website! Send us a note at [email protected].

The world of e-commerce is an ever-evolving landscape, constantly influenced by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging market trends. In this post, we are going to share 5 e-commerce trends of 2023.

1. AI-generated content – articles and pictures
2. Social commerce on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
3. Personalization, such as customized product recommendations, targeted advertising, and personalized email marketing
4. Subscription-based e-commerce services, like personalized clothing subscriptions, meal kit deliveries or beauty product subscriptions.
5. Sustainable and ethical shopping focused on reducing carbon footprint from manufacturing and packaging processes.

We at Hope Media House keep abreast of the latest e-commerce trends. Send us a note at [email protected] to create your own modern e-commerce store!

In today’s age of digital saturation, it is important to stand out from the crowd. For your website to be noticed, it needs to be more than a one-size-fits-all template. Unlike pre-built templates that offer limited flexibility, custom development allows for unlimited design possibilities and unique functionalities that cater to the business's unique requirements.

So, why do you need a custom website?

1. Unique design – to contribute to increased user engagement and improved conversion rates.
2. Tailored functionality to ensure that your website matches your business needs.
3. Scalability – for your website to grow as your business grows.
4. Website security – to protect your website from cyber attacks.

At Hope Media House, we specialize in custom web development and can help you create a website that sets you apart from the competition. Contact us today at [email protected].

Digital transformation has become a buzzword in recent years and for good reason. The rapid advancement of technology has forced companies to rethink how they do business, and many have turned to digital transformation to stay competitive.

However, digital transformation is a long process; sometimes, it can be hard to understand if all the new tools work.
So, how do you measure the success of your Digital Transformation?

1. Identify Your Objectives
Are you looking to increase revenue, improve customer experience, or streamline operations?

2. Develop Metrics
These metrics should be specific, measurable, and tied to your objectives.

3. Track Progress

4. Make Adjustments

5. Celebrate Success!
Digital transformation can be a complex and challenging initiative, so it's important to recognize and reward progress and achievements along the way.

If you haven't yet, talk to us about The Boost Your Business Technology grant that gives you up to $15,000 to get advice and up to $100,000 in interest-free loans for your Digital Transformation.

If you have an ecommerce website, you probably know that your product page is the most important aspect of your website.

It's the place where your potential customers decide whether to buy your product or not. There is never a second chance to give a good first impression, so in this post, we will give you 6 things to include on your product page to attract your customer from the first sight.

1. High-quality product images
2. Product descriptions
3. Clear and concise headline
4. Social proof, such as reviews or ratings
5. Call to action
6. Related products

To see product pages we created from our friends at , visit https://badensports.ca/.

And don’t forget to send us a note if you need some help with your ecommerce store!

Thank you Abhishek for such wonderful words! It was a pleasure working with you guys.

Start your CDAP journey with us – send us a note at [email protected].

Our friends Nonni Property Group is a private, family-owned real estate development and investment company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, with over three decades of investment and property growth.

They reached out to us to help them build a marketing website for their rental apartment development. Within a couple of weeks, the entire building was completely rented.

This is how we did it:
1. Defined Nonni Property Group’s target audience.
2. Used a clear value proposition to clearly communicate the value you offer to potential customers
3. Provided relevant and useful content
4. Included a prominent call-to-action
5. Optimized for search engines
6. Used social proof, such as testimonials and case studies
7. Made it mobile-friendly
8. Kept continuously testing and optimizing until the website was ready to go.

If you want to create an effective website for your business, send us a note at [email protected].

In today's world, businesses need to keep up with technology to be successful. Digital literacy means knowing how to use technology effectively. It is very important for businesses because it can help them in many ways:

1. Improve communication and teamwork within a business.
2. Help businesses provide better customer service.
3. Make a business more productive.
4. Help a business identify trends and opportunities for growth.
5. Help businesses be more adaptable to change.

The best part of bringing your business online is that you have someone to help you with it.

The Boost Your Business Technology grant gives you up to $15,000 to get advice and up to $100,000 in interest free loans from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to implement the digital technologies that can propel your business forward.

Send us a note at [email protected] to learn more!

Our friends at Karnak Pro Builders have been building some of the finest homes in Vancouver for over 20 years. They wanted a highly visual website to give their houses the representation they deserve.

Of course, when you put a lot of high-quality images on the website, there is a risk your website will take a lot of time to load. However, there is something you can do to optimize your website’s speed.

Optimize images: Use image optimization tools to compress images without sacrificing quality.

Use caching: Caching saves a website's data, images, and other resources in the user's browser or on a server, making subsequent visits to the website faster.

Use asynchronous loading: Asynchronous loading allows a web page to load resources like images, videos, and scripts simultaneously, instead of waiting for one to finish before loading the next.

Use responsive design: Responsive design ensures your website looks good and performs well on different devices, including mobile devices.

Reduce server response time: Use a fast web hosting service and optimize your server settings to reduce the time it takes for the server to respond to a user's request.

Avoid using too many plugins: Plugins can slow down your website's speed, so use only essential plugins that are necessary for your website's functionality.
Monitor your website's speed regularly: Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, or Pingdom to monitor your website's speed regularly and identify areas for improvement.

… or you can have Hope Media House help you with that and save yourself some headache!

We will make sure your website is both appealing and fast loading.

Send us a note at [email protected].

Online stores are becoming increasingly popular, and with the growth of e-commerce, optimizing your online store for search engines is more important than ever. Search engine optimization is crucial to ensure that your online store is easily found by potential customers.

In this post, we'll share some tips and tricks for optimizing your online store for search engines.

Conduct Keyword Research
Find the keywords that your potential customers are using to search for products similar to yours and incorporate them into your product titles, descriptions, and tags.

Optimize Your Product Pages
Ensure that your product pages have a clear title that includes your target keyword. Additionally, product descriptions should be unique, well-written, and include the target keyword naturally.

Improve Site Speed
Slow-loading sites can negatively impact your search rankings, reduce user engagement, and lead to a high bounce rate.

Build Quality Backlinks
Backlinks are links from other websites to your site, and they signal to search engines that your site is trustworthy and authoritative. The more high-quality backlinks you have, the better your search rankings will be.

Use Social Media
Share your products on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and encourage your followers to share them too. You can also use social media advertising to target specific audiences and drive more traffic to your site.

… or you can have Hope Media House help you with that and save yourself some headache!

Our experienced SEO experts will make sure your ecommerce store is discovered among your competitors.

Send us a note at [email protected].

The web design trends, just like fashion or home decor trends, are something you want to stay on top of. They help your website stand out, making it more memorable and appealing for a modern audience.

Designing the website for Sam Potter, we made sure to keep an eye on recent web design trends to create as modern and aesthetic a website as Sam's works are.

Here are some of the 2023 web design trends that we incorporated into Sam Potter’s website:
- Pastel colours
- Scrolling effects
- Minimal vintage
- Mixing horizontal and vertical text
- Emphasis on photography.

Check it out following https://signedsamantha.com/. And if you want a trendy touch for your website, send us a note!

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that the old means of conducting business are in the past. The new world went online – and to keep up with it, you might want to give your business more online visibility, too. However, sometimes it might seem like a daunting task.

Here are some tips on how to smoothly and effectively implement digital technologies in your business operations:

1. Analyze your current processes. Try to identify areas that need improvement and what new technologies can help you do that.

2. Develop a digital strategy. It should include a timeline, budget, and objectives for each technology you plan to use.

3. Train Your Employees.

4. Monitor Performance.

5. Invest in Security. Make sure to invest in reliable security measures to protect your data and systems from potential threats.

We at Hope Media House can help you with all these tasks. As a CDAP certified digital advisor, we can evaluate your existing digital tools, develop your personal Digital Transformation strategy and help you make it a reality.

Send us a message at [email protected] to start bringing your business online.

How to create a custom app? Part 3.

Once your custom app is designed and developed, there is one final thing to do – launch your app.

Before launching the Cavalier Gastown app, we at Hope Media House ensured the program's look and feel were everything to Cavalier's taste.

We've confirmed that the Cavalier app was functioning for staff and added colour, images and Cavalier brand guidelines to make the program truly theirs.

After that, the app was ready to see the big world. Now it is a regular tool of daily work for employees working both from the store and remotely.

If you feel it is time to develop your own app for your business, send us a note at [email protected]!

If you have a car, you take it to a mechanic shop once in a while to check if everything is safe. If you have a house, you keep an eye on plumbing and electricity to make sure it runs smoothly.

If you have a website, it also needs a checkup now and then. If you haven’t checked your website performance in a while, you might need a website audit.

What can a website audit help you with?
- Identifying technical issues.
- Improving website performance.
- Optimizing for search engine visibility.
- Enhancing user experience.
- Ensuring website accessibility.
- Evaluating website content.
- Planning for website improvements.

Within the CDAP program, we at Hope Media House can evaluate your website and develop ideas for its improvement.

The government will take care of 90% of our bill.

Send us a note at [email protected] to learn more.

How to create a custom app? Part 2.

In our previous post, we delved into our journey of creating a custom app for Cavalier Fine Jewelry. Once we had identified the potential benefits of the app for Cavalier’s daily operations, we embarked on its development.

Employing an iterative development process, we swiftly created components and granted regular testing access to Cavalier’s team. This allowed us to gather valuable feedback, leading to continuous improvements in the app’s design.

Our initial focus was on the core components of the app: project management (covering ring designs and creation) and customer relationship management. Once these were established, we began developing additional features to enhance the main elements of the app in a fun and engaging way.

Send us a note at [email protected] to develop a custom app for your business!

We at Hope Media House have been creating customized online solutions for businesses for nearly a decade. It means that whatever questions you might have about taking your business online, we will have an answer for you.

So, what can your digital transformation plan focus on?

Website Design and Development.
A well-designed website is essential for any business. It should be easy to use, visually appealing, and contain relevant content.

Mobile App Development.
Mobile apps can provide an easy way for customers to interact with a business, and can also help a business increase its reach.

Custom Software Development.
Custom software can be used to automate processes, increase efficiency, and provide a competitive advantage.

Online Store Development.
An online store is an important tool for any business. It should be easy to use, visually appealing, and secure.

Copywriting and SEO.
Quality copywriting and SEO can help a business reach more customers, increase its search engine rankings, and build its brand.

Reach out to us at [email protected] to take your business online.

And don’t worry about the cost – the government will take care of 90% of our bill.

Creating a personalized application can help your business stand out, but it can also present challenges. Here is how we at Hope Media House begin the process of creating a custom application, using examples from Cavalier Fine Jewelry.

Cavalier Gastown aimed to streamline their customer and product management with a digital tool that could be accessed from anywhere.

To start, we met with Cavalier’s management to gain a deeper understanding of their business operations.

Following that, we examined how their existing digital tools were integrated into their day-to-day work. We then interviewed their employees to determine how the app could simplify their time-consuming tasks.

Using this information, we simulated the appearance and functionality of the application.

Be sure to stay tuned for part two!

If you're running a business, you know how important it is to make sure your business is seen by potential customers.

One of the best ways to do this is to use SEO writing to help your business get discovered.

SEO, or search engine optimization, is a set of techniques used to increase the visibility of your business on search engine results pages.

SEO writing involves creating content that is both informative and interesting, while also targeting specific keywords that your potential customers may be searching for. By using specific keywords in your content, you can ensure that your business is appearing more frequently on search engine results pages, making it easier for potential customers to find you.

We at Hope Media House can help your business rank highly in search engines, creating quality content that is informative, engaging, and stuffed with relevant keywords.

Within the CDAP program, we can come up with a plan on how to create an SEO strategy for your business.

The government will take care of 90% of our bill.

Send us a note at [email protected] to learn more.