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Squarespace vs. WordPress – Which Website Platform Is Right for Your Business?
July 9, 2025
4 minute read
Choosing the right website platform isn’t just about features, it’s about setting your business up for success online. Your website…
How to Connect your website to Google Search Console: Supporting SEO and Monitoring your Website’s Health
June 18, 2025
4 minute read
Your site is live, your content looks amazing, and you’re officially out in the online world! There’s just one last…
Vancouver Website Aftercare: What Happens After Launch?
June 9, 2025
6 minute read
You’ve just launched your new website with us – congratulations! We know how much thought and energy went into reaching…
Gutenberg: The WordPress Editor Made for Speed and Simplicity
May 15, 2025
6 minute read
If your WordPress website feels like it’s stuck in 2018 (clunky, slow, and hard to update) it might be time…
How a Custom WordPress Website Can Save You Money
April 29, 2025
7 minute read
Running a business means constantly weighing your options: what’s a smart investment vs. what’s just a sunk cost. Your website…
Beyond the Template: Crafting a Custom WordPress Website that Tells Your Story
March 30, 2025
6 minute read
In today’s competitive business landscape, a strong online presence is essential. First impressions happen fast – visitors decide within seconds…
Why We Are Re-Designing Our WordPress Website: The Reasons Behind the Change
February 25, 2025
5 minute read
At White Canvas Design, we’re constantly pushing boundaries and helping our clients build creative, engaging, and impactful brands. As a…
Vancouver Agency PSA: Top UX/UI Web Design Trends of 2025
January 23, 2025
6 minute read
As a team of in-house web design creatives (who are we kidding, we’re web design nerds!), putting together the top…
5 questions to ask your website design agency before kicking off a project
December 16, 2024
6 minute read
When it comes to building a website, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The sheer number of options for platforms to…
brand photography and website design: why your visuals matter
November 15, 2024
7 minute read
When it comes to today’s fast-paced digital world, where first impressions are made within moments, the visual elements of your…
Ready, set, rollout: Best practices to prepare for a successful brand launch
October 16, 2024
6 minute read
The process of creating and launching a new brand can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming, requiring a healthy balance of…
It’s what’s on the inside that counts: How to streamline your branding across internal teams
September 17, 2024
5 minute read
When people think of branding, they often focus on the elements that consumers and external stakeholders see, overlooking the materials…
5 tips for adding content to your WordPress website design with Gutenberg
August 23, 2024
6 minute read
If you’ve ever wanted to build or manage a website, but felt overwhelmed by the technical aspects involved, you’re not…
The Power of Branding in a Recession
May 27, 2024
7 minute read
Recession! A word that strikes fear into the hearts of businesses. In the face of a potential economic recession, you…
Mastering Your Brand Elements to Maximise Your Brand Identity
April 30, 2024
7 minute read
The Power of Brand Elements With so many businesses out there competing for attention, having a strong brand identity is…
The Gen Z Effect: Evolving Branding Services for Today’s Market
March 21, 2024
7 minute read
How Gen Z consumer habits have influenced businesses’ brand strategies Meta Description: The gen z effect: how gen z consumer…
How Graphic Design Services in Vancouver Can Boost Your Brand
February 15, 2024
7 minute read
It can be the bane of a new or old businesses’ day to day efforts: how do we capture the…
How to Choose the Right Graphic Design Agency in Vancouver
January 18, 2024
7 minute read
In the vibrant and bustling city of Vancouver, the demand for graphic design services is ever-growing. Whether you’re a startup…
8 Steps to introducing your new branding
August 14, 2023
6 minute read
You may have noticed a little refresh of our Langley’s business’ branding for White Canvas! In honour of our rebrand…
What is the difference between a web designer and a web developer?
July 21, 2023
4 minute read
At White Canvas we are proud to offer all of our web development and web design services in-house. This means…
What is the Difference Between Web Design and Web Development?
April 23, 2023
4 minute read
Ever wonder what the difference is between web design and web development? It’s important to know that they are both…
What is the Difference Between a Custom WordPress Website and Using a WordPress Theme?
February 26, 2023
7 minute read
What exactly is the difference between a custom WordPress website and a WordPress theme? Think of it like this, do…
6 things you can do now for your business in 2023
December 20, 2022
4 minute read
2022 has come and is almost gone, and we are all busy celebrating and enjoying each other’s company. But with…
White Canvas Design Founder and Creative Director is Recognized for the Business in Vancouver 2022 Forty under 40 award.
December 1, 2022
4 minute read
Business in Vancouver Forty under 40 is an award that recognized the achievements of BC’s young entrepreneurs, executives, community leaders…
White Canvas Design is the proud recipients of the Langley Business of the Year Award for 2022
November 2, 2022
4 minute read
This year, at the 26th Annual Business Excellence awards in October, White Canvas Design proudly accepted the Business of the…
Shopify vs WordPress for SEO: Which works better?
June 10, 2022
5 minute read
If you have a website set up for your business then you have probably heard about search engine optimization (SEO),…
5 Website Design Tips for your Langley Business
June 7, 2022
4 minute read
As an entrepreneur, running a business in Langley could be everything you’ve ever dreamed of. While you’re working hard all…
White Canvas opens new creative agency in Langley, BC
February 1, 2022
5 minute read
We’re excited to announce the opening of our new White Canvas agency office space in Walnut Grove, Langley at C320…
Do I need a custom website? 5 questions to ask yourself.
October 15, 2021
6 minute read
Navigating the world of websites and content-management systems can be overwhelming for any new or established business. WordPress or Squarespace?…
How to make branded social media graphics in Canva: putting your brand kit to work!
October 1, 2021
5 minute read
Real talk for a minute – working with a design team to put together your business’s logo and visual identity…
What is Digital Marketing? 5 Tips for Launching your Brand Online
September 15, 2021
4 minute read
You’ve built a brand and you’ve built a website, now what? You’ve heard about digital marketing, but what is it…
6 Tips for Building your Brand on Social Media
July 9, 2021
5 minute read
You’ve got your brand, you’ve got your unique positioning statement, and you’re ready to offer your businesses products or services…
What even is SEO anyways?
June 23, 2021
5 minute read
If you have a website, you’re probably aware that SEO is important for gaining traffic and ranking high in internet…
WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify – which platform is best for my website?
May 21, 2021
6 minute read
Whether your product or service-based business is just starting out or you’re looking to revamp your existing site architecture, having…
5 reasons why maintaining your WordPress website is important
January 16, 2021
5 minute read
The topic of website maintenance is about as exciting as getting an oil change for your car. It’s not glamorous…
2019 Goal Setting – Our 5 Step Formula (& Printable worksheet)
January 2, 2021
4 minute read
A new year means a fresh canvas and a chance to really take the time to evaluate your direction for…
10 tips for starting a small business in BC
January 1, 2021
7 minute read
You’ve got your inspiration board, your vision and your determination – you’re ready to take the plunge and set up…
How to Customize Your Background in Zoom Plus Free Downloadable Backgrounds!
April 22, 2020
4 minute read
Working from home is an unexpected change many of us have been facing over the past weeks, and with this…
Brand systems explained: why your business needs more than just a logo
January 31, 2020
5 minute read
It’s a new year and you’ve finally decided to tackle that business idea, side hustle or startup venture. You’re frantically…
Why Your Mission, Vision and Values Statements Matter
January 10, 2020
6 minute read
By Shannon Bell, Principal, Bell Virtual Solutions As business owners, we know that starting a business takes passion, commitment, determination,…
White Canvas Design Top 9 moments from 2019
December 31, 2019
5 minute read
As we close out 2019 I’d like to thank all of you for your continued support, inspiration and friendships –…
User Experience Basics: 5 things to consider when designing your website
September 26, 2019
6 minute read
User Experience. We’ve all heard the buzz phrase floating around the digital realm, but what does it mean? In short,…
5 things to consider when choosing a colour palette for your brand
July 5, 2019
6 minute read
We’ve all been there – facing the challenging task of picking a colour for our logo. As we scratch our…
Business cards that dazzle – 5 ‘wow factor’ printing finishes
June 9, 2019
4 minute read
Some would argue that business cards are becoming obsolete with the rise of digital connection tools such as LinkedIn, Instagram…
5 DIY steps to improve your website’s SEO
May 28, 2019
4 minute read
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a frequent conversation we have with fellow entrepreneurs, especially those with WordPress websites. What is…
What the heck is a vector file and why do you need one for your logo?
May 10, 2019
6 minute read
A simplified guide on best uses for your brand’s file types. PDF, JPG, PNG, EPS, AI – is your head…
3 tips for styling your brand photoshoot
April 5, 2019
5 minute read
By Carly Moir, Creative Director WCD Long before getting engaged I came across this beautiful instagram account by Blush Photography.…
Why WordPress? 5 reasons to use it for your company’s website
March 26, 2019
6 minute read
What’s all this talk about WordPress? You’ve likely come across the popular content management system (CMS) at some point as…
Launching a website? 3 things you need to know before you start.
March 1, 2019
4 minute read
Here at the studio, we get to meet a lot of really cool people across many dynamic industries. Beauty technicians,…
3 Signs you’re ready for a Rebrand
February 20, 2019
5 minute read
[Written by Carly Moir, Creative Director of White Canvas Design] 396 days. That’s how long it took to execute our…