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What is the Difference Between a Custom WordPress Website and Using a WordPress Theme?
September 26, 2022
7 minute read
What exactly is the difference between a custom WordPress website and a WordPress theme? Think of it like this, do…
What is the Difference Between Web Design and Web Development?
September 23, 2022
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 web designer and a web developer?
July 21, 2022
4 minute read
At White Canvas we are proud to offer all of our web development and web design services in-house. This means…
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.
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…
Logo, Identity & Brand: What’s the difference?
January 18, 2019
4 minute read
Logo. Identity. Brand. Three words that are used interchangeably and oftentimes, incorrectly. Talking with business owners I’m typically presented with…
Being pregnant and running a business: the art of growing 2 babies
March 27, 2018
7 minute read
By Carly Moir, Creative Director at White Canvas Design As I sit here on a snowy Friday afternoon, exactly 29…
