💻 Pillar 3 — Digital Development

Build a Digital Presence
That Works as Hard as You Do

Websites, apps, automation, CRM, e-commerce, SEO, and physical security systems — Solaris delivers the complete digital foundation every Canadian business needs to compete and grow.

100+Digital Projects Delivered
7Core Digital Services
97%Client Satisfaction Rate
48hAvg First-Draft Turnaround
✔ Included as base in all Solaris bundles
✔ Available as standalone package
✔ Canadian-market optimized
✔ PIPEDA & privacy compliant
Why Digital Comes First

Your Digital Infrastructure Is Your Business Infrastructure

In Canada’s competitive market, your digital presence is not a marketing add-on — it is the operational backbone of your business. Before your first customer walks through the door, they have already evaluated your website, searched for your reviews, and decided whether you look like a serious operation.

For immigrant entrepreneurs and foreign investors entering Canada, this matters even more. A professional, fast, and well-structured digital presence signals legitimacy to customers, partners, landlords, lenders, and immigration authorities alike. It is the difference between being taken seriously and being overlooked.

Solaris’s Digital Development pillar delivers every layer of your digital infrastructure — from the website that represents your brand to the backend systems that run your operations — built specifically for Canadian market conditions, PIPEDA privacy compliance, and the needs of a business that is growing fast.

Why Digital Matters in Canada
Canadians research online before buying87%
SMBs with websites grow faster
E-commerce share of Canadian retail14.6%
Avg. ROI on CRM implementation$8.71 per $1
Time saved weekly through automation6+ hrs
Seven Core Deliverables

Every Digital Service We Offer — Explained in Full

Each service is available standalone or bundled. All builds include full handover, documentation, and a 30-day post-launch support window.

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1. Website Design & Development

Your website is your most important business asset. It works 24/7, reaching customers, partners, lenders, and immigration authorities anywhere in the world. For new businesses entering Canada, a professionally built website immediately communicates that you are a serious, established operation.

Solaris designs and builds websites that are visually professional, technically fast, mobile-first, and optimized for Canadian search engines from day one. We work on WordPress, Webflow, and custom frameworks. Every site includes schema markup, Google Analytics, on-page SEO, PIPEDA-compliant cookie consent, and a full CMS so you can update it yourself without developer support.

We do not use generic templates. Every Solaris website is custom-designed around your brand identity, target audience, and conversion goals — whether booking consultations, selling products, capturing leads, or attracting investors.

What’s Included
✔ Custom design (no templates)
✔ Mobile-first responsive build
✔ On-page SEO setup
✔ Google Analytics + Search Console
✔ PIPEDA cookie consent
✔ Contact forms + lead capture
✔ Core Web Vitals optimization
✔ CMS handover + training
✔ 30-day post-launch support
✔ Bilingual-ready (EN/FR)
WordPressWebflow WooCommerceNext.js Figma (Design)
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2. Mobile & Web App Development

When your business model requires more than a website — when you need customers to book, order, track, or interact through a dedicated application — Solaris builds the product. We develop mobile apps for iOS and Android and web applications that run in any browser, engineered for Canadian users with Canadian data residency requirements in mind.

Our process starts with a product discovery phase where we define user flows, core features, and technical architecture before writing code. We work in agile two-week sprints, delivering working software incrementally so you can test and adjust in real time. We specialize in apps for service booking, delivery, retail, healthcare, and professional services.

Sample — App Project Timeline
PhaseDeliverableTimeline
DiscoveryUser flows, wireframes, tech specWeek 1–2
DesignUI/UX prototype (Figma)Week 3–4
Dev Sprint 1Core functionality, auth, databaseWeek 5–8
Dev Sprint 2Features, integrations, admin panelWeek 9–12
QA & TestingBug fixes, performance testingWeek 13–14
LaunchApp store submission / deploymentWeek 15–16
React NativeFlutter React.jsNode.js AWS / GCPFirebase
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3. Business Process Automation

Every hour your team spends on manual, repetitive tasks is an hour not spent on growth. Automation is the most effective way for a small or medium business in Canada to scale without proportionally scaling headcount. Solaris maps your current workflows, identifies the highest-value automation opportunities, and builds systems using no-code and low-code platforms that integrate with the tools you already use.

Common automations we build include: lead capture and follow-up sequences, invoice generation and payment tracking, appointment scheduling and reminders, inventory alerts, employee onboarding workflows, and customer support ticket routing. Every automation is documented and trained into your team so it keeps working long after handover.

Automation Examples by Industry
🍽️ Restaurant / Food
Reservations → review requests → loyalty follow-ups → inventory reorder alerts
💆 Health & Wellness
Booking → intake forms → reminders → post-visit follow-up → rebooking sequences
🛒 Retail / E-Commerce
Cart abandonment → order confirmation → shipping updates → review requests
🏢 Professional Services
Lead capture → qualification → proposal → contract → onboarding → invoice → renewal
ZapierMake (Integromat) n8nHubSpotActiveCampaign
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4. CRM Setup & Integration

A Customer Relationship Management system is the memory of your business. Without it, every customer interaction exists only in someone’s inbox or head — and when a team member leaves, that relationship history disappears. With a properly configured CRM, every contact, conversation, proposal, and transaction is tracked, searchable, and actionable.

Solaris selects, configures, and deploys the right CRM for your business — not the most popular one, but the one that fits your team size, industry, budget, and workflow. We configure your pipeline stages, automate your follow-up sequences, set up reporting dashboards, integrate with your email, calendar, and accounting tools, and train your team to use it consistently from day one.

CRM Selection Guide
Business TypeRecommended CRMStarting PriceBest For
Small Service BusinessHubSpot Free / Starter$0–$25/moLead tracking, email sequences
Retail / E-CommerceKlaviyo + Shopify CRM$45/mo+Segmentation, revenue attribution
Professional ServicesHubSpot Pro / Zoho$45–$90/moProposals, pipelines, billing
Health & WellnessJane App / Cliniko$54/mo+Appointments, records, billing
Enterprise / Multi-teamSalesforce / Monday CRM$165/mo+Complex pipelines, team management
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5. E-Commerce Setup

Canadian e-commerce reached over $63 billion in 2024. Whether you are launching an online store as your primary channel or adding e-commerce to an existing physical retail operation, Solaris builds the infrastructure you need to sell effectively — with Canadian payment methods, tax compliance, shipping integrations, and French-language readiness where applicable.

We build on the platforms best suited to your product catalog, volume, and growth trajectory. For most small and medium retailers, Shopify offers the best combination of functionality and manageability. For businesses requiring deep customization or integration with existing systems, WooCommerce on WordPress provides the flexibility needed. We handle everything from product upload and photography optimization to checkout flow design, abandoned cart recovery, and Canada Post / Purolator shipping integrations.

What’s Included
✔ Platform selection & setup
✔ Product catalog configuration
✔ Payment gateway (Stripe, Square, Interac)
✔ GST/HST/PST tax setup
✔ Shipping zones (Canada Post / Purolator)
✔ Abandoned cart recovery
✔ Inventory management
✔ Mobile checkout optimization
✔ Google Shopping feed
✔ Analytics & conversion tracking
ShopifyWooCommerce StripeSquare Canada Post APIKlaviyo
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6. SEO & Online Visibility

Search Engine Optimization is the long-term engine of organic customer acquisition. While paid advertising delivers immediate traffic at a cost, SEO builds compounding visibility that grows in value over time — without ongoing ad spend. For a new business entering the Canadian market, being found organically for the right search terms in your city and industry is one of the highest-return investments you can make in your first year.

Solaris delivers technical SEO, on-page optimization, local SEO for Canadian cities, and content strategy — all aligned with Google’s current algorithm priorities. We set up your Google Business Profile, optimize for local pack rankings in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, or wherever you operate, and build the content architecture that establishes your topical authority over time.

SEO Delivery Roadmap
MonthFocus AreaExpected Outcome
Month 1Technical audit, keyword research, on-page fixesSite fully indexed, Core Web Vitals resolved
Month 2Google Business Profile, local citationsLocal pack visibility begins
Month 3Content creation (4–6 landing pages)First keyword rankings appear
Month 4–6Link building, content expansionOrganic traffic grows 30–60%
Month 6–12Authority building, conversion optimizationTop-3 rankings for primary search terms
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7. CCTV & Access Control Setup

For retail businesses, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and any physical commercial space, a professional security system is both a practical necessity and an operational intelligence tool. Modern CCTV systems provide more than theft prevention — they provide customer flow patterns, peak hour analysis, and staff performance visibility that help owners make better operational decisions.

Solaris designs and coordinates the installation of commercial-grade CCTV and access control systems for Canadian businesses. We work with vetted, licensed security installers across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta to deliver end-to-end systems: from camera placement planning and NVR server configuration to remote access setup so you can monitor your business from anywhere in the world. All systems are configured for Canadian privacy law compliance.

System Configuration by Business Type
Business TypeCamerasStorage / NVRAccess Control
Small Retail / Café (≤1,500 sq ft)4–6 cameras2TB NVR, 30-day retentionKeypad / fob entry
Restaurant / Food Service6–10 cameras4TB NVR, 60-day retentionStaff PIN access
Supermarket / Large Retail12–24 cameras8–16TB NVR, 90-day retentionCard reader + alarm
Office / Professional Space4–8 cameras2–4TB NVR, 30-day retentionSmart card / mobile
Warehouse / Industrial8–20+ cameras16TB+ NVR, 90-day retentionMulti-zone access control

⚠️ Note: CCTV installation requires licensed security contractors under provincial regulations. Solaris coordinates with regulated, licensed installation partners across BC, Ontario, and Alberta. Pricing includes system design, project management, and partner coordination.

Our Process

How We Deliver Your Digital Infrastructure

Every digital project follows a structured delivery process that keeps you informed, in control, and on schedule.

1

Discovery & Scoping

We map your business goals, existing tech stack, target audience, and budget. You receive a detailed project scope with timeline and deliverables before any work begins.

2

Strategy & Architecture

We design the information architecture, user flows, and technical structure. You review and approve a sitemap or wireframe before we build — no surprises.

3

Design

Your brand identity is translated into a pixel-perfect digital design. You review and approve the visual direction before development begins.

4

Development & Integration

Clean, documented code. Third-party integrations. Performance optimization. Canadian compliance checks. Built to a standard that holds up to scrutiny.

5

Testing & Launch

Cross-browser, cross-device, and performance testing before any launch. Monitoring in place so we catch post-launch issues within hours.

6

Handover & Support

Full documentation, admin credentials, training session, and 30 days of post-launch support included with every project.

Market Benchmark

Solaris Digital vs. Other Options

Understanding what you get — and what you don’t — from each type of digital provider in Canada.

CriteriaFreelancerDIY BuilderGeneric AgencySolaris Digital
Custom Design⚡ Sometimes✗ No✔ Yes✔ Always
Canadian Market Expertise✗ Varies✗ None⚡ General✔ Specialized
Immigration Context Awareness✗ No✗ No✗ No✔ Built-in
PIPEDA Compliance⚡ Maybe✗ No⚡ Depends✔ Standard
SEO from Day 1⚡ Varies✗ No⚡ Add-on cost✔ Included
Integrated with Business Strategy✗ No✗ No✗ Rarely✔ Always
Post-Launch Support✗ Unreliable✗ Self-serve only⚡ Paid retainer✔ 30 days included
By the Numbers

Solaris Digital — Track Record

100+
Digital Projects Delivered
97%
On-Time Delivery Rate
7
Core Service Areas
48h
Average First Draft
30
Days Post-Launch Support
“Solaris built our restaurant website in three weeks. Within two months we were ranking on the first page of Google for our neighbourhood — without spending a dollar on ads. The SEO setup they included made all the difference.”
— Client, Food & Hospitality · Vancouver, BC
“The CRM setup Solaris configured completely changed how we track leads. We went from losing 40% of inquiries in our inbox to closing every qualified lead within five business days. The automation sequences alone saved us 10 hours a week.”
— Client, Professional Services · Toronto, ON
Common Questions

Digital Development FAQ

Everything you need to know before starting your digital project with Solaris.

Yes — in almost every case. For an immigrant entrepreneur entering the Canadian market, a professional website is your most credible introduction to customers, partners, lenders, and immigration authorities. Studies show 87% of Canadian consumers research a business online before visiting or purchasing.
A standard 5–10 page business website typically takes 3–5 weeks from kickoff to launch. E-commerce sites take 5–8 weeks depending on catalog size and custom feature requirements. Timeline depends on how quickly content is provided — our discovery process helps you prepare this efficiently.
Yes. Every website includes a content management system and a training session so you can update text, images, and blog posts without a developer. For ongoing maintenance or design updates, we offer support retainers at a predictable monthly rate.
A basic digital foundation — website plus SEO setup — is available as a bundled add-on across all Solaris service packages at preferential pricing. Full Digital packages including app development, automation, CRM, and CCTV are available standalone or as part of a comprehensive business setup. Discuss bundling in your free consultation.
Yes. We assist with domain registration, hosting selection, and server configuration. We recommend hosting solutions appropriate for your traffic levels and budget — from managed WordPress hosting starting at around $25/month to scalable cloud infrastructure for high-traffic applications.
Transparent Pricing

Digital Development — Service Pricing

All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and represent starting-from rates. Final pricing confirmed in your free consultation. All projects include 30-day post-launch support.

Service / Deliverable Starter Professional Enterprise
Website Design & DevelopmentCAD $3,500CAD $4,900CAD $8,330
Mobile & Web App DevelopmentCAD $8,000CAD $11,200CAD $19,040
Business Process AutomationCAD $2,500CAD $3,500CAD $5,950
CRM Setup & IntegrationCAD $1,500CAD $2,100CAD $3,570
E-Commerce SetupCAD $4,000CAD $5,600CAD $9,520
SEO & Online VisibilityCAD $1,200CAD $1,680CAD $2,856
CCTV & Access Control SetupCAD $3,500CAD $4,900CAD $8,330
🔹 Starter

Core deliverable. Ideal for new businesses launching their digital presence. Covers essential functionality, basic SEO, and standard integrations.

🔷 Professional

Expanded scope, deeper functionality, more integrations, advanced automation sequences, enhanced SEO. Recommended for most growing businesses.

⭐ Enterprise

Full-scale digital infrastructure. Custom features, multi-location support, advanced analytics, dedicated project manager, and priority delivery.

📦 Bundle Savings: Combining Website + CRM + Automation qualifies for package pricing with 15–25% savings. CCTV installation is coordinated with licensed provincial security partners — pricing includes Solaris project management. Book a free consultation for a custom bundle quote.

Start Building

Your Digital Infrastructure — Built for Canada, Built to Last

Book a free 30-minute digital consultation. We will assess your current digital presence, identify your highest-priority gaps, and propose the most cost-effective path to a complete digital foundation.

📍 701 W Georgia St #1545, Vancouver, BC  ·  +1-604-358-5763  ·  info@solarisideas.com