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Case Study: Maple Valley Land Services
Client Overview

Locally owned landscaping and property maintenance business Maple Valley Land Services based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

As a start-up, they were founded by partners with extensive experience in the landscaping industry. One owner previously ran a landscaping business and worked as a foreman managing crews for municipalities in the Maple Ridge and Langley area.

With over 8 years of hands-on experience in the business, Maple Valley was ready to launch a full-scale operation serving residential, commercial, and strata clients across a wide service area.

Project Goals
  1. Brand Identity Creation: Design a professional logo and cohesive branding to establish Maple Valley as a trusted name in the local landscaping industry.
  2. Website Design and Copywriting: Create a visually appealing, user-friendly website showcasing the quality and scope of their services with a strong focus on high-quality imagery.
  3. Marketing Support: Lay the foundation for their digital presence to help them attract and retain clients.
Our Approach
  1. Branding & Logo Design:
    We developed a logo that reflects the professionalism and craftsmanship of Maple Valley Land Services. The branding was designed to resonate with their target market of residential and commercial clients, emphasizing trustworthiness and quality.
  2. Website Design:
    The website was crafted to serve as a cornerstone of their marketing efforts.
    • High-Quality Imagery: We prioritized professional, high-resolution photos to showcase the level of expertise and results Maple Valley delivers.
    • Compelling Copy: The website content was tailored to highlight their wide range of services, local expertise, and customer-first approach.
    • Mobile-Friendly: Recognizing the importance of mobile users, the website was fully optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
  3. Social Media Strategy Guidance:
    While Maple Valley excelled in leveraging social media, we advised on strategic tagging and partnerships. For example, they tagged vendors like Toro, Amsterdam Greenhouses, TripleTree Nurseries, and other suppliers, which sparked meaningful engagement and led to new business opportunities.
Service Areas

Maple Valley Land Services operates across a wide region, serving clients both North and South of the Fraser River. Their service areas include:

North Fraser (North of the Fraser River):
  • Abbotsford
  • Mission
  • Hatzic
  • Dewdney
  • Maple Ridge
  • Haney (part of Maple Ridge)
  • Albion (part of Maple Ridge)
  • Whonnock
  • Pitt Meadows
  • Port Coquitlam
  • Coquitlam
  • Port Moody
  • Anmore
  • Belcarra
South Fraser (South of the Fraser River):
  • Abbotsford (including Bradner, Matsqui, Clearbrook, and Sumas Prairie)
  • Langley
    • Langley City
    • Langley Township (includes Murrayville, Walnut Grove, Brookswood, and Aldergrove)

These areas encompass a diverse mix of residential, strata, and commercial properties, allowing Maple Valley to serve a broad client base effectively.

Nurseries and Vendors
  • Devan Greenhouses Ltd. – Pitt Meadows
  • Triple Tree Nurseryland – Maple Ridge
  • Amsterdam Garden Centre – Pitt Meadows
  • Toro Canada
Results
  • Business Growth:
    Within three years, Maple Valley Land Services has become a thriving business, securing several large strata and commercial property contracts, along with a steady stream of residential clients. Their service area now includes Maple Ridge, Mission, Langley, Port Moody, and Burnaby.
  • Marketing Success:
    Maple Valley’s strong foundation in branding, web design, and social media enabled them to effectively market their business without needing outside assistance. Samantha, a co-owner, manages the marketing with great success, bucking the trend identified in Michael Gerber’s The E-Myth, where many business owners struggle with marketing.
  • Recognition & Engagement:
    The website and social media efforts generated conversations and visibility among vendors and customers alike, contributing to their steady stream of leads and client retention.
Client Feedback

It was great to work with a web development company near me in Maple Ridge that understood the area, worked with us on our customer avatar, looked at the competitive sites, and then helped us craft something that was just a step above what everybody else had to give us that professional image that matched the quality and level of work and care that we put into our customers. Couldn’t be more happy with working with Steingate and their team and their responsiveness to requests for updates, additions, or changes.”

Conclusion

Maple Valley Land Services is a testament to the power of combining professional branding, strategic web design, and effective social media management. The business continues to thrive in its third year, serving a diverse client base across the Fraser Valley.

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Doug is AMAZING! His knowledge in the area of email marketing has blown me away and he INSTANTLY improved my business with just a few simple tips. I’ve had the extreme pleasure of collaborating with Doug a few times for podcast interviews and he ALWAYS over-delivers. I can’t recommend him highly enough as a coach, marketing guru, and all around great dude!

Adam Schaeuble
Adam Schaeuble
March 21, 2019

l initially hired Doug Morneau and his team to review our website design, SEO and social media marketing and to suggest ways to improve the overall experience. What they ended up providing us with was much much more. He team always took a proactive approach, providing guidance and insight on ways to improve our site experience and ranking, and quickly problem-solved any issues we had. More importantly, Doug was a fountain of knowledge on best-practices for digital marketing and was always eager to share and teach – something most agencies are reticent to do. Doug continues to provide direction on ways to generate investor awareness and ways to improve our overall brand.

Tammey George
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Chief Operating Officer at Watson Goepel LLPChief Operating Officer at Watson Goepel LLP
January 3, 2013

Doug is a creative thinker who is passionate about people and marketing. For several years as an Alpha Advisor and as the Networking Chair of the 2003 Vancouver Alpha Conference, Doug was positive and full of great ideas. Meeting with him one-on-one was something I always looked forward to because of his fresh way of looking at marketing, his passion for people and his positive outlook.

Sue Cockburn
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Supporting Small Business Dreams
July 15, 2012

Doug is one of my favorite people, with both sharp intellect and a great sense of humor. His insights on marketing, business, and travel are always spot on, well balanced, and lively.

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“Doug is an excellent motivator who inspires confidence and a sense of purpose. His ability to focus on objectives while helping others to put their best foot forward is an amazing talent.”

Roland Catalano
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PMP
March 17, 2008

“I could go on and on but the simplest way to describe Doug’s work is:

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Elco G.
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March 14, 2008

“Email is the cornerstone of our digital lives, and Doug Morneau is here to explain how to turn a humble email list into a powerful sales funnel to help broaden your reach, engage your audience, and — of course! — drive revenue. This book should be required reading for marketing directors, small business owners, online entrepreneurs, and anyone else searching for a proven, high-ROI method to make meaningful contact with customers.”

Katie Schaeffer
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In my role consulting organizations on how to best leverage their email list, I deal with the issues Doug outlines on a daily basis. If you plan to use email in any way in your marketing plan, this needs to be on your reading list.

Christopher Hanks
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