About Verlua
One Point of Accountability.
Zero Wasted Budget.
I'm Mark, Founder & Technical Director at Verlua — a founder-led web design agency for service businesses nationwide. Every project has a single point of accountability: me. You work directly with the person who designs, builds, and ships your site — not a junior account manager.
From the Founder
A Note from Mark.
I started Verlua because I saw too many local businesses getting burned by agencies that delivered pretty websites but zero results.
As someone who has run service businesses myself, I understand that a website isn't a design project — it's a growth investment. Every dollar you spend should come back to you in the form of new customers.
That's why when you work with Verlua, you're not handed off to a junior account manager. You work directly with me and my network of vetted specialists who are laser-focused on one thing: helping you rank, convert, and grow.
Mark Shvaya
Founder & Technical Director
The Studio Model
Agency Power. Zero Bloat.
Verlua operates on a lean, principal-led studio model. I handle the core architecture, technical strategy, and final deployment. When a project calls for specialized firepower, I activate my vetted network of senior independent partners. Your budget goes entirely toward top-tier talent — not middle management.
Advanced SEO
Enterprise-grade audits, technical SEO, and organic growth strategies.
UI/UX Design
Conversion-focused interfaces backed by user research and brand strategy.
Conversion Copy
Messaging that speaks to your buyers and moves them to action.
Specialized Development
Complex integrations, animations, and custom platform builds.
How the Work Stays Protected
Engineered for Continuity.
A principal-led studio only works if the systems behind it are bulletproof. Every project is built with documentation, version control, and deployment protocols that ensure your investment is protected — no matter what.
Version Control & Documentation
Every architectural decision and line of code is documented and version-controlled. Your project is never trapped in one person’s head.
Staging Parity & QA
Rigorous deployment protocols with staging environments that mirror production. Zero surprises at launch.
Modern Stack Mastery
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, headless CMS, Vercel — production-grade tools chosen for performance and longevity.
Continuity by Design
Clean code standards, comprehensive documentation, and structured handoff protocols mean your project is protected — always.
What I Stand For
THE ETHOS.
Owner-Operated
Every project gets senior-level attention from the founder. No junior handoffs, no account managers between you and the person writing your code.
SEO Built In
Schema markup, fast Core Web Vitals, keyword-targeted copy, and crawl-friendly Next.js architecture from day one — not bolted on after launch.
Code You Own
No proprietary platforms, no monthly hostage fees. You get the full repository, admin credentials, and documentation at launch.
Post-Launch Partner
We stay after launch. Ongoing support, SEO monitoring, and performance optimization keep your site working as hard as you do.
The Stack
Technologies I Trust.
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Book a free strategy call. I'll review your current site, identify what's costing you customers, and map out a plan to fix it — no obligation, no sales pitch.