About Verlua
One Point of Accountability.
Zero Wasted Budget.
I'm Mark, Founder & Technical Director at Verlua. 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.
Precision
Every pixel, every line of code, every interaction is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. We believe excellence lives in the details.
Clarity
Clear communication, transparent processes, and intuitive design. We cut through complexity to deliver solutions that just make sense.
Innovation
We stay ahead of the curve, embracing cutting-edge technologies and creative approaches to solve modern business challenges.
Craftsmanship
Like master artisans, we take pride in our work. Each project is a testament to our commitment to quality and long-lasting value.
The Stack
Technologies I Trust.
Limited Availability
Ready to Build Something Exceptional?
To ensure founder-level involvement on every line of code, I limit my bandwidth to a select number of projects per quarter. Book a free strategy call and I'll review your current site, identify what's costing you customers, and map out a plan to fix it.