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Meet Verlua

Good work starts
with a real partner.

We design, build, and grow websites for service businesses—with direct communication from the first conversation through launch.

Founder-led. Based in Northern California. Working nationwide.

Mark Shvaya, founder of Verlua
Mark ShvayaFounder & Technical Director

Built for ambitious businesses

NorCal EarthworksThe Bee ConservatoryColfax GlassNorCal Nectar

Why Verlua exists

Your website should
move your business forward.

I started Verlua after seeing local businesses invest in websites that didn’t reflect the quality of their work or help bring in the right customers.

Having run service businesses myself, I understand the other side of the conversation. You need clear scope, sensible decisions, and someone who follows through.

I lead each project and bring in trusted specialists when the work calls for them. You know who is responsible, where things stand, and what comes next.

More about Mark

What working together looks like

Clear expectations.
Careful execution.

Direct involvement

Work with the person responsible for the strategy and build. Review real progress and get straightforward answers.

A website you own

Your repository, credentials, and documentation belong to you. Your site is an asset your business can keep building on.

Support after launch

Keep improving through maintenance, search work, and thoughtful updates. We plan the next steps together.

The work speaks for itself

Built around real businesses.

Explore our work
NorCal Nectar website

NorCal Nectar

+241% Google search clicks90-day comparison · through Sep 15, 2026

SEO-led e-commerce for a Northern California honey brand. Educational content brings in organic search traffic, while a custom Shopify-backed storefront connects product discovery to shopping.

The Bee Conservatory website

The Bee Conservatory

Nonprofit website for Sacramento's bee rescue and conservation organization. Features swarm reporting system, donation integration, volunteer signup, and educational content — built pro bono by Verlua as a show of support.

A clear path forward

From the first conversation
to the next chapter.

01

Discover

We get clear on your customers, goals, and what the current site needs to do better.

02

Design

Review the page structure, content, and visual direction before the build begins.

03

Build

We develop the site, connect your tools, and test the experience across devices.

04

Launch & grow

Launch with a clear handoff, then improve the site and search visibility as your business grows.

Let’s build what’s next
for your business.

Tell us where you want to go. We’ll work out how to get there.

Tell us about your project