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Realigning a disruptive brand’s online
tools to continue redefining residential
services in the digital age.

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Renting with Confidence

 

Since launching as a subsidiary of GWL Realty Advisors in 2006, Vertica has reinvented the meaning of exceptional rental apartment living. Tasked with creating digital and physical resources that embody this disruptive attitude, Design Lab has been proud to be the digital Agency of Record for the past 10 years.

Online


Strategy & Customer Data Analysis
Responsive Website
Content Management System
Search Engine Optimization
Basic Google Analytics
Multiple Brand Experiences

 

Print


Advertising
Brochures
Outdoor Advertising

 

 

Hunting without the Hunt

 

Built using Drupal’s Open-Source content management system, Vertica’s website features intuitive search functionality and well-structured content that illustrates the company’s commitment to the community, and to providing exceptional user experience. While the first iteration of the site was built for a distinctly “corporate” audience, shifting the language and layout to be more resident-facing has helped increase traffic, and tenancy in Vertica’s portfolio of properties.

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New, meet Old

 

As Vertica entered the market as a fresh brand, it was important that we used multiple strategies to increase brand awareness for the proverbial new kid in town. We utilized traditional advertising channels such as brochures, large scale outdoor campaigns and advertisements to drive traffic to the digital assets, essentially complementing their presence. Targeting major cities where Vertica operates (Toronto & the GTA, Calgary, Montreal and other markets) also helped increase national brand prevalence in the apartment rental industry.

2015 Webcon RMA Winner
Best Corporate Website

2015 FRPO/MAC Award Winner
Best Corporate Website
2016 Communicator Silver Award
Websites—Real Estate
2014 W3 Awards Silver Winner
Websites—Real Estate
2008 MAC Awards
Best Property Management

The team at Design Lab are terrific to work with. Their solutions are always compelling and in sync with our brand.

Amin Rahim, Director of Marketing

Vertica

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