Some Past and Current Clients

Over the last few years I have had the privilage of working with a wide variety of clients. Below are just a few of the sites I have provided marketing services for in the last 2 years:

2010

A Few Current In-House Projects:

Below are a selection of in-house projects, which include design, development and marketing. Since the mid-1990′s I have developed hundreds of other sites, but these are sites which I still own and operate.

		ForSaleInCanada Canadian Business Directory (Launched 2/21/2002 ) Established Canadian Online Business and Shopping Directory also offering an online store selling in Canadian Currency and powered by Amazon.ca. Site is For Sale
		Vancouver Coast Business Directory (Launched 11/2007) Originally a tourism-focused Vancouver directory and blog, following the Winter Olympics the site expanded to a Vancouver Business Directory. If you own a Vancouver area business provide a reciprocal link and get a free basic listing!
		BQueer.com LGBT Web Directory Originally launched in March of 2000 as QueerSeek.com Re-branded as BQueer.com in 2008 16,000 visitors/month – 75% from organic search 4650+ sites, Largest GLBT directory of its kind Information on submitting your site can be found here
Since the early-90′s I have developed, marketed and sold over 80 other sites, and have worked on hundreds of client sites over the years. Many of my older sites have been either sold, highly modified or shut-down by the current owners About Michael Owen, Owner of VCM I am an Online Marketing Professional with more than 16 years of web development, web analytics, SEO, PPC, affiliate marketing and e-commerce experience. I believe strongly in marketing driven by analytics, and built upon provable data and testing. I am certified as both a Google Advertising Professional (GAP), as well as a Google Analytics Qualified Individual (GAIQ). I also hold certificates in Internet Marketing (CIMBS) and Business Management (CBM). As the founder and owner of Vancouver Coast Marketing (formerly Rainbow Communications) I have developed, marketed and managed dozens of successful web properties since the mid-90′s. I have also provided SEO/SEM, usability and analytics consulting and campaign management to clients across North America. Over the years I have forged partnerships with like-minded companies around the globe, and am always on the lookout for new opportunities to network with peers and colleagues, and to take on new challenges. Areas of Specialization : Organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Search Engine Marketing (PPC) Management Analytics implementation, analysis and reporting Conversion Optimization, A/B Testing, MVT Website usability evaluation and testing Affiliate Marketing planning and managementA more detailed background can be viewed on my LinkedIn Profile.The three pillars of my business practice are simple: Ethical – Honest – Transparent

Client Comments:

Michael Owen manages the Search Engine Optimization aspect of my website and I achieved top results within the first few weeks of using his services. I highly recommend Michael as The Expert to see for your online business advertising/marketing needs.

Dr. Marina Stoilov

(June 2010)

Downtown Vancouver Chiropractor

Graham R., VP Business Development (June 10, 2010)
Indicee Inc.

Michael has tremendous skills and deep expertise in the web marketing industry. He has a better understanding of Google tools that anyone I’ve met. Michael was instrumental in helping the (Indicee) team understand the behaviour of our website traffic.

Geoff Devereux (June 2010)

Mike was an absolute pro when consulting on client projects; he is able to translate the complicated world of Web Optimization, Web Content Development and Site Analytics into the language of business and bottom line results! I would definitely hire Mike again on any interactive marketing engagement with confidence that I had the best advisor with my business interests at my side.

Jane M (Feb 2010)
Vaka Strategic Marketing

Mike has extensive knowledge of SEO, Web-Marketing, Google Analytics and AdWords. His expertise enabled us to help us drive down cost of conversion and drive more qualified leads through our website. I would definitely hire Mike again.

Mike M (November 2009)
HRMSsolutions.com

Mark Proffit (April 2009)
Commercial Director
Rainbow Tourism