# Gaslamp Village Media Inc.

> Alberta-based web design and hosting company helping businesses, non-profits, and municipalities grow online with affordable, professional websites and digital solutions.

## Overview

Gaslamp Village Media Inc. is a small but experienced web development and digital services firm located in Medicine Hat, Alberta. With over 30 years of combined experience, we specialize in:

- Website design and development (primarily using Webflow)
- Web hosting and domain management
- Email hosting
- SEO optimization (on-page, technical, and off-page)
- Ongoing client support
- Affordable subscription-based website packages
- Podcast and live event support via Plugged‑In Media

Our focus is on making modern, fast, effective websites that meet the needs of small to mid-sized organizations without overwhelming cost or complexity.

## Website Design & Hosting Services

- **$300/month Website Subscription Program**
  - 2-year commitment
  - Includes Webflow-based 5-page website
  - Hosting, design, build, updates, and support included
  - One dynamic content collection (Blog, News, Events, etc.)
  - 2 online forms with reCAPTCHA
  - Optional: Custom email accounts ($6/month/address)
  - After 2 years: redesign available or reduce to $100/month for hosting only

- **Custom Webflow Development**
  - Designed from scratch or using client-selected templates
  - All sites are mobile-friendly and SEO‑optimized
  - CMS-powered content collections built in when needed

- **Email Hosting & Domain Services**
  - Affordable domain registration and management
  - Business-class email accounts on your custom domain
  - Support for domain transfers, records setup (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

## SEO Services

We offer comprehensive SEO strategies, including:

- On-page optimization for all new websites
- Technical audits for existing sites
- Keyword strategy and metadata updates
- Off-site SEO via high-quality backlinks from a trusted private network

All SEO is done ethically and with long-term ranking goals in mind.

## Featured Clients / Projects

- [Village of Foremost](https://foremostalberta.com) — Municipal site with service listings and community events
- [Medicine Hat Public Library] (https://https://mhpl.shortgrass.ca/) — Custom build with catalog integration and user-focused layout
- [Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre] (https://esplanade.ca) — Event calendar and interactive design
- [Firehall Theatre Society] (https://firehalltheatre.ca) — Small theatre with online ticketing and news
- [TIXX Ticketing center] (https://tixx.ca) - Events and ticketing for the Esplanade and other TIXX Medicine Hat events.

## Podcasting / Streaming (via Plugged‑In Media)

- Live event streaming and multi-camera video recording
- Podcast production and editing
- Audio mastering and broadcast solutions
- Example: From Darkness to Life podcast by Our Collective Journey

## Support & Maintenance

Gaslamp Village maintains long-term relationships with clients, offering:

- Content updates
- Feature additions
- Bug fixes and troubleshooting
- Email and domain management
- Payment and account support

## Contact Information

- **Website**: https://gaslampvillage.com
- **Contact Page**: https://gaslampvillage.com/contact-us
- **Email**: hello@gaslampvillage.com
- **Location**: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
- **Phone**: +1-403-977-6880

## About Us

Gaslamp Village Media Inc. was founded by Dave Cruickshank, a veteran of audio/video production, design, and web development. We don’t just build websites—we build relationships with the people behind them.

We believe:
- Clients should *own* their domain and content.
- Websites should be easy to use, update, and scale.
- You shouldn’t have to know how to code to maintain your online presence.
- Cost should never be a barrier to professionalism.

## Blog Highlights

**1. Why We Only Build Websites in Webflow**  
Gaslamp Village switched entirely to Webflow after years of building in WordPress, Drupal, MODX, and others. Why? Better performance, security, design freedom, and easier client use.

**2. Tricks to Building a Website that WORKS**  
We cut through the fluff of flashy but ineffective sites and focus on clarity, speed, and purposeful design. Small business owners don’t need “wow”—they need “works.”

**3. Your Domain is a Digital Safe**  
Many clients don’t even know who owns or controls their domain. Learn why you should *always* have access, login, and ownership of your domain name.

## Client Promise

We simplify web technology. We explain things in plain English. And we make sure your site is working hard behind the scenes—so you can focus on your work, not your website.