10 Things to do in Vancouver | August 2017

While it feels like July only just arrived, the month is already drawing to a close. To help you take full advantage of the final month of summer vacation, here is our list of ten great things to do in and around Vancouver during the month of August 2017.

Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place

The Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place is running from July 27th until August 31st. Every Thursday night, come watch a movie under the stars. This is a family-friendly event – no alcohol or smoking is permitted. See the full list of movies and their screening dates, here.

Vancouver Bach Festival

From August 1st to 11th, enjoy the Vancouver Bach Festival. This festival features a fantastic series of concerts with guest artists from around the globe. There will also be free film screenings to provide historical insights and a deeper understanding of the music that will be performed. For ticket information and more, click here.

BC Day Long Weekend Festivities

Monday, August 7th is BC Day! Be sure to keep an eye out for our next blog post, which will be chock-full of events happening that weekend!

Picnic on the Pier

On Wednesday, August 9th, support the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation by attending Picnic On The Pier! Enjoy a fine dining experience right on the pier in White Rock, followed by a cocktail reception with live entertainment. Get tickets, view the menu, and check out pictures from last year’s event, here.

Abbotsford International Airshow

The Abbotsford International Airshow is back! From August 11th to 13th, watch as the fighter jets put on an amazing show, followed by an evening full of events, including fireworks! Learn about the history of the airshow, view the 2017 itinerary, and get tickets, here.

Music on the Wharf

On August 14th and 28th, head down to the Port Haney Wharf for the Music on the Wharf concert series! Entry is by donation and seats fill up fast, so get there early! Check out more details, here.

KitsFest

From August 18th to 20th, come celebrate KitsFest! There will be something for every sports lover at this huge, three-day sports and healthy living beach festival. View more details about the festival on their website, here. 

India LIVE

On Sunday, August 19th, celebrate Indian culture at India LIVE. This event is hosted by the South Asian Family Association (SAFA) and is free and open to all ages. Enjoy Indian food, music, and performances. There will also be a marketplace that will feature cultural wares, clothing, gifts, and delicious snacks. Check out the event details, here.

Harrison Hot Springs Lakefront Car Show

On Saturday, August 26th, come down and enjoy a full day surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Harrison Lake and sleek cars at the Harrison Hot Springs Lakefront Car Show. Get more information, here.

Deep Cove Daze

On August 28th, enjoy the biggest 1-day music & arts festival in North Vancouver at Deep Cove Daze! There will be lots of free activities for people of all ages. Check out the Facebook event, here.

We hope you found something fun to do this month. From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, have a great August 2017!

Thing to do in Vancouver | July 2017

Summer is here! School’s out and the warm weather is here to stay. Here is our list of 10 Things to do in Vancouver during the month of July 2017!

Stanley Park Summer Cinema

Every Tuesday night from July 4th to August 22nd, enjoy a free movie in the great outdoors of Stanley Park. Movies will start at dusk (meaning it could get pretty late!) and the event is family-friendly (no smoking and no alcohol permitted). For the full list of movies and to see the schedule, check out the website here.

CBC Musical Nooners

Looking for something interesting to do during your lunch break? Between July 7th and August 25th, check out CBC’s Musical Nooners: free live music concerts happening right on the CBC outdoor stage in Downtown Vancouver. For the full line-up and additional information, click here.

Harrison Festival of the Arts

Between July 8th and 16th, head up to Harrison for an amazing festival full of activities! Everything from concerts to workshops, to exhibitions and more. Check out the full schedule and get tickets, here.

Robson Square Salsa

Sunday Afternoon Salsa is back for its 11th year! Every Sunday Afternoon from July 9th to August 13th, enjoy free dancing lessons, social dancing, performances, and an after party! All ages are welcome to attend. Check out the details here.

PoCo Grand Prix

Are athletic events more your speed? Check out the PoCo Grand Prix on July 14th. With several races taking place throughout the day as well as live entertainment and children’s entertainment, it should be an event to remember. Check out event information and the schedule (or register to volunteer!) here.

Rugged Maniac

Tough Mudder may be over for another year, but there’s still time to register for Rugged Maniac! On July 15th, head down to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds for this crazy and fun-filled event. Mechanical bulls and adult bounce houses are just a few of the things one will encounter at this wild event. Check out the details here.

Vancouver Aquarium After Hours

On July 20th, enjoy the rare opportunity to see the aquarium after closing at this adults-only after hours experience. You’ll be able to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine while you access all the galleries. Tickets are only available for purchase online, so get them while they last!

World Naked Bike Ride

Back for another year is Vancouver’s Naked Bike Ride! On July 22nd dress as bare as you dare and ride your bike through the city to promote a greener way to get around! Check out the Facebook Event, here.

Squamish Win Festival

From July 27th to 29th, head up to Squamish for a festival full of art, music, and creativity. Check out the full line-up of artists, here.

Celebration of Light

Watch July go out with a bang (literally!) at the Honda Celebration of Lights fireworks shows. On July 29th, August 2nd and August 5th, enjoy the music, the lights, and lots of food options. Beat the crowds and save yourself a great spot by purchasing tickets for one of these great viewing locations.

We hope you found something fun to do this month. From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, have a great July 2017!

Canada Day 2017

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. The Canada Day 2017 celebrations will be bigger and better than ever!

We have compiled a list of Canada Day 2017 events and activities taking place throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

What will the weather be like? The weather on the Canada Day long weekend will be sunny with clear blue skies.

Family Friendly Events

Make lasting memories with your family and friends this Canada Day 2017. Check out these family-friendly events taking place.

Canada Day at Canada Place
999 Canada Place, Vancouver
July 1 & 2

North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations
Waterfront Park – Block, 200 Esplanade W, North Vancouver
Saturday, July 1

Richmond Canada Day
Steveston Village, Richmond
Saturday, July 1

Canada Day at Swanguard Stadium
3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Saturday, July 1

Canada Day at Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Saturday, July 1

New Westminster Canada Day
Queen’s Park – 3rd Avenue, New Westminster
Saturday, July 1

Port Moody Canada Day
Rocky Point Park – 2800 Murray Street, Port Moody
Saturday, July 1

Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day
Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Saturday, July 1

Surrey Canada Day Celebrations
Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre – 17728 64 Ave, Surrey
Saturday, July 1

Fort Langley Canada Day
23433 Mavis Ave, Langley
Saturday, July 1

Maple Ridge Canada Day
Memorial Peace Park – 224 Street & McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge
Saturday, July 1

Adult-Oriented Events

Ultimate Canada Day and Night Party
Plaza of Nations – 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Saturday, July 1

Canada Pool Party
Drai’s Beach Club – 1161 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Saturday, July 1

Twisted Canada Day 150 Yacht Party
Plaza Of Nations – 750 Pacific Street, Vancouver
Saturday, July 1

Night Markets

The local night markets are open for the summer! Enjoy the good eats, good finds and good times! Be sure to check them out, at least once this summer!

Richmond Night Market
8351 River Road, Richmond
Opens May 12 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

International Summer Night Market
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond
Opens April 29 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

Shipyards Night Market
138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Opens May 5 (Friday)

Explore the Outdoors

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and explore the great outdoors. Did you know that it’s been 50 years since Metro Vancouver’s regional parks system first got its start? There are 14,500 hectares of forests, fields, rivers, and beaches to explore.

Camping with family and friends is a great way to reconnect with each other and the outdoors. BC Parks offers campsites, day-use areas, and thousands of kilometres of trails as a fun, convenient, low-cost way to explore our beautiful province. Plan your camping trip now!

Parks Canada is celebrating Canada’s 150th by offering a free 2017 Discovery Pass. This pass offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites across the country. Order your Discovery Pass here.

Make the best of this Canada Day 2017. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or inspiration for a local adventure, the possibilities are endless. From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, we wish you a happy and safe Canada Day 2017. 

Happy 150 Canada!

We are very excited to be welcoming our newest member of the Longevity Graphics Team.

Jason Stone is joining our team as a Web Developer. He has worked professionally as a Web Developer for over 3 years.

Who wants to get to know Jason? We asked him a few questions to get to know him a little better.

1. What are your hobbies and interests?

I think of myself as a ‘West Coast’ person. I enjoy visiting our local ski mountains in the winter for some downhill fun. In the summer time, I enjoy going on day hikes and cycling local trails.

2. What do you bring to Longevity Graphics?

With a strong technical skill-set, attention to detail, and over 3 years of front end development experience, I’m a passionate web developer that takes design to pixel-perfect layout. I’ve worked collaboratively with UX Designers getting challenging responsive layouts to completion. As well, I can work independently with clients to meet their evolving business needs.

3. Why did you get into the industry?

I love to solve problems and I am fascinated by how things work. I was first introduced to coding back in the late 90’s with applescript. Since then, I have been completely hooked.

4. What is your favorite part of the work you do?

I enjoy being able to create custom WordPress themes from start to finish. With each project, I like to solve unique client requests with solutions that’ll help take their business to the next level.

Any words of wisdom that you would like to share with our readers?

“Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think” – Steve Jobs.

If you’d like to get in touch with Jason, you can shoot him an e-mail at [email protected].

The Longevity Graphics team is made up of local industry experts that help clients get results. We specialize in online marketing services and website design and development. If you are looking to increase revenue from online leads, get in touch with us now. Set up a meeting today! We provide a FREE 1-Hour consultation on all of the services we offer.

10 Things to do in Vancouver | June 2017

Summer has finally arrived in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. With the school year, coming to a close, we thought we would compile a list of 10 of the best things to do in Vancouver during the month of June 2017. We have a little something for everyone!

Bard on the Beach

Running this year from June 1st until September 23rd, Bard on the Beach puts a new take on beloved Shakespeare plays. The features this year are Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice and The Two Gentleman of Verona. Tickets can be purchased online, here. Be sure to get your tickets early as they will sell out quickly.

Vancouver International Children’s Festival

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival takes place from May 29th – June 4th. It hosts many performances and activities for children. Check out the schedule and order your tickets, here.

Night Markets

There are several night markets open in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland this summer.

• The Richmond Night Market runs from May 12th to October 9th
• The Illumination Summer Night Market runs from May 5th to September 10th
• The Shipyards Night Market runs from May 5th to September 29th

Vancouver Craft Beer & Wine Festival

The Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival is back! Come enjoy over 300 beers and ciders from over 100 Craft Breweries and Cideries on June 3rd and 4th at the PNE Fairgrounds. There will be live music, a games area, several food trucks, and it’s sure to be a good time! For more information and tickets, click here.

MEC Trail Race Three

Like running? MEC is sponsoring two races on June 4th – one 15 km and one 55 km. If you think you can handle it, check out all the details and sign up, here.

Surrey Greek Food Festival

On June 9th to June 18th, join the celebration at the 26th annual Surrey Greek Food Festival. With live entertainment and amazing food, this smaller festival is perfect for someone who prefers smaller crowds. For more information, click here.

BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival

On June 17th, come out to the Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam for a raucous good time watching the traditional Highland Games competition. With tons of activities for all ages, this will be an event to remember. Check out all the details and get tickets, here.

Tough Mudder Whistler

Do you thrive on physical exertion and competition? Tough Mudder Whistler is back with some old favorite obstacles and some completely new ones. Come take part on June 17th and 18th. Visit the event website, here.

TD International Jazz Festival

This year the International Jazz Festival is running from June 22nd until July 2nd. Come enjoy numerous events and jazz performances. For more information about the event schedule and tickets, visit the Coact Jazz website, here.

Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

The Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival is taking place from June 23rd to June 25ht. With lots of partners, vendors, and of course, the races, there will be plenty to enjoy. Best of all – free admission! Check out the details, here.

From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, we hope you’ll be able to get out and enjoy some of these amazing events taking place in June 2017! 

Longevity Graphics is partnering with Value Village and Access Youth to host a FUNDrive!

We will be collecting gently used clothing and housewares. In exchange, Value Village will compensate us for every pound of product we donate, so every little bit counts!

The proceeds of this FUNDraiser will be going to Access Youth, a wonderful non-profit organization in the Tri-Cities. Access Youth develops and delivers innovative programs and services for youth who may be disadvantaged, marginalized, or at-risk. Their goal is to establish a meaningful and reliable relationship with alienated and excluded at-risk youth. Click here to learn more about Access Youth.

Please help us support this amazing cause, to ensure that they can continue to help create immediate and lasting change in the lives of children and youth in our local community.

Where is the FUNDrive?

Longevity Graphics – #105 – 7 Burbidge Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2

Click here to get directions to Longevity Graphics. 

The Access Youth bus will be parked outside our office for the duration of the FUNDrive. Our goal is to fill the bus with all of the donations.

When is the FUNDrive?

June 19^th and 20^th between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

If you’re not available to drop off your items on those dates, don’t worry! We will be accepting donations every weekday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm until the event. Let’s see how much we can collect before the big event!

What is Our Goal for the FUNDrive?

Our goal is to raise $500.00 for Access Youth. This means we will need as many bags of donations as we can get!

We are very excited to host such an event. We hope to see you there!

For more information about the event, check out the Access Youth FUNDrive Facebook Event or Follow Us on our social media channels to receive regular updates.

May Long Weekend 2017

Victoria Day Long Weekend takes place from May 20 – May 22 this year. Victoria Day commemorates the birthday of Queen Victoria, the British Queen who was born on May 24, 1819.

We have compiled a list of May Long Weekend 2017 events and activities taking place throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Throughout 2017, Canada 150 celebrations are taking place. Some of the events we have included in this blog post include complimentary admission for Canada’s 150.

Now, what will the weather be like this May Long Weekend 2017? We are forecasted to have sunshine.

Family-Friendly Events

Make lasting memories with your family and friends this May Long Weekend 2017. Check out these family-friendly events taking place.

Playland at the PNE
2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Opens May 6 (Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City
BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Saturday, May 20

Vancouver All British Field Meet
VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak St, Vancouver
Saturday, May 20

Victoria Day at Burnaby Village Museum
Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Monday, May 22

Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
6050 176 Street, Surrey
May 19 – May 22

Fort Langley’s 95th Annual May Day Parade
Church Street, Fort Langley
Monday, May 22

Whistler GO Festival
Various locations in Whistler
May 19 – May 22

Farmers Markets

There are many great farmers markets around Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that are now open for the season. Visit the BC Association of Farmers Markets to discover the best markets in your area.

Night Markets

The local night markets are open for the summer! Enjoy the good eats, good finds and good times! Be sure to check them out!

Richmond Night Market
8351 River Road, Richmond
Opens May 12 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

International Summer Night Market
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond
Opens April 29 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

Shipyards Night Market
138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Opens May 5 (Friday)

Beer & Wine Festivals

Canadian Crafts Vancouver Wine Tour – Fraser Valley
Pick up outside Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Recurring weekly (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Wednesday)

Vancouver Craft Brewery Experience
Pick up outside Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Recurring Daily

Fort Langley Beer & Food Festival 
Fort Langley National Historic Site – 23433 Mavis Avenue, Langley
Friday, May 20

Explore the Outdoors

A little rain never hurt anyone, so get out of the city and explore the great outdoors. The Greater Vancouver area has much to offer.  Visit Vancouver Trails and see which local trails and hikes are open for the season.

Admission to Canada’s National Parks, Historic Sites and Marine Conversation Areas is free during 2017. Order your Discovery Pass here.

Make the best of this May Long Weekend 2017. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or ideas for an adventure, the possibilities are endless! From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, we wish you a happy and safe May Long Weekend 2017.

PPC Marketing Coquitlam

The online marketing world has changed dramatically in recent years. Google AdWords is one of the platforms creating this change. Google AdWords is a paid advertising or pay-per-click (PPC) service offered by Google. It is one of the most effective methods of paid advertising online.

Google AdWords is used by organizations of all sizes. These organizations all have one thing in common. They want to reach a large number of people who search for information, products, and services online.

What is PPC Marketing Coquitlam?

PPC stands for pay-per-click. It is a type of internet marketing in which the advertiser pays a fee each time their ad is clicked. When clicked, the ad directs the searcher to a landing page. The goal of the advertiser is to get the searcher to perform a predetermined task. Generally, this task is to purchase a product or service. Essentially, PPC is a way to buy visits to your website, rather than obtaining the visits through organic methods.

How Does PPC Marketing Coquitlam Work?

Let’s take a look at the image above. In this example, I searched for Website Design Coquitlam in Google. As you can see, a PPC ad for Longevity Graphics appeared at the top of the page above the organic results. This ad includes the same information as the typical Google search results. Additionally, it includes:

• Address
• Phone Number
• Hours of Operation
• Highlighted Services

PPC Marketing is Good for Everyone

Searchers – Research indicates that searchers click on paid search ads more than any other form of digital marketing. This means that people don’t mind being advertised to through this medium, as long as the products and services that appear actually fit their needs.

Advertisers – Through their search query, searchers reveal their intent to purchase. Using the results from Google AdWords and Google Analytics, advertisers are able to measure the quality of traffic that results from PPC clicks. They can then refine their ads to achieve different results.

Search engines – PPC Marketing allows search engines to cater to searchers and advertisers simultaneously. As long as search engines continue to display relevant ads to searchers and provide measurable information to advertisers, then both parties will remain happy.

PPC Keyword Research

Conducting keyword research can be a very time-consuming task. However, it is incredibly important as your entire PPC campaigns are built around the keywords you choose. An effective PPC keyword list should be:

• Relevant
• Exhaustive
• Expansive

If Google AdWords and PPC Keyword Research are tasks you would rather leave up to the professionals, then get in contact with Longevity Graphics for your PPC Marketing Coquitlam services, today! We provide a FREE 1-Hour Consultation so you can learn about the services we offer.

FREE 1-Hour Consultation!

Welcome Eva – A New Additional To The Longevity Graphics Team!

Online Marketing and website design are fast growing and ever changing industries. With a passion for high-end design, expertise and customer service, the Longevity Graphics team continues to grow. We are excited to welcome Eva to the Longevity Graphics Team!

Eva Taschuk is our new Administrative & Personal Assistant. We’ve asked her a few questions to help introduce her to our clients and followers.

1. What are your hobbies and interests?

I’m a mom to a wonderful little girl who will be two years old in July. I spend much of my free time playing with her and taking her to the park. I’m a really good singer and I love to go to karaoke night whenever I can get a chance. I’m interested in voice acting. I took a class in it and enjoyed it very much. I may dabble in that a bit more in the future. I enjoy watching shows on Netflix. Some of my favorite shows include Arrested Development, Supernatural, Breaking Bad, Grey’s Anatomy, Friends, Gilmore Girls, and Sherlock.

2. What do you bring to Longevity Graphics?

Besides my *dazzling* personality, I also bring some previous office experience and some experience in digital marketing. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication from Trinity Western University. There, I took many courses in writing and filmmaking, and one course in graphic design, among others.

3. Why did you get into the industry?

I like being able to express my creativity, but I also like paperwork and just doing odds and ends around the office. When I started university, I had no real idea of what I wanted to do with my degree. Marketing is such a broad field that I just sort of fell into it thinking, “This encompasses many of my interests.” I’m still finding my place and role in it, and hopefully working at Longevity Graphics will be a wonderful stepping stone in my journey to the ideal career!

4. What is your favorite part of the work you do?

I like being the go-to person for odd jobs and I like being able to make other people’s lives easier for them. I like the variety, and I love learning new things. I like the idea that at any point in my day I can get whisked away to do an errand or something else unexpectedly.

5. Any words of wisdom that you would like to share with our readers?

Life is too short not to do what you want to do. Don’t let things like money stand in the way of things that will make you happy.

If you’d like to get in touch with Eva, you can shoot her an e-mail at [email protected].

The Longevity Graphics team is made up of local industry experts that help clients get results. We specialize in online marketing services and website design and development. If you are looking to increase revenue from online leads, get in touch with us now. Set up a meeting today! We provide a FREE 1-Hour consultation on all of the services we offer.

Spring Into Action –
Mobile Optimization Coquitlam

Global data reveals that mobile devices continue to ingrain themselves into consumers’ daily lives. Here are some interesting statistics about mobile device usage:

• 80% of global consumers own a smartphone
• 50% of global consumers own a tablet
• 85% of Google searches are performed on a mobile device

The fact is, if you are not optimized for mobile you’re ultimately losing sales.

Navigating with a mobile device on a website that is not optimized for mobile use can be very frustrating, and most people today do not have the patience. Research shows that 57% of mobile users will abandon your website if it takes more than 3 seconds to load. On e-commerce websites, 30% will abandon a purchase transaction if the Shopping Cart isn’t optimized for mobile devices.

Not to mention, Google and other major search engines are giving you the hint, too.

“If you haven’t made your website mobile-friendly, you should.” – Google

What is Mobile Optimization Coquitlam?

A desktop version of a website can be difficult to view and navigate on a mobile device. It may require the user to zoom in order to read the page content. In comparison, the mobile-friendly version is readable and immediately usable. This is demonstrated in the image to the right.

The Mobile-First Index

In late 2016, Google began testing its mobile-first index. This index primarily looks at the mobile version of your website for its algorithm and ranking signals, falling back on the
desktop version when there is no
mobile version available.

If your website is not mobile-friendly, that will have an impact on where your website appears on the Google search results page.

Regular Price $1250

Spring Promotion $625

(Available until May 15, 2017)

If you are looking for an expert in Mobile Optimization Coquitlam, then collaborating with Longevity Graphics is the right choice for your business. Contact Us Today to learn more!

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