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Vacano Creative

5.0 (8)
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Health & Medicine
3 reviewers
50%
PROJECT COST
$5K - $10Kper project3 reviewers | 38%
RETAINER COST
No Data to ShowReviewers haven't reported retainer cost data for this provider
Douglas F. Cancel, D.C.Chiropractor
Overall Rating
5.0
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated
Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
I was initially referred to Mr. Chris Vacano by a mutual friend. This recommendation was made to me following a crash of my business website due to an attempted brute force entry into it's control panel by hacker of disguised identity. The marketing company that created my website was in the process of moving its corporate offices from California to South Carolina and required an outrageous fee to just evaluate the situation and the web hosting company maintaining my site was disinterested and minimally helpful. Chris evaluated my situation and implemented measures to get my site back up and running. He then implemented measures to insure that my website was secure with an array of "state of the art" security and authentication measures to insure that I had full control and safety of my website. This included a complete duplicate rewrite of my website using a superior website development platform. I learned the hard way that security of a business website is of utmost importance and if you are going to spend big bucks on a website the developer better know how to secure it and keep it secure. My positive experience with Chris in these regards along with his reasonable fees has earned my trust and has caused me to request his services in other areas including search engine optimization, social media marketing, and messaging refinement, all of which are now ongoing. I believe in personal relationships with people that are highly competent, enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy, and CREATIVE. I have found Chris to have met this criteria entirely.November 5, 2019

https://vacanocreative.com/home/

Portland, OR

Founded 2018

11-50 Employees

Website development and marketing agency in Oregon

Vacano Creative is an Oregon-based marketing and website development agency founded in 2018, helping businesses develop engaging digital communications. They focus on creating engagement, building brand image, and telling a story through visual communication. Vacano Creative provides various services, including branding, designing prints and web, video production, animation, photography, illustration, web development, web hosting, and independent publishing. They offer complete communication strategy services for startups, small to large businesses, and nonprofits. Vacano Creative has worked with companies of different sizes and industries, including Performance Sports Care and Press Play Lifestyle. They also received recognition from UpCity as one of the Top Creative Agencies in 2019.

Expertise

Services Offered
Advertising|Branding|Content Marketing|Creative|Digital Marketing|Email Marketing|Graphic Design|Public Relations (PR)|Social Media Marketing|Video Production|Web Design|Web Development
Industries Served
IT & Software Development

Costs

Project CostProjects Starting at:
$1.5K each
7 reviewers reported project cost for this provider
Less than $1K
25%
$1K - $2.5K
13%
$2.5K - $5K
13%
$5K - $10K
38%
$10K+
No cost reported
13%
Retainer CostRetainers Starting at:
$2K monthly
4 reviewers reported retainer cost for this provider
$250 - $500
38%
$500 - $1K
$1K - $2K
13%
$2K - $5K
$5K+
No cost reported
50%

Vacano Creative Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

8 Reviews

Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated

8 reviews

Recommended
Douglas F. Cancel, D.C.
Chiropractor
Hospital & Health Care, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
November 5, 2019
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: Confidential
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: I was initially referred to Mr. Chris Vacano by a mutual friend. This recommendation was made to me following a crash of my business website due to an attempted brute force entry into it's control panel by hacker of disguised identity. The marketing company that created my website was in the process of moving its corporate offices from California to South Carolina and required an outrageous fee to just evaluate the situation and the web hosting company maintaining my site was disinterested and minimally helpful. Chris evaluated my situation and implemented measures to get my site back up and running. He then implemented measures to insure that my website was secure with an array of "state of the art" security and authentication measures to insure that I had full control and safety of my website. This included a complete duplicate rewrite of my website using a superior website development platform. I learned the hard way that security of a business website is of utmost importance and if you are going to spend big bucks on a website the developer better know how to secure it and keep it secure. My positive experience with Chris in these regards along with his reasonable fees has earned my trust and has caused me to request his services in other areas including search engine optimization, social media marketing, and messaging refinement, all of which are now ongoing. I believe in personal relationships with people that are highly competent, enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy, and CREATIVE. I have found Chris to have met this criteria entirely.
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Variety Of Services Offered, Technical Expertise, Cost
Michelle Somma
Founder
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
November 5, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: Less than $500 monthly
Overall Experience: I have been working with Chris Vacano since 2010. Since that time and across various professional capacities, I’ve been fortunate to benefit from his counsel. Chris has provided consistent, rigorous and valuable guidance which I rely on. His acumen spans both overall business perspective as well as dogged technical acumen – he WILL help find a solution! Chris can be fully relied upon to bring my vision to life. Beyond his “can do – will do” DNA, Chris freely shares his insights and discovery. I’ve learned as much (or as little) as I have wanted at every opportunity. Most recently I engaged Chris to support a complex WordPress development project. On its completion, the site had all the functionality I hoped for, and elegantly designed to boot. As if he needed an additional superpower, Vacano Creative is a fantastic resource for logos, images – all around print design.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Industry Focus, Specific Service Offering, Reputation, Cost, Portfolio, Variety Of Services Offered
Cliff W. Gilmore, PhD avatar
Cliff W. Gilmore, PhD
CEO
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
November 5, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Less than $1,000
Retainer: Less than $500 monthly
Overall Experience: As both friend, colleague, and now formal strategic partner, Chris Vacano helped me get my coaching and consulting firm up and running. When it came to translating my ideas and experience into action, his insight was invaluable and his skills in web design, content packaging, branding, and marketing are top notch. -- Cliff W. Gilmore, PhD, CEO, North of Center
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Portfolio, Cost, Technical Expertise
Jackie Schwabe
CEO
Hospital & Health Care, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 3, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Vacano creative has worked on numerous projects for my company and for my clients. They have done web design, worksheet creation, video editing, podcast creation, product packaging design, book publication, cover art, logos, business cards, powerpoint presentations, course creation assets, information products, and more. They take the time to understand what I want and then ensure that I also get what I need. They always underpromise and overdeliver. I like the easy way that they communicate and how they care for my business as much as I do. I have referred them to some of my clients and have referred them to colleges. All of them say the same thing, they love the work and they enjoyed the opportunity to work with Vacano Creative.
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Variety Of Services Offered, Cost, Reputation, Technical Expertise, Specific Service Offering
Mike Quirk
President
Hospital & Health Care, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
November 5, 2019
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Overall Experience: Vacano Creative did an UNBELIEVABLE JOB on Creating , Designing, Suggesting , and Transforming our "Antiquated" Non -Profit Association website into a State of the Art Site ....Great content , opprortunities for Advertising Dollare to be generated , and so much more Information then we ever had ! Our Illinois Continuity of Care Association website . www.il-coc.org is STELLAR !! Chris & Heather were a joy to work with , knowledgeable, and most of all AFFORDABLE & a GREAT "ONTIME" performance!!! WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND - A 5 STAR PERFORMANCE !! Regards , Michael Quirk, President , IL-COC
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Cost, Variety Of Services Offered, Technical Expertise, Industry Focus
Vivian Doan
Creative Director
Marketing and Advertising, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 13, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $2,500 - $4,999
Overall Experience: An incredibly reliable and creative business to work with! Vacano Creative helped me build my eCommerce website and I have received so much wonderful feedback from it. He worked on my project from the brand mark, to the branding guide, to then to the website. Each step and process was incredibly thorough! Chris is a really fun person to work with and he just puts so much personality and thought into all of his projects. If you're looking for someone to level up your business or branding I highly recommend him.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Cost, Variety Of Services Offered, Reputation
Carol Bolt
owner
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
November 5, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Less than $1,000
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: Vacano Creative has been my go-to company for all things web for well over 15 years. Chris is talented, smart and shows up in wholistic way. He gets the creatives motivation to be free to create and the business owner's motivation to build a business. Don't miss a great opportunity to work with Vacano Creative.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Industry Focus, Reputation, Specific Service Offering, Location, Technical Expertise, Portfolio, Cost
Samantha Ramey
Owner
Food & Beverages, 51-200 employees
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 29, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: Less than $500 monthly
Overall Experience: Working with Vacano Solutions has been wonderful for my small independent business. They are very experienced and professional and have made creating a professional online presence and marketing materials a breeze. After 2 months working together on one small business I saw the value they brought and decided to reopen my shuttered business (due to covid) with their help and it has been a great experience. Also to note, not only professional, but easy going, fun and enjoyable as well.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Industry Focus, Specific Service Offering, Portfolio, Cost

Locations

Headquarters:
Portland, OR