Vancouver, BC · Digital Product Studio

We build it first. You pay when it's live.

No deposit. No lump sum. We design and build your website, MVP, platform, or AI tool — your subscription starts only after launch.

Zero upfront cost Canadian-built Subscription after launch You keep full ownership Based in Vancouver, BC
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Everything you need to launch.

From a simple marketing site to a full AI-powered platform. If it runs in a browser, we build it.

AI-Powered Tools

Custom AI applications, intelligent workflows, chatbots, automation, and RAG-based knowledge systems built for your exact use case.

LLM IntegrationChatbotsRAGAutomation
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MVPs

Validate your startup idea fast with a focused, fully functional product that real users can test and pay for from day one.

StartupsValidationRapid Launch
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Websites

Premium business websites, landing pages, and conversion-focused marketing experiences that build trust and drive qualified leads.

CorporateLanding PagesSEO-Ready
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SaaS Platforms

Multi-tenant platforms, dashboards, admin tools, and subscription-based products built to scale from 10 users to 10,000.

Multi-tenantAuthBillingDashboards
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E-Commerce

Custom storefronts, product configurators, checkout flows, and inventory systems built for your specific business model.

ShopifyCustomStripeInventory
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Ongoing Support

Monthly retainers covering hosting, updates, security patches, and new features — all included in your subscription after launch.

HostingUpdatesSecurityFeatures
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Four steps. Zero upfront.

A model that puts our interests in exactly the same place as yours — we only earn when your product ships.

Step 01

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You tell us what you need

Book a free call. We scope the project, agree on deliverables, and start planning — no contract or deposit required.

Step 02

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We build it

Our team designs and develops your product. You review progress and give feedback at every stage of the build.

Step 03

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It goes live

Your website, MVP, platform, or AI tool launches with real functionality and a polished, tested user experience.

Step 04

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Now you pay monthly

A simple monthly subscription begins after launch. You pay for a working product — not a promise.

Products we've shipped.

Real products built for Canadian businesses — from AI-powered compliance tools to Vancouver e-commerce stores. Every project started with zero upfront cost.

Regulatory Intelligence Assistant AI What are the PIPEDA disclosure requirements for a B2B SaaS platform operating in Canada? AI Answer Under PIPEDA, organizations must identify the purpose for data collection at or before the time of collection (Principle 4.2)... PIPEDA s.4.2OPC GuidanceGDPR Art. 13 Updated 2 min ago

AI Tool

Regulatory Intelligence Assistant

RAG-powered AI assistant for a Canadian compliance team — monitors federal and provincial regulatory databases, surfaces relevant changes, and answers legal queries with cited source paragraphs. Deployed in 6 weeks.

Regulatory research time cut by 80%
Anthropic ClaudeRAGpgvectorNext.js
Compliance Dashboard + New Review Compliant94% In Review12 Overdue3 ENTITYFRAMEWORKSTATUS Northgate HoldingsSOC 2 Type IICompliant Meridian AdvisorsPIPEDAIn Review Vertex GroupISO 27001Overdue

SaaS Platform

Compliance Management Platform

Multi-tenant compliance SaaS for Canadian enterprises — regulatory obligation tracking, audit trail logging, deadline management, and role-based reporting dashboards for compliance officers across multiple business units.

Replaced spreadsheet workflows at 3 enterprise clients
Next.jsPostgreSQLStripeMulti-tenant
June 2026 + Book a Shift MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT MorningJ. Park · 7–3 MorningL. Kim · 7–3 EveningM. Osei · 3–11 Full DayS. Ali · 8–4 AfternoonT. Brown · 1–9 MorningA. Chen · 6–2 NightR. Singh · 11–7 14 shifts · 6 staff · 3 open Fill Gaps

MVP

Workforce Scheduling Marketplace

Two-sided staffing marketplace connecting Metro Vancouver businesses with on-demand shift workers — real-time availability matching, automated scheduling, Stripe Connect payouts, and in-app messaging. Scoped to live in 8 weeks.

First bookings within 72 hours of launch
React NativeStripe ConnectNode.jsWebSockets
Northern Harvest Organic Delivery Harvest Box — Premium Active Next deliveryJun 24, 2026 Billing cycleMonthly Amount$94.00 Subscription progress8 of 12 months Manage Skip Pause

E-Commerce

Subscription Commerce Platform

Direct-to-consumer subscription storefront for a Canadian CPG brand — custom product bundling engine, subscriber self-service portal (skip, pause, cancel), cohort discount logic, and automated dunning via Stripe Billing.

34% reduction in involuntary subscription churn
ShopifyCustom LiquidStripe BillingSubscriber Portal
horizonplumbing.ca Horizon Plumbing ServicesLocationsAbout Book Now Trusted Plumbing Across Metro Vancouver Same-day service · Licensed & insured · 4.9★ Get a Quote Our Locations Vancouver Burnaby Surrey North Vancouver

Website

Multi-Location Service Business

Custom multi-location marketing site for a BC home services company — city-specific landing pages, service area JSON-LD schema, Google Business Profile API integration, online quote requests, and Core Web Vitals optimization.

Ranking for 12+ local Vancouver-area service keywords
Custom HTML/CSSJSON-LDLocal SEOBooking API
Marcus Holloway CEO Vancouver linkedin.com/in/marcus-holloway Marcus Holloway — CEO at Vertex Operations · Vancouver vertexoperations.com/leadership Building enterprise SaaS · Speaker · Board member globenewswire.com/news Marcus Holloway Named to BC Tech Top 40 Under 40... Marcus Holloway CEO · Vertex Operations Group Vancouver, BC · Canada Entity Verified ✓ C-suite executive, 20+ yrs enterprise software. Board member · Public speaker · 3 exits. LinkedIn · Twitter · Wikidata · Crunchbase Claim this Panel →

Knowledge Panel

Executive Authority Optimization

Google Knowledge Panel establishment and ongoing management for C-suite executives at a Vancouver professional services firm — Wikidata entity creation, authoritative social and directory profile linking, and monthly panel monitoring.

Knowledge Panels live for 4 executives within 10 weeks
WikidataEntity SEOGoogle BKGCitation Building

Don't take our word for it.

Founders and teams across Canada on what it's like to build with us.

"The no-upfront model was the deciding factor for us. We were pre-revenue and couldn't justify a large development deposit. YouLike helped us launch quickly, and we only started paying once we had real customers using the platform."

Daniel Mercer
Daniel Mercer
Founder, LaunchForge

"The AI compliance assistant reduced hours of manual research every week. More importantly, our team now has confidence they're working with the latest information instead of digging through dozens of documents."

Michael Thornton
Michael Thornton
Director of Operations, Northgate Compliance Group

"What impressed us most was their ability to understand the business problem before discussing technology. The final platform aligned perfectly with our operational workflows."

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
Managing Partner, Meridian Consulting Partners

"Our subscription orders increased significantly after launch. The customer experience is smoother, and many of the manual tasks our team handled every day are now fully automated."

Olivia Bennett
Olivia Bennett
E-Commerce Director, Northern Harvest Co.

"The website has become one of our strongest lead generation channels. Prospective clients frequently mention the professionalism and clarity of the site during initial consultations."

Nathan Holloway
Nathan Holloway
Business Development Director, Horizon Advisory Group

"We've worked with several development vendors over the years. This is the first partnership that truly feels like an extension of our internal team rather than an external contractor."

Sophia Whitmore
Sophia Whitmore
Chief Operating Officer, Vertex Operations Group

Old model vs. the YouLike way.

Traditional agencies make you carry all the financial risk upfront. We do things differently.

The old model

Pay first. Build later. Hope it ships.

  • $10,000–$100,000 deposit required before work begins
  • All financial risk sits with you, the client
  • Expensive scope-change charges mid-project
  • No guarantee the product ever ships on time

YouLike Solutions

Build first. Pay after launch.

  • Zero upfront cost — no deposit, ever
  • We share the risk during the build
  • Simple monthly subscription after go-live
  • We only earn when your product is live

Traditional upfront cost

$50k+

Paid before a single user sees a single screen — with no guarantee it ships on time or on budget.

Your upfront cost with YouLike

$0

We build it. It goes live. Monthly subscription begins. That's the entire deal.

The people behind the work.

A focused studio of builders, designers, and strategists who care about shipping great products on time.

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Answers to questions you haven't asked yet.

Everything you need to know about working with YouLike Solutions in Vancouver.

How does the no-upfront payment model work?

YouLike Solutions builds your website, MVP, SaaS platform, or AI tool at our own cost first. Once your product goes live and you're satisfied with it, a simple monthly subscription begins. You pay nothing until your product is live and working.

Where is YouLike Solutions based?

YouLike Solutions is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We work with startups, founders, and businesses across Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and all of Canada.

What types of digital products does YouLike Solutions build in Vancouver?

We build websites, MVPs, SaaS platforms, e-commerce stores, and AI-powered tools for businesses in Vancouver and across British Columbia. We also provide Google Knowledge Panel management to help brands control their presence in Google Search.

How long does it take to build an MVP with YouLike Solutions?

Most MVPs are delivered in 4–8 weeks depending on scope. We scope the project on a free discovery call, agree on deliverables, and begin building immediately — no deposit or contract required upfront.

What is a Google Knowledge Panel and can YouLike Solutions set one up?

A Google Knowledge Panel is the information box that appears on the right side of Google Search results for businesses, people, and organizations. YouLike Solutions helps businesses in Vancouver and across Canada claim, verify, and optimize their Knowledge Panels to improve brand authority and search visibility.

Tell us what you want to build.

No sales pressure — we'll review your idea and respond within one business day.

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