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Partners and software we build with
We're official partners of Sanity, Webflow and WP Engine, and a member of Anthropic's Claude Partner Network. Below is the software our Calgary and Vancouver team builds with every week, and what each tool is good for.
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Official partners
These are the partner programs we're enrolled in.
Claude
Claude is Anthropic's AI model, available through the Claude app, Team plans and organizations, Claude Code and the API. We build AI systems on Claude, set up Claude organizations for small teams, and connect Claude to the tools they already use.
Claude Partner NetworkSanity
Sanity is a headless content management system where content is stored as structured data that websites, apps and feeds can all read from. We build content models, custom Studio tools, component libraries and catalogue sites on Sanity, usually with Next.js.
Sanity agency partner programWP Engine
WP Engine is a managed WordPress hosting company that provides fast servers, staging environments, daily backups and security monitoring. We host and run WordPress sites on WP Engine, with staging, site transfers and monitoring after launch.
WP Engine Agency Partner Program (Preferred Partner)Webflow
Webflow is a visual website builder that includes hosting, a CMS and interactions. We build Webflow design systems, CMS collections and Figma-to-Webflow sites, with custom code where Webflow stops.
Webflow Certified Partner
Software we build with
We use these tools every week, and none involves a formal partnership.
Frameworks
Astro
Astro is a web framework for content-heavy websites that sends plain HTML by default and adds JavaScript only where a page needs it. We build fast content and marketing sites with Astro, connected to whichever CMS the team prefers.
Astro at Paper CraneNext.js
Next.js is a React framework for building fast websites and web applications that render on the server. We build headless marketing sites, custom platforms and products on Next.js, usually with Sanity as the CMS and Vercel for hosting.
Next.js at Paper CraneReact
React is a JavaScript library from Meta for building interactive interfaces out of reusable components. We build custom platforms, product front ends and admin portals with React.
React at Paper Crane
Hosting and infrastructure
DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is a cloud provider with simple virtual servers, managed databases and app hosting at flat monthly prices. We run app back ends, custom platforms and client automations on DigitalOcean servers.
DigitalOcean at Paper CraneVercel
Vercel is a hosting platform built around Next.js. Every change gets its own preview link, and sites are served from a global network. We host our own site and client platforms on Vercel, with preview links for review before anything goes live.
Vercel at Paper Crane
Integrations
These are the systems we connect websites and software to.
HubSpot
HubSpot is a CRM and marketing platform for tracking contacts, deals and email campaigns. We connect HubSpot to your other systems, or move your data off it when it costs more than it's worth.
HubSpot at Paper CraneLearnDash
LearnDash is a learning management plugin for WordPress that runs online courses on your own site. We build online learning platforms on LearnDash and WordPress.
LearnDash at Paper CraneSalesforce
Salesforce is a customer relationship management (CRM) platform for tracking contacts, leads and organizations. We connect Salesforce to public websites so the site can show live Salesforce data.
Salesforce at Paper CraneStripe
Stripe is a payments platform for taking card payments, subscriptions and invoices online. We build Stripe payments into custom software and websites.
Stripe at Paper Crane
How we choose a platform
For a site that won't change much, Webflow is usually the least headache over the long run. For a site that needs to scale, we recommend Sanity or WordPress, depending on data sovereignty, how much maintenance you want, and who owns the code and data.
Cost is harder to call, because WordPress maintenance and per-seat pricing add up differently for every team. Our WordPress vs Webflow comparison goes through the details.
Questions about our platforms
Which CMS do you recommend?
It depends on the site. Webflow suits sites that won't change much, and Sanity or WordPress suit sites that need to scale. We'll tell you which one we'd pick after hearing about your site.
Are you an official Sanity and Webflow partner?
Yes. We're a Sanity agency partner listed in Sanity's directory, a Webflow Certified Partner and a WP Engine Preferred Partner. We're also a member of the Claude Partner Network. We hold no other tiers or certifications.
Can you build for Canadian data residency?
Yes. WordPress lets you choose the host, so we can set it up on Canadian hosting. Tell us your requirements early and we'll recommend a platform that meets them.
Can you take over a site another agency built?
Yes. We start by reviewing the code, plugins and hosting, then tell you whether it's worth keeping or rebuilding.
Not sure which platform fits?
Tell us about your project and we'll tell you which platform we'd choose, and whether we're the right people to build it.
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