Plain language only
If we can't explain it to you in a sentence, we don't understand it well enough yet. No jargon, no acronym soup.
A consultancy built for small and growing businesses
We've spent years inside agencies, startups, and enterprise IT departments. Varanguard is what we wished those teams looked like.
Who we are
Senior engineers and designers — on every project
Varanguard is a Los Angeles consultancy. We work with clients across the US, but we keep our team small on purpose. That means when you hire us, you work with the senior people who scoped the project — not a parade of juniors learning on your dime.
We specialize in small business website design, web development, data migration, and general business consulting. We're vendor-neutral, we don't take referral kickbacks, and we tell you when the cheaper option is good enough.
What we believe
The principles we work by
None of this is novel. It's just how we choose to do the work.
Your data is yours
You own the code, the designs, and every account we set up on your behalf. We hand over the keys at the end of every engagement.
Honest scoping
We'd rather tell you "this is going to cost more than you think" up front than surprise you with a change order three months in.
Boring tech where it matters
We use proven, well-supported tools for anything load-bearing. Save the shiny new stuff for low-risk experiments.
We sweat the launch
Software isn't done when it works on a laptop. We monitor, support, and stick around long enough to make sure it works in production.
You can always reach a human
No ticketing labyrinths. You get the email and phone number of someone who actually worked on your project.
Sound like the kind of partner you're looking for?
We'd love to hear what you're working on.