Question 1

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Porthos Media is a family-owned web design and digital marketing consulting firm run out of our home in the Okanagan Valley. We are in Summerland, BC, Canada, specifically but serve Kelowna, Penticton and clients all over the world.

Question 2

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

As most of our work can be done remotely, we serve companies and clients from all over the world. The majority of our current client roster is American but we’re happy to work with people from any country!

Locally, we love to serve clients and customers in Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland and the entire Okanagan Valley.

Question 3

Do you work with businesses outside of BC or Canada?

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Absolutely! While Porthos Media is proudly based in Summerland, BC, serving local clients across Kelowna, Penticton, Peachland, and the wider Okanagan Valley, we also work with businesses across Canada and around the world. Our clients span multiple time zones and industries, from the U.S. and Europe to Australia and beyond.

Thanks to modern tools like Google Meet, email, and cloud-based project management, we can collaborate seamlessly with you no matter where you're located. Whether you need consulting for web design, SEO, copywriting, video editing, or audio production, our fully remote workflow makes it easy to deliver results on time and on budget.

📞 Not local? No problem. Contact us to book a free consultation, and let’s talk about how we can support your business, wherever you are.Do you work with businesses outside of BC or Canada?

Question 4

How much do you charge?

Accepted Answer

We charge $180 per hour for consulting. Because our work is strategic and highly focused, most clients find they need fewer hours than expected. If we’re not the right fit for your budget, we’re happy to point you toward other options.

Our digitizing and archiving services are tailored to each project. We offer estimates following a one-time assessment, available for a $20 fee.

Get in touch to get started!

Question 5

Do you only work remotely or can you come to me?

Accepted Answer

If you are located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, we can come to you if the project requires it, but more often than not, our job can be completed remotely.

Question 6

How can I pay my invoice?

Accepted Answer

We’ll send you an invoice with our branding on it, and the email will always come from an address that ends in @porthosmedia.net - keep this in mind to avoid scammers!

When the email comes, you can follow the instructions on it to pay your invoice online by credit card or Interac E-transfer. If you need help paying your bill, please never hesitate to reach out: info@porthosmedia.net

Question 7

What industries do you specialize in?

Accepted Answer

At Porthos Media, we’ve had the pleasure of working with a wide range of industries, from local trades to global non-profits. While we’re always excited to learn about new sectors, our experience includes:

Non-profits and charities (our most frequent clients, both in Canada and the U.S.)
Health and wellness: med spas, plastic surgeons, counsellors, personal trainers
Retail and lifestyle: beard care brands, cannabis dispensaries, restaurant suppliers
Hospitality: hotels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts
Professional services: financial companies, authors, public speakers, actors
Trades and industry: electricians, plumbers, landscapers, auto repair shops, construction companies, equipment rentals, used manufacturing equipment sales
Conferences and events: event websites, speaker profiles, registration systems
Pharmaceuticals and healthcare services

Whether you're a local business in Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland, or Peachland, or a growing organization based anywhere in the world, we tailor our consulting services for web design, SEO, digital marketing, and media production to fit your industry, audience, and goals.

📞 Curious if we’ve worked in your field? Contact us or call 250-733-1166, chances are, we have!

Question 8

What services does Porthos Media offer?

Accepted Answer

Porthos Media offers digital consulting, copywriting, and media digitization services in the Okanagan Valley. We work with both businesses looking for strategic support and individuals or families who want to preserve old photos, video, audio, and other important memories.

Question 9

Do you work with both businesses and personal clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We help businesses with consulting and copywriting, and we also help individuals and families digitize and preserve personal media such as home videos, photographs, and audio recordings.

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