Design to code that meets the validation standards of the Australian Web Award.
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$289.99 - Price includes GST

Coded with fancy transition effects and layout flexibility for your iPhone and iPod Touch.
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$299.99 - Price includes GST

Coded to meet all major handheld devices using mobile compatible XHTML and CSS.
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$249.99 - Price includes GST

Image/Server Optimisation
We optimise your images by choosing the right format, as well as using CSS sprites.

Turn Around Time
We take up to 7 days to produce optimal code from your design.

SEO Orientated
Generate more visitors by having code that does not break in search indexing.

Cross Browser Compatible
We test our code on all major browsers, including the infamous Internet Explorer 6.

Commented Code
All our code is commented in appropriate areas - updates have never been easier.

7 Days Support
We provide a 7 days support service for your project, after we deliver your code.

If you are unable to find the answer to your question or simply wish to speak to a support representative, you can contact us or visit our Help Desk.

Discover what will happen when sending us your design files. We convert sites with ease – no matter how big or small – leave the coding to the professionals. Have more time designing without limitation, work smarter with peace of mind that the final coded product will be pixel perfect. We are designers ourselves and know the meaning of "eye for detail".

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) have developed industry standard specification and guidelines for web development, to enhance the way web code interacts on the internet. At Vartro, we take this seriously, not only will our code validate for CSS (2.0/3.0), XHTML (1.0) and Accessibility (AA) – we have also based our validation on the Australian Web Awards standards.

As designers, we all specialise in our software of choice, from Adobe Photoshop to Adobe InDesign – we cater for various formats to make your life easier allowing you to produce the best design results without the worry of conversion. Formats include: PSD, IND, JPEG, PNG, PDF, AI, TIFF, EPS and much more.

We convert all images to their highest possible quality, giving consideration to file size. We choose the best format and compression that fits the image profile – JPEG, GIF or PNG. Our use of CSS Repetition and CSS Sprites will lower the number of HTTP requests, which will save you money on hosting bandwidth, as well as make your website load faster.

All our code includes comments, no matter if you are advanced or new to CSS/XHTML, we make sure comments are placed in the spots that will make your life easier when adding content and updating.

Once you receive your files, we provide a 7 days support service. Ask us anything via the online help desk form – we are happy to assist in making your Vartro journey easy and enjoyable.

Our service comes with SEO orientated coding, making sure our code has all the necessary attributes in getting your site up the search engine rankings. By using web standard coding methods and validation, Google /Yahoo/Bing won’t terminate its indexing phase when going through your site.

Our turnaround ranges from 1 to 7 days, depending on the layout complexity and package you choose. We run through our code multiple times to make sure it optimal. Be assured that we always meet our deadlines.

While converting your design, we make sure it looks identical on all major web browsers. This includes Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer as well as the infamous Internet Explorer 6.

For peace of mind, we take pride in building a long-term business relationship. Therefore, we guarantee that any information shared with us will always remain confidential. Learn more.

That is why we make sure we have all the information we need prior to starting the job. We have created a simple step-by-step process, asking all the important questions before we start. If the design requires a unique or different approach, one of our team members would contact you prior to coding.

Visit our Pricing Page to choose the package right for you. Our packages include: Website Conversion, iPhone Website Conversion and Mobile Website Conversion. Click the Order Now button once you’re ready to move forward.

There are three simple steps.

1) Provide your Project Name and supply your design files. Either upload the files or send us a URL link.

2) Choose any additional options required for your design, you can also note anything else via the Additional Comments field.

3) Provide your full name and email address, once ready, click on the Make Payment button.

Once all your project details have been supplied, we provide you a summary of your order. You can print a copy for your own internal use. Make sure to keep the reference number in a safe spot, as it will assist in the identification of your project. If you are happy with the order, click on the Pay Now button. This will redirect you to our Paypal account.

Make your payment through our Paypal account. Once this is completed, we will send you an email notification in 24 – 48 hours to let you know the progress of your project.

All your hard work is done, now it is our turn to churn your design into code. So, in the meantime – why don’t you relax and revive your creative juices! We will get back to you once the job is done.

Once we are satisfied with our conversion, we will package our code in a professional manner, making sure you understand what is going on.

We hand code your website design to meet W3C standards and the Australian Web Awards standards. So you can focus more on the creativity and leave the boring bits to us - as designers we have a great eye for detail and will only produce crisp pixel perfect results.

Not only do we provide quality code that work across all major browsers with image and loading optimisation – our service is flexible. You can choose various options prior to your order to meet your required coding needs. Below are a list of additional options:

Want to move away from web safe fonts? We do text replacement using "cufon" embedding as well. This method ensures that it works in all major browsers as well as being SEO compliant (No flash components required). Make sure your font meets the EULA for Web Embedding. Note: Don’t forget to send us your font(s) during the order stage.

Would you like your footer to stick all the way at the bottom of your browser? We can do this for you! No matter how much content you have, your footer will always be at the bottom of your screen – we use pure CSS and work its magic to get you the result.

To be fixed or not to be fixed, that is the question! We can code your design to be fixed width or fluid (100%) width – based on your design. Let us know prior to your order.

Not sure where to start with your website design? No problems, we have created a set of guidelines that will assist you in creating a design that will best fit the web.

We can code your design specifically for the iPhone with fancy transition effects and layout flexibility. Utilising the most out of the handheld Safari rendering engine, we can make your iPhone website user friendly and work seamlessly!

Design your own iPhone website - then let us take care of the rest – from optimised coding to adding handheld mobile detection scripts. We will make sure the end result will be mobile friendly with faster loading speeds. Your customers will be happy next time they receive their phone bill!

You can choose various options prior to your order to meet your required coding needs. Below are a list of additional options:

These transition effects only occurs when users click on internal links within the iPhone website. To sample these transition effects, click here.

Want to move away from web safe fonts? We do text replacement using "cufon" embedding as well. This method ensures that it works in all major browsers as well as being SEO compliant (No flash components required). Make sure your font meets the EULA for Web Embedding. Note: Don’t forget to send us your font(s) during the order stage.

As part of the iPhone web experience, users can view your site vertically or horizontally just by rotating their phone 90 degrees. You have the option to make the site - fluid (100%) width or keep it at a fixed width. We recommend fluid width to utilise the full nature of the iPhone experience.

Not sure where to start with your website design? No problems, we have created a set of guidelines that will assist you in creating a design that will best fit the web.

With our in-depth knowledge on this evolving medium let us take your website that one bit further by making it accessible to an extended market – mobile users.

Design your own mobile website - then let us take care of the rest – from optimised coding to adding handheld mobile detection scripts. We will make sure the end result will be mobile friendly with faster loading speeds. Your customers will be happy next time they receive their phone bill!

We cater for all major handheld devices. So your mobile website will be viewable on the iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry(RIM) and Symbian Operating Systems.

Note: Mobile web conversion does not include iPhone transition effects. Learn more about this service separately.

Based on recent trends, 240px width (QVGA) is the baseline screen size for mobile website development. Therefore at Vartro, we cater for this resolution in order to reach a larger mobile market size.

Not sure where to start with your website design? No problems, we have created a set of guidelines that will assist you in creating a design that will best fit the web.

Not sure if your design is heading down the right path? For those who would feel more comfortable designing around a set of guidelines, we have provided a sample of downloadable Photoshop files with dimension restrictions.

Do not hesitate to contact us, we are happy to assist you in making your design medium friendly prior to placing your order.

There are two key reasons to support Australian owned and operated companies – profits stay in Australia and jobs are created for Australians. Our quality code and eye for detail outranks competitors working in sweatshop conditions - we bring the passion back into conversion.

Our website has the green tick of approval; we support the planting of trees to offset the carbon emissions associated with running a web server. It is our way to help Australia fight against Global Warming. Why don’t you join today and help the cause.

To create long term business relationships, we have created a local Partnership Program to work with various Australian creative agencies and freelance designers at discount rates.

If your charity organisation is looking for a web conversion service, please do not hesitate to contact us – we actively support local charities and organisations that are passionate about making a difference (non-profit).

1) As part of our rewards program, every order will also be in the draw to win the Apple 8GB Apple iPod Touch.

2) Every month, eligible customers will be in the draw to win a Vartro Gift Card worth $150. Announcement made end of month.

We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible value. To complement our quality service we are offering the chance to win an 8GB Apple iPod Touch. Customers will automatically be entered into the draw when they purchase any Vartro package. Competition ends 30/11/2010. With your new Apple 8GB iPod Touch you will be able see your design come to life.

Vartro gift cards make the perfect gift for graphic designers, web designers and developers. Why not pre-purchase some credit with our gift card program? This will surely make their work load easier!

1) Less stress, more time to relax

2) More time to revive the creative juices

3) Peace of mind that their design will be converted in time

Gift cards start at $150 (AUD) and can be used multiple times until the pre-paid credit ends. To purchase, please contact us directly – one of our team members will be happy to assist you.

Once we receive payment, you will obtain a printable gift card (PDF) with a unique reference number. This card can be used anytime and has a 12 month expiry date.

Gift cards cannot be used in conjunction with any other specials or discounts, and are not redeemable for cash. Vartro is not responsible for lost and stolen gift cards. When redeemed, the gift card reference number must be supplied.

Why not partner up with Vartro to receive special rates and let us do all the conversions so you can spend more time being creative.

If you require conversions on a regular basis and are interested in outsourcing them to us, then you are eligible for the partnership program, no matter if you are a freelancer or a creative agency – we will be happy to negotiate a special rate.

Not only will you obtain queue priority, you will also be given ongoing support. So take the leap and contact us to spark a fruitful business relationship.

What browsers do you support?
All of our conversions are tested with Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer as well as the infamous Internet Explorer 6.

Do your conversions meet accessibility standards?
All our conversions meet the WCAG (AA – 2.0) standards. As these are an essential part of the Australian Web Awards guidelines, we ensure that your conversion will be competition worthy.

What browsers do you support?
All of our conversions are tested with Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer as well as the infamous Internet Explorer 6.

I have rollovers/hover states for my buttons – how do I include this?
Make sure you have the rollover/hover state present in your design file. Also, please mention this in the “Additional Comments” field prior to ordering.

I have a dropdown menu, will this be part of the conversion?
Our conversion includes a basic, three level navigation. If you have something more fancy which would require the use of JavaScript, please get in contact with us for a custom quote.

What file format should I send you?
We cater for most design formats, including: PSD, IND, JPEG, PNG, PDF, AI, TIFF, EPS and much more. If you are unsure please let us know.

How will my files be delivered?
Once conversion is completed and we are satisfied with the result, we will package the code in a professional manner using a clear structure. Learn more.

I don't have a PayPal account, only a credit card. How do I pay?
No problem, PayPal also accepts all major credit and debit cards. All you have to do is enter your credit card details and complete the order.

I don't want my client to know I outsource!
We respect your business and we do not intend to use the information that belongs to you for our own purposes. Learn more.

Does the conversion include printer friendly components?
By default we do not code your websites to be printer friendly, though upon request we will do it free of charge.

Can I customise code and CSS for future changes?
Of course you can - our mark-up is not locked or encrypted, so you have 100% authority to customise the code.

Can you recode an existing site to meet web standards?
Yes, we can! Just supply your existing mark-up and we will do our magic to make it meet W3C standards. This is considered a custom job, please contact us prior.

Do you develop iPhone Applications?
We currently do front-end (iPhone web) conversions. We can also refer you to iPhone application agencies we recommend highly.

Will the iPhone conversion work on other mobiles?
By default we will setup a handheld detection script to work only for the iPhone, unless specified otherwise, in which case it can work on other mobiles though some functionality will be absent (e.g. transition effects).

Can I have more than one different transition effect?
By default we will setup only one preferred transition effect, unless specified otherwise, in which case we can set it up to have other effects as well.

Will it take long to load an iPhone website?
It will not take long at all - our code and image optimisation will be of the smallest possible file size without sacrificing the quality. In the end, it really depends on your hosting speeds.

Will the mobile conversion work on the iPhone?
By default we will setup a handheld detection script to work on all major handheld devices, including the iPhone, but this will not include iPhone transition effects. Learn more about this service separately.

Will my mobile website look different on other mobile devices?
We base our mobile conversion on current trends and widely used dimensions, which enables us to reach a larger market of mobile users.

Why can’t I have text replacement for my mobile website?
By default we do not offer text replacement for generic handheld mobiles, as some devices do not support JavaScript. However, upon request we can implement text replacement as well as having a fallback method so all your text is still visible. Please contact us for a custom quote.

Will it take long to load a mobile website?
It will not take long at all - our code and image optimisation will be of the smallest possible file size without sacrificing the quality. In the end, it really depends on your hosting speeds!

Vartro is a quality-focused, passionate conversion company based in Melbourne. We are always looking for talented front-end developers (also known as FED). So if you are a FED – why not shoot us an email with your curriculum vitae and some conversion samples?

We do not have any positions open at this point in time, but if you think you can offer your expertise in some way – we would love to hear from you. If we feel you possess the right qualifications and experiences, we will contact you as soon as possible. We offer full time, part time and casual positions – to keep updated, why not subscribe to our mailing list.

If you are passionate about the web and have had XHTML and CSS experience we would love to hear from you. Let us help mould you into a rock star whilst working with a team dedicated to bringing quality work all around.

All professional artwork copyrights will always remain yours. Vartro respects your work and will not transfer your artwork on any other website, resell it or modify it under any circumstance. Your artwork is only used to assist us with your goals. In order to keep ourselves transparent from your customers, we take the following practices into consideration all the time:

We will never contact the end client directly - we value a long term work relationship.

We guarantee that all information shared between us, including artwork, contact information and other details and information will remain confidential. We also guarantee that all communications between the company and client are confidential and will remain so.

To contact a certain department at Vartro please use the emails below:

General: hello@vartro.com

Sales: sales@vartro.com

Accounts: accounts@vartro.com

Marketing: marketing@vartro.com

Support: support@vartro.com

Employment: careers@vartro.com