Photo via Pexels Starting a local business doesn’t have to be complicated. While your startup to-do list may be long, there are plenty of resources out there that can help you navigate the process with minimal hiccups. Take advantage of these resources to learn as much as you can before getting started. From research and […]
According to forecasts, there will be over 230 million online shoppers in the United States in 2021. The popularity of online shopping has made having a website a requirement for any business. However, with so many websites in existence, it is harder than ever to make yours stand out. These secrets can help you design […]
Project: New ecommerce site that incorporates the client’s existing services into products ordered online. Harris Gilmore Recycling, registered with the Recycling Council of BC, and listed with Victoria’s CRD, – (My Recyclopedia page), is a private company that specializes in collecting and recycling used toner cartridges of all makes and models, (eg; HP, Lexmark, Canon, […]
Why Bother Business Blogging? Top 5 Reasons Why Business blogging is as essential to your inbound marketing strategy as your ability to close a sale. Blogs not only improve your website’s SEO and answer your target market’s burning questions, they also gift you with prime on-page real estate for your ever-alluring call-to-action (CTA). Maintaining a […]
VPN Usage Soars Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Due to the unprecedented Covid-19 outbreak tech companies are winning due to the increased demand for streaming services from the likes of Netflix, Disney + etc. Many users turn to VPNs around the world to access more content than they would be able to see. For example to see […]
When you try to Google pretty much any phrase in the world right now, a nearly infinite amount of incredibly important search results will show up straight away. Millions of blog posts and articles are available to address every query you may possibly consider hearing. It is perfect for users, so it’s not really ideal […]
The websites aren’t created without any plans. Behind a website’s creation, there are many objectives and investments of their owners. The objectives of web owners might vary, but there is one common aim found among them, which is to attract heavy traffic towards their site. One of the biggest problems that people face is immense […]
Free Website Performance Tools We recently came across a new tool-set for website performance monitoring from U.S. based company DotCom-Monitor. A very comprehensive set of tools essential for monitoring services such as: Website speed test Email blacklist lookup Network trace DNS trace Network latency Many more Instantly test your website speed in real browsers from […]
Managing any website or websites can be a constant effort on any given day. Have a list of tools in your arsenal can not only help you accomplish your work faster, be more efficient, but also result in a better end product for your customers. I use most of these tools myself but have also […]
Project: Build new eCommerce, responsive website for a high-quality Olive Oil business. Kastamonitsa Extra Virgin Olive Oil (“EVOO”) was brought to Canada by Demetrios “Paul” Psyllakis in the early 2000’s after many of his restaurant customers remarked on how intensely flavourful the EVOO was that he used at his establishment as a salad and finishing […]
What is the Grid This is not another do-it-yourself website builder. The Grid harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to take everything you throw at it – videos, images, text, urls and more – and automatically shape them into a custom website unique to you. As your needs grow, it evolves with you, effortlessly adapting […]
Project: Updated website with fresh new look with focus on artwork with a fully responsive design so displays correctly across multiple devices. Visit Karen Lynn Kaiser for some beautiful, Canadian Fine Art. Website: www.karenlynnkaiser.com
Project: A full rebuild and redesign of existing website. Old site was dated requiring both a visual update and content arrangement. Site developed to be fully responsive to display properly across multiple platforms. Integration with wedding specific forms and email subscription. Visit: White Lotus Events Client Testimonial: You did a brilliant job on the design […]
What is the Anti-Spam Legislation Canada’s new anti-spam law was passed in December 2010 and, following a Governor in Council order, it will enter into force on July 1, 2014. Once the law is in force, it will help to protect Canadians while ensuring that businesses can continue to compete in the global marketplace. On January 15, 2015,sections of […]
Keywords in Websites I recently came across this video and thought it would be great information to share. I didn’t know that Google dismisses the keywords due to over/mis-use over the years. So does Google use Keywords in their search algorithms? The answer is no. Their advice, use a good Meta Description.
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