How To Choose The Right Website Designer
Searching For A Website Designer You know you need a website. You know you do not have the time or energy to learn how to build one yourself. You know you need help, so you turn to Google and type in “web designers”. (more…)
Does Your Business Need To Be On Social Media?
Advice & Tips, Marketing, Social Media
Does your business need to be on social media? Take this short quiz to find out! Are you ready? Here we go… (more…)
Should You Use Stock Photography On Your Website?
Advice & Tips, Design, Photography
Say cheese! Or in some cases with stock photos, you could say cheesy! A picture is worth a thousand words as the saying goes but that message may be missing the mark when it comes to using stock photography on your website. (more…)
Lead Magnets – Your Golden Ticket Online
Do you want more engagement on your website and social media accounts? Of course, you do! Many of us do not know where to begin or are already overwhelmed by our current workload to give it much thought. I have some good news for you! You likely already have the…
Survive The Summer Slump
Ah! Summer! In Muskoka, this marks the short season where we do not have to clean off the windshields in the morning or think through snowploughs wreaking havoc on the end of our driveways just as we run out the door for work. You would think with all the extra…
Tourism-Targeted Marketing Strategies
Advice & Tips, Marketing, Uncategorized
The season is here! Muskoka has started buzzing, and no – I’m not talking about the mosquitos, it's tourist season! Many business owners in Muskoka rely on the tourism season and need to make the most of it while they can. To help you, we recommend focusing your marketing efforts…
Does Your Website Get To The Point?
Advice & Tips, Customer Service, SEO, WordPress
You know when you get stuck talking to someone, and they take forever to get to the point? If they are family we usually tolerate it, if they are friends we extend patience, but if they are strangers, or worse, salespeople we shut them right down. The same is true…
5 Proven Strategies To Jumpstart Your Productivity
If you are anything like me sometimes you need just an extra little boost to jumpstart your day. But beyond caffeine (or a triple espresso) here are 5 proven strategies to get you moving and feeling more productive. (more…)
Marketing in 5 Minutes
Do you ever feel like the progress bar has stalled on your marketing endeavours? Now you can press refresh with a few quick and easy tips... Here are 5 simple marketing goals you can accomplish in 5 minutes each! (more…)
Modern Website Makeovers
Advice & Tips, Before & After, Design, New Projects
With technology, standards and design constantly changing it can make your great website feel and look outdated within two years. You may not need to redesign your entire website! Sometimes a mini-makeover is all it takes. Check out the most recent one we did for Marie Planning & Associates. Boxed version…
The Truth About Content Management
Advice & Tips, Customer Service, Uncategorized, Webmaster
Okay, so you want to update your own website... right? Great! Now there is a lot you should know about the responsibility that comes with the ability to do so. First, let me start by saying that most people who have websites and a Content Management System (CMS) do not actually need…
Benefits of a Good Graphic Designer
Advice & Tips, Branding, Design
How a Good Graphic Designer Can Go a Long Way in Helping You Re-Brand Rebranding is a tricky proposition. There are countless examples of when a rebrand has turned the fortunes of a company around. You only have to look at Harley Davidson, Burberry, McDonald’s and Target to know how…
Be Informed. Be Aware. Protect Yourself from Online Scams
Advice & Tips, Customer Service, SEO, Webmaster
One service that I am proud to offer all of my clients is access to my knowledge and resources. It is not uncommon for me to receive emails or phone calls inquiring about the validity of an email or letter mailing received. I have been meaning to do a blog…
Need A Quick Website Makeover?
Advice & Tips, Before & After, Creativity
Sometimes in life and business we need a quick fix. While it won't solve all of your problems, it can definitely help and make a noticeable difference. We recently worked with a local business (Muskoka Moments Cottage Court) to give their website a mini-makeover. The original website was designed approximately…
Unwanted Email Solicitations – SEO & Web Design
I have been wanting to do a post about this for a few months now, but have not had the time to do so. Lately the problem seems to be getting worse with more unwanted "spam" solicitations about Search Engine Optimization and Cheap Web Design. Personally, I find it amusing…
What type of Website do you need?
Like most things in life, not everyone’s needs are the same. The same goes for websites. There are many options available and each has its own benefits. Our goal is to provide clients with a website that best serves their current needs as well as supporting future growth. Here are…
What Ever Happened to Customer Service
Advice & Tips, Customer Service
Am I alone in my thinking? Has anyone else noticed that customer service seems to have fallen by the wayside. Maybe I’m old school in my thinking, but I don’t believe so. A customer paying for your service should expect to be treated a certain way and to be reasonably satisfied…
What Sets Me Apart From the Crowd: As A Web Designer
Advice & Tips, Customer Service, Webmaster
I have been designing and developing websites for just over six years and one thing I have noticed that separates me from the rest of my competition is my desire to ensure my clients have control and ownership of their domains and websites. Being a small business owner myself, I…