Let’s dive into the essential considerations for undertaking a website redesign. There are both minor and major technical issues, ensuring mobile readiness, optimizing for search engines, and possibly migrating to a more reliable platform, such as WordPress. Understanding these key aspects is vital for a successful redesign and enhanced user experience. A client need to […]

Caching is a storage of the presentation of data. Caching is vital to contain how much processing power is needed to run your site. It can also be a pain when a cache holds onto old information. When a user is looking at a database driven web page, there’s a high chance that the view […]

We have a solid plan for how to deliver WordPress support for clients who run a service based business.

For an electrical contracting company, we help by creating a new website to replace an existing legacy infrastructure that is bound to hosing and support. WordPress frees up a website and to be hosted on the best platform available. Our designs are clean, responsive, informative and user-friendly. Client Spec In the case of the spec […]

We’re been asked several times about how we would re-design a pilates or fitness website. Here’s a quick rundown of what we recommend. We propose the following features & functions: Move site hosting to WPPro.ca (managed, optimized WordPress hosting). Update the theme to Divi and use it to create a more engaging design. The current […]

We’re excited to share that we won the $30,000 CAD grant through the ICCC-KFC Recipe for Success Program! Thank you to Inner City Capital Connections and KFCCanada for the opportunity to participate in the ICCC program and receive this grant. We look forward to using it to help our business continue to grow!

SEO is a long-term strategy and improvements may take time to show results. It’s also important to regularly monitor and adjust your SEO strategy based on changes in search engine algorithms and competitor activities.

This is how to intercept the Divi menu system, to add new alt text and aria elements into the search function.

Shortcodes Ultimate is a popular WordPress plugin that provides a variety of shortcodes that allow users to add various functionality and design elements to their website. One of the most useful shortcodes in the plugin is the su_post shortcode, which allows users to display posts on their website with customizable options. In this article, we […]

The Divi theme library is a powerful tool that can help you save time and streamline your website design process. One of the key features of the Divi library is the ability to create global rows. Global rows are essentially modules that you can reuse throughout your website, and any changes you make to the […]

The TLDR: There is no real comparison between Elementor and Divi; however, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Elementor is the best option. We use Divi and we love it. For us, Divi can turn out fantastic results. Why is Elementor considered better? Unlike Divi, Elementor doesn’t use shortcodes. This means that when you disable the […]

A good web host should provide reliable uptime, fast loading times, and excellent customer support.

In WordPress, posts and pages are two of the most common content types. Posts are typically used for blog entries, news updates, and other types of content that are time-sensitive and frequently updated. Pages, on the other hand, are used for more static content, such as an About Us page or a Contact page.

Non-profits have the key challenge of doing great things with a shoestring budget. Volunteer effort goes so far to accomplish key tasks or those that require web design talent.

I was posed with problem: make BuddyPress forum topics from a Gravity Forms form submission. Turning Gravity Form submissions into posts isn’t a big party trick– that is built in. What doesn’t work, is the linkage to a particular forum as a new topic. So: I did some hacking (see the code below). I made […]

Small business owners need to pay attention to their Google Business  profile. Given the power and reach of Google, having a business profile is like getting a desk somewhere at Google where you get to influence how people find your business. Some people don’t even leave Google before they make a decision about your business. […]

How many times a day does the topic of online toxicity and cancel culture come up? That boils down to reputation management and how a comment can be an asymmetrical attack– an attack with no adequate defense. Some business have spiralled and crashed thanks to a spate of negative online reviews. This isn’t uncommon for […]

The pandemic pushed businesses away from the traditional models and accelerated the move to online first interactions. Ecommerce has changed the face of commerce. Despite that,  most ecommerce websites will still fail. Things to keep in mind when building a highly successful ecommerce website: User experience: A positive user experience is critical for the success […]

There are so many doomsayers out there saying that the end is nigh. The forecast keeps being kicked down the road. What is the music stops in 2023?

Data resiliency is about having your organization’s data always available and accessible even in the face of unexpected business disruptions such as cyber attacks. It allows a business to keep a handle on the data, continue to use the data and assess the potential for unauthorized changes or destruction (aka data vandalism). It is important […]

It is difficult to accurately predict specific trends in WordPress design for 2023, as the field is constantly evolving and new trends and technologies are emerging all the time. However, here are a few general predictions for WordPress that developers may want to consider as they build and update sites in the coming year: Continued […]

According to data from the Canada’s Job Bank, the median hourly wage for web developers in Canada is $30.50. That works out to an annual salary of around $63,000 based on a full-time work week. It’s important to consider other costs associated with hiring an employee: benefits, training, and employment insurance. These costs can add […]

We are proud to pick up the mantle of Porthole Solutions. Back in the day, they provided full service solutions. As they said it, back then: We provide full web services, including hosting and domain registration, and create custom designed websites that can be maintained by you depending on your needs. With advances in technology, […]

National Programs PacifiCan Jobs and Growth Fund  If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive  recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost. https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/jobs-growth-fund.html  Natural Resources Canada Indigenous Forestry Initiative  […]