Work-Life Balance: 5 Ways to Find Yours
I tend to talk about my family. Because I love them a whole lot. If you’re anything like me, you want to prioritize them. And…
15
Feb
1
Feb
5 Overused Marketing Buzzwords
Full disclosure: I am guilty of overusing words myself. It’s an easy pattern to fall into. Some words just sound that good, while others seem…
28
Dec
Why Custom Web Development Will Still Count in 2017
Let me tell you a tale of pre-packaged themes. Once upon a time, there was a business owner. This business owner wanted a website that…
14
Dec
10 Words To Perk Up Your Content
It’s way too easy to fall into redundant, boring language. And it’s not because the English language itself is boring. I fear many of us…
23
Nov
Persuasion: Content that Converts
What does it take to convince you? For some, facts have the most influence. Others need to feel an emotional connection. Others base decisions mostly…
16
Nov
Burned Out? Here’s What To Do
At some point, burnout comes for all of us. When it does, what do you do? It often helps to plan how to recover from…
9
Nov
5 Tips For Keeping Seamless Communication
It’s safe to say we all want a peaceful workplace with smooth collaboration. No one wants to wake up and intentionally walk into conflict. But,…
2
Nov
Top Traits To Look For In A Web Developer
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could automatically find just the right fit? Think about it. Shopping for clothes wouldn’t feel so frustrating. Choosing a…
26
Oct
Kindness & Business: The Best Steps To Growth
Some people believe that business and kindness can’t mix. But we’ve discovered that it’s quite the opposite. Not only does kindness mix well with business,…
19
Oct
Why You Should Update Your Website
You’ve probably heard us mention it before – websites still require some attention, even after you’ve launched. After all, technology changes quickly. Those changes will…
12
Oct
The Trade-Offs Of Web Development
Most decisions come with some kind of trade-off. If you choose to move out of the city, you’ll have to make peace with a longer…
14
Sep
Before You Launch: A Brief Checklist
We get it: when you’re developing a website, you’re dreaming of launch day. With a brand new website on the horizon, it’s hard not to…
7
Sep
Why We Don’t Recommend Facebook To Everyone
First, let me be clear: we like Facebook. It’s kind of hard to remember what life was like without the social media giant facilitating and…
24
Aug
Content from the Masters
If you’ve known or followed us for any amount of time, you know continuous learning is important to us. Brushing up on your knowledge base…
17
Aug
So You’ve Launched A Website: Now What?
First of all, congratulations! All the hard work has paid off, and now, you have a brand new website. Once your new site has launched,…
10
Aug
What To Expect When Developing A Website
So, you’re ready to start your web development project? Wonderful. If you’re building a new website for your business, here are some important background steps:…
3
Aug
Choosing The Right Web Developer
Choosing a web developer is like choosing a virtual contractor. That’s why it’s so important to make a good choice. Without the right web developer,…
27
Jul
Building A Great Relationship With Your Web Developer
You’ve probably heard us say it before: client relationships are the most important part of our business. Seriously. At the end of the day, we…
20
Jul
Why We Use WordPress
We get a lot of questions about our choice to integrate WordPress into most of the websites we develop. Since WordPress is rapidly becoming an…
13
Jul
10 Marketing Terms Debunked
Okay, I confess – us marketing folk use a lot of jargon. We know it. It’s not in an effort to confuse you; we just…
6
Jul
A Team That Talks
When you have multiple people working on the same project, things can go awry. They normally go awry because of failures in communication. We’re not…
29
Jun
Overcoming Creative Blocks
Every job requires some creativity, because every job requires some never-been-done-before thinking. When you’re coming up with new solutions and directions, you’re thinking creatively. The…
22
Jun
10 More Tech Terms Simplified
Ready for round two? A few weeks ago, we started looking at some popular tech-y terms and their meaning in everyday speak. Even if you…
15
Jun
Why You Shouldn’t Write For Search Engines
It’s a common piece of advice, but it frustrates me. Lots of people will tell you to write content for search engines. Don’t. Allow me…
8
Jun
The Emotional Sell
My father’s a storyteller. You know those people. They’re the kind that can make the most everyday of instances come to life with a couple…
1
Jun
The Attention Economy
On behalf of millennials, I apologize. (I’m not authorized to speak for all of us. But I’m going to do it anyway.) We know our…
25
May
10 Tech Terms Simplified
I still remember the time our VP, Jeff, asked me if I could do 301 redirects for the new website. “It’s easy,” he said. “You…
18
May
Adapting To Consistent Disruption
Have you heard this one before? Same story, just with different details. It goes something like this: a company announces an innovation that is expected…
11
May
Can You Be Productive And Creative?
One of our programmers, Kim, loves to draw. This makes her desk, which is only about 2 steps from a giant whiteboard, prime territory. It’s…
4
May
Why You Need A Strategy
Ever had a day when time just gets away from you? Try as you might, there’s no catching up. You’re running behind in the morning,…
27
Apr
Website Launch: HWM
It’s been a smashing spring so far. Not only are we enjoying all the sunshine streaming through our gigantic windows, but we’ve also had a…
20
Apr
Your Website Update: It’s Time
Let’s talk about your website. When it was brand new, it was your baby, your pride and joy. You paid close attention to every detail;…
13
Apr
Corporate Culture: It Really Does Matter
If you follow us on any of our social media channels, you’ll notice that we aren’t always posting industry news or product info. Our favourite…
6
Apr
Human-Friendly Marketing
How many ads have you seen today? It’s hard to keep track, isn’t it? Because, in reality, ads are everywhere these days. Doesn’t matter if…
30
Mar
Why your Content can Relax a Little
It’s an age old debate. When it comes to changes in language, everyone has an opinion. Some claim that we’re reverting to a neanderthal level…
23
Mar
5 Big Lessons from 20 Years in Business
2016 has been a lot of fun so far. We’ve got a surplus of balloons in the office as proof. In case you missed it,…
25
Aug
Don’t Settle For Assembly-Line Web Design
Many large web development and hosting companies are peddling their wares, preying upon business owners and operators who cannot tell the difference between one web…