Brand Voice: What is it and Why is it Important?
Every brand has their own voice and identity. Take Nike for an example. Nike is a brand which focuses on athleticism and really solidified their…
27
Jun
12
Jun
Overcoming Writer’s Block as a Blog Writer
Writing is all fine and dandy until writer’s block kicks in. Whether you’re a student forced to write an essay, an author, or in this…
30
May
What Weekly Marketing Meetings Have Taught Us
When people think of the digital industry, they often think about technology. Technology has successfully replaced many human jobs in numerous industries, the one thing…
14
May
Why Hire an App Development Agency?
As the need for apps continues to grow, so does the competition in the app development industry. The time and money invested in to creating…
1
May
Simple Ways to Improve Your Email Writing Skills
We’ve talked about email marketing and all the do’s and don’ts of running an email campaign but we haven’t touched on writing emails as a…
16
Apr
The Importance of Creative Team Brainstorming
As of last year, Future Access introduced Team Beer and Brainstorming sessions. Instead of an awkward, let’s-talk-business situation, we opted for a more casual approach…
1
Apr
What is Facebook Store and Is It Right For You?
Facebook Store is an add-on functionality that Facebook has recently added to their popular social network platform. The Facebook Store can be added to new…
18
Mar
Spring Clean Your Social Media Presence
We know what you’re thinking – that’s a cheesy blog title. Yes, yes it is but we couldn’t resist! Now that spring is here and…
3
Mar
Is Clickbait Good for SEO?
Clickbait headlines have been around for a few years now. Blogs, Youtube video titles, social media – clickbait titles can be found all over the…
15
Feb
3 Signs You Need to Hire a Graphic Designer
We don’t want to be dramatic but, we really do believe that every business needs a graphic designer at one point or another. Graphic Designers…
2
Feb
Is Technology Impacting Our Lives for the Better?
We live in a very tech-savvy world nowadays. With technology evolving quicker than ever before, it is hard to deny that these advancements don’t impact…
24
Jan
Mobile App Trends You Should Expect to See in 2019
It is no secret that smartphones have become the go-to device for everyday Internet access. Smartphones are portable, compact, and loaded with a handful of…
11
Jan
Website Trends of 2019
Drop shadows, over-the-top animations, and bright colours – these are some of the most popular website trends from the 1990’s. If you’ve been staying up…
27
Dec
A Look Back at 2018 with Future Access
Do you remember our blog: A Look Back at 2017 with Future Access? A lot has happened since then. A lot of learning, growing, and internal…
11
Dec
How To Switch Back To The Previous WordPress Editor
We, at Future Access love change and growth, but sometimes the wise old saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” can still apply. If…
4
Dec
The Entrepreneur Year-End Checklist
Entrepreneurs, this blog is for you! We get it. Being an entrepreneur keeps you busy, you don’t just have a business to run but you…
23
Nov
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance During The Holidays
It’s that time of year again, the holidays are back! Bring out the tree, blast some Christmas music and prepare yourself for all the festive…
8
Nov
The Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Marketing
Not to alarm you but the holidays are just around the corner. Now, no one wants to be “that guy” who spreads Christmas cheer far…
24
Oct
Why Your Business Needs Social Media
Social media plays a very big and important role in today’s industry. Whether you are a small, local business or a large corporate company, social…
20
Sep
How Graphic Design Can Leverage Your Brand
Logos, brochures, posters, billboards, business cards, newsletters, and magazines – what do these all have in common, you ask? They all involve some sort of…
6
Sep
What You Need to Know About Online Ads
Online advertising has been around for some time now. Chances are, you’ve run in to some sort of online ad while reading an article, a…
22
Aug
3 Digital Marketing Myths – Debunked!
Are we writing another blog about myths? Why yes, yes we are! We’ve talked about popular myths in web development and app development, so it…
9
Aug
Summertime Team Building with Future Access
It’s been about a year since we’ve done an article about team building but we’re back at it again and excited to share our favourite…
23
Jul
Why Are Logos So Important to a Business?
Nike, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Apple, and Twitter – can you picture their logos just by reading their company names? If you answered yes (which we bet you…
10
Jul
How to Network Like a Pro
Networking is by far one of the most awkward experiences you can put yourself in but is it worth it? Yes, networking is so important…
26
Jun
The Do’s and Don’ts of Email Marketing
E-blasts and digital newsletters are not new when it comes to digital marketing. I bet if you check your inbox or junk mail now, you…
12
Jun
3 App Development Myths – Debunked!
A few months ago we did a blog about 3 Common Website Myths – Debunked! and now we’re back at it again but this time,…
28
May
Do You Need to Rebrand Your Business?
Rebranding is something every company goes through, even more than once sometimes! Although change can be scary, especially a big change like rebranding your whole…
30
Apr
How to Rank Number One on Google
“How do I become #1 on Google?” Hands down, this is our most asked question to date. Everyone wants their business to be the first…
2
Mar
Why Marketing on Instagram Isn’t for Everyone
Instagram is a popular social media platform with over 800 million active users to date. Although it is fairly new to the digital world, it…
24
Jan
5 Signs You Need a Website Redesign
At Future Access, we always tell our clients that once their website is built, they should actively update it if they want to be successful…
11
Jan
How to Enhance Your Business in the New Year
Reflecting on your business’ progress over the past year is key when it comes to moving forward and improving your business. This is the best…
27
Dec
A Look Back at 2017 with Future Access
2017 has been one crazy year for Future Access. We are thankful for all the challenges thrown our way and all the amazing people we’ve…
16
Nov
What is SEO?
SEO is short for Search Engine Optimization, which means: “The process of maximizing the number of visitors to a particular website by ensuring that the…
27
Oct
Future Access Favourites: Celebrating the Holidays
Is it too early to be talking about Christmas? Probably, but that’s not going to stop us! The Future Access team has been talking about…
12
Oct
The Art of Blogging
Blogging is something we often recommend to our clients – but why? Although, blogging can be a time consuming task, it plays a significant role in…
30
Sep
Have an App Idea? Ask Yourself These Questions First!
The app world is continuously growing and it doesn’t look like it will be slowing down any time soon. With the popularity of apps, more…
15
Sep
3 Common Website Myths – Debunked!
Websites have been around for over 20 years now, yet myths still continue to circulate. Let’s clear the air today by debunking the top 3…
1
Sep
How to Create a Happy Work Environment
What is the key to creating a positive work environment? The short term answer is: generous salaries and flexible vacation time. Although these big perks…
21
Aug
Colours in Marketing
Colours are commonly used for aesthetic purposes on a day-to-day basis, however in the industry, colours are much more purposeful than that! In marketing and…
3
Aug
Website Launch: Beyond Montessori School
With technology and trends continuously changing, it is almost impossible to avoid a website revamp. Actually at Future Access, we highly encourage it! Website revamps…
20
Jul
Why having a website is important for a small business
The number of small businesses with a website is surprisingly low despite the growth in technology. No matter how small your business may be, having…
5
Jul
Future Access Favourites: Team Building Activities
Team building gives you the opportunity to get to know your fellow co-workers outside of their job description. It allows you and your team to…
21
Jun
Why Your Website Needs an SSL Certificate
In short, your website needs SSL for reasons such as security, improved customer trust, and brand credibility. If that alone doesn’t convince you, here’s a…
6
Jun
Simple Changes to Improve Your Productivity
Being productive is easier said than done. Everyone has off days filled with distractions or a list of to-do’s that seem to be never-ending but don’t…
24
May
3 Social Media Marketing Mistakes You Should Avoid
There is an undeniable difference between using social media from a user stand point and using social media from a business stand point. It is very…
12
May
How Much Does it Cost to Make an App?
There are thousands, maybe even millions of apps out there and I bet each and every one of those app creators have asked the daunting…
29
Apr
Why is Networking so Important?
Everyone claims that networking is important. Ask your teacher, mentor, or boss and they will more than likely agree! Networking isn’t just beneficial in developing…
13
Apr
Shopify Vs. WooCommerce: Which One is Better?
To Shopify or to WooCommerce – that is the question… This isn’t the first time we’ve been asked this and it definitely will not be…
31
Mar
5 Ways to Successfully Use Emojis in Marketing
From text messages to merchandise – the emoji trend is still going strong! These tiny characters add just the right amount of personality to any…
13
Mar
Support Autism Ontario – Niagara Region Chapter with NutraBee!
NutraBee Gourmet Honey Company has joined forces with Autism Ontario – Niagara Region Chapter, and the entire Future Access team is beyond excited! We are…
1
Mar
Say Hello to the New Digital Marketing #Squad
Changes are happening at Future Access! Our beloved digital marketing queen, Erin, will be leaving the Future Access family this coming month. Although we are…