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30
Jul
2024
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A Competitive Edge in the Online World

Businesses must navigate a complex and ever-changing online environment. The key to success lies in leveraging digital marketing strategies that offer unparalleled precision targeting, deep…

18
Jul
2024
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How Posting Relevant Blogs Can Boost Your SEO

Staying ahead of the competition requires a keen understanding of search engine optimization (SEO). One effective strategy to enhance your SEO efforts is by consistently…

20
Jun
2024
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Navigating Google Ads

Understanding the structure of Google Ads is crucial for creating effective advertising strategies. Google Ads, a cornerstone of many marketing campaigns, is designed to help…

19
Apr
2024

The Power of SEO in Business Growth

The internet serves as a bustling marketplace, visibility is paramount for businesses striving to thrive. Amidst the vast expanse of online competition, one powerful tool…

17
Oct
2023
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Navigating Digital Marketing During a Recession

In today’s digital age, recessions not only affect traditional businesses but also have a significant impact on the digital marketing landscape. However, with the right…

30
May
2019

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
2019
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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…

16
Apr
2019

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…

3
Mar
2019
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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…

11
Jan
2019

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…

4
Dec
2018
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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…

24
Oct
2018
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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…

9
Oct
2018
3 ways to feel inspired this fall season

How to Stay Inspired This Fall

Hello Fall! Crisp cool air, colourful crunchy leaves, burning ember and evergreen fragrances; just a few reasons why I love the fall season so much!…

20
Sep
2018
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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
2018
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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
2018
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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…

23
Jul
2018
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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
2018

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…

28
May
2018
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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
2018
How to improve your google search ranking. 4 ways to be number one on google. future access. st. catharines.

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…

9
Feb
2018
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Move Your Brand from Like to Love

  There are a few different reasons why our minds fluctuate from liking a brand to loving it! A lot of the time the decision…

24
Jan
2018
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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…

16
Nov
2017
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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…

12
Oct
2017
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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…

15
Sep
2017
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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
2017
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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
2017

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
2017
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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…

21
Jun
2017
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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…

12
May
2017
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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
2017

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…

1
Feb
2017
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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…

14
Dec
2016

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
2016

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
2016
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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…

2
Nov
2016
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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…

19
Oct
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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…

24
Aug
2016

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…

10
Aug
2016

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
2016

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,…

20
Jul
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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…

8
Jun
2016

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
2016

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
2016

10 Tech Terms Simplified

I still remember the time our VP asked me if I could do 301 redirects for the new website. “It’s easy,” he said. “You can…

18
May
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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…

25
Aug
2015

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…

15
May
2015

Website Launch: Niagara Community Data Consortium

The Niagara Community Data Consortium is an initiative lead by the Niagara Workforce Planning Board. Targeted generally at non-profit, charitable, and government (or government-funded) organizations,…