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Navigating Web Design Challenges

July 13, 2023 / Patrick Beckerton

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, creating a visually appealing and user-friendly website has become crucial for businesses and organizations. However, web design challenges can often pose hurdles on the path to achieving an effective online pres…
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What is Google RankBrain? And How Do You Beat It?

November 9, 2022 / What is Google RankBrain? And How Do You Beat It?

Google RankBrain is an artificial intelligence system that helps Google sort through its search results and provides the most relevant results tailored to individual users. It looks at how users interact with search results to better understand what th…
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How to Improve Your Website’s SEO in 2023

November 3, 2022 / How to Improve Your Website’s SEO in 2023

2023 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new set of challenges for website owners and SEO professionals. Here are a few predictions for how SEO will change in 2023 and how you can stay ahead of the curve:   1. SERP personalization  Wit…
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How to Nail the Perfect Web Design Brief

November 2, 2022 / How to Nail the Perfect Web Design Brief

As a web designer, you’re probably no stranger to the design brief. This document is essential to the success of any web design project – it outlines the client’s needs and expectations and provides a roadmap for the project. Unfortunately, not all des…
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5 Must-Have Features For Your Vancouver Website Design

October 26, 2022 / 5 Must-Have Features For Your Vancouver Website Design

When it comes to website design, there are a few must-have features that can really make or break your site. If you’re based in Vancouver, then you’ll want to make sure your site includes these five essential features: 1. A Responsive Design With over…
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How to Choose a Web Designer in Kelowna

October 11, 2022 / How to Choose a Web Designer in Kelowna

When it comes to professional web design in Kelowna, there are two main platform contenders: Drupal and WordPress. Both have unique strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right one for your project can be tricky. Here, we’ll break down the main dif…
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7 Tips For UX Web Design

October 5, 2022 / 7 Tips For UX Web Design

What is UX web design? UX web design is all about creating websites that are easy to use and enjoyable for users. It involves a lot of research and testing to ensure that users have a positive experience when using a website. Good UX design can make a…
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Is there any truth to the three click rule?

September 7, 2022 / Is there any truth to the three click rule?

  The “Three Click Rule” is a rule of thumb for web design that suggests that visitors to a website should be able to find the information they are looking for in no more than three clicks. The rule is based on the idea that people are impatient a…
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The Importance of Customer Service

September 5, 2022 / The Importance of Customer Service

Web developers are responsible for creating and maintaining websites. They work with clients to ensure that their websites are accessible, user-friendly, and meet their needs.  Customer service is an integral part of a web developer’s job. Good custome…
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Making sure your website works.

August 14, 2022 / Rick Bjarnason

Let’s face it websites are a huge commitment, both in time and money. Making sure that you build the right site for the right market is uber important. So, how can you make sure that you get it right? Planning ahead Make sure you are prepared before yo…
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Why White Space is so Powerful in Web Design

April 2, 2022 / Treena Bjarnason

When it comes to website design, there are many elements to consider if you want your website to take center stage. The use of space is one of those fundamental parameters of web design, but it is, at the same time, one of the most underestimated. Toda…
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User Testing: The Sugar to the Design & Development Pie

February 22, 2022 / Ashley Olsen

User Testing has been around for what seems like forever, and it basically has in one way, shape, or form. You see it talked about in the design phases of a project and less so in the development phases, but why is that? Think of it as if you’re baking…
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