I sometimes like to tell people I’ve been using WordPress since it was called b2, which is not a well-understood reference anymore, even within the WordPress community. A fair number of members weren’t even born yet, so that makes me feel just a little long in the tooth. In internet…
Small and medium sized enterprises often find that in the daily hustle and bustle, there’s rarely the time nor the resources to do the hard and challenging work of online marketing. And yet, after the last few difficult years, it’s more and more important to have your online presence up-to-date…
Good content for local searches is subtly different than national searches and it comes down to the intent of the user. People have more access to smart devices in their homes, like their phones with assistants, Amazon Echo, Google Home, and others. These devices pave the way for voice search…
Having just written about the need to keep your technology current and up-to-date, we’ve noticed the Digital Manitoba Initiative, which was coincidentally announced while the previous post was being written. The Digital Manitoba Initiative is a $15 Billion fund being administered through the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to provide grants…
“Technical Debt” is a recognized concept in software development and other technology-based enterprises, but it affects most businesses to one extent or another — and it matters in marketing as well, to the extent that you view your website as a part of your overall marketing effort. If your website…
SEO isn’t just for big business. As a local company, there is a lot you can do to get good results on search engines. It takes some diligence and work, but there are steps you can take to get your business found more often by interested customers. Local SEO vs.…
Once upon a time, we ran a full-service broadband wireless ISP. We built it from the ground up, starting from the day of providing dialup internet. We ran scripts on the terminal command line when we needed to create a new account or an email address, and we pretty much…
Some agencies like to recommend “rebranding”, but beneath the veneer, it’s often just an attempt to sell additional creative services. It’s branding malpractice.
We don’t often think about how much design contributes to every day life, making it simpler or more confusing. Once in a while though, something jumps out at you. For example, a discussion arose this weekend on Twitter about the City of Winnipeg’s new parking signs, and there were few…
Well, it’s been a busy one! We’ve been meeting new clients, integrating new systems, and fielding a lot of inquiries. Our first week under 100% Webhost ownership went by quickly, somewhat in “stealth” mode before we made a public announcement. We (the 100% crew) were learning a lot of new…