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Lume.me, the ultimate social network profiler
If you have a collection of social media profiles and would like to make it easier for your friends to keep up with you, why not use a Lume and give them just one URL instead of a laundry list. …
Continue readingCould this be the future of websites?
Could social networking websites like Facebook, YouTube, mySpace, become the next section of your website?…
Continue readingEffective Website Forms 101
Plenty of consideration and planning is required in creating successful website forms, even the most straightforward ones. In fact, best forms tend to appear uncomplicated. No matter the size or complexity, web forms are one of the most important tools …
Continue reading2008 Year in Review for Canadian Internet Marketing & Website Properties
Unlike our 2007 Year in Review list, 2008 saw more companies modifying their offerings to Canada. We saw increased spending on marketing initiatives with some entrants of US web properties, though fewer than the previous year.…
Continue readingDefining a Quality Website
Quality, as it pertains to the assessment of a website, can be defined in many ways. Appearance is an obvious factor as quality is often attributed to sites that are visually attractive. Yet even in this instance, looks can be …
Continue readingMicrosoft's Investment in a Web Platform
If you’ve had any questions about how valuable the web is or is going to be for business, today’s keynote speaker at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2008 (PDC2008) would have laid those questions to rest.…
Continue readingIE 8 Beta 2 Release
Last night the Microsoft team hosted a small but impactful meeting with some of Toronto, Canada’s web industry influencers to showcase the latest Internet Explorer (IE) 8 Beta 2 features before its official release today at 3pm. Pete LePage, Product …
Continue readingThe Path to Website Re-Design Success
For various reasons, sooner or later companies get an itch to re-design their web sites. The process most commonly begins with requests for quotes from a slew of web design companies found on the first pages of a Google search. …
Continue readingDo you have what it takes…to move your website?
As a website owner, at some point and for whatever reason, you may come across a need to move your website from your existing web developer, designer, or hosting provider. It is up to you to supply your new service …
Continue reading2008 Web & Internet Marketing Predictions + Wish List
Based on the directions taken in 2007, we’ve come up with some Internet marketing predictions for 2008. Our suggestions include a Canadian-specific forecast, plus a short dreamy wish list – “wink-wink” – to those who can make it happen!…
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