Here’s another short article about Web hosting that I wrote following several instances in the last few months where I had to help clients take back control of their domain names. The reason this was necessary in the first place is because they were using the same provider for Web hosting and domain name registration services and these providers had registered my clients’ domains in their own name…
Webfocus Design Attending WordCamp Montreal 2011
For the second time, I’m very excited to be attending WordCamp Montreal this year which takes place on the weekend of July 9-10. I loved my experience there last year as it enabled me to discover the Montreal WordPress community and to learn a ton of things on the Content Management System that has become the cornerstone of my Web based service offerings. The Montreal WordPress community is both enthusiastic …
The Mysteries of Web Hosting Part 2
In the first article of this 2 part series, I gave an overview of what Web hosting is and described the two main types of hosting (shared and dedicated). In this article, I’ll describe the basic features you should look for in a hosting plan as well as the essential qualities and services a good host should have in order for you to make the best possible choice. Let’s start with these.
5 Important Criteria for Choosing Your Web Designer
Finding a good Web design professional is not easy. It’s a very competitive arena where it an be hard to pick out the real professionals from those who jump into this complex field without mastering the craft. You have to be wary of offers that seem too good to be true… they often are! The creation of an effective Web presence requires more than just technical skills and more than the mere ability to create “pretty things”. It requires serious planning and creative and technical skills that are up to par with standards that are constantly evolving.
Whether you choose to do business with a studio or agency or with a solo professional like me, there are certain selection criteria that you should be evaluating carefully in order to take the best decision possible for your business. This article describes 5 of the ones I consider most important.
Webfocus Design Now Powered by WordPress
I just finished the conversion of this Web site to WordPress. The visuals have not changed much but the site will be a lot more functional for me now and much more useful to you…
I will be able to start publishing articles with tips and tricks to help small business, orgs or micro-companies stand out and build an effective Web presence. I have many ideas for new articles and I’m excited to start working on them again.
Project : Northern-Coffee 2011
I recently completed the new version of the Northern-Coffee eCommerce site which is the third iteration of the site. Version 3.0 has been designed to improve the user experience throughout the site and give it a warm, inviting and professional look.
Project: Association des artistes peintres affiliés de la Rive-Sud (AAPARS)
I recently launched a complete redesign and rebuild of the Web site for this artists painters association which is the largest of its kind in Quebec. The site is actually a network of over 80 sites that includes the association’s main site as well as members sites that are collectively known as the AAPARS “Virtual Gallery”. Managing such a large network of sites was a task perfectly suited to WordPress …
Project : Groupe Conseil Avantages Sociaux G.C.A.S.
I worked with this new firm of advisers and brokers in the group insurance and employee benefits field and created their Web site and branding. The site is powered by WordPress so the client can easily update its content. Check out the project’s portfolio page for more information and larger images.
5 Mistakes To Avoid On Your Web Site
Whether it is used to sell consumer goods, promote specialized services or offer technical support, a well designed and constructed Web site is an increasingly important part of the business strategy for organizations of any size. Whether you own a large company, a small business, a non-profit or are working solo in a micro business, your Web site can quickly become the primary mean through which your potential clients discover your goods or services offerings. It is up to you to ensure that this virtual storefront is usable and looks as professional as possible.
Here are 5 of the most common mistakes people make when building Web sites of any size which can contribute to your loosing visitors and money. Avoid them and you may sprint ahead of your competition…
New WordPress Web Design Services
Webfocus Design has been working with the WordPress CMS platform for a while now. To mark this annoucement, we’ll be re-launching one of our clients’ sitein a few days. The site has been entirely re-built in WordPress in order to give the client full control over their content as well as a solid foundation to evolve their online presence as they reache further into social media. Why WordPress? We chose …