Launch Online, BC’s E-Commerce Grant

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IdeaZone wants to help you take advantage of this great opportunity and get your business online and thriving through the COVID-19 crisis. The BC Government is offering a grant of up to $ 7,500.00 for you to put towards getting a…

February 5, 2021

Is Someone Really Going to Hack MY Website?

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The Importance of Website Security Not having a secured website is like leaving your cash register and front doors wide open. With so much of our information online and ecommerce as a huge source of revenue for many businesses, it’s more…

November 13, 2020

Does it make sense to suspend your online marketing during the COVID-19 crisis?

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We have had several of our clients, especially those in tourism and hospitality, reach out to us wondering if they should continue with their digital marketing programs. In a time of social distancing and possible quarantines, does it make sense for…

March 18, 2020

Gutenberg: What you need to know about the new WordPress 5.0 editor and how it affects your site.

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Today WordPress released version 5.0, a significant update which promises a new and revolutionary way of editing your website. The goal of its new editor, Gutenberg, is to make it simpler to design posts and pages using “blocks” without the use…

December 6, 2018

How to do Regular WordPress Updates

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In the following video, I do a step by step demonstration on how to do regular WordPress Website Updates that include the WordPress core, plugins and your active theme. You will find a complete transcript bellow the video as well. If…

September 26, 2018

WordPress Versus WIX

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In today’s market, every business needs an online presence to truly be successful. When it comes to website design, there are a myriad of tools available. But, as anyone who’s ever had to comb through 100 lines of HTML to troubleshoot…

July 6, 2018

Digital Child – Musings of a Junior Website Developer

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I grew up during a very interesting time. I was born into a technological revolution the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the industrial era. Growing up, it seemed a foregone conclusion that I, like the rest of my generation,…

June 15, 2018

A Special Digital Marketing Offer for our Clients and Friends

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IdeaZone is currently running a special Digital Marketing offer for our clients and friends. Included in this offer is a complete digital marketing solution for only $2,500.00. (or $850.00/month for three months) Here is what is included in our Business Optimizer…

December 12, 2017

Should a Website Developer Build a Custom Theme or Use a Purchased Theme

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Here is a question that comes up multiple times a week: should a website developer build a custom theme or use a purchased theme? The answer surprises many potential clients and usually leaves us needing to spend a lot of time…

November 22, 2017

Digital Marketing for Small Businesses: A 5-Step Process for Improving Your Digital Presence

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We’ve all been in the position where we’ve been a part of a company or worked with a client that has a bunch of Digital Marketing efforts but nothing is really on the same page – it’s totally run on a…

June 1, 2017

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Launch Online, BC’s E-Commerce Grant

Is Someone Really Going to Hack MY Website?

2020 Facebook Update

Does it make sense to suspend your online marketing during the COVID-19 crisis?

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