Loads.in Web Page Loading Time

Test how fast your web page is loading by visiting Loads.in This can be a good first step in determining if your site is performing well. Of course, there are many other tools and techniques for determining when and where your slowdowns are occurring…or you can just give me a shout to have a look.

Launch: Sizzle with Decor

Following the launch of their brand new site, the site owners ran into problems. Clients were unable to use the site, search engines were not finding it, associates complaining about trying to select products for event planning, and even a call from a client who was upset she had referred a friend and they got a bad first impression visiting the site. On top of all of that, the brand new site showed up as a blank page on iPhones, iPods and iPads. Normally this would result in contacting the current designer but they were unresponsive.

On our initial call I was able to identify critical problems with her site, not the least of which it was written entirely in Flash, and helped her plan a quick solution. Given a very short timeline, I migrated the content to my hosting and redesigned the entire site. The new site has been met with great responses from clients, associates and suppliers and can be easily updated by the team at Sizzle with Decor. Plus, it’s iDevice friendly.

This project has included:

• Search Engine Optimization SEO
• Site redesign and development
• Content Migration
• Web Hosting

If you have an upcoming Wedding or Corporate Event, you really should check out their site and contact Sizzle with Decor.

A Million Thanks for all your help, support and very insightful advice and ideas.
Estrelita Aboukassam
Sizzle with Decor

Launch: Dixon Jewellers

This project started out as an update to the search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing of the existing site to improve local exposure for the business owner Matt Dixon. It quickly became apparent that the previous designers approach and coding limited our options. To keep within the original budget and scope several coding errors were fixed, basic seo updates were done and tracking codes added to establish baselines and monitor efforts.

After a while Matt approved the complete overhaul of the Dixon Jewellers site to make it easier for their staff to manage and update as well as provide mobile browser support and increased SEO and SEM functionality.

This project has included:

• Search Engine Optimization SEO
• Search Engine Marketing SEM
• Site redesign and development
• Content Migration
• Link placement
• Social Media
• Web Hosting
• Email Hosting
• Ongoing Administration
• Ongoing Marketing

As the premiere full-service manufacturing jeweller in the Ottawa area, Dixon Jewellers is an excellent source for engagement rings, custom jewellery, diamonds, precious gems and now some unique estate pieces. Check out their new site at DixonJewellers.com

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