Posts by Alla Ollen-Bittle

  • Top 3 reasons to work with a small(er) web development firm

    1.  Small-town customer care: It’s the little things that count Remember what it was like to call a company and get a live person you actually wanted to talk to? That’s us. Have a problem? We’ll fix it fast. Working with a boutique web development firm like CMS Web Solutions gives you some immediate advantages. …

  • When is it time for a website redesign

    Before and After Website Northern Rock Tops

    We often get asked “How often should we re-design our website”? It’s not a simple question to answer. Rule of thumb: every 2 to 3 years Because building websites is our business, we see the trends and make recommendations for rebuilding. In general, you should redesign and rebuild your website every 2 – 3 years. …

  • Google Wants your Website to be Mobile Friendly

    Responsive site on iPhone

    One of the biggest changes in the last few years has been the increase in the use of mobile device use. Your google analytics can show you how much traffic is coming to your website through mobile device searches! Google wants everyones website to be “mobile friendly”.  How much? They say if your website is …

  • Constant Contact All Star Award Winner

    We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as one of Constant Contact’s 2014 All Stars. This designation is awarded to only 10 percent of Constant Contact customers in recognition of building better relationships.   It means we have done a great job managing your accounts and engaging with your customers and we couldn’t do it without …

  • Key Steps in Writing for the Web

    The single largest delay in getting new websites launched for our clients is getting the content from them. They know their business and should be able to provide the messaging, right? The fact is content/copy writing for the web seems to be a big challenge for clients. Sometimes they are just too close to their …

  • Helping you Understand the New Web Accessibility Law as it Relates to your Website

    As of January 1st, 2014 the next phase of the AODA (Accessibility for Ontario Disabilities Act) came into effect and there are 2 important dates to note with regard to web accessibility: First important Date –  Effective January 1st, 2014: If you have more than 50 employees and you  launch a “new website” or your existing website undergoes …

  • Why eNewsletters Still Work

    “Newsletter marketing is so 10 years ago”, said a client recently. But is it really? Newsletters may not be the newest or coolest networking media, but they still prove to be a successful communication tool.  Why are they still successful? You are targeting users who have given you permission to contact them. Even though you …

  • Are you sure you want me to shop at your store?

    Like many folks, I try to combine trips to and from the office with other chores: stopping at the bank, picking up office supplies, etc. You know the drill. So, when I’m planning my day, I often visit the website of the store I want to shop at, to see what time they open. If …

  • Maintaining Security: Phishing Scams and the Importance of Passwords

    This is just another reminder of the importance of security, as it rears its head to us time and time again. A couple of recent examples: Phishing scam using images for CIRA website Internet phone system hacking What is Phishing: Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and …