HPX Media

01/11/2024

My business was 12.5 years old when it finally used the last row from the first box of stapes that I bought in my first year of business.

That being said, I'd accidentally bout 12 boxes of staples, so, on an unrelated note, does anybody need staples? 🤣

01/04/2024

I must take the time to work outside the office more often. What a spectacular place to focus and get some work done.

06/09/2023

If you're shopping around for a website and considering the DIY route, there are some great tips and thinking points you may find valuable—if you're in to saving time and money. And we could all use more ⌚ and 💵 these days.

"If you’re shopping for a website and are overwhelmed by all the options and the huge difference in pricing, don’t worry, it’s not you! There are so many different platforms to choose from as well as a wide range of pricing from free to $5,000 or $50,000 and beyond. So how do you know how to choose?

Read the rest of the article on our website:

Did you know that there is no regulation in this industry? Anybody can wake up one day and decide to take a couple courses and be a website developer. It's up to the consumer to know who to hire. Website development is complex and often people don't know where to start.

07/15/2022

If you're shopping for, or designing your own logo, here are some quick tips. When I build a logo for somebody, there are four lenses that I look at it through when I'm designing:

1. The client/business: Company values & culture, like (cheapest, fastest, high-end, enviro-conscious, etc..) as well as the preferences they want me to include.

2. The industry: Most industries have a "look and feel" to them, and deviating too far away from that can make your business look out of touch.

3. The user: How will the viewer interpret the logo? Will it build credibility? Will it be memorable? But also, ask yourself, what will a viewer need to see to feel that this is a trustworthy business?

4. Technical: Something that is easy to read, visible in all mediums and won't cause production issues, say, when being printed, embroidered, etc.. Will viewers understand it if they drive by it on a sign?

Remember, it's all about your client, and creating enough impact to be memorable, otherwise you'll be forgotten in the sea of 2000 logos and other advertisements people see in day.

06/29/2022

It warms my hear to get these types of emails. Thank you!

04/20/2022

Sweet treats from a happy client! Super surprised to get a sweet gift from , one of the newest additions to the HPX family.

Sure, it's 8:30 am, but it's cookie o'clock somewhere. Yum! Thank you so much Elisabeth!

10/22/2021

I love design day! A brand new ecommerce website in the works! So exciting!

10/07/2021

In case you missed my Supercharge your Website webinar I did with the CV Chamber last month, the Women's Enterprise Centre picked me up for one of their webinars, on November 25th. It's free to attend, so come on "out"!

Join Award winning industry expert Kris Trudeau as she delves into the fundamental elements that make up a successful website, including some long-term strategies and a few tricks you can implement the same day to improve conversion.

10/07/2021

Website development is getting even more technical.

This is a letter a colleague in the State's got for one of their client's sites. While lawsuits like this are likely uncommon in Canada, that isn't to say that we're immune, especially with the new changes to Canada's Privacy Act.

Between privacy disclosures and website accessibility, there is a lot more to website development than just creating a website. It just isn't enough anymore and the average DIY'r is going to be in trouble if they don't do their research.

We all know that auto mechanics are worth their weight in gold when your engine is knocking. Few people would hear a rattle in the car and think, "I'm going to try and fix this." We all know to call a mechanic this because—as we have been around cars our entire lives—we know how complex they are.

But the same isn't true for websites and with so many online options out there claiming you can create a website in seconds, there often aren't any real explanations for these deeper issues that must be addressed, and a lot of people (and unknowing developers) are going to get caught because just don't know what they don't know.

If you're going to DIY your own site, at least review it with a professional (and your business lawyer) to ensure you've done your due diligence. It's better to spend a few bucks on a consultation then be sued, especially with changes to Canada's Privacy Act.

Changes are a coming... don't get left behind, or liable.

09/03/2021

94% of people cited web design as the reason they mistrusted or rejected a website. Does your website inspire trust? If you’re unsure how to tell, we can help.

Send us a message today.

09/03/2021

Futzing around with your website when it is broken is neither fun nor productive.

Get back to what you were meant to do. Schedule a free consultation today.