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Latest November 3, 2026 · 4 min read

How to file your AODA compliance report (due Dec 31, 2026)

How to file your AODA accessibility compliance report in Ontario by December 31, 2026: who has to file, what you need, the steps, and the website question.

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November 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Is your website AODA compliant? How to check it yourself

Is your website AODA compliant? Here's how to check it yourself in about half an hour: one free scan, five hands-on tests, and what scanners can't catch.

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July 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Why is my website slow? How to make it faster

Slow Wix or WordPress site? A plain-English checklist to make your website faster: compress images, cut script bloat, lazy-load, and pick a faster host.

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June 30, 2026 · 4 min read

The real benefits of a custom website for small business

Is a custom website worth it for a small business? Here are the real benefits: credibility, speed, lead tracking, and true ownership, in plain English.

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June 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Website speed test: how to check your site (free tools)

How to run a website speed test for free with PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, and Pingdom, what the scores mean, and which tool to trust, in plain English.

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May 19, 2026 · 4 min read

How much does a website redesign cost in Toronto in 2026?

Web design pricing in Toronto varies wildly. Here's what actually drives the cost of a redesign, what you should expect to pay, and how to avoid overpaying.

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May 5, 2026 · 7 min read

AODA website requirements for Ontario small businesses

AODA website requirements in Ontario, explained: who must comply, which WCAG standard applies, the 2026 reporting deadline, and what small businesses should do.

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April 28, 2026 · 4 min read

What is a Google Lighthouse score, and what does yours mean?

Google grades every website on speed, accessibility, SEO, and best practices. Here's what those scores actually mean for your business, in plain English.

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April 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Wix vs a custom website: what your business actually needs

Wix or a template vs a custom website: an honest, plain-English comparison of cost, speed, ownership, and when a small business should actually upgrade.

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