Imagine Media

This project was a fun one, and also one that we’re quite proud of. Check it out here: https://proteadentallab.ca/ We had the great opportunity to work with Protea Dental Lab on redesigning their website and ensuring all connections worked together simply, efficiently, and affordably. ... The COVID-19 pandemic impacted many businesses. Protea’s doors were closed for several months, and when they reopened, they had to make some changes. A dental lab has a lot of person-to-person contact between patient, doctor, and lab technician. Sanitization measures are crucial in facilities like this, and not only did we need to reflect their new procedures on their website, we had to change the way they did things. We designed a digital work order form built into the website, which now allows doctors to submit their patient’s information directly to the lab technician in seconds from the convenience of their computer, tablet, or phone. This eliminates thousands of hand-written work order forms each year, significantly reduces the amount of paper waste involved, and cuts out person-to-person contact, while drastically speeding up the process. This new digital system is cutting edge stuff, bridging the gap between decades of less than convenient processes and taking advantage of modern technology to streamline the relationship between doctor and lab technician. So yeah, we’re pretty grateful for the opportunity to come up with this super cool system. Heck yeah, technology.

Ahh, technology. Sometimes we love it, sometimes we want to throw it out the window. Fortunately, today we're on the positive end of that ongoing battle. One of the reasons we love designing websites is for the incredible creative power modern technology gives us. When it comes to design and function, your options are virtually limitless (...get it?)... Today's technological fulfilment is a simple yet efficient one that makes things a little more accessible and helps to streamline communication. If you're looking for a new website, head on over to ours and fill out the handy dandy request form to receive a custom quote written just for you and exactly what your business needs. Because we understand that every business is different and no two websites are the same. Check it out here with no strings attached, promise. https://imagine-media.ca/quote/

Happy birthday, Hamilton! We couldn’t be happier to have planted our roots in this brilliant city

Pizza lovers, eat your heart out this weekend!! Cafe Baffico uses nothing but the best locally-sourced ingredients. One bite and you’re transported straight to Italy. Seriously, you don’t want to miss this.

Great food and even better people. This is what Hamilton is made of

For all of you stuck at home wishing you had something to motivate you into home exercise, FitWithin has got you covered. They have a fantastic 21-day challenge starting this weekend and it's an absolute steal packed with wellness value. You'll be in good hands with Marlene. Check it out!

We're grateful for modern technology and the opportunity to continue supporting local small businesses online! They need your support, and hey, your kids need to play. Check out Citizen Kid - Toys and Gifts online!

If you haven't already discovered Google Arts & Culture, you're in for a real quarantine treat. From virtual museum tours to Eye-Spy games for the kids, it's an endless educational resource and a nice escape from home. We just explored the streets of Paris and are heading to Scotland next. What will you discover?... https://artsandculture.google.com/

Facebook just launched a new beta experience which includes bigger text, faster load times, simpler navigation, and this magnificent dark mode to give our eyes a break. Anybody else trying it? Thoughts?

Kids need to blow off some steam? Itching for some exercise? Catalyst has you covered. Hit the trails for a fun scavenger hunt, Hamilton!

Hamilton, eat your heart out.

Best news we’ve heard all week!

Country Glen Homes got a facelift! The Woodbridge-based builder had a website that hadn't quite caught up to the modern homes they were creating. We had a great time capturing the professionalism and quality that is the foundation of Country Glen, all the while imagining ourselves hosting lavish parties in their luxurious kitchens. ... You can check out their website at www.countryglenhomes.ca, and be sure to take a look at their current development in Welland if you're in the market for a brand new home!

We have some pretty nifty news to share with you fine folks. We'd like to introduce Mackenzie Douglas, the newest member of our growing team. Mackenzie has officially taken on the role of Social Media Manager here at Imagine Media ... Oh, you'd like to know more about this kickass lady? Well, ask and you shall receive. After spending her first year of university majoring in Psych, Mackenzie realized that her true passion exists in media and marketing. Three years and one switch of majors later, she finished her undergrad in 2018 and went on to complete her post-grad at George Brown College in Digital Media Marketing. Throughout her time as a student, Mackenzie dedicated a lot of her time to various internships in companies of all different sizes. These helped her figure out what she loved doing and taught her skills that she has carried with her and is excited to expand on. One thing that she tries to live by every day is to never be ‘satisfied’ with where you are. She believes in constant growth and welcomes everything that comes with it! With that said, she always tries to take the time to step back, admire how far she’s come, and check in with herself mentally. You can’t pour from an empty cup! Mackenzie is incredibly excited to join forces with Heidi and help continue Imagine Media’s impact of positivity and creativity! ... So if you have any questions about social media, Mack's got your back (see what I did there). Post your questions below or send us a DM, and be sure to give her a warm welcome. We're so excited to have you, Mackenzie!

Hello, good people of social media. It's time we expanded our team. We're looking to hire a Social Media Manager & Content Creator who will help support our awesome clients. We figured the best place to find a good fit would be right here on social media. So if you or anyone you know is looking for a great opportunity to join a growing business, please get in touch! Send your resumes to [email protected].

How cool is this? We do have some damn good spots in this city

Last year, we were given the opportunity to redesign a website for Catalyst - Specialized Personal Training. This was a really fun project as we got to create something that reflected the badass gym that is Catalyst, yet also quite a challenge given the amount of information required on the site. In addition to being a 24-hour gym, Catalyst also offers personal training, massage therapy, physiotherapy, group classes, and nutrition counselling. On top of that, they have a blo...g, podcast, and book, offer corporate talks, and are developing an online course. The challenge was to include all of that information in a way that is easy to navigate and not too overwhelming, while still making it look good. We think it turned out alright. What do you think? www.catalyst-spt.com With the website launched, we then had the platform to be able to gain some exposure. Coupled with powerful Google and Facebook Ad campaigns and strong social media strategies, Catalyst was on the rise. In the first three months, they increased their member base by 32% and in-house client base by 15%. It's now a few months later and we can confidently say that their numbers are consistently growing. So if you're wondering if or why your business might need a new website, learn from Catalyst.

It's the reality of the world we live in. But let's just clear one thing up: the machines may have your information, but they're just using it to show you things you're interested in. Facebook is smart as hell and in cahoots with an influential sphere of companies. Most of the time, it's to make your life better. They know that if you make a Google search for the size of a blueberry, you're probably expecting and will show you ads for baby clothes because that's something y...ou're likely interested in. This article states the facts, yet unless you read through the whole thing, it can spread a lot more fear than comfort. So here's a must-read excerpt: "Your off-Facebook activity isn’t exposed to your friends; they won’t see it in the News Feed. The social network also doesn’t pass your personal information back to businesses they just get the chance to target ads to people with Facebook accounts who triggered the trackers. A company could, for example, ask Facebook to show ads to people who looked at a certain style of shoe. (Off-Facebook activity doesn’t contribute to Facebook’s dossier of your ad interests, but the social network might use it to suggest groups, events or Marketplace items to buy.)" In our opinion, the spreading of misinformation on Facebook from its users is exponentially more dangerous and detrimental than the algorithm showing you products you might actually like based on your habits. Yes, it's slightly creepy. But that's the reality of the internet. No, they're not hoarding this information to imprison you or hacking your surveillance footage to watch you sleep. The lesson: Stop freaking out over Facebook stealing your information and start doing your research before sharing sensational false news on social media (*cough* coronavirus *cough*)

We started a blog! In an effort to bring you more valuable content, we'll be cranking out blogs on a regular basis. Our inaugural blog highlights 6 Ways to Boost Website Traffic Organically ... It's a quick read with 6 powerful (FREE ) simple methods you can apply to your strategy to grow your audience and impact more lives. Give it a read, share it with your friends, and let us know what you think!

Q: What's your biggest Instagram struggle? Grab a pen and check out this article on how to boost your IG engagement. https://later.com/bl/how-to-increase-instagram-engagement/

If there's one thing we know about Hamilton, it's that the amount of support from everyone is like something you'd find in a small town in the middle of nowhere. Let's see how we can support this awesome spot 541 - Eatery & Exchange

PSA: If you get a call from "Google" saying your Google My Business account has expired, HANG UP. Don't answer their questions. Google My Business is FREE and DOES NOT EXPIRE. This is a scam. We just received a call regarding the above. They claimed they tried calling and emailing to notify us. Nothing appears abnormal on the account. They then proceeded to try to verify details - address, hours, founding date - DON'T answer these questions, or any questions. They hung up ...as soon as I confronted them. Read more about it here - https://www.infront.com//google-called-and-my-business-li/