The Flat and Skeuomorphic Nonsense

"I want to share something that's been nagging at me for a while. Just gloss over it. If you've spent more than 5 minutes in the past couple weeks following the trends and happenings of the web design community, you'll no doubt be aware of the constant debate of flat design vs. skeuomorphic design. Everyone has an opinion of which is better and which is the "future" of interfaces."

Read more of this blog post from Ben Groulx, Creative Director of Custom Fit Online.

The Flat and Skeuomorphic Nonsense

The Responsive Process - The Future of Web Design Now

Two new RESPONSIVE websites built by Custom Fit Online

Responsive websites are creating heaps and heaps of new buzz in the world of web development. A responsive site is one that adjust design, content and layout depending on what screen size / device the website is being viewed on.

Custom Fit Online just launched two new responsive websites built on a content management system. Creative Director Ben Groulx reviews some of the considerations, challenges and successes involved in designing www.WhistlerWAG.com and www.PembertonValleyLodge.com.

Read this enlighting blog post by clicking on The Responsive Process

Are You Making It Difficult for Your Customers to Buy Online?

Are you making it difficult for your customers to buy online? If you make purchases online undoubtedly you have come across an ecommerce checkout process that completely frustrated that bigeezers out of you.

So view the video and learn what NOT to do with your ecommerce checkout!

Read.... Are You Making It Difficult for Your Customers to Buy Online?

The Challenges of Responsive Design

Responsive web design allows one site
to 'fit' all screen sizes: from mobile and tablets
to desktop computers or even larger monitors
like big screen TVs

At this point, responsive web design (RWD) has become a well-known implementation of web creation. As a quick recap, responsive web design offers businesses the means to offer a single site that is both mobile and desktop friendly.

Responsive web design goes into much more detail than what was just stated, but at its core RWD means to serve an optimal experience, regardless of the device you are using.

However, there are challenges to consider before deciding that a responsive site is right for you.

Learn more by clicking on >> The Challenges of Responsive Design

Facebook's New Graph Search - A Game Changer

Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook's new GRAPH SEARCH

Our latest blog post: Facebook's new GRAPH SEARCH:   Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook just rolled out a HUGE new product that will change how you do business online. It's called Graph Search and it changes the playing field for Facebook... and the Internet in general.

Learn more at Facebook's New Graph Search - A Game Changer

Life Is Risk - A Truly Motivating Little Video

Our latest blog post offers a great little video; guaranteed to provide you with a little Friday motivation and inspiration!

A little perseverance can go a long way.

Life Is Risk - A Truly Motivating Little Video

Designing a Modern Hotel Website

A new blog post with tips on how to design a successful hotel website, from Ben Groulx, our creative director!

We have recently developed a few new hotel websites so this topic is fresh for us.

Read the full blog post: Designing a Modern Hotel Website

Gingerbread Contest Winner

The Gingerbread Project is an annual contest held at the Pemberton Valley Lodge in conjunction with The Question Newspaper and Scotiabank Pemberton. Businesses and residents around Pemberton were encouraged to create gingerbread houses which would be displayed at the Pemberton Valley Lodge throughout the holidays.

Over $5,200 was raised this year for the Pemberton Food Bank!

Read more at Gingerbread Contest Winner

Make 2013 a Year of Gratitude

I'll admit it. I'm a bit of a Type A personality. I can get so caught up in my world that I loose track of what's really important.

When I come across a video like the one below it gives me pause. A New Year's day is a good day to reflect.

View the video at Make 2013 a Year of Gratitude