AloeRoot Web Services
AloeRoot Web Services specializes in websites and online marketing assistance for small businesses. We offer discounted rates to local charitable and arts organizations.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Tourism & Travel, Entertainment, Other, Food & Drink, Professional Services, Sports & Leisure, Educational, Public Sector, Consumer Services, Recruitment, Financial & Legal, Health & Beauty
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, Entrepreneur, Corporations / Public Companies, Non-profit Organisations, Public Sector
General location of clients: Canada, United States
Latest Project
Cottage for Rent on Lake Nipissing
Jan is a client who needed a microsite built alongside her existing web presence; she's hoping to rent her cottage out weekly when it's not in use.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
23 January 2011
Susan Allan at Springwater Gifts
AloeRoot (Stephanie) was wonderful to deal with. She was warned that we are totally incompetant on the computer and with a series of good questions she managed to give us a very workable and accurate site....
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
AloeRoot Web Services:
”creative, professional, reliable, humorous, talented”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”Continually providing quality service to an expanding customer base.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”It's a very subtle play on words - one of the founders was named JP Racine, and Racine is French for "root", which is also a term used to describe systems administrators. The aloeswood tree is used to make a fine, high quality incense.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Hosting
- Design
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP, , XML, mySQL, Flash, ASP, Java,
CMS Used:
Open Source, Paid (Branded) Service
We use a variety of CMS systems, from WordPress to Movable Type to Plone. We choose the right CMS after discussing your needs with you.
We Recommend
Accountant:
Account On Fullerton
Lawyer:
Lucenti Orlando & Ellies Professional Corporation
Printer:
Sofa Communications
Hosting company:
iWeb
Articles
- Business Owner’s Guide to Getting a Good Site
- Business Owner's Ecommerce Preparedness Checklist
- Business Owner’s Intro to Web Marketing
- Desire Lines in Public and Online
- iPhone Icons - Little Details Count
- Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Social Media
- Dress Your Site for Various Occasions
- Protect Yourself From Domain Name Scams
- Ways Web Companies Lose Customers
- Advertise on YouTube
- Questions to ask before hiring a website developer.
Cottage for Rent on Lake Nipissing
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
Jan is a client who needed a microsite built alongside her existing web presence; she's hoping to rent her cottage out weekly when it's not in use.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS
Completion date: January 2012 (on-going)
Health Care Rocks
- Design
- Development
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
A site designed to attract medical professionals to North Bay, Ontario
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: January 2012
Renaissance Music
- Branding
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A store in Ontario offering musical instruments and lessons.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: credit card, Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2011
Lake of the Woods Employment Action Project
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
An agency that helps people find jobs and offers career training.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: October 2011
Blue Sky Personal Support Workers
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Personal support workers for assisted living for seniors and people with disabilities.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: July 2011
Account on Fullerton / North Bay Tax Services
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Full service tax preparation and accounting services
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: July 2011
OcuTel
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Nursing services, wellness services, acupuncture, travel medicine.
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, PHP
Completion date: May 2011
Polk County Bar Association
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A bar association located in Iowa
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, PHP
Completion date: May 2011
CBACH
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
CBACH is the Coordinating Body of Arts, Culture and Heritage for the North Bay, Ontario area.
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2011
Red Lake Career and Employment Services
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
They assist with job searching in their local community.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: phpWebSite
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2011
Atikameksheng Anishawbek
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Atikameksheng Anishawbek is a first nation located near Sudbury, Ontario
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: April 2011 (on-going)
Don Young Real Estate
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A North Bay realtor specializing in commercial properties.
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: March 2011
Canadian Perspectives Journal
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Created for the editors of an online academic journal.
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: phpWebsite with a custom article submission / editing / review process.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
Springwater Gifts
- Branding
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A wholesaler and manufacturer of garden accent stones.
Languages: english
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Zen Cart ecommerce store with a custom add-on created to easily turn the Zen Cart store inventory into a printable catalog in PDF format.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2011
The Bucktown Revue
- Branding
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The Bucktown Revue can be experienced every third Friday of the month from September to April at the River Music Experience in Davenport Iowa.
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: WordPress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP,
Completion date: May 2010 (on-going)
The Barley House Band
- Development
A music group that performs Irish style folk music.
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: blog
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2010
The Quirkshop
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Katie is a potter who wished to showcase her work online.
Languages: english
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP,
Completion date: April 2010
Feminicity
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The Feminicity Center in North Bay, Ontario: belly dance lessons and more!
Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: WordPress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHP, XML, ajax
Completion date: March 2010 (on-going)
Chubby Girl Comics by ManDee Nogle
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
ManDee is the creator of a comic strip called Chubby Girl.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Multiple WordPress installations blended together seamlessly.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: November 2009 (on-going)
Crisis Centre North Bay
- Development
The Crisis Centre wanted a quick, cost-effective, clean redesign of their existing website. They provide services to residents of North Bay and area.
Languages: english
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, PHP
Completion date: October 2009
Red Eft by Peter Sloan
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Peter is a fine artist who specializes in ocarinas and unique jewelry.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP,
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)
Fluttering Designs
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Vanessa is a jewelry designer based in North Bay, Ontario
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP, , XML
Completion date: July 2009 (on-going)
Podium 9
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Laura creates content with impact for visual presentations.
Languages: english
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS,
Completion date: May 2009
Gateway Advertiser
- Development
The online edition of a community advertisement perdiodical that is distrubuted to North Bay and area on a monthly basis.
Languages: english
Project type:
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: May 2009 (on-going)
Muskoka.com for Vianet Internet Solutions
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Vianet is Northern Ontario's largest private ISP. After they acquired muskoka.com I was asked to create a community portal site to place there.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP, , XML
Completion date: November 2008 (on-going)
Jan Gordon
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Butcher supplies, quality spices and food ingredients.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento ecommerce store.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: October 2008 (on-going)
John Hart Studios
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Creators of the syndicated comic strips B.C., Wizard of Id, and The Dogs of C Kennel
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Movable Type - several integrated weblogs to show two different comic strips on the homepage simultaneously.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: October 2008
Jazlyn J
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Renna is the author of a series of quality children's books featuring plucky Jazlyn J. AloeRoot provides ongoing maintenance (not design in this case) and creates new features for the site such as games.
Languages: english
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: PayPal shopping cart allowing people to buy books with flat rate shipping.
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript,
Completion date: March 2007 (on-going)
Township of Nipissing
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Nipissing Township is a community located on the south shore of Lake Nipissing. It's a beautiful place with a friendly population and attracts a lot of tourism.
Languages: english
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: One installation of WordPress with photo galleries using Flickr and a business directory.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, PHP, , XML
Completion date: February 2007 (on-going)
Ned Tanner for Lynn Johnston Productions
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Ned is a small plastic plumber who comes with removable shorts and suction cups so you can stick him to things. He's got a tiny role in the syndicated comic strip For Better or For Worse and rated his own website.
Languages: english
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP,
Completion date: June 2004 (on-going)
Reviews
AloeRoot (Stephanie) was wonderful to deal with. She was warned that we are totally incompetant on the computer and with a series of good questions she managed to give us a very workable and accurate site. AloeRoot was very
efficient and patient. Options were given to us throughout the process and when it came to editing the final result they willingly made corrections, changes and additions in a very timely fashion. The work was time sensitive and was done ahead of schedule. We are very happy with the outcome and with our choice of dealing with AloeRoot.
AloeRoot is a wonderful company to work with! My questions are answered quickly and professionally. My designer is fantastic, very talented, creative and comes up with great ideas. I feel as though I've been a part of the process from beginning to end! Turn around time for changes/problems is top notch! Within 24 hours. I would highly recommend AloeRoot.
AloeRoot Web Services comments:
Thanks so much Patti! Greatly appreciated; John Hart Studios is a fun group of pros who are easy to get along with.
AloeRoot Web Services was an absolute dream to work with. I found Stephanie to be very reliable, knowledgeable, courteous and witty. I use a lot of social media in order to advertise my online shop, and Stephanie was able to implement all of the social media sites as well as my online shop into my main website essentially turning it into a hub of sorts. The design is fresh, clean, and most importantly easy to navigate. If you require a website, you've come to the best place there is - AloeRoot Web Services!
AloeRoot Web Services comments:
Thank you!
No team members uploaded.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”Stephanie. I'm the owner and Chief Nerd and Bottle Washer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
AloeRoot Web Services:
”creative, professional, reliable, humorous, talented”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”If there's something you're passionate about doing, we want to help you succeed.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
AloeRoot Web Services:
”We maintain an office in a small, energy-efficient house in a central residential area. This removes the need to commute to an office and the energy demands of maintaining a separate business location. We strive to reduce our environmental impact as much as possible.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
AloeRoot Web Services:
”AloeRoot’s contractors are offered a decent living wage and are encouraged to set their own working hours while respecting the deadlines of our customers.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”We spend a great deal of time staying up to date with the latest in technology changes, from graphic design to website development, programming, and marketing. Our goal is to be able to help our customers with any request they make of us, whether it be related to ecommerce, Wikipedia, overseas shipping or anything they may need.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”By referral - we maintain friendly relationships with related local businesses (ISPs, network technicians, competing website designers and former co-workers), and our current customers and colleagues bring us the majority of our new work.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
AloeRoot Web Services:
”We have an efficient system in place to make sure we gather the right information upfront, deliver the project on time and manage customer satisfaction.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”Honesty and transparency. Developers are professionals like mechanics and dentists, but our work can seem even more mysterious and mystical. We educate our clients (jargon-free) while working with them so that they understand what we do for them.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”We are practised in the art of keeping our egos out of the way in professional relationships, so demanding clients are looked at as the people who keep us on our toes the best. ”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”We have an article on our website called "The Business Owner's Guide To Getting a Good Site" - we refer all potential customers to this document. It involves setting goals for their web presence, choosing a good firm and getting the most from the development process. We like to help clients make an informed decision.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”Continually providing quality service to an expanding customer base.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”Constantly evolving the way it currently is.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”It's a very subtle play on words - one of the founders was named JP Racine, and Racine is French for "root", which is also a term used to describe systems administrators. The aloeswood tree is used to make a fine, high quality incense.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
AloeRoot Web Services:
”Have a purpose in mind for your website. Is your goal to simply establish a basic web presence? Do you want to become known as an authority in your field? Do you want to sell a specific amount of product within the first six months of your launch? Set some goals and discuss them with your developer.”
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