Contact Details
Name: Ross Bartlett
Tel: 613 621-3596
Email: info@williamrosssolutions.com
Website: http://www.williamrosssolutions.com
Address: 1939 Rosetta Rd, K0G1K0 Ottawa
William Ross Solutions
25 Clients & Projects 11 Reviews
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Specializing in affordable business websites & innovative online solutions resulting in improved visibility and profit.
Languages Spoken: English
Employees: 1-5 Established: 2000 Joined: 2009
Latest Work
I'm a seasoned web developer offering a wide variety of services & insight from over 20 years of web development and online communications.
Industry Sectors
Not for profit / Charity, Sports & Leisure, Public Sector, Professional Services, Media & Communication, Educational, Consumer Services, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Other, Health & Beauty, Building & Construction, IT, Tourism & TravelTends to work with
Non-profit Organisation, Private Company, Public Sector, Entrepreneur, Corporation / Public Company, Startup, Small-Medium Enterprise (SME)General location of clients:
CanadaContent Management System:
Joomla 1.5 SpecialistRecent Projects
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FAE for Hire
http://faeforhire.com
Field Application Experts offering high tech business project support. Read More -
Picture It Studio
http://pictureitstudio.ca
Portrait Photography Studio and on location photography services Read More -
Bytown Engineering
http://bytowneng.com
Bytown Engineering (BTE) provides personalized customer service to deliver transportation projects on time and on budget. We have a proven track record of project delivery to our Ontario clients. Customers deal directly with the owners of the company and as a result have the certainty of our commitm... Read More
Recent Reviews
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Reviewed on 15 May, 2012
William Ross Solutions provided a professional website based on a brief discussion of our wants and needs. Our firm now has the online presence required for those seeking transportation engineering services. Ross knows what ques... Read More
Steve Taylor
— Bytown Engineering -
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2012
Ross is a very creative and professional individual. Highly recommended. I have been working with Ross as needed over the past couple of years. He always comes through with fast and efficient solutions. Communication with Ross is ... Read More
Bob Hillier
— Capital Asset management -
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2012
Ross is a fantastic person to work with even though I have never had a face to face.
We wanted a web site for the resort, and talked to our guests to see who they would recommend. A guest went on and on about how you had to ta... Read More
Brian Daily
— Encanta La Vida
Interview
Q : Describe your company in 5 words.
A : Creative Freelancer with Professional Experience
Q : Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
A : Continuing to help small businesses present themselves and expand their reach into the marketplace.
Q : How was your company name chosen?
A : William is my middle name. Ross William Bartlett
Solutions... well I solve problems
Articles
What to Ask
What should be discussed when talking with a web developer
The changing face of online marketing
How online marketing is going through an evolutionary change as the social media phenomenon shifts into a higher gear
Picture It Studio
Portrait Photography Studio and on location photography services
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | SME |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | April 2012 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Development, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Startup |
| Industry: | IT |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | April 2012 |
Services provided
Branding, Design, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Bytown Engineering
Bytown Engineering (BTE) provides personalized customer service to deliver transportation projects on time and on budget. We have a proven track record of project delivery to our Ontario clients. Customers deal directly with the owners of the company and as a result have the certainty of our commitment to meet or exceed their expectations.
Technical specification
| Languages: | english |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | March 2012 |
Services provided
Content and Copy, Development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Clients Review
15 May 2012
Reviewed by Steve Taylor
— Bytown Engineering
William Ross Solutions provided a professional website based on a brief discussion of our wants and needs. Our firm now has the online presence required for those seeking transportation engineering services. Ross knows what questions to ask to produce a quality product and he delivers on time and within budget. Ross is an easy person to work with and was always quick to respond to any questions. We have recommended his services to clients and, as a result, Ross has already reconfigured one of our clients’ websites.
Steve Taylor, President, Bytown Engineering
Technical specification
| Languages: | English, French |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Public Sector |
| Industry: | Building & Construction |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, , PHP |
| Completion date: | February 2012 |
Services provided
Design, Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Tourism & Travel |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | April 2011 |
Services provided
Content and Copy, Design, Development, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Clients Review
3 April 2012
Reviewed by Brian Daily
— Encanta La Vida
Ross is a fantastic person to work with even though I have never had a face to face.
We wanted a web site for the resort, and talked to our guests to see who they would recommend. A guest went on and on about how you had to talk to this guy "Ross". "He'll bring you more business than you can handle", he told us.
Well it turned out to be true. Ross completely overhauled our website and got a marketing plan in place in a matter of weeks. It's been a year since his work and we've been booked solid for months.
We frequently go back for more from Ross. And he does not disappoint.
Capital Asset Management
Asset recovery company specializing in selling products acquired through bankruptcy claims.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Corporation / Public Company |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | March 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Design, Development, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Clients Review
15 April 2012
Reviewed by Bob Hillier
— Capital Asset management
Ross is a very creative and professional individual. Highly recommended. I have been working with Ross as needed over the past couple of years. He always comes through with fast and efficient solutions. Communication with Ross is pleasant and timely. Ross created an effective online presence and marketing solution that brought in new business.
Keller Williams - Cornerstone Belle Mead, New Jersey
Real estate workshop course
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Online application |
| Organisation category: | Corporation / Public Company |
| Industry: | Media & Communication |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5.20 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | September 2010 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
Clients Review
25 October 2010
Reviewed by Charles G. Horn
— The Horn Group
Ross Bartlett, of William Ross Solutions, is simply AWESOME! I'd love to keep him a secret! He's my online secret weapon. It's extremely rare to find a Developer who posesses two key strategic capabilities... Technology Expertise, and Marketing Saviness. He posesses and leverages both core competencies. Very rare. Working with Ross is a true collaboration. While I'm in the US, and Ross is in Canada, he might as well be right next door. His communication style, availability, and responsiveness, is truely outstanding. Idea generation, discussion, and implementation is seamless. I discovered Ross, as a result of being on a webinar with Mike Capuzzi, developer of CopyDoodles. Mike Capuzzi is a Platinum member with Glazer-Kennedy (the infamous Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer... Marketing Masters). I STRONGLY recommend Ross. I will only do business with people I like, trust, know, and who demonstrate their expertise, and value proposition. I looked at many options. I did extensive research, and I am absolutely delighted with my decision, having selected Ross, to develop multiple websites, on my behalf.
Wet Basement Solutions
Private contractor that needed both a site and a marketing strategy.
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Building & Construction |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | August 2010 |
Services provided
Branding, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
Megawire
Highspeed Wireless Internet Service Provider located in the Guelph Ontario Region.
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | IT |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | July 2010 |
Services provided
Content and Copy, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
Clients Review
30 September 2010
Reviewed by Steve Maxwell
— Megawire Inc.
Exceptional communication skills were exhibited throughout the entire build process. Ross was bale to achieve a website that met all of our criteria and much more. From start to finish it was a pleasure to deal with a company that
could understand our needs and keep them in mind without swerving off track. Timely consideration to deadlines were treated with respect and were always met.
I would recommend to anyone needing a professional web design whether it be small or large!
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Consumer Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | PHP |
| Completion date: | July 2010 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Social Media, Development
Clients Review
11 August 2009
http://www.rynomotorsalmonte.com
Reviewed by Ryan Hemsley
— Ryno Motors
We had no web presence at all when we started and no idea what we should do. Ross came in and talked with us in plain language and put together a plan that fit our budget. We he put together a website, started adding our garage to consumer review sites, put us on youtube and a pile of other locations. We just launched the site in July, but I'm already seeing more business due to our new web presence. Thanks Ross, you did great!
Average Ratings
Client Reviews
15 May 2012
Reviewed by Steve Taylor
— Bytown Engineering
William Ross Solutions provided a professional website based on a brief discussion of our wants and needs. Our firm now has the online presence required for those seeking transportation engineering services. Ross knows what questions to ask to produce a quality product and he delivers on time and within budget. Ross is an easy person to work with and was always quick to respond to any questions. We have recommended his services to clients and, as a result, Ross has already reconfigured one of our clients’ websites.
Steve Taylor, President, Bytown Engineering
Bytown Engineering
Bytown Engineering (BTE) provides personalized customer service to deliver transportation projects on time and on budget. We have a proven track record of project delivery to our Ontario clients. Customers deal directly with the owners of the company and as a result have the certainty of our commitment to meet or exceed their expectations.
Technical specification
| Languages: | english |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | March 2012 |
Services provided
Content and Copy, Development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
15 April 2012
Reviewed by Bob Hillier
— Capital Asset management
Ross is a very creative and professional individual. Highly recommended. I have been working with Ross as needed over the past couple of years. He always comes through with fast and efficient solutions. Communication with Ross is pleasant and timely. Ross created an effective online presence and marketing solution that brought in new business.
Capital Asset Management
Asset recovery company specializing in selling products acquired through bankruptcy claims.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Corporation / Public Company |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | March 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Design, Development, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
3 April 2012
Reviewed by Brian Daily
— Encanta La Vida
Ross is a fantastic person to work with even though I have never had a face to face.
We wanted a web site for the resort, and talked to our guests to see who they would recommend. A guest went on and on about how you had to talk to this guy "Ross". "He'll bring you more business than you can handle", he told us.
Well it turned out to be true. Ross completely overhauled our website and got a marketing plan in place in a matter of weeks. It's been a year since his work and we've been booked solid for months.
We frequently go back for more from Ross. And he does not disappoint.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Tourism & Travel |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | April 2011 |
Services provided
Content and Copy, Design, Development, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
25 October 2010
Reviewed by Charles G. Horn
— The Horn Group
Ross Bartlett, of William Ross Solutions, is simply AWESOME! I'd love to keep him a secret! He's my online secret weapon. It's extremely rare to find a Developer who posesses two key strategic capabilities... Technology Expertise, and Marketing Saviness. He posesses and leverages both core competencies. Very rare. Working with Ross is a true collaboration. While I'm in the US, and Ross is in Canada, he might as well be right next door. His communication style, availability, and responsiveness, is truely outstanding. Idea generation, discussion, and implementation is seamless. I discovered Ross, as a result of being on a webinar with Mike Capuzzi, developer of CopyDoodles. Mike Capuzzi is a Platinum member with Glazer-Kennedy (the infamous Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer... Marketing Masters). I STRONGLY recommend Ross. I will only do business with people I like, trust, know, and who demonstrate their expertise, and value proposition. I looked at many options. I did extensive research, and I am absolutely delighted with my decision, having selected Ross, to develop multiple websites, on my behalf.
Keller Williams - Cornerstone Belle Mead, New Jersey
Real estate workshop course
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Corporation / Public Company |
| Industry: | Media & Communication |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5.20 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | September 2010 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
30 September 2010
Reviewed by Steve Maxwell
— Megawire Inc.
Exceptional communication skills were exhibited throughout the entire build process. Ross was bale to achieve a website that met all of our criteria and much more. From start to finish it was a pleasure to deal with a company that
could understand our needs and keep them in mind without swerving off track. Timely consideration to deadlines were treated with respect and were always met.
I would recommend to anyone needing a professional web design whether it be small or large!
Megawire
Highspeed Wireless Internet Service Provider located in the Guelph Ontario Region.
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | IT |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | July 2010 |
Services provided
Content and Copy, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
29 September 2010
Reviewed by Ric Denis
— RD Event Productions
The whole experience with William Ross Solutions was very positive. My objectives for an online presence were somewhat unique in that I wanted to promote three different services or businesses with one site (each had a separate blog site before). Ross was friendly, educational and inclusive with my vision and ideas. The results came back to me quick, complete and well within my budget. The ongoing support has been fantastic. I would trust William Ross Solutions for any business to achieve their online goals.
Ric Denis
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Entrepreneur |
| Industry: | Entertainment |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP |
| Completion date: | June 2010 |
Services provided
Development
11 August 2009
http://www.rynomotorsalmonte.com
Reviewed by Ryan Hemsley
— Ryno Motors
We had no web presence at all when we started and no idea what we should do. Ross came in and talked with us in plain language and put together a plan that fit our budget. We he put together a website, started adding our garage to consumer review sites, put us on youtube and a pile of other locations. We just launched the site in July, but I'm already seeing more business due to our new web presence. Thanks Ross, you did great!
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Consumer Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla 1.5 |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | PHP |
| Completion date: | July 2010 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Social Media, Development
14 April 2009
Reviewed by Philip Dangerfield
— Trunk Group
I had no idea how I was going to solve my Internet needs, when a client of mine recommended Ross. He sat down with me one afternoon and I talked to him about the various companies I manage and how we needed to find a way to bring them all together. Two weeks later we had our sites up and running and and a portal linking them all was in place. I enjoyed working with Ross so much I've aligned my companies with him and now he is the only person I call when I need web design or any other creative work accomplished.
Trunk Group
An event coordination company comprised of several companies that join forces to put on large scale private sector and government events.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Media & Communication |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP |
| Completion date: | September 2006 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Design, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Social Media, Development
3 April 2009
Reviewed by Brent Easton
— Bell's Machining Welding and Hydraulics
We've tried other web guys, but Ross is the best. He took our old site that was full of problems and difficult to maintain and turned it into something we like to show off! He was patient with all our questions and turned the job around in just a few days. It was amazing. He met with us one day and listened to us trying to describe what we were looking for, and four days later we had a new site, a Google Adwords account, and E-Bay account, a Paypal Account, and ads on Kijiji. Almost overnight we started receiving call from customers interested in out wood processor! If you need a site to help you sell stuff, Ross is the guy for you!
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | |
| Industry: | |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | |
| Technologies used: | |
| Completion date: | January 1970 |
Services provided
31 March 2009
Reviewed by Alex Broadbent
— Mississippi Valley Conservation
Ross was great! He designed our site 5 years ago and we've invited him back again to redesign it to meet our new needs. He came in and showed us how to use the CMS Joomla and it looks really slick! We're hoping it's finished by mid april. Ross is great to work with and always goes out of his way to make us happy. Call him if you want a website that works and is easy to work with.
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Municipal organization responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Mississippi water ways and tributaries in the Mississippi River area west of Ottawa
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Public Sector |
| Industry: | Public Sector |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Joomla |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 1 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | March 2009 |
Services provided
Design, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
Q: What's your name and position in the company?
A: Ross Bartlett - Owner Operator
Q: Describe your company in 5 words.
A: Creative Freelancer with Professional Experience
Q: What's your business philosophy?
A: Every small business is unique and require unique solutions.
Q: Describe your office environment.
A: Home office on a hilltop in the countryside with a 30 Gig per second Micro-node wireless tower!
Q: What makes you different from other web design companies?
A: I have personally worked with almost every imaginable type of small business. That allows me to draw on past successes and failures that could relate to your business.
Q: How do you get the majority of your business?
A: The majority of my work comes from referral and from individuals like yourself finding me online and reviewing my past work.
Q: Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
A: Clients and I discuss their project needs. We find examples of sites we like. I develop a development site within a private location. We make changes as we go and launch.
Q: What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
A: Understanding project goals and delivering
Q: How do you manage demanding clients?
A: With clear communication, and established milestones
Q: 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?
A: You can only gain so much insight from an online presentation, but review the portfolio, and see how the company or individual presents themselves. If you feel a connection engage them in a messaging conversation or email and see if your opinion is confirmed.
Q: Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
A: Continuing to help small businesses present themselves and expand their reach into the marketplace.
Q: Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
A: Continue to expand to incorporate emerging technologies
Q: What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
A: Both PC and Mac
Q: How was your company name chosen?
A: William is my middle name. Ross William Bartlett
Solutions... well I solve problems
Q: If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
A: Add quality content often













