Case Studies

Portfolio: Web Development case study and clients testimonials:
bullet 1Your Burlington
Your Burlington

Client's objectives:

Client wanted the ability to work with a team of local developers who could help him build this community site, with the features and functionalities that would grow, when his business grew. The scope and magnitude fo the features had to be scalable and presented in a way that was easy to manage.

The newly redesigned site, took on a more welcome look, light and inviting to the viewer to explore and learn more about what Burlington Ontario and its neighbourhoods had to offer.

Quick search capabilities were built into the infrastructure so that searches were accessible from any page, marketplace gave opportunity for local business exposure and ad revenue for site owner.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming, InSite Creations installed a content management system - CMS for the site owner to be able to manage site himself.
bullet 2Integricare Animal Health
Integricare Animal Health

Client's objectives:

Client was looking to revamp an existing website replacing the look with more personalized images that portrayed his product offerings showcasing the benefits and results of using these supplements.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, content and images
bullet 3Yahoo Canada - Big Idea Chair
BIG Idea Chair - Yahoo Canada

Client's objectives:

Client's looking for a microsite that would display video interviews and PDF downloads for Canadian marketers. Updates for this site done regularly.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, Video
bullet 4Love To Be There
Love to be at your wedding!

Client's objectives:

Clients were looking to develop a site that would reach out to those around the world who wouldn't be able to physically make it to the BIG event, but could still participate virtually. Streaming video showcasing the wedding or special party. Guests could sign in, chat with hosts, send gifts, and participate in the special day.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, Streaming Video, content and images
bullet 5Misani Photo Gallery
Custom kitchens Oakville

Client's objectives:

Virtual Showroom, showcasing interior design works of custom millwork for kitchens, bathrooms and built-ins. We created a FLASH photogallery, easy to navigate and see larger images of works.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, FLASH, content and images
bullet 6NEX Health Clinic - Burlington, Ontario
NEX Health Alternative and Allopathic

Client's objectives:

Redesign of an existing site, to bring it to a more modern and inviting look to their patients and potential patients. Improved nagivation to include three major touchpoints - the disciplines, the clinic services and the actual treatments. Improved images to give a better visual expression of the clinics involved, video clips describing and showcasing testimonials.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, FLASH Video, CMS content management application, content and images
bullet 7Florida Stays, Fenworth Florida Homes & Condo Rentals
Book a weeks holiday rental home in Florida

Client's objectives:

Client's original site was a static HTML site that didn't quite reflect the level of professionalism and service that Fenworth Florida Homes & Condo Rentals was known for. The site was limited to the amount of images shown, and the viewers had little control over knowing what rental properties were available and at what price.

The newly redesigned site, took on a more welcome look, light and inviting to the viewer to explore and learn more about the homes and the amenities for their upcoming vacation or long term stay in Florida.

Quick search capabilities were built into the infrastructure so that searches were accessible from any page, and images reflected the level of luxury they would experience when staying in these rental homes and accommodations.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming, InSite Creations user management and directory database to search homes.

 

bullet 8Global Response Logistics
Order fulfillment, logistics, visit Global Response Logistics

Client's objectives:

Client's original site included a section for the fullfillment section of their site, and needed to separate from the main site. InSite Creations created a site specific to their logistical operations. The site needed to be updated with a more modern look and feel, as well accommodate the search engine and keyword optimization.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming, InSite Creations user management and ecommerce backend admin system.

Clients' Testimonial:

Working with Jemma and Wen on our fulfillment site was an absolute pleasure. They are reliable, dedicated and accessible. They lead us through the development process while executing our site plan exactly as we required. If you are looking for effortless, painless, stress free web development call Jemma now.

bullet 9Wood & Associates Direct Marketing Services Ltd.
Direct Marketing Services Ltd.

Client's objectives:

Redesign their web site to incorporate a new content management system that would aid their webmaster to serve daily updates and creation of new sections.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, XML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming
  • WebPal Content Management System, Adserver Program, ENewsdesk (provides newsletter service)
bullet 10Clinical Pharmacology Textbook
Book no longer available -- Site no longer live


Client's objectives:

Author, Dr. George Sweeneywas looking to publish his book, Clinical Pharmacology Text for Health Professionals. He was looking to create an opportunity to distribute his book internationally. InSite Creations created a web site that would allow visitors to either purchase the CD ROM or set up a 3-month web access to read online the chapters. As part of the marketing efforts, we also included the registration for download of free chapters. A user management system, secure e-commerce and integration of PayPal Instant payment notification system, backend administration interface for tracking, setting and managing passwords and access, Flash interface CD ROM with pdf chapters were created in this project.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming, inSite Creations user management and ecomerce backend admin system.
  • FlashMX projector auto run CD ROM and interactive PDF authoring in Acrobat Professional 6.0
  • Paypal IPN technique combined instant online payment feedback system

Clients' Testimonial:
It was a pleasure working with Jemma (Fong) and Wen (Tang) to develop a website to promote and market my Canadian text, "Clinical Pharmacology: A Text for Health Professionals" . The site can be checked out at . This was a complex operation, reserving an appropriate site name, taking Adobe pdf files and presenting these in a user-friendly manner, getting a CD-ROM version programmed, tested and manufactured etc. As the book was to be sold there were complex interactions with PayPal as a seamless part of the site. Ingenious technical solutions were required to achieve all this. Throughout the development process, InSite Creations were always available, efficient and friendly.

-- Dr. George Sweeney (author).

 

bullet 11Rescue Mediums on WNetwork
Visit Rescue Mediums
Client's objectives:

New site design for the first season of Rescue Mediums, a television show featured on WNetwork. Looking to find a creative expression of the show episodes, research information about ghosts, mediums, photo gallery and guest book for viewers to interact with show stars and director.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming, IinSite Creations user management and guest book backend admin system.
  • FlashMX
Clients' Testimonial:
From the initial concept to the completion, working with Jemma and Wen at Online Site Development in developing our Rescue Mediums website was positive, on-budget and, above all, extremely creative. They responded accurately and effectively to our needs and helped us (me in particular, because I am such a Luddite!) to understand how it all works and fits together. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any individual or business at any level.

-- Michael Lamport, Producer/Director 
bullet 12Haikong - TWDD Meditation Oakville
Learn to Meditate - Oakville, Kitchener

Personal objectives:

In 2005 we started to teach meditation on the weekends. In 2008 we opened up our teachings every weekend for beginner meditation classes and afternoon meditation practice. 95% of our new students find us online. We ensured that the site was optimized for the search engines.

Technologies used:

  • Link building strategies
  • Keyword optimization
  • Local search marketing strategies
bullet 13LabelLighthouse.com
Never lose clothing again! Buy Self-sticking clothing labels


Client's objectives:
New clothing name label product guaranteed to be easy to apply, non-sew, non-iron, great for children's clothing, camps, or seniors residences. Manufactured here locally in Ontario, yet sold worldwide via e-commerce.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming, InSite Creations user management and ecomerce backend admin system.
  • Paypal
Clients' Testimonial:
My experience with InSite Creations has been excellent. They are very resourceful, reliable and efficient. Highly recommended.

-- Lena Grierson, LabelLighthouse.com Owner .
bullet 14Uxbridge Hearing Centre
Hearing problems? Go to Uxbridge Hearing Centre

Client's objectives:

Uxbridge/Stouffville local hearing centre and clinic, needed online exposure to generate more leads and provide general information for their patients.

This professional web site puts Sue Wittrup on the map, easily accessible and reflects the level of care she extends to her patients.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, MySQL database, PHP programming
bullet 15Inside Out Image Consulting
Need help with fashion, visit Inside Out Image Consultants


Client's objectives:

New site design and development for image consultant, Patrice Casey. Looking for unique, progressive design to capture the essence of her flair for style. Wanted user friendly design with easy navigation and optimized for search engines.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles
  • FlashMX
  • Blog
CORE Marketing
CORE Marketing Strategies

Client's objectives:

Core Marketing Strategies helps businesses build marketing systems in one of two ways – consulting /mentoring or hands-on marketing workshops . They needed a site that could easily reach their target market and provide a professional, quality looking site that addresses the needs of busineses.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, FLASH, PHP
bullet 16The Harmonious Connection
Satellite Internet Service in Canada

Client's objectives:

This is our 2nd revision of the site within 5 years. The site now has a content management application for the client's to be able to have editing control across Canada. Features include, user management, calendar, 2 member only (installers and distributors) sections, article and news modules, AJAX tabs for target audience showcases.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, PHP, MySQL
bullet 17Lightworks for Well Being
Lightworks For Well Being

Client's objectives:

Create a professional site that addressed the issues of emotional and spiritual well being. An organization of professionals who offer courses, workshops, retreats, private counselling and coaching.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles
bullet 18Paragon Props
Paragon - new in 2008


Client's objectives:

This project is a redesign from their original site. A site assessment was performed to highlight some of the navigation challenges, poor image display and the inclusion of another target market category. Recommendations were put in place in the new site design, and accommodations were included to optimize the site naturally for the search engines. 2008 changed look and feel again, made the site more succinct, improved lightboxes to showcase works.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, Blog application, AJAX

Clients' Testimonial:

The website has been well-received all over the world. I've gotten lots of great feedback. Everyone loves it.

-- Lisa MacKay

bullet 19 TechElectric Automation
TechElectric Automation

Client's objectives:

This site is a redesign project to help create a more professional visualization of their products and operations. Ease of navigation for their clients.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, Javascript, CSS styles
bullet 20Carole Bertuzzin Luciani -- Personal Site
Carole Bertuzzi Luciani Personal Site

Client's objectives:

Create a fun site that her personal friends, colleagues and associates could visit to see just who "Carole Bertuzzi Luciani" is. It covers some personal home life stories as well as the volunteer projects she is involved with. It links to her business site, CBL Presentations, Moodivator. Our objective for this site, was to bring Carole's personal site to the top of the search engines, when someone were to type in her name above the Public Speakers Bureau.

Search Engine Result: Top three listings refer to her personal and business site addresses.

Technologies used:

  • HTML, javascript, CSS styles, FLASH, action script
bullet 21Footsteps Reflexology School web site
Reflexology School Toronto

Clients' Testimonial:

Working with Jemma and Wen was a good experience. My website was live in the time that we had all agreed and they listened to my input every time I suggested changing something. I am very pleased with the
outcome and hope the search engines do their job now.

-- Janet Williams, Director of Footsteps Reflexology School

Technologies Used:
HTML, PHP & Advanced CSS Style Sheets

bullet 22Danette Romard's photography site
Danette Romard Photography

The Challenge:
Our client, a fine art photographer showcases 24 x 24 wilderness and landscape photography. Her challenge was building greater awareness of her art, but because of the size, unless one attends her Gallery showing, it's very difficult to see her work. She was also receiving lots of telephone calls, but without a web site, was unable to give anyone a preview of her works.

The Solution:
InSite Creations helped develop a virtual gallery that showcases Danette's photography. We concentrated on building a rich presentation of who was behind the photos by utilizing the technology of flash and audio. Our aim was to create a similar feeling for online viewers to get a taste of what it would be like to attend one of Danette's showings. The marketing aspect of the site provides the client the ability to send her online invitations out to her guests. Gallery schedulings will keep all those informed. She is also able to receive feedback and testimonials online.

Technologies Used:
HTML, FLASH MX and Action Script, PHP & Advanced CSS Style Sheets

bullet 23 Patisserie Cocoa
Patisserie Cocoa


Client's objectives:
This was a re-design of a previously created site by another developer. We designed it to match their catalogue, improved their baking category choices.

Technologies used:
HTML, javascript, CSS styles.

Risk Management Services Inc.
Risk Management

Client's objectives:
Risk Management Services Inc. wanted to produce a professional looking web site that offered information about his services to both the general public and industry players in the investment securities sector.

Technologies used:
HTML, CSS styles, PHP, Mysql database, Flash MX
bullet 24 Plastics in Canada Magazine
Plastics In Canada
Client's objectives:
Plastics in Canada wanted to redesign their online directory of their annual Source Book. This directory has the ability to search products/services and manufacturers for the Plastics industry in Canada. The site also has a revenue generating source of online advertising. This directory has the ability to link advertisers with relative search results. InSite Creations was responsible for designing the interface and working with IDBT to implement the database backend programming.

While working with Rogers, Jemma also was responsible for redesigning the site architecture and project management of creating a user-friendly back-end administration system to manage 24 online directories.

Technologies used:
HTML, javascript, CSS styles, database, CGI, IDBT admin system.

Silicon Valley NORTH Technology Newspaper
Silicon Valley North Technology Newspaper no longer available
Client's objectives:
Redesign their static html web site to include more functionality and become more dynamic with automated features, such as RSS news wire feed, ad serving capabilities and content management publishing system. InSite Creations was responsible for the consultation of design and development, design and maintenance.

Technologies used:
HTML, Flash, CGI, database, javascript, CSS styles, WebPal content management

bullet 25Chem Magazine
CHEM Magazine
Client's objectives:
Chem Mag and directory wanted to redesign their online directory of their annual Source Book. This directory has the ability to search products/services and manufacturers for the Plastics industry in Canada. The site also has a revenue generating source of online advertising. This directory has the ability to link advertisers with relative search results. InSite Creations was responsible for designing the interface and working with IDBT to implement the database back-end programming.

While working with Rogers, Jemma also was responsible for redesigning the site architecture and project management of creating a user-friendly back-end administration system to manage 24 online directories.

Technologies used:
HTML, javascript, CSS styles, database, CGI, IDBT admin system.