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May 07 2013
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General, Launches

Spring is in the air!

It has been a while since we have updated our blog, and with spring upon us and multiple projects in the air, the time seemed right to share what has been going on here at N49.
Stair Climbers
Recently, some ambitious members of our development team participated in the CN Tower Climb for the World Wildlife Foundation. All told the climb raised $1,238,920 to help protect wildlife species at risk. Way to go team!

N49.ca Updates

N49.ca members might have noticed our snazzy new navigation bar as well as some recent changes to the N49.ca directory page which have made it easier to see related businesses.

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We have some exciting updates to the look and feel of the N49.ca homepage scheduled for the coming months, so keep your eyes peeled!

Site Launches

The Signature Library
The newly re-designed Signature Library website launched on Friday of last week! The Signature Library is one of the world’s largest collection of autographed memorabilia. Included in the collection are rare pieces signed by personalities ranging from Paul McCartney to Nancy Reagan.
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One of the major features of the new design is an auto-complete search tool. This is just one element of an improved user interface that has made the product catalogue easier to navigate.

 

Crown Wallpaper
As an addition to their current website, we built a full catalogue for Crown Wallpaper that runs on their internal ERP. For the first time in Crown’s history, account holders can browse swatches online, and request product samples directly from their website.crown
Leaside 100
The Toronto neighbourhood of Leaside recently celebrated it’s 100th Anniversary and we were proud to announce the launch of a new website for the occasion. The anniversary gala included dinner, dancing and a visit from former Leaside resident, prime minister Stephen Harper.
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Congratulations to all of our clients on their recent launches!!!

Next week: News about an exciting new initiative…

N49 has recently partnered with Direct Response Media Group to bring you a new local directory, AutoStars.com. Come back next week to hear more about this exciting new initiative!

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Mar 07 2012
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Launches

N49 Launches www.BellwoodFoundation.ca

For over 30 years the Bellwood Health Foundation has been supporting our communities and treating all varieties of addiction, including alcohol and drug abuse, sexual addiction, eating disorders and problem gambling. Today we are happy to launch www.BellwoodFoundation.com, a website that represents the fundraising wing of this organization.

Bellwood Foundation

The clean, contemporary lines of the parent site have been applied to BellwoodsFoundation.ca to create a seamless and integrated look. The site has been designed as a resource for the community as well as a revenue generating tool for the organization. It features a clear call to action in the form of a prominently displayed donation button, as well as downloadable documents and information forms.

Bellwood Foundation

This site features four dynamic modules designed to keep content fresh and relevant. The events calendar allows Bellwood to add important fundraisers, events, etc., at the click of the button. There is also control over audio, video and reading sections of the site which provide information to users about the organization. With unbreakable admin control over this content, the site can remain current without negatively impacting design integrity.

Bellwood Foundation

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Feb 02 2012
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Launches

N49 Launches OborneContracting.com

N49 is happy to launch a beautiful rebuild of OborneContracting.com!

Oborne Contracting Inc. is a renovator and general contractor serving the GTA for more than 20 years. They specialize in custom home building, general contracting, home repairs, and home restoration. Oborne Contracting approached N49 with the desire to match their reputation for quality construction, attention to detail and excellent customer service, to an equally impressive online presence. We were able to take their existing site and re-build it to reflect this, bring it up to current standards and best practices. We’re thrilled with the results!


The primary goal of this build was to bring their existing site up to par with 2012 standards. This included a complete rebuild for SEO purposes, focusing on clean site architecture and SEO friendly content. On top of this, we added a number of custom content management systems to improve the back end usability of the site. This includes a multi category project gallery, seen below, and administrative control over the “Our Team” section. In the project gallery, Oborne can add project details and photographs to demonstrate their best work. With the team manager module, they can add, edit or remove details and pictures of their employees. These two features provide Oborne with the high degree of flexibility and control over their website.


With this re-build, Oborne Contracting has all the tools they need to create and foster a great online presence. This stylish and functional rebuild is a great representation of a company that prides itself on quality workmanship and integrity.

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Jan 26 2012
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General

Infographic Week – Day 4

Welcome to day 4 of Infographic week! The following infographic has an interactive element that can be viewed by clicking here.

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Jan 25 2012
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Infographic Week – Day 3

Welcome to day number 3 of Infographic Week at N49 Interactive!

Smart phones, local search and social media have become the defining characteristics of the modern consumer. More than ever before consumers are empowered to make better decisions based on the experience of their peers. Business reviews, blogs, forums, tweets and “likes” are a new currency in an age of online commerce. Today’s infographic offers a great explanation of the Social, Local, Mobile (SoLoMo) consumer phenomenon.

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Jan 24 2012
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Infographic week – Day 2

Day number two of Infographic Week kicks off with a cool chart demonstrating the symbiotic relationship between conversion and social engagement.

Web Equity Infographic
Web Equity by Mike Blumenthal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Based on a work at www.blumenthals.com.

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Jan 23 2012
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Infographic week at N49

Infographics are a great way to present information to a broad audience. They help break down complex data sets into easy to interpret graphic charts. They’re colourful, fun, and way more interesting than a boring old spreadsheet. To demonstrate this we will feature a different infographic related to local search, reputation management and the importance of online reviews, each day this week.

Up first, the evolution of local search results and importance of local content.

Infographic: Local Search Evolved by MDG Advertising
Infographic by MDG Advertising

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Jan 13 2012
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Launches

N49 Interactive Inc. launches redesigned Bedsplus.ca!

When Adjustable Beds Plus approached N49 looking to modernize their website, we were excited to begin work. The finished product is a contemporary rebuild using modern best practices. It’s a slick and functional website that we’re proud to welcome to the family!


Beds Plus wanted a more contemporary, clean looking site optimized for the modern viewing experience. We accomplished this by widening the page and increasing the font size and colour contrast to create a more visually accessible aesthetic.

They also wanted to replace flash elements with more SEO friendly site structure that would provide control over their content. We accomplished this by creating two custom content management modules: a specials manager and product catalogue.

With this redesign, Adjustable Beds Plus have a competitive advantage over their competition. As the industry evolves so too will their site. With easy to use, intuitive content management systems, they have the power to adapt as quickly as their customers will. We truly enjoyed working on this project and wish them the best of luck in the future!

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Dec 16 2011
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N49 Donates over $300 to three amazing Canadian charties!

In the spirit of Christmas, N49 has decided to make donations to three amazing Canadian charities this afternoon! As part of our Donation Dollars program, N49 Interactive donates a portion of our revenue to Canadian charities. For every member review we donate one dollar to the charity selected by the user.

On behalf of our N49 Reviewers we are sending a cheque to Easter Seals Canada, Bridges of Hope International and the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

How do donation dollars work?

N49 is proud to partner with over 20 Canadian Charities. For each member review we donate one dollar to a charity selected by that user, up to a maximum of $5000.00. N49 users are doing their part by helping local businesses get feedback, helping consumers find great services, and helping charitable organizations in our communities.

Thank you so much for your continued support.

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Dec 15 2011
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Launches

N49 Interactive launches www.westfielddrywall.com!

N49 Interactive is glad to announce the launch of www.westfielddrywall.com!

When you think of renovating your home, drywall might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But drywall is an integral part of any home construction. With 20 years of collective experience, Westfield Drywall wants to revolutionize the way that we look at this product. It’s not simply another part of the build. Drywall creates the homes we live in and quite literally shapes our living experience. It’s with this philosophy that we set forth to create a beautiful custom website.

We worked with Westfield to create a design that showcases the potential of modern drywall construction. The result is a bright, simple and clean website. The home page image, a juxtaposition of raw, unfinished drywall to a sleek, modern interior, defines the character of the company.

We built a project manager to help Westfield document and display their work. The project manager offers complete administrative control over details of their most recent renovations, including photographs. This is a great way to demonstrate the diversity of their work and the potential of cutting edge drywall construction.

We also incorporated their N49.ca reviews directly into their new site. This automatically generates SEO-friendly content that both converts potential clients and boost search engine ranking. With these new features, Westfield Drywall is positioned strongly for future growth and influence in the renovations and construction industry. Welcome to the N49 family!

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