Nonprofit websites / Business websites / and more in Foil Media's portfolio
Business clients
Ottawa Centre for Regional Innovation (OCRI)
In 2011 Foil Media worked with OCRI on the development of a broad three-year IT plan for this dynamic and evolving organization, which included a review of the organizaton’s internal and external IT infrastructure and resourcing, and considered the best ways for OCRI to make optimum use of cloud-based computing and effectively address change management for the organization’s approximately 60 staff members.
- IT planning
- Project management
David Barr Construction
David Barr Construction has been helping people in the Almonte area to achieve the homes of their dreams for the past 25 years. In 2011 Foil Media created a new identity and custom website for the business.
- Identity creation
- Content development
- Dynamic website
- Search engine optimization
JB Arts
JB Arts is a new arts studio in Almonte offering art classes, summer camps, birthday parties and educational programming. We worked with owner Jeff Banks to create a simple but highly flexible website in WordPress that is easy for him to maintain.
- WordPress site
- Content guidance
- WordPress training
Motion Matters Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic
This busy downtown Ottawa physiotherapy clinic and rehabilitation / exercise centre has been a Foil Media client since 2005. We relaunched their site with a new look and feel and features in 2010.
- Bilingual website
- Rotating content
- Content management
Saddlebrooke Estates
We created this site for an exclusive community of estate lots in West Ottawa in 2009 and continue to work with the owners on SEO related activity.
- Identity creation
- Content development
- Dynamic website
- Search engine optimization
The Piggy Market
This unique artisanal and local food delicatessan, based in Ottawa's Westboro neighbourhood has been a darling on the local food scene since it opened its doors. We worked with the owners to create an easy to update site in 2009 and revamped it in 2011 when the business grew.
- Content management system
- Twitter and blog feeds
- Audio files
- Blog set-up
Greenbank Hunt Club Centre
A client since 2008, this community-based shopping Centre in Ottawa's west end houses a range of retail, specialist and office-based businesses.
- Identity creation
- Dynamic, rotating content
- Individual business profiles
- Surveys
- Newsletter management
Burnford Realty
Burnford Realty is a family company with deep roots in West Ottawa. Today the company manages an integrated portfolio that includes retail and office space, residential rentals, and an exclusive estate lot community in the Carp Hills.
- Identity creation
- Brochure website
- Google AdWords campaign
Pascale's All Natural Ice Cream
Pascale's All Natural Ice Cream of Ottawa is a star of the local food scene. In 2011 we were delighted to help owner Pascale Berthiaume take charge of her web presence by outfitting her with a new website using the WordPress blogging platform.
- WordPress website
- WordPress training
Ask Around
The idea behind Ask Around is that you can find the best local businesses to use through recommendations made by your neighbours. This Ottawa-based site has been around since 2007.
- Database driven website
- Content management system
- Rotating ad column
- Members Only area
Alexander Sod Farms
Alexander Sod Farms is a family-owned and operated company that has been has been providing the highest quality turf grass to their customers for over 40 years in the Greater Montreal area. Site launched 2009.
- Identity creation
- Bilingual website
- CSS sod calculator
- Content management
Kids Ottawa
From 2007 to 2009 KidsOttawa.com was a vital local resource offering parents and families in the National Capital Region the most comprehensive calendar of events and day camps, as well as a comprehensive directory of 3,000 local businesses and organizations.
- Database driven website
- Search engine optimization
- Content management system
- Ad rotation and tracking
- Newsletter, eCommerce
Stop Naturally, nail biting solution
An Ottawa business woman asked Foil Media to help her test the market for her simple and effective nail biting solution. We were able to quickly and effectively test the market, set up a simple but beautiful website and deploy a simple and reliable ecommerce solution.
- Identity creation
- Market testing and SEO
- Content development
- eCommerce solution
Priority Concepts, Ottawa interior design services
Muriel Prior is an Ottawa interior designer specializing in home staging, downsizing, spacing planning and traditional interior design services. She worked with Foil Media in 2010 to establish a first web presence for her growing business.
- Brochure website
- Content guidance
Alan MacDonald, CFA, CFP, Investment Advisor
As a Richardson GMP Limited investment advisor, Alan MacDonald specializes in wealth preservation for executives and entrepreneurs. Foil Media helped Alan's team to get a professional enewsletter established for the business in 2010.
- Mailing list management
- eNewsletter design and training
PhysioFirst Orthopaedic and Sports Centre
Physiofirst Orthopaedic and Sports Centre has a reputation as one of Ottawa's leading physiotherapy clinics for manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. First ever website launched early 2009.
- Brochure website
- SEO (2010-2011)
Ashby & Associates Massage Therapy
Located near Ottawa's Byward Market, this clinic offers a range of treaments as well as relaxation massage. Foil Media launched the clinic's first website.
- Brochure website
- Content guidance
J&L Mobile Welding
J&L Mobile Welding of Almonte offers mobile welding and shop welding services to clients across the Ottawa region. Foil Media created a first website presence for the business using WordPress in 2012.
- Identity creation
- WordPress website
- Content guidance
Association and Non-profit clients
Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Association (CATCA)
CATCA represents Canada's air traffic controllers. Foil Media's new website for CATCA, launched in late 2011, is a great example of a custom website crafted to meet very specific needs which will grow and evolve over time to meet multi-year objectives.
- Database driven website
- Members' Area / My Page
- Robust security model
- Content management system
Ottawa Humane Society
Each year, the Ottawa Humane Society rescues, cares for and re-homes 11,000 animals. Foil Media worked with the OHS to create a vibrant and easy to navigate new site that reflects the dynamic nature of this organization.
- Large content rich website
- Content migration
- Rotating content
- Pet database integration
OHS Kids
OHSKids.ca is a new educational website for children from JK to Grade 8 developed for the Ottawa Humane Society. Foil Media worked closely with the OHS to develop this fun, colourful and fresh new site for its younger audiences.
- Identity creation
- Content guidance
- Rotating content
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
CFC is the national membership organization for Canada's 165 community foundations, local foundations who build endowments, make grants and offer community leadership. Foil Media has offered IT project management to CFC across a range of projects, including the rebuild and relaunch of its large public and members' only websites.
- Project management
- Supplier management
- Content guidance, editing
- Website testing oversight
CFC Conference
Community Foundations of Canada runs a national conference every two years that is increasingly global in focus. Foil Media developed a new site for CFC that is designed to hold information on multiple conferences and which can easily be updated by staff.
- Bilingual website
- Content management system
- Social media and news feed integration
- Rotating content
H2O - Ideas and Action for Canada's Water
This WordPress-based blog was developed as part of the Foundations in the Lake Winnipeg Watershed Initiative (LWWI) which is a project of Community Foundations of Canada. Foil Media worked closely with CFC staff to establish a blog that could be updated regularly by an in-house consultant.
- WordPress blog set-up
- Content development and guidance
CFC - Professional Advisors eResource
Professional Advisors eResource was first established by Community Foundations in Canada six years ago to assist Canadian professional advisors in guiding their clients on charitable giving. In 2009 this well regarded resource was ready for an overhaul.
- Bilingual website
- Project management
- Content development
Community Foundation of Ottawa
The Community Foundation of Ottawa (CFO) is a public, non-profit organization created by and for the people of Ottawa. A Foil Media client since 2005, we continue to manage a wide range of IT projects for this philanthropic organization.
- Microsoft SharePoint intranet
- Data migration
- Interactive PDF forms
- Online donations system replacement
- IT project management
Youth Services Bureau
YSB provides a range of innovative services that support and empower youth and have a lasting impact on Ottawa communities. Foil Media worked with the YSB in 2010 on an intranet for its Board.
- Microsoft SharePoint intranet
- Intranet orientation and training
- Project management
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)
WINGS is a global network of more than 140 membership associations and support organizations serving grantmakers. From 2006 to 2011 Foil Media provided WINGS with website and content management services as well as helping WINGS to streamline its communications work with its key audiences. WINGS relocated to Brazil in 2011 and we assisted with this significant transition for the organization.
- Dynamic, bilingual website management
- Website migration
- Content development
- Electronic newsletter
WINGS Global Status Report of Community Foundations (GSR)
For the past 10 years, successive editions of the GSR have tracked the growth and development of community foundations worldwide. The reports are a useful way to access important statistics and to learn about community philanthropy. In 2010 Foil Media worked with WINGS to create a new, web-based version of this signature report. We continue to manage this site for WINGS.
- Identity creation
- Multi-year architecture
- Content guidance and development
- Rotating content
Dovercourt Recreation Centre
Dovercourt Recreation Centre is an extremely popular and innovative community centre located in West Ottawa and used by people across the National Capital Region. Foil Media worked with the Centre's staff to create a first electronic newsletter and train its staff in preparing it.
- Electronic newsletter
- Training and orientation
Creative clients
Acacia Lyra
Acacia Lyra is an Ottawa-based harp duo. Susan and Janine came to Foil Media wanting to create a website that would reflect the nature of the music they perform and include Celtic and storybook elements. We worked very closely with the duo to handcraft graphics for the site to achieve this effect.
- Identity creation
- Sound files
- Content guidance
- MySpace page
- SEO (new in late 2010)
Voice Emergent
Barclay McMillan has been creating opportunities for people to discover, or recover, their singing voices and explore them in a context of healing and well-being since 1991. He offers courses and singing gatherings in Ottawa. A Foil Media client since 2005, in 2011 we moved Barclay onto the WordPress.com platform and updated his site.
- WordPress site (new 2011)
- Identity creation
- Content development
- Electronic newsletter
- Newsletter training
Sylvia Huckerby
This Saskatoon-based painter creates beautiful prairie landscapes and fruit compositions using acrylics. This small portfolio-based site served as a marketing vehicle for Sylvia Huckerby from 2005 to early 2011.
- Brochure website
- CSS photo gallery
Labyrinthed
Labyrinthed is a Canadian website dedicated to exploring the power of the Labyrinth. Dr. Vanessa Compton created the site to share information about labyrinth research and links and to promote the design services, workshops and products available from Labyrinthed.
- Identity creation
- Content guidance
