Website Development

We specialize in fully custom full stack web development for your CMS, ERP, eCommerce or web app project. We work with Laravel, Wordpress, Drupal, React and many other frameworks to architect, design, build and launch your project. On Time.

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Case Studies

Polyflor Canada

Polyflor is an internationally recognized floorcovering manufacturer. They approached us to migrate from their proprietary CMS to Wordpress and Woocommerce for e-commerce functionality. We carefully formulated a strategic plan that revolved around a fresh and forward thinking design vision. One of the main objectives of this project was to re-organise the product data but make the user experience more intuitive with less barriers.

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Black & McDonald

As a trusted partner for Black & McDonald, a leading integrated, multi-trade service provider with over $2.1 billion in annual sales, we deliver comprehensive web design, development, infrastructure, and security solutions across their diverse portfolio of web properties and subsidiaries. With Black & McDonald’s expanding operations and dynamic digital needs, we play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity, functionality, and security of their online platforms, enabling them to focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients. 

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The Covenant House Toronto

We worked closely with Covenant House Toronto to enhance their website, ensuring it effectively communicated their mission while embracing their refreshed brand identity. This project involved a comprehensive update, including the integration of their new logo, color scheme, and iconography, all designed to align seamlessly with their evolving brand standards. Our collaboration went beyond aesthetics. We focused on improving user experience, ensuring the website was intuitive and accessible for all visitors, whether they were youth seeking help, potential donors, or community partners.

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We combine our technical and design focused experience

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We offer full end-to-end web services to design, develop, integrate or revitalize your brand. Our experience within the industry as a web development company allows us to create a concise strategy to help your business grow. From the beginning of the project, we will work closely with you every step of the way to complete and establish your vision.

Tailored Design

Discovery and Website Audit

Our discovery process is rigorous, thorough and tailor made to the parameters and requirements of your project. Competition analysis, Development roadmap, Brand analysis and project planning are all part of the process.

Conversion-Focused

Conversion-Focused

Our processes are optimized to turn visitors into customers, whether your goal is to generate leads, increase sales,  boost engagement or improve organic ranking.

SEO-Enhanced

Security Audit & Penetration Testing

Our websites are built with search engines in mind, helping you achieve better rankings and drive more organic traffic. 

Responsive & Fast

Support and Maintenance

Support post launch is critical for your business. We bake in a support window after launch and can offer a tailor made support retainers that fit perfectly with your budget and your needs. No committment.

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Web Design Toronto: Strategic Websites & Web Apps for Growing Businesses

Web Design Toronto: Strategic Websites & Web Apps for Growing Businesses Toronto Web Design That Means Business In today’s competitive digital landscape, Toronto and GTA businesses face unique challenges. Whether you’re a business owner, marketing leader, or operations/IT manager, your website is often the first interaction prospects have with your…

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How to integrate SAP B1 (Business One) into WordPress Gravity Forms

We built Shift8 GravitySAP because a client needed Gravity Forms submissions to land directly in SAP Business One. Off-the-shelf “connectors” wanted a monthly fee, pushed data through third-party relays, or stopped at a generic webhook. That was not good enough for strict ERP rules, audit trails, and on-prem Service Layer…

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How to recover your WordPress site with no backup

This doesnt happen often. Mostly with personal project sites as operating a SMB WordPress site kind of requires enterprise level considerations (like backups). Obviously. We came across a situation recently where a local historian’s WordPress site was completely lost and no backups were retained. What can one do in this…

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How To Import TRREB PropTx Real Estate Listings Into Your WordPress Site

TLDR : Download the (Free) Wordpress TRREB Listing Plugin Here! Years ago, we hacked together a Python script that would download listing data from TREB’s RETS server (as a CSV) and feed it into a WordPress site. It worked for the most part. The learning curve for most people to…

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From Fakespot to Null Fake : Cutting through the fake review noise

Visit nullfake.com to try it out or checkout the nullfake github repo We now officially live in an era where AI interpretative email clients exist to read the AI generated emails coming through your inbox. AI is talking to AI and we are all slowly getting comfortable in the backseat…

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Shift8 Web is Now SOC 2 Type II Certified — Why That Matters for Your Next Website Project

We’re proud to announce that Shift8 Web, operating under Star Dot Hosting Inc., has officially achieved SOC 2 Type II certification. For anyone considering a new website project, platform migration, or retainer-based infrastructure support, this milestone isn’t just a formality. It’s a confirmation that the processes and systems we already…

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How to add a load more button to your Hubspot blog

Implementing a “Load More” button on your HubSpot blog can feel like a small task, but it can be transformative from both a performance and user-experience perspective. As a HubSpot developer, you already understand that each feature you build should balance aesthetics, maintainability, and real-world efficiency. Below, you’ll find a…

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How to import and synchronize Google Business Profiles into WordPress

Hello! It probably doesn’t come up often but if you happen to find yourself in a position where you are managing multiple Google Business Profiles (formerly Google places, Google+ or Google My Business), you might find this post useful. If you would like to represent your business where multiple locations…

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Maximizing ROI: How Corporate Web Design Impacts Your Digital Marketing Strategy

You might have the best SEO team on the planet, a well-oiled PPC machine, and a slick email marketing program—but if your corporate website isn’t quite up to snuff, your entire digital marketing strategy can take a hit. The second someone clicks on your ad, email link, or search result,…

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How to scan your WordPress site for Malicious code

Keeping your WordPress site secure is a task that can feel overwhelming at times—but it’s absolutely essential. Hackers love to target vulnerabilities in plugins, themes, and even the WordPress core itself. Regular scans for malicious code can save you a world of trouble later on. In this post, I’ll share…

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How to Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) Headers to Your WordPress Website

For WordPress website owners, implementing proper security headers can significantly enhance your site’s security posture, shielding it from a range of potential threats. In this guide, we’ll focus specifically on how to audit, report, and implement security headers directly through your functions.php file—no plugins needed.

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Jetpack 13.9.1 Update: What You Need to Know and Potential Ethical Concerns

Code Audits for Jetpack: Why We’re Auditing Every Update As the WordPress community grapples with the recent fallout between Automattic, the parent company behind WordPress and Jetpack, and WP Engine, trust in Automattic has taken a significant hit. Allegations of unfair practices, trademark manipulation, and hostile business tactics have emerged,…

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