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TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABILITY

GreenDrop-Recycling-Station-JSCollard-DesignJ.S. Collard Design worked with Pacific Cascade Corporation to update, inform and let students, corporate customers and clients see the importance of reducing one’s carbon footprint. Allowing them to participate shows an organization’s values are in alignment with sustainable practices.

Students learn about reducing, and their environmental impact while using the GreenDrop Recycling and Waste Collection Station. GreenDrop is more than a durable diversion container. GreenDrop is a practical device that provides teaching moments throughout the school year.

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Chrome will start showing security warnings on websites

Starting October 2017, Chrome (version 62) will show a “NOT SECURE” warning when users enter information in a form on an HTTP page.

All websites should now be HTTPS (SSL certificate). Websites now get an SEO penalty for not having it. This is part of Googles shift to secure the web. Browsers have also jumped on board and are starting to throw warnings at people when they are entering any information into a form if the site is not https even if that information is sensitive (i.e. name or email address).

So we definitely suggest moving all websites to SSL.  If your site truly isn’t collecting sensitive information or doing financial transactions, there is a  free WordPerss plugin that should be adequate.

Host providers can typically install the certificate on the site, then either use an SSL plugin or preferably edit the URL in the Database.

If you’d like to discuss this further, contact me, or give me an old fashion call – 1.360.573.9393

Have You Looked At Your Website Lately?

Have you looked at your website through the eyes of your customers or perspective clients?  You are familiar with your site and may think it’s easy to navigate, but someone new to your site may have difficulty finding the information, products or solutions you provide.  To create a pleasant experience for your site visitors, try to keep a few simple techniques in mind:

  • Website MUST be responsive – site formats to the user’s screen size, platform and orientation
  • Website must be visually pleasing
  • Consistent with your Brand
  • Layout and content is easy to navigate
  • Employ intuitive navigation principles
  • Use extensive imagery to convey messages quickly

These are just a few principals to help you improve your website performance.

If you’d like to discuss this further, contact me, or give me an old fashion call – 1.360.573.9393

ParkingZone Rebranding

Logo-Design-JS-Collard-Vancouver-ThumbJ.S. Collard Design worked with Pacific Cascade Corporation (PCC), the parent of the ParkingZone who is the largest provider of parking facility supplies and valet equipment, to launch a newly re-branded version of its website, www.ParkingZone.com. For the new website, the ParkingZone first had J.S. Collard Design create a new original logo to strategically build and strengthen it’s new brand experience.

Key features of the site include a streamlined, inviting design that is responsive on all devices including smartphones, a more engaging user experience with a reorganized navigation and augmented search capabilities, increased security protocols, while maintaining its popular Live Chat capabilities, payment options including using a Purchase Order for our customers who have setup terms for convenient 24/7 on-line shopping, and showcasing the largest selection of parking, traffic, and valet supplies on the web.

Additionally, the new website has far more features including improved links and instructional videos on individual product pages. “We’re excited to roll out our remodeled website with all of its new capabilities,” said Mark Curtis, President of Pacific Cascade Corporation, who is featured in the Home page intro video. “It’s great to welcome our customers to our website and share something of ourselves in a fun and friendly way. We want to let our customers know we’re here to help them find any product or solution that will solve any challenges they may experience in the daily operations of their parking facility.”

deanna meyer, PCC Website Coordinator, explained, “the site’s refreshed and simplified look, improved navigation and better product content, and optimization for mobile devices gives our customers an improved way to interact with the ParkingZone online”. She added, “the site includes timely Promotional items as well as the latest innovations in our Just Arrived section.”

The new logo, designed by J. Scott Collard, Marketing Director and Graphic Coordinator for PCC and principle owner of J.S. Collard Design , has been updated with clean graphic elements and employs a custom designed logotype exclusive to the ParkingZone. The website design then followed the new logo brand guidelines and pallet to frame the new look and feel of the updated website.

“This was a highly collaborative re-branding effort between our in-house staff and support personal that culminated in a new experience for our customers,” added Curtis. “We are pleased with the final product and hope everyone who visits our site to either order a product or look for industry white papers will feel the same”.

Working with clients to promote their cause

Dialysis AdvocatesJ.S. Collard Design has been working with one of their client, Dialysis Advocates, to create a greater awareness of the infractions of Dialysis providers, especially DaVita and Fresenius.  On their Facebook page, we are now getting over 5,000 views on some of the posts concerning patient abuse by Dialysis Providers.  We are using Social Media and their website Blog to bring their cause to the attention of the general public.

Dialysis Advocate is an advocacy for patients who are traversing the dialysis treatment process.   They are a resource for better healthcare.   They advocate patient rights to which they are entitled under the law.

Visit their Facebook Page or their Blog to see the results.

ParkingZone E-Commerce Website

ParkingZone

ParkingZone wanted to update their website and create a better shopping experience for its customers.  J.S. Collard Design worked with their extensive database of products an chose to produce the site in a Magento platform.  The new website development allows content management options they didn’t have before making the shopping experience a lot easier to navigate and purchase products.

Salmon Creek Center For Complete Dentistry

Salmon Creek Center For Complete Dentistyr

Dr. Russell Church, DMD came to J.S. Collard Design to have them update the previous web design they produced.  Russell was moving to a new location and wanted to expand the features on the site while still maintaining HIPPA requirements.

Advocacy Website for Dialysis Patents

Dialysis Advocates Website

The design for this website had to be inviting yet powerful to spotlight the problems many dialysis patients often face when receiving treatment.  The site has secure contact forms and an anonymous forum for patients or staff to post problems with out fear of retribution.

Rusty Grape Remodel

Rusty Grape Vineyard Website

J.S. Collard Design created the previous website design for Rusty Grape Vineyards and was asked to remodel the website with an updated view and content management features.

GreenDrop Recycling and Composting Stations Website Development

GreenDrop Recycling and Composting Station Website Design

Working with Pacific Cascade Corporation, J.S. Collard Design developed the content, illustrations, and most photography on the website.  Pacific Cascade markets the uniquely effective GreenDrop Recycling Station that was designed through the efforts of the Portland Trail Blazers Head Office to reduce their environmental footprint while minimizing expenses and being fiscally responsible through sustainable operations