One of the fastest growth sectors in the Toronto web design market is in the area of LMS and e-learning systems. LMS is an acronym for 'Learning Management System" and e-learning and e-testing systems are basically referring to the same sort of application. While there are a number of out-of-the-box solutions that will provide these functions for your Toronto website development project, more users find that these systems are restrictive and cannot perform critical custom functionality that is normally required of a full LMS solution.

Customization is key when implementing an e-learning solution into your Toronto web design project. You must consider may factors such as: How will my users login to the website. In what formats are lessons presented? What are my options for test-taking? Do I need to provide custom certificates when a user passes a test? What about report card systems where a user can review their overall progress and compare it to class averages? These are just some of the questions you should be asking when implementing a solid LMS solution into your Toronto web design project.

Many times, an out-of-the box (or third-party) e-learning solution will only achieve about 60 - 80% of your goals, but that critical 20-40% of important functionality will not be available. The only alternative is to try to force your Toronto web design goals to work within the parameters of the product, and many times this is simply not possible, or the final solution is so compromised that it fails to be an effective solution.

It is for this reason that we generally recommend exploring a custom LMS solution for your Toronto web design project. A custom LMS solution has none of the restrictions of its third party counterparts and will achieve your precise goals no matter how unique they are. Consider a simple reporting function - many of our clients have come to us with an pre designed Toronto website in which they need to add an LMS solution. Most of these times, there is already an established login system that needs to work with the LMS solution so that the LMS can properly identify the user that is taking the lesson and test. In most cases the third-party LMS would be unable to work with a pre-existing login system, however a custom LMS solution for your Toronto web design project could easily accommodate this scenario.

This is just one simple example of how a custom LMS solution can benefit your Toronto web design project. For more examples or to discuss your unique goals, please contact Rebel Trail today.

In the Toronto web design creative and technical environment, the terms “UI” (User Interface) and “UX” (User Experience) are being used more than ever. While they seem new, these terms are referring to specialties and ideas that have been around for years prior to the introduction of the acronyms in the Toronto website development market.

With the current landscape of Toronto Web Design it's difficult to tell when its time to give your website a fresh new design. There are also many factors to consider such as your current Toronto web design versus that of your competitors as well as the overall functionality your website utilizes. Upgrading the functionality of your website is just as important as keeping the website design current. Further, there are always new technologies that can vastly improve your website's performance, and if left ignored, these can benefit your competitors rather than you. At Rebel Trail Web Design, we have complied the top 4 signs your Toronto Web Design is in need of a refresh.

Hardly a day goes by without web design Toronto companies receiving a call from a prospective client that is looking for a 'WordPress Website'. Every web design Toronto firm should know this platform very well and should also have a number of web development projects that have been exclusively designed for this system. WordPress provides the environment for simple content management as well as a host of other display and functional tools for the Toronto website designer. However it does have it's limitations - and that's something your website designer Toronto should let you know.

We're over halfway into 2015 and it’s once again time to see what trends are at the forefront for the Toronto website designer. 2014 ushered in a number of new tools for Toronto web development, and this year we have seen the evolution of those tools, plus some exciting new technology as well.

One of the most frequent questions we are asked by our clients is “How important is it to have a blog on my website for web design in Toronto?” A blog is considered to be a section on your website that is updated frequently with informal news or information on your company, products, or services. The answer differs from client to client, but generally if search engine placement is a high priority, then a blog is a must have for your Toronto web design project.

One of the most vital components of your Toronto website design project is a system that you can use to update content. This is typically referred to as a Content Management System or CMS. The CMS allows you to keep the content of your website design current, which is mandatory for high search engine placement.

Before you sign a contract or agreement with a Toronto website developer, it is always a good idea to inquire about their onsite meeting policy. Many Toronto web design firms have a minimum and maximum number of meetings per client that they find appropriate and knowing this information can be critical to the success of your website development project.