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When choosing the right web hosting for your website, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the options available. Two of the most common hosting types you’ll see are Shared Hosting and Managed WordPress Hosting. While they both serve the same basic purpose—keeping your website online—they differ significantly in terms of performance, support, and features. In my newest article, I’ve broken down the pros and cons of each hosting type and explain why Managed WordPress Hosting is often the better choice for small businesses that use WordPress. https://lnkd.in/gECgYzK5 #wordpress #managedwordpresshosting #sharedhosting #websiteperformance #security #hosting #webhosting

I'm so happy to announce that we now offer 250+ domain extensions, now available to register straight from our website! No hidden fees, no surprise second year increases - just straight up domain registrations. Need a .com? Come check it out for low Canadian pricing. https://lnkd.in/gRVs5xRa #domain #domainnames #domainregistration #domainregistrar

“M&M" is officially out now! Back in the day, Billy Talent had our friend bowmanitis.com create a comic book for this single. He's adapted that original artwork into an incredible lyric video that you can check out below! https://lnkd.in/gXkBsbh7 You can also add the song to your library using the link below, and presave the full 'Watoosh!' album coming on May 31st. https://ffm.to/watoosh "I was working at a record store in a mall in Meadowvale, Ontario. We grew up in the mid 90’s. It was around this time that what was deemed as “goth” music was getting big. I started to notice a lot of kids getting into the scene. I liked the music, and liked the representation that went along with it—the fashion and the attitude and commitment to it. I ended up writing the lyrics about a kid who was getting bullied and made fun of for dressing in a certain way. It was intended to be tongue-in-cheek but the moral was about no one listening to what they had to say—staying committed to something because they could identify with it. It made them feel seen and connected to something. “For just this once I wish you’d all just hear what I have to say!” was more or less saying that instead of making fun of me, talk to me so that you can understand why I am the way I am. We were so young when we wrote the song but the message still rings true to this day. I still love the song. It shows the brilliance of Ian’s songwriting and guitar playing at such a young age. It also shows how amazing Jonny and Aaron’s playing was—how they had a magical and serendipitous connection that all great rhythm sections have. It seemed to come naturally and effortlessly between the two of them. It was beautiful to watch and be part of. We were all trying to find our voices while exploring our influences. It was a very creative and important time for us, dipping our feet in different waters, trying to figure it out. It still brings a smile to my face thinking about those days and we’re stoked that we get to revisit and share these songs with you that we made so long ago. Hope you enjoy this portal back to another time and to where it all began." —Ben Need a lyric video? Get in touch today!

Check out this new commercial for the last feature release by our friends and partners at GuaranTV! Let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/gAQeecVe

Customer showcase! The challenge: Perform a full rebrand and migration including 300+ podcasts with zero downtime. This was a fun project from one of our old gGEEKPR0N alumni – a full website rebrand for a Dungeons & Dragons podcast from "Flying Lizard Studios" to "The Diecast Podcast" – including a website/podcast content & email migration, new domain name, and updated Managed WordPress web hosting. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gr8bNqus The biggest challenge was ensuring their 300+ existing podcasts had no down-time at Apple, Spotify, & Google using 301 redirects to maintain their SEO value, etc, as well as organizing them in a way that was easy for users to access and listen to. Part of the UX/UI strategy was to organize each season into “series” with their own dedicated pages, adding a new audio player integrated with their podcast distributors along with updated social sharing capabilities. #podcast #podcastshow #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dndpodcast #wordpress #wordpressdesign #websitedesign #webdesign #webdeveloper #freelance #uiux #seo

We've just rolled out a game-changer for your business emails – introducing Webmail! 💌 This snazzy new service is here to make your professional communication smoother, safer, and sans annoying ads. You asked, we listened. Our customers have been clamouring for: - An email solution that doesn't rely solely on third-party platforms like Gmail or Microsoft 365. - The ability to sync, manage, and access emails across all their devices using IMAP (POP3 still available on select plans). - Easy-peasy business email setup for you and your users. - A hassle-free alternative to managing their own email servers. Well, drumroll please, because Webmail checks off all those boxes and more! It's the web-based email hosting solution you've been craving, seamlessly integrated into Be Loud Media’s WordPress management portal, Backstage. https://lnkd.in/gEsy7Jqq #wordpress #managedhosting #webmail #email #emailprovider #IMAP #smallbusiness

New video showcase! The challenge: Create a horror-themed music video for up-and-coming industrial metal band, Trick Casket, personifying your inner demons & addictions as a real demon that you have to cast out. We achieved this with a creative use of camera & lighting techniques and showcasing an actual demon plaguing Connor - mirroring him, whispering/tempting him until a cathartic release in the bridge to the end of the song. This was a two day shoot in the basement of RAID Gallery , directed/filmed/edited by bowmanitis.com and the Be Loud Media team. We coughed up dust for a few days, but hey, you gotta suffer for your art! Full video: https://lnkd.in/gBtUvvey Music produced by: Brett Carruthers & Trick Casket Video directed/filmed & edited by: Bowman Video produced by: Be Loud Media DOP: Corey Bernard Colour grading: Evan James Holly Model: Ivie Lewis Wardrobe by: Katakomb Makeup by: Derek Lewis Hair by: Sergio Rodriguez & A Rockafellas Social Club. Assistant: Christopher Dylan Smith Location: RAID Gallery & Cafe Additional cameras, lights: Dwight Hennings, Steve Evans, Ryan Clark

So, you’re ready to take your small business online and start selling? Great decision! Now comes the tricky part: choosing the right ecommerce platform. In this guide, we’ll break down the differences between two popular options: Shopify and Woo Commerce. Whether you’re a newbie entrepreneur selling merch or a seasoned business owner, finding the perfect fit is crucial for your online success. https://lnkd.in/gmiWMhCN #wordpress #woocommerce #ecommerce #shopify #smallbusiness #smallbusiness #sellingonline #entrepreneurs

Client Showcase! The challenge: Create a simple portfolio site based on their artist's mockups. Cubeworks Studio was a fun portfolio project where they just needed a simple square grid-based portfolio to showcase their world-renowned art pieces similar to – you guessed it – Rubik's Cubes! Their team already had mockups for exactly what they wanted so we built it to their pixel perfect design spec. https://cubeworks.ca We originally had a Woo Commerce store attached to their portfolio, however we then replaced it with a link to their new art customization platform, Portraits & Stuff. Interested to see what we can do for your website? Visit our Website Design & Development offering at https://beloud.ca to see how we can get your business rockin’! #wordpress #artandculture #artcurator #art #wordpresswebsite #wordpressdesign #webdesignagency #webdevelopment #portfoliowebsite

In today’s digital landscape, social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok reign supreme. With their instant connectivity and vast user base, it’s easy to see why many businesses and artists are tempted to solely rely on social media, or even services like Linktree, for their online presence. But here’s the thing: while social media is undoubtedly powerful, having a dedicated website is still a game-changer. Let’s dive into why in our latest article. https://lnkd.in/dSq42niu #socialmedia #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusiness #website #websitedesign #marketingadvice