http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/ The Dunham Group Inc provides professional web design, graphic design, marketing, and IT services to clients in the Hamilton and Toronto areas, as well as organizations in Ontario and throughout Canada. Whether you need a logo design, higher search engine rankings, computer networking or a content managed website, The Dunham Group Inc can help. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -1700 The answer is... It depends! To compare the iPhone 3,3GS or 4 to all of the different versions of the Blackberry would be near impossible. So I will be comparing the iPhone to the Blackberry in general not one specific model. Hopefully this information will help you decide which device is right for you! http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=iPhone-or-Blackberry--Which-smartphone-is-right-for-you http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=iPhone-or-Blackberry--Which-smartphone-is-right-for-you Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -1700 It's the number one question I get asked. The answer may surprise you! http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=How-much-does-a-website-cost http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=How-much-does-a-website-cost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -1700 A wedding company (All Seasons Weddings) offering a terrific national service gets all of their bookings online through fabulous websites and very functional database. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Wedding-Websites http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Wedding-Websites Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -1700 Today businesses and not-for-profit organizations alike are looking for ways to measure their website's return on investment. Good web designers appreciate this and have numerous tools at their disposal. Measuring the effectiveness of your website is a good thing, whether the language you use is 'good business' or 'good stewardship of resources'. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Website-ROI http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Website-ROI Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -1700 Passwords are often your first line of defence, and in many instances, the only defence against hackers gaining access to your information. Passwords are like the keys to your car. Without them you are going nowhere and in the wrong hands your car and its contents are likely on the way down the road to a local chop-shop. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Weak-passwords-and-policies http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Weak-passwords-and-policies Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -1700 Disaster recovery is often the last thing a company thinks about or plans for and in reality it should be one of the first things. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Where-is-your-data http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Where-is-your-data Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -1700 When deciding to put your business online the first and often most critical decision you will have to make is your domain name (sometimes called a URL). The wrong name can frustrate or confuse a user which at the end of the day may cost you a client. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Whats-in-a-name-anyway http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Whats-in-a-name-anyway Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -1700 A big deal is made of computer and network security however there are a few things that you can do to avoid being the next victim of the latest virus, spyware or hacker. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Security-made-Simple http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Security-made-Simple Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -1700 There are many misconceptions in the world of business and technology however few things are more feared then moving to a server/client environment. Servers are not something to be feared; in fact they are something that should be embraced by almost any sized company. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=A-Server-We-are-too-small-for-a-server http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=A-Server-We-are-too-small-for-a-server Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -1700 How is your website today? Many people can't answer that question because they haven't visited their website today. Some haven't been there for a week; others longer. It's not that they don't care about their business, but they just don't expect much from their website. Sure, it has to be there, but beyond that, the language around the website's purpose gets really fuzzy. Is that you? http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=What-has-your-website-done-for-you-lately http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=What-has-your-website-done-for-you-lately Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -1700 For many, technology can represent a scary unknown. Some of us have been online for years while others are just getting online for the first time. Whether you are new to the Internet or have been online for years make sure you understand the dangers lurking in the shadows. In many cases, ignorance can be bliss. For an increasing many however, that bliss can turn into a nightmare when the unthinkable happens: "I got a virus!" http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Sometimes-we-like-to-learn-the-hard-way http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Sometimes-we-like-to-learn-the-hard-way Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -1700 Many companies have a webpage developed, place it online and expect people will just show up to start purchasing goods and services. The reality is that getting a quality design is only the beginning. The website is only one part of an overall strategy and should be closely linked to your in-store/company systems, print catalogs, and other sales channels to ensure success. Promotion, search engine ranking and cross-linking all play an important role in delivering traffic to your website. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Are-you-getting-the-most-out-of-your-website http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Are-you-getting-the-most-out-of-your-website Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -1700 One of the most common questions I receive is 'Why do I receive so much spam and how can I prevent it?' http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Spam-Why-Me http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Spam-Why-Me Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -1700 We're experiencing a backlash to the 'wall of information' that most websites have presented us for the last few years. It's like we've all got headaches from the 'visual noise' and are now looking for space, clarity, and room to think. The main challenge in web design today is to make it easy for all visitors to easily get the information they need, without a lot of distracting stuff. Let's call it Accessibility 3.0. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Accessibility-3-0 http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Accessibility-3-0 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -1700 There are two ways to conduct business, and I know which side I sit on... http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Ethics-in-a-dog-eat-dog-world http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Ethics-in-a-dog-eat-dog-world Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -1700 The technology lifecycle... When will the next landslide being? Often market trends, emerging products, and business requirements dictate the technology lifecycle for a firm. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=The-technology-lifecycle-When-will-the-next-landslide-begin http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=The-technology-lifecycle-When-will-the-next-landslide-begin Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -1700 This is the right time in our economy to ramp up for growth. However, we need to remember that times have seriously changed. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Thinking-about-brand http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Thinking-about-brand Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 -1700 Employee turnover has always been a concern for both HR and IT. With the economy continuing to falter and employee layoffs ramping up, many firms have not considered the IT security repercussions of disgruntled ex-employees. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Layoffs-Is-it-really-over http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Layoffs-Is-it-really-over Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -1700 There is a big trend in the world of IT focussing on the importance of email archiving to protect both you and your company from costly legal disputs over alleged communication. There are many solutions in the market space offering the one-stop solution to archiving email, however, these products/services can be fairly costly. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Email-Archiving-and-Compliance http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Email-Archiving-and-Compliance Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -1700 With a new year comes the opportunity for all of us to make resolutions to improve things that we have been putting off in the previous year. Many companies consider both power and data backups secondary systems and although there may be some underlying concern often we sweep those concerns away and hope for the best. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=New-Year-Resolutions http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=New-Year-Resolutions Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -1700 This past June the CBC didn't renew the rights to the much loved 'Hockey Night in Canada' theme music, and most people at the time thought they'd made a huge mistake. Well, it doesn't look like a mistake now... http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=What-can-we-learn-from-the-CBC http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=What-can-we-learn-from-the-CBC Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -1700 Spam is a growing problem. There are spam solutions, and we have them at The Dunham Group Inc, but there are also ways that you can protect yourself. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Protecting-your-email-address http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Protecting-your-email-address Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -1700 Jeremy McMaster has joined the team at the Dunham Group, bringing in a new division which will provide networking and IT services. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Dunham-Group-opens-new-division http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Dunham-Group-opens-new-division Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -1700 Rising amount of spam is being sent to users via contact forms. CAPTCHA is a method used to set a part a bot from a real user. Read how it is implemented and how the use of CAPTCHA can save you time and money by filtering out the junk. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Will-the-real-user-please-stand-up-please-stand-up http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Will-the-real-user-please-stand-up-please-stand-up Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -1700 The internet has introduced a whole new level of communication into our society and our lives but it brings with it a significant danger. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Drawing-the-boundaries http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Drawing-the-boundaries Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -1700 Active Access Management (A2M) and Paired-Key authorization is our leading security infrastructure for our clients. By providing a rock-solid security system with an intuitive and easy to use management system, we help our clients bring their work to the web (even if they may be working from home). http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Who-s-in-Control--A2M-and-Paired-Key-Authorization http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=Who-s-in-Control--A2M-and-Paired-Key-Authorization Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:38:37 -1700 I love the beginning of a new year. It's a special, almost magical, time of new beginnings. As the old year comes to an end I always take some time to think about life and what I want it to look like at this time a year in the future. I don't consider it 'making resolutions', I think of it rather as setting a course, or fixing a vision for my life one year from now, and then beginning to 'be the change I want to see'. http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=New-Year-New-Web-Site http://www.thedunhamgroup.com/blog/index.cfm?post=New-Year-New-Web-Site Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -1700