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		<title>NextTree launches Treebeginnings.ca E-Commerce Website</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tree Beginnings approached NextTree to overhaul their existing (old and outaded) website for a number of reasons:
- They needed to be able to easily add, update and manage their products.
- They needed a product management system that would allow them to offer complex user selectable product options &#8211; easily.
- They needed a complete order management [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tree Beginnings approached NextTree to overhaul their existing (old and outaded) website for a number of reasons:</p>
<p>- They needed to be able to easily add, update and manage their products.<br />
- They needed a product management system that would allow them to offer complex user selectable product options &#8211; easily.<br />
- They needed a complete order management system with advanced shipping functionality.<br />
- They needed a fresh new design that would give their brand a professional edge, set them apart from their competition, and increase sales.</p>
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<p>NextTree delivered.</p>
<p>- We built their site with <a href="http://www.nexttree.ca/nexttree_commerce.php">NextTree Commerce</a>, giving the folks at Tree Beginnings enterprise-class control over their entire store. We also provided training and continue to provide ongoing support.<br />
- NextTree Commerce allows for virtually all types of configurable product options, allowing Tree Beginnings to offer truely dynamic products.<br />
- NextTree Commerce gives Tree Beginnings a streamlined order processing system that allows them to review, modify and fulfill orders quickly and easily. And their customers can track order fulfillment every step of the way.<br />
- Finally we designed a fresh new look and feel that compliments their eco-friendly product line and makes ordering quick and easy.</p>
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<p>Visit <a href="http://www.footprint-tools.ca" target="_blank">www.TreeBeginnings.ca</a></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-280" title="treebeginnings" src="http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/treebeginnings.jpg" alt="treebeginnings" width="697" height="332" /></p>
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		<title>NextTree launches Footprint-Tools.ca</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We designed this one with a mitre saw and a wood chisel. The end result another happy customer!
The folks at Footprint Tools needed a professional website to match the professional products they sell through stores such as Canadian Tire, Sears Canada, Home Hardware and the Home Depot. NextTree delivered with a custom-designed website built on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We designed this one with a mitre saw and a wood chisel. The end result another happy customer!</p>
<p>The folks at Footprint Tools needed a professional website to match the professional products they sell through stores such as Canadian Tire, Sears Canada, Home Hardware and the Home Depot. NextTree delivered with a custom-designed website built on a content management system. Footprint Tools now has all the tools they need to easily add and update pages, pictures and text.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.footprint-tools.ca" target="_blank">www.footprint-tools.ca</a></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-276" title="footprinttools" src="http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/footprinttools.jpg" alt="footprinttools" width="697" height="332" /></p>
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		<title>NextTree Launches Comedyworks.ca!</title>
		<link>http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/nexttree-launches-comedyworks-ca/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 03:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Terry Hart, the man behind Comedy Works, needed his old website redesigned in a big way. He was stuck with an outdated design that was impossible to update. Nothing to laugh about, really.
We conceptualized and custom-designed original graphics to illustrate his &#8220;Kill the Boss&#8221; murder mystery event. We built separate landing pages for SEO and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terry Hart, the man behind Comedy Works, needed his old website redesigned in a big way. He was stuck with an outdated design that was impossible to update. Nothing to laugh about, really.</p>
<p>We conceptualized and custom-designed original graphics to illustrate his &#8220;Kill the Boss&#8221; murder mystery event. We built separate landing pages for SEO and put it all together using WordPress as a Content Management. Future updates are as easy as point and click. This time around we really did get the last laugh!</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.comedyworks.ca" target="_blank">www.comedyworks.ca</a></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-271" title="comedyworks" src="http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/comedyworks.jpg" alt="comedyworks" width="697" height="332" /></p>
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		<title>Nature Approved launches eCommerce website with NextTree</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 13:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nature Approved is Canada&#8217;s #1 choice for natural, healthy lifestyle products. They came to us in need of a full-featured eCommerce website that would allow them to easily add, manage and sell thousands of products online. We delivered, with a custom website design that showcases their strong branding elements and messaging &#8211; ensuring that their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nature Approved is Canada&#8217;s #1 choice for natural, healthy lifestyle products. They came to us in need of a full-featured eCommerce website that would allow them to easily add, manage and sell <strong>thousands</strong> of products online. We delivered, with a custom website design that showcases their strong branding elements and messaging &#8211; ensuring that their customers feel right at home shopping with them.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nexttree.ca/nexttree_commerce.php">NextTree Commerce</a> gives Nature Approved everything they need to sell online, with state-of-the-art product management and marketing tools. On their new website you&#8217;ll see product descriptions that include multiple tabs, tables with ingredient listings, and multiple images. All easy to do &#8211; point and click.</p>
<p>They also offer multi-tier discount pricing and user-selectable product options on some products. Again, easy to do with NextTree Commerce. They accept Credit Cards directly, and PayPal, with no additional monthly fees or third-party merchant accounts. Custom shipping options ensure that they can provide accurate shipping totals for both light-weight and heavier products.</p>
<p>We even custom-coded a special utility that allows Nature Approved to easily import products from their supplier website with the click of a button! Visit <a href="http://www.natureapproved.ca/">Nature Approved (click)</a> today!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-259" title="natureapproved" src="http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/natureapproved.jpg" alt="natureapproved" width="660" height="330" /></p>
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		<title>Illuminate Marketing launches new website with NextTree</title>
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		<comments>http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/illuminate-marketing-launches-new-website-with-nexttree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Illuminate Marketing came to NextTree after attempting to build their own website using a web-based &#8220;site builder&#8221;. They already had a vision as to what the website was to look like, but getting there with a site builder was proving to be difficult.
We took Illuminate Marketing&#8217;s vision, added some polish and put it together using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Illuminate Marketing came to NextTree after attempting to build their own website using a web-based &#8220;site builder&#8221;. They already had a vision as to what the website was to look like, but getting there with a site builder was proving to be difficult.</p>
<p>We took Illuminate Marketing&#8217;s vision, added some polish and put it together using WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS) &#8211; ensuring that they would be able to add and update pages to their website quick and easy. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) was a big priority, so we worked with Illuminate Marketing to fine-tune their page text, page titles and meta tags. We also provided training and support to ensure that they felt comfortable with SEO and using the CMS.</p>
<p>You can visit Illuminate Marketing&#8217;s new website by <a href="http://www.illuminatemarketing.ca/">clicking here</a>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-241" title="illuminatmktg" src="http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/illuminatmktg.jpg" alt="illuminatmktg" width="660" height="332" /></p>
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		<title>Sage North Communications launches website with NextTree</title>
		<link>http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/sage-north-communications-launches-website-with-nexttree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/sage-north-communications-launches-website-with-nexttree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Writer / Editor Lily Quan needed a website to help promote her professional writing and editing services. She wanted a creative look and feel that complimented her work without overpowering it. NextTree delivered with a professionally designed website that establishes her brand and showcases her work. Lily is able to easily add and update pages [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Writer / Editor Lily Quan needed a website to help promote her professional writing and editing services. She wanted a creative look and feel that complimented her work without overpowering it. NextTree delivered with a professionally designed website that establishes her brand and showcases her work. Lily is able to easily add and update pages on her website through the easy-to-use WordPress Content Management System that comes standard with all NextTree Business websites.</p>
<p>You can visit Sage North Communications by <a href="http://www.sagenorth.ca/">clicking here</a>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-237" title="sagenorth" src="http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sagenorth.jpg" alt="sagenorth" width="660" height="332" /></p>
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		<title>Athletic Advantage chooses NextTree</title>
		<link>http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/athletic-advantage-chooses-nexttree/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The folks at Athletic Advantage were looking for a professional website that would give them the ability to Blog about their full spectrum fitness and wellness programs, sell affiliate products and sell monthly subscriptions. They also needed to be able to add and update the website themselves, quickly and easily.
NextTree delivered with a full-featured, custom-designed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The folks at Athletic Advantage were looking for a professional website that would give them the ability to Blog about their full spectrum fitness and wellness programs, sell affiliate products and sell monthly subscriptions. They also needed to be able to add and update the website themselves, quickly and easily.</p>
<p>NextTree delivered with a full-featured, custom-designed website powered by WordPress. Using WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS) allows Athletic Advantage to add and update every page on their website point and click. We integrated PayPal Subscriptions into their membership pages which allows Athletic Advantage customers to pay directly with any credit card (no PayPal account required).</p>
<p>We also included free training to show the folks at Athletic Advantage how to use the the CMS and Blog effectively. Another happy NextTree customer!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.athleticadvantage.ca/">Click here</a> to see the brand new Athletic Advantage website.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-229" title="athleticadvantage" src="http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/athleticadvantage.jpg" alt="athleticadvantage" width="660" height="332" /></p>
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		<title>Gardeners Greenhouses launches E-commerce Website with NextTree</title>
		<link>http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/gardeners-greenhouses-launches-e-commerce-website-with-nexttree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nexttree.ca/blog/gardeners-greenhouses-launches-e-commerce-website-with-nexttree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gardeners Greenhouses came to NextTree in need of a logo and an E-commerce website. They had previously been selling their products through E-bay, but with all the competition and transaction fees they realized they could sell much more for much less if they had their own branded website.
We worked closely with them to design a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gardeners Greenhouses came to NextTree in need of a logo and an E-commerce website. They had previously been selling their products through E-bay, but with all the competition and transaction fees they realized they could sell much more for much less if they had their own branded website.</p>
<p>We worked closely with them to design a distinctive logo that could be used across all of their marketing materials. We custom designed a brand new website and integrated it into kZcart, a professional-grade E-commerce platform that allows them to manage their entire product catalogue point and click.</p>
<p>We also helped Gardeners Greenhouses develop an online marketing campaign to drive traffic to their website and drive sales of their products. Another happy customer!</p>
<p>Visit Gardeners Greenhouses <a href="http://www.gardenersgreenhouses.com">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mondu Floral Design launches E-commerce Website with NextTree</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mondu Floral Design]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mondu is one of Toronto&#8217;s premier floral design companies. They wanted to launch an E-commerce website that would allow their customers to view and purchase floral arrangements online. Mondu is known for their award-winning, artistic, contemporary design and needed to work with a web design firm that could produce an artistic, contemporary website to match. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mondu is one of Toronto&#8217;s premier floral design companies. They wanted to launch an E-commerce website that would allow their customers to view and purchase floral arrangements online. Mondu is known for their award-winning, artistic, contemporary design and needed to work with a web design firm that could produce an artistic, contemporary website to match. NextTree delivered.</p>
<p>We built a gorgeous website that puts the spotlight on Mondu&#8217;s gorgeous floral designs. We integrated their website onto kZcart, a professional grade E-commerce platform that allows Mondu to manage their entire product catalogue point and click. They can easily add products, pictures, pages and update virtually every aspect of their store. A streamlined order fulfillment process sends automatic notifications when orders are received and shipped, helping reduce costs and improve delivery times.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mondufloraldesign.com">Click here</a> to visit Mondu&#8217;s new website. And don&#8217;t forget to order some of those flowers!</p>
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		<title>Pine Tree Management Skills 2.0</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pine Tree Management]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Pine Tree Management Skills was in the same situation a lot of business find themselves in. They had a website designed a long time ago by someone who had since disappeared. It was impossible for them to make updates and they were having a hard time dealing with their web hosting provider directly.
That&#8217;s where NextTree [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pine Tree Management Skills was in the same situation a lot of business find themselves in. They had a website designed a long time ago by someone who had since disappeared. It was impossible for them to make updates and they were having a hard time dealing with their web hosting provider directly.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s where NextTree stepped in.</p>
<p>We custom designed a fresh new look and feel for Pine Tree Management Skills that positions them as a leader in the management consulting space. We built their website with a content management system (CMS) to ensure that they will always have full control of their web pages and content. And we worked with their old host to ensure that the switchover to their new website would be as smooth as possible.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.managementskills.ca/">http://www.managementskills.ca/</a></p>
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