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Oracast Staff
2026-07-09

Just so we’re clear upfront: this is not legal advice. It’s general information to help you understand the landscape. For anything specific to your business, talk to a lawyer. Here’s something a lot of business owners don’t know: if your website uses Google Analytics, runs Facebook or Google ads, or has any kind of ad […]

Oracast Staff
2026-03-05

In today’s digital-first world, your website is often the first impression people have of your business. But if it’s not accessible, you could be leaving out millions of users – not to mention putting your brand at legal risk. Web accessibility isn’t just about compliance – it’s about inclusion. What Is Website Accessibility? Web accessibility […]

Oracast Staff
2026-01-19

DIY website builders like Wix, Squarespace, and GoDaddy make it sound so simple to get online. Drag, drop, publish – boom! You’ve got a website. For small businesses or startups on a budget, it can seem like a no-brainer. But here’s the thing: while the upfront cost might look low, the real price of a […]

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Oracast Staff
2020-02-14

Here at Oracast, we know it can seem next to impossible to streamline your company’s processes while also creating high quality solutions for your convenience. That’s why we’re here to help. We’re a made-to-measure digital partner that features over seventeen years of high-quality web and mobile app development, professional web development, branding, and targeted digital […]

Oracast Staff
2019-01-09

Oracast’s team of app developers are in the process of building MoonCEP; a web-based software application that Dr. Christina Limmer will use in her Brain Coaching school to help people of all walks of life re-learn how to use their brain to its full capacity. What happens when a person’s brain has suffered an injury? […]

Oracast Staff
2018-09-26

What is Gutenberg? Unless you are a WordPress developer you may not have heard of Gutenberg or possibly you have seen the download Gutenberg message on your WordPress Dashboard. Unless you’re a nerd or enjoy dry reading, you probably have no idea what it is. WordPress is completely overhauling their content editor and the new […]

Oracast Staff
2017-10-23

Gone are the restrictive days! The days when websites were bound to the shackles of a limiting CSS framework. Enter CSS Flexbox and Grid!!! (we’re a little excited) First things first though… what IS a CSS Flexbox and Grid? We Believe the easiest way to think of Flexbox is to imagine all of your elements […]

Oracast Staff
2017-10-16

What would a FREE Stock Image Guide be without giving you a list of our favorite websites?! No guide at all, that’s why we’ve done the legwork and have listed out Top 10 FREE Stock Image Websites. But before you read on, if you haven’t seen the first two parts of this guide make sure […]

Oracast Staff
2017-10-10

Welcome back to the second section of our 3-part FREE Stock Image Guide. In our previous article, click here, we discussed understanding licensing requirements. Did you miss it? Make sure you have all your bases covered before you choose an image. Now that you have chosen your image and you’ve double checked the licensing rights, you’re […]

Oracast Staff
2017-09-21

Yep! You read it right. Oracast is hiring a couple full time developers for our Kelowna office. In a perfect world we could find someone with experience in both however one of each mobile app developer and web app developer will work. If you are someone that may fit the bill or know someone else […]

Oracast Staff
2016-11-28

A comprehensive mobile strategy is paramount for client retention and business growth in 2017. Most people now carry around internet access right in their pockets! People are increasingly using those devices to do anything they would have done on a desktop and much more. In fact, adults who own a smart phone, keep it within […]

Oracast Staff
2016-09-06

With the ever-increasing shift to mobile, most businesses simply cannot afford to not offer a mobile app. It is too important of a marketing tool to ignore. Having a web presence alone is missing out on a large a part of the market. In fact, mobile apps are now often expected by clients. This is […]

Oracast Staff
2016-07-07

Information Architecture (IA) What is information architecture (IA)? As per Wikipedia, it’s “the art and science of organizing and labeling data including: websites, intranets, online communities, software, books and other mediums of information, to support usability”. IA is an important part of website development. It will impact the user experience, the conversion rates and search […]

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