Joomla Web Site Design Services 

Welcome to our Joomla web site, we offer a multitude of services, products and solutions to assist you in reaching your business objectives and goals. While we are a Canadian Joomla Web Design firm based in Canada, we can assist you on your website project(s) anywhere around the globe including but not limited to regions in Canada the United States, Europe and Asia. Our major fields of expertise include but are not limited to Dynamic Joomla/Mambo CMS , static HTML web site design services, translation, online/offline marketing and IT services.

At Anon Solutions we know and understand how to make your Joomla website a valuable and indispensable tool for your business both online and offline (Joomla can be applied both online and offline as a Joomla intranet application ). Increasing your leads, Branding your company name, making sales and reaching new markets, including but not limited to the Canadian and North American geographical areas. 

We can offer you a lot more than a simple website, we can provide you with a solution that will work for your business and generate some real profits. Our survival and reputation depend on it. Please contact us for a free no obligation 30 minutes phone consultation for your new web site or for an evaluation of your existing one.

What does Joomla Mean Anyways?

Joomla is the phonetic Swahili translation of of word that means "all together" or as a whole. The choice of this name was created from the original Mambo team because it represented the integrity and the unanimous will of the  Expert Joomla developers to  protect the interests of the developers and the Joomla community.

What makes Joomla different?

Other open source CMS solutions are available out there(Drupal - Wordpress - PHPnuke ect...), but what makes Joomla so distinctive and different? Joomla is not only a web based software solution but also a collection of enthusiasts and developers alike. The Joomla community also includes translators, administrators, editors and last but not least end users.

Why is Joomla Free?


Joomla is open source software. This means that is it free to use and modify for all. Who pays for Joomla might you ask? Well...everyone and no one at the same time...most of the work is done in time versus money. If the service/product is free, everyone can contribute and benefit from the evolution of the software. As a free software platform Joomla can help small business owners get a free website as long as they learn the basics of Joomla installation/configuration and management.

Another reason why Joomla can remain free is that developers can make money from the management and servicing of the Joomla websites. Joomla is free but servicing the websites isn't. Developing Joomla components/modules/plugins/extensions/tools and mambots is a great way for a Joomla developer to build his portfolio. For example, a developer creates a "real estate" extension free of charge for everyone to use. Thousands of Joomla users download the extension and the developer gets exposed to a vast audience. Out of the thousands of users, someone will need some extra Joomla customization or extra expert services, the fact that the developer created the extension himself will afford him very high credibility and allow him to make a living.

Web Site Design and Conceptualization

These days having a web site is not optional for businesses of any shape or size, it's simply compulsive. Does your business need  a new web site or maybe to refurbish an existing one?  But where to start?  What options are available, necessary or optional is Joomla the best solution? How do you wish to convey your ideas representing your business concept, ideology and mission from word to web and thoughts to images? What is your geographical target, Canada, North America, Asia, Europe?

We can provide you with answers to these questions to help you make the appropriate decisions for your web site needs, and we do it in your language. Many web design firms might try to overwhelm and impress you with technobabble but we try to make the whole process of Joomla and other web site conceptualization as transparent, seamless and simple as possible from start to finish in plain English.

If you choose to have your website designed using the Joomla or Mambo CMS there isn't much we can't do. One option is to modify an existing Joomla template of your choice. Or we can build you one from scratch. The steps to achieve this are first to create the layout in Photo shop, then we slice it and create a .php document in dream weaver. After this is done we will have a consultation with to determine in what position you will need your native Joomla components.

Joomla Web Hosting

Once your website design or redesign is completed you might need to choose a Joomla web hosting provider. Where and how will you have your site published on the world wide web? What kind of hosting plan does your type of web site require? If you web site is build around Joomla, do you need installation, transfer? If you host with us we have Fantastico installed on our servers and this usually makes Joomla installations seamless and almost instantaneous.

While the availability of options are absolutely overwhelming, choosing the appropriate hosing option can be quite simple if you know what you really need. But the problem is that most clients are not always aware of what options are unnecessary fluff and what options are mandatory parameters needed to effectively host their web site. We can help you choose the best, yet the most economical plan to fit your site. Not too many useless bells and whistles but not the bare essentials either, just the right solution for your business.

Domain Name (.com) Registration

What will you call your website? What if your established company name is not available? Should you use dashes(http://www.ex-ample.com/) or one word (http://www.example.com/) ? What domain extension should you pick, .com, .net, .org? If you have a website in Canada, should you pick the .ca extention, should a USA website pick the .US extention? Should you opt for a country extension at all? How long can the name be, what keywords might you want to include in the name? If you have a Joomla web site should you include it in the domain name? 

The web site name you choose will represent your company for years and decades to come or as long as you maintain your online presence. For this reason, it is of crucial to choose the right domain name from the start before the web site development stage begins. While choosing a name might be confusing, we can alleviate the burden of domain name selection and registration by giving you information that will assist you in making the right decision.

Search Engine Optimization 

The World Wide Web is an enormous living and interactive entity. With over 9 000 000 000 web sites according to recent estimates, it is increasingly more difficult to get discovered firstly by search engines and secondly by human visitors. How can you get found in such a colossal myriad of competing websites?

This is where SEO ( Search Engine Optimization ) comes into play. It is the science/art of making your website attractive to major search engines. Tweaking your website will make it stand out from the crowd. Most of the SEO efforts are implemented at the design level at the skeletal foundation of the web site's architecture.

Results usually vary notably and might take 1-6 month or longer to show. While some SEO firms might guarantee you top 10 results, be vary weary of these claims as they are either false or attained using black hat methods that could possibly get your site banned from search engines for life...Please contact us for a free consultation for your SEO requirements and objectives. We always use safe and tested white hat SEO strategies that comply to major search engines guidelines and regulations.

If you require or require service of a Joomla SEO expert we are there to assist you also. Joomla sites present a challenge for SEO since the database URLs are usually made of numbers and letters. Might be helpful for the internal functionality of Joomla but does very little to attract search engines and human visitors. We can assist you in setting up the appropriate Joomla/Mambo SEF (search engine friendly URLs) component to make sure this issue is properly taken care of. We also offer site wide Joomla manual or automated meta description and keywords set up. Additionally, we can post replies on selected Joomla forums to optimize your Google page rank via our customized Joomla posting strategies.

Ongoing(cyclical) Online Promotion

This form of marketing requires a consistent, interactive and repetitive effort. These services are offered on a subscription, commission or pay per leads models. Methods include but are not limited to: link building, pay per click management, periodical press releases, article marketing, SEO update tweaks, directory submission and multitude of various promotional approaches. For Joomla websites and other selected content management systems, content can be set to be displayed at a later date in the future, this strategy can limit and offer you greater control off ongoing content publishing and creation.

Offline Promotion and Marketing Media

In addition to online marketing strategies it is essential to carry on offline promotional efforts. Yellow Pages adds, newspaper advertisement, business cards and any other literature associated with your business should include the website URL AND a valid company email address( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it versus This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). The website should not be treated as a separate entity but as an integral part of your offline advertising strategy. We have extensive experience in both online AND offline marketing and we can help you find the optimal marriage of both as effectively and economically as possible.

Translation and Localization

With the advent of globalization and emerging markets of both consumers and B2B prospects, it is obvious that translation can provide you with a definitive competitive advantage. Having your site translated in the native language of your target audience can open doors to your business that may have otherwise remained closed. This is especially important if you wish to reach the lucrative Canadian market. Translation from French to English and vice versa should be an integral part of any website designed in Canada or North America.

Our team of translators can translate your website, software or required document in every major language pair. Attention to cultural differences is always taken into consideration to insure that leading industry standards are met on every translation assignment. Rates are based on word count, please consult our translation rates chart for prices.

Joomla Babel Fish Translation

If you are running a Joomla web site we can have one of our expert Joomla designers set up the Babel Fish translation component on your site. All navigation and code will automatically get translated in your choice of over 14 languages. The  content of course needs to be translated by a human if you require quality, however some Joomla translation components can also translate the content of the text via Google translation. Please not however that this would be machine translation and highly inaccurate but sometimes it's better than nothing to reach a broader international audience.

Tech Business Development (Joomla) Consulting Services

Having problems with your business, things could run a little more smoothly and efficiently? We have a multitude of solutions that could help you increase your productivity, lower your overhead costs, increase your profit margins and make your life easier! Might sound like a mighty claim but we make it our business to solve problems and provide solutions, initial consultations are free, so go ahead and give us a try, we seldom run into predicaments that can't be solved. 

We also offer Joomla web site development consulting services. The rate varies case by case and depends on the complexity of the Joomla project you are interested in having our Joomla experts develop for you. This solution can be applied both as a Joomla internet and intranet application.

Using Joomla as an Intranet Application 

Joomla can be a great tool to use offline with the help of stand alone servers such as JSAS and Xamp. You can have a carbon copy of your Joomla online website on your desktop or even strictly have the Joomla desktop version even with the absence of an on line website. This can allow you to edit and manage the site regardless of your INTERNET connection and in real time. Since Joomla is an interactive content management system that can be shared by a multitude of people, it can be used effectively as an intranet for you or your whole organization.

Web Design Solution For Canada

Although we are based in Vancouver BC Canada, we can provide you with website design services in any major Canadian city whether through our extensive network of affiliates throughout Canada or simply by being available via phone, email or live chat virtually 24/7.

So why would a company really need to hire a Canadian web site design firm? One reason is service, since the Canadian market is smaller than the American one we will be able to provide you with more personalized service tailored to the Canadian audience and your specific needs.

Canada's online landscape is also relatively unique because of culture on one hand and bilingualism on the other. While most online marketing strategies and web site design methods are shared between the American and Canadian market, Canada is definitely unique and similarly to localisation, a web site's design should reflect the country's target audience whether it be French or English.

Should you have your website designed in both of Canada's official languages?

Unless your product or service is directly related to a specific language (IE: Dictionary, Uni-lingual Book, Owners Manual, Software etc...) you should consider having your website done in both official languages unless your target clients reside exclusively in a uni-lingual geographical region or zone AND your service or product is strictly available locally. If this is not the case, translation and localization of the entire website to French is highly recommended.

Since the French market is considerably less crowded and competitive than the English one, gaining high organic search engine rankings is relatively easier than for the more competitive English online equivalent. Conclusively, the French market is smaller but easier to reach successfully.

How much does it cost to have the website translated and localized?

Translation and localization of your website for Canada's bilingual audience is actually quite affordable, the cost is not necessarily doubled since most of the database settings and graphical elements are already set for the original language website version. Usually, if the language level and complexity isn't too high, you can expect to only pay about 50% more for the alternate language version. So you basically get 2 websites for the price of one and a half, a 50% savings on the additional site version and a 25% discount altogether.

Should American, Australian, UK or any other English websites also opt for a French version for Canada's market? As stated earlier, most definitely if your services or products are available world wide. Canada's online marketplace is one the wealthiest and most vibrant in the world. The question really is...can you even afford NOT to profit from this reality? And who would know more about the Canadian online landscape than a website design firm based in Canada. 

Geo targeting 

Local search is a hot topic lately.  Increasingly, search engines like Google, MSN and Yahoo determine the location of the Internet visitor via cookies, then simultaneously through dynamic algorithms display results based on the searcher's geographical location. A website optimized for Canada will show up higher in search results. Another option is to purchase a .ca extention for your domain name.

 Canada's Seasonal Clientele

Canada has 4 very distinctive seasons. If your site sells products or services that are even remotely related to seasons, holidays or specific periods of the year, such as travel, sporting goods or gifts. Appropriate timing must also be taken into consideration because of Canada's multiple time zones. Time of day and day of week can make a huge difference on conversion ratios. Please contact us if you wish to have your website tailored to the Canadian market and we will give you an absolutely free no obligation 30 minutes phone consultation.

Web Site Design Vancouver 

Although we have (Joomla) (Joomla) web site designers located all across the globe, Anon Solutions is based, and was originally founded in Vancouver BC Canada. While the web site design process doesn't necessarily have to be done locally in Vancouver, the look and feel of the site should represent Vancouver as much as possible. Vancouver is unique in Canada and the website should try to reflect this reality as much as possible.

The location really comes into play when it comes to promotion (more so than for the design) of the Vancouver web site itself. If your audience is located in Vancouver BC Canada, the whole promotional strategy should be based on this to give you a definitive competitive edge over your local competitors. The best way to acheive this goal is the hire a qualified web site design Vancouver expert.

Vancouver SEO Services 

Vancouver BC geotargeting should be the focus of both your PPC campaign and organic Vancouver seo strategies. A Canada ( Canadian Joomla website) as a whole can also usually be promoted relatively easily and reaching the Vancouver online market could be even easier at times. Sometimes it's better to target a smaller but more targeted audience that trying to aim for results on a national or international . Additionally, sticking to Vancouver only on your PPC campaigns will save you money AND your click through ratio will be higher.

In conclusion. Although the world wide web might be a global marketing channel, it is equally important to take into consideration the local aspect of search seriously. Please contact us for an absolutely free 30 minutes phone or live chat Vancouver Canada Joomla website design consultation and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

The importance of geotargeting( For the Canadian Market)

Geotargeting is a way of making your website easily accessible to targeted geographical areas of the world. This can help a website cater to the local community and be more relevant to the services or products wanted by local residents.

We will use “Vancouver BC Canada Joomla Web Design Firm” as a broad set of keywords to demonstrate how this could be accomplished. There are numerous factors and techniques to be taken into account in order to have a successful organic (Vancouver SEO Services) as well as PPC(Vancouver Adwords Pay Per Click Management) campaign to reach the Vancouver BC Canada (website design firm in our example) market.

Using Pay Per Click to Geotarget

Using Pay Per Click search engines like Google and the help of your Joomla Vancouver Web Site Designer is a great way to do this, it is possible to pay for clicks that only originate from Vancouver BC Canada. Nowhere else in the world will your sponsored listing show up. That could save you considerable amounts of money, because after all, why would you want someone from New York to click on website design services Vancouver, webmaster Vancouver or even Webmaster Canada? It is also always a good idea to use geotargeted keyword combinations for your PPC campaigns. Of course in the case of our example we are able to offer website design services anywhere in the world even if we weren’t geographically located there, but what if your business were strictly local?

Using *Organic Geotargeting

By strategically inserting geotargeted keyword combinations in various areas of the website (same as standard SEO techniques) a website should be able to reach targeted and specific markets if the industry is not too competitive. In our example, “Vancouver BC Canada Joomla Web Design Firm”, the competition is relatively fierce, so using the keywords or phrases Joomla Canada Webmaster or Joomla Web Designers Canada or even Canada website redesign to achieve high search engines rankings could be difficult or next to impossible without using alternate online Vancouver SEO campaign and promotional techniques like link building and alternate offline promotional strategies.

 *Organic results are the listings showing up in search engines that are NOT sponsored links. In the case of Google, organic results show up in the middle of the page on the search results, sponsored listings or PPC show up on the right.