Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # SlideawayMedia Cambridge, Ontario web design ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://slideaway.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [How To See The Facebook Timeline For Your Brand Page](https://slideaway.ca/2017/04/18/how-to-see-the-facebook-timeline-for-your-brand-page/) - A few years ago it used to be rather trivial to see the timeline for your brand page. Facebook used to allow you to essentially use Facebook as your page, so you could like, comment and interact with other posts without much issue. You could see a timeline, just like the one you'd see using - [Social Media Use Case For Restaurants](https://slideaway.ca/2011/06/26/social-media-use-case-for-restaurants/) - As I'm sure many of you are aware I'm an avid social media user, in particular Twitter under the handle @modsuperstar and to a lesser extent through my account for this site, @slideawaymedia. On Friday I witnessed something online that quite amazed me and really brought into focus how powerful social media can be in - [How To Filter Your Tweets To Facebook Using Wordpress, Twools & IFTTT](https://slideaway.ca/2016/10/06/how-to-filter-your-tweets-to-facebook-using-wordpress-twools-ifttt/) - Awhile back I received a complaint from my sister-in-law about posting Instagram photos to Facebook. Now I have been for years now syndicating my Twitter feed to Facebook, which many people may very well hate. I know personally I derive more value sharing to Facebook and interacting with people than I would if I simply - [Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile To Bring In Sales Leads](https://slideaway.ca/2016/10/05/optimize-your-linkedin-profile-to-bring-in-sales-leads/) - Of all the social networks online today LinkedIn stands out as the top destination for professional interactions. Having the reputation as the go-to site for those looking for jobs, it’s actually much more than that. LinkedIn has morphed into a powerful platform to connect professionals. Getting your profile whipped into shape and ready to capitalize - [Unifying Your Social Media Handles](https://slideaway.ca/2016/10/05/unifying-your-social-media-handles/) - Like most companies these days your social media strategy probably involves multiple platforms, be it Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and beyond. The question I ask is, do these social accounts share a common username? Or are they a mishmash of whatever was available? Maybe you got your preferred username on Twitter, but couldn’t do the same - [What does your email address say about you?](https://slideaway.ca/2010/03/04/what-does-your-email-address-say-about-you/) - Something that I've seen quite frequently lately is people using the wrong type of email addresses when promoting their businesses. You don't want people drawing conclusions on your professionalism and business acumen just because of your choice of email address. You've worked hard to build your business reputation, so here are some pitfalls you'll want - [Tweetstock 2 in Brantford](https://slideaway.ca/2010/09/24/tweetstock-2-in-brantford/) - I attended the second edition of Brantford's Tweetstock, a social media targeted event that featured much of Brantford's social networking community. I was very curious to check out this event as someone who grew up in Paris and spent a large amount of time in Brantford up until 3 years ago when I moved to - [New SlideawayMedia office](https://slideaway.ca/2010/03/19/new-slideawaymedia-office/) - Recently if you follow my Twitter feed you might have heard me mention I was painting my office. Well after a week of work I've finally got things back in order. Previously the office was painted builder grade white, having never been touched since the house was built. I figured since I spent so much - [Don't cancel the Drayton Theatre project](https://slideaway.ca/2010/02/02/dont-cancel-the-drayton-theatre-project/) - I wrote a rebuttal to a commentary in the local Cambridge Times mentioning the idea of canceling the Drayton Theatre project in Cambridge. Who knows if it'll get published? I wanted to comment on the idea that canceling the Drayton Theatre project would be a boon for Cambridge taxpayers. I think making a move like - [Why no WiFi at Cambridge City Hall?](https://slideaway.ca/2010/01/29/why-no-wifi-at-cambridge-city-hall/) - I sent this email to the City of Cambridge today voicing my disappointment with the lack of WiFi available at our City Hall. Ironically when I pressed send I got a hasty response telling me that the address questions@city.cambridge.on.ca had failed, so it seems like they launched their City Hall website and didn't check whether - [Building a Co-Work space in Cambridge](https://slideaway.ca/2010/01/23/building-a-co-work-space-in-cambridge/) - I have recently been taking part in the planning of a coworking space in Cambridge. The idea was hatch by a friend of mine, Colin Carmichael who started the wheels in motion after running into a problem. After a couple of days of working remotely at local coffee shop the Melville Café, then the local - [Chromium can't open HTML](https://slideaway.ca/2010/01/21/chromium-cant-open-html/) - I was attempting to open an HTML document in Chromium that I was working on to test if it was looking alright and got this error. Now I know Chromium is the pre-release version of Chrome and all that, but I would figure it would be able to actually open an HTML document. I mean, - [Inaugural Ignite Waterloo](https://slideaway.ca/2009/11/26/inaugural-ignite-waterloo/) - Last night I had the pleasure of attending the first Ignite Waterloo event at The Children's Museum in downtown Kitchener. In the last 6 months I've started to hit the circuit of geek networking events in the area, but I found this event seemed to be in a class all it's own. The premise of - [DemoCampGuelph 11 at eBar](https://slideaway.ca/2009/10/01/democampguelph-11-at-ebar/) - Yesterday I had to opportunity to attend my second DemoCampGuelph, which was hosted at the eBar in Downtown Guelph. The premise of the gathering is to allow local startups and businesses to show off what they're working on to the local tech community. Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge have a pretty vibrant entrepreneur and tech - [Slideaway.ca v4 launches](https://slideaway.ca/2009/09/11/slideaway-ca-v4-launches/) - I am proud to announce that I have finally launched the newest iteration of Slideaway.ca. The site is now more reflective of my business as I have recently transitioned from a part time freelance designer to operating my business on a full time basis. I am currently taking on new clients, so if you have - [Tutorial: Achieving that wornout look](https://slideaway.ca/2009/09/08/tutorial-achieving-that-wornout-look/) - This tutorial shows you how to create an image that looks worn down and distressed, as if it's been there for years. Applications needed: Photoshop 6+ Skill Level: Easy 1. Start with a new 400x400 pixel document and give it a neutral background. I chose a tan colour to work with. 2. Add some texture - [The Importance of PDF](https://slideaway.ca/2006/06/07/the-importance-of-pdf/) - Recently Microsoft and Adobe have been at odds with regards to PDF integration in Microsoft Office. Adobe has threatened legal action against Microsoft simply because they wanted to put the Save As PDF function into their flagship product Word. This makes very little sense to me as it seems like Adobe is really shooting themselves - [Everyone Is A Designer](https://slideaway.ca/2006/03/31/everyone-is-a-designer/) - I saw this t-shirt and thought it rang so true. If only design were so easy. I think the kit that the t-shirt offers is pretty comprehensive and hits all the designer stereotypes all in one swoop. I think I'll need to pick one up at some point, to go into my ironic shirt collection. - [What the font](https://slideaway.ca/2006/03/23/what-the-font/) - If you're like me at all you've probably run across a font or two in your time that you haven't been able to identify. This can definitely be frustrating and I know I've spent plenty of time searching in vane through my font library to find a match. Well here's a quick, helpful solution to ## Pages - [Home](https://slideaway.ca/) - Designing cutting edge websites for over 15 years. SlideawayMedia offers web and graphic design solutions to Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and area. - [About SlideawayMedia](https://slideaway.ca/about/) - About SlideawayMedia SlideawayMedia is a design company that was founded in 2002 by designer James Harris. His goal was simple - provide outstanding websites and graphic design services to clients in Southern Ontario. With a wide range of experience, SlideawayMedia can provide a one-stop shop for all your design needs. Whether a fantastic website, business - [Contact Slideaway](https://slideaway.ca/contact/) - Email: info@slideaway.ca Phone: 519-618-9294 Need a quote? Do you have a project you need some help on? Projects big or small, Slideaway can help! 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Get in touch today to talk about your next project! - [Cambridge Ontario Web Design](https://slideaway.ca/cambridge-ontario-web-design/) - Cambridge Ontario Web Design company that will help with all your design needs. Design with the local touch. - [Print Portfolio for SlideawayMedia](https://slideaway.ca/portfolio/print/) - [Multimedia](https://slideaway.ca/portfolio/multimedia/) - [Websites](https://slideaway.ca/portfolio/websites/) ## Portfolio - [DW Gould Realty Website](https://slideaway.ca/project/dw-gould-realty-website/) - Client: DW Gould Realty Responsive real estate website for this Toronto and London based brokerage. HTML, CSS, jQuery - [Cbridge.ca Logo](https://slideaway.ca/project/cbridge-ca-logo/) - Client: cbridge.ca Year: 2017 New logo design for the Cambridge focused blog I run - [CIS East West Game Logo](https://slideaway.ca/project/cis-east-west-game-logo/) - Client: NFL Canada This logo was designed for the annual Canadian college football All-Star Game. - [Leading Results Inc.](https://slideaway.ca/project/leading-results-inc/) - Logo for a new consulting business. - [Hometown Heroes Sports Breaks](https://slideaway.ca/project/hometown-heroes-sports-breaks/) - Logo for a local Facebook business. - [University of Guelph Brand Guide Site](https://slideaway.ca/project/university-of-guelph-brand-guide-site/) - A guide for all things to do with the recent University of Guelph brand refresh. Fully responsive and mobile friendly using Bootstrap and SASS. - [Lone Wolf Corporate Blog](https://slideaway.ca/project/lone-wolf-corporate-blog/) - Client: Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies A highly trafficked blog covering topics relating to running your real estate business. Tightly integrated with the Events Manager plugin and a Mailchimp powered newsletter. - [Cbridge.ca](https://slideaway.ca/project/cbridge-ca/) - Client: Cbridge.ca A community focused blog about the city of Cambridge, Ontario. - [Better Homes & Gardens Signature Service](https://slideaway.ca/project/better-homes-gardens-signature-service/) - Client: Better Homes & Gardens Signature Service Real estate website for a brokerage in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Featured agent, Facebook social media integration and featured properties. - [Tapplent Logo](https://slideaway.ca/project/tapplent-logo/) - Client: Tapplent New logo design for this Talent acquisition startup - [Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Brochure](https://slideaway.ca/project/canadian-warplane-heritage-museum-brochure/) - Client: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum As one of the favourite pieces jamEs harris has ever designed, this promotional brochure is for the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton. The part he loves most is the mesh between the retro and modern feel of the piece. As the piece has a lasting quality and has been - [Page & Screen Communications](https://slideaway.ca/project/page-screen-communications/) - Client: Page & Screen Communications - [Suzuki Swift Sell Sheet](https://slideaway.ca/project/suzuki-swift-sell-sheet/) - Client: Suzuki Canada This was one of the first of many print projects jamEs harris designed for Suzuki. These sell sheets were available at dealerships across Canada. These sell sheets were often used to help provide customers with all the exciting features included in specific car models. - [Maytag Water Filtration Event Invite](https://slideaway.ca/project/maytag-water-filtration-event-invite/) - Client: Maytag / Zenon This was part of an invite package for a Maytag event for their new Water Filtration line. With this project it was jamEs harris' first opportunity as a designer to try his hand as using metallic inks. He also utilized effects that mixed matte and gloss finishes. - [Foo Fighters 2003 Tour Book](https://slideaway.ca/project/foo-fighters-2003-tour-book/) - Client: The Foo Fighters This project is easily the highest profile project we've ever worked on. While we weren't able to meet face to face with the band, there were a few conference calls with guitarist Chris Shiflett to go over the project. This was actually the first tour book the Foo Fighters ever had - [Westvale Dental Website](https://slideaway.ca/project/westvale-dental-website/) - Client: Westvale Dental - [Suzuki Service Schedule Posters](https://slideaway.ca/project/suzuki-service-schedule-posters/) - Client: Suzuki Canada These were a set of posters with information for customers coming to the dealership, showing the various maintenance packages available to them. - [National Sports NFL Poster](https://slideaway.ca/project/national-sports-nfl-poster/) - Client: National Sports This is a contest poster that was featured National Sports stores across the country to promote their Super Bowl trip contest. - [FitWithUs.com](https://slideaway.ca/project/fitwithus-com/) - Client: FitWithUs.com - [BASF Car Calendar 2006](https://slideaway.ca/project/basf-car-calendar-2006/) - Client: BASF / RM BASF asked to have a calendar designed that highlighted customers who have used RM paints for their vehicle projects. Each calendar would have an imprint area at the bottom so individual dealers could have their logo printed. - [Ice Hockey World Folder](https://slideaway.ca/project/ice-hockey-world-folder/) - Client: Ice Hockey World This is an ad rate folder for Ice Hockey World Magazine. You'll notice that when putting together the design I managed to feature some of my favourite players at the time, the Ottawa Senators Wade Redden and former Cambridge Winterhawk Marty Turco on the front cover. - [Paws For Thought Newsletter - 2012](https://slideaway.ca/project/paws-for-thought-newsletter-2012/) - Client: Lone Wolf - [Suzuki Heat Wave Logo](https://slideaway.ca/project/suzuki-heat-wave-logo/) - Client: Suzuki Canada Logo design for Suzuki’s summer Heat Wave promotion. This was featured in dealerships across Canada. - [MySafeWork.com](https://slideaway.ca/project/mysafework-com/) - Client: MySafeWork.com This site was built and designed for Rob Ellis, a prominent workplace safety rights advocate in Canada. Built using XHTML, CSS, powered by Drupal. - [RE/MAX 4000 Website - 2013](https://slideaway.ca/project/remax-4000-website-2013/) - Client: RE/MAX 4000 Inc - [Nichirin Folder](https://slideaway.ca/project/nichirin-folder/) - Client: Nichirin Canada As a designer you will have projects that you put lots of time, effort and energy into that for one reason or another, never come to fruition. This is one of those projects. It was a single flap informational file folder. The cover features illustrations created for specific parts that the client's - [Suzuki PX Multimedia CD](https://slideaway.ca/project/suzuki-px-multimedia-cd/) - Client: Suzuki Canada A multimedia CD that features animation, images of the vehicle and informational PDFs. This item was distributed at the Toronto International Auto Show. Created using Flash. - [Asco Electric Catalog CD](https://slideaway.ca/project/asco-electric-catalog-cd/) - Client: Asco Electric A multimedia CD with catalog information. The disc had an unconventional business card sized CD which was unique and left a lasting impression. Created using Flash. - [Kyocera Multimedia CD](https://slideaway.ca/project/kyocera-multimedia-cd/) - Client: Kyocera A multimedia CD with informational PDFs. Created using Flash. - [Suzuki Concept X CD](https://slideaway.ca/project/suzuki-concept-x-cd/) - Client: Suzuki Canada A multimedia CD that features animation, images of the vehicle and informational PDFs. This item was distributed at the Toronto International Auto Show. Created using Adobe Flash. - [InjuryBoard.com](https://slideaway.ca/project/injuryboard-com/) - Client: InjuryBoard.com Designer jamEs harris worked with InjuryBoard for two years. He handled the interface design, helping change this static based site to a full news and blogging community for law firms in the United States. 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