Helping Our Customers Succeed: A Look Back at Our Major Accomplishments
2024 has been a year of growth, collaboration, and innovation for Elev8 Web Studio. We’re incredibly grateful to our partners and clients who trusted us to bring their visions to life. This year, we welcomed 30 new websites to our managed hosting service and completed an array of exciting projects that showcase the power of well-designed and functional websites.
Here’s a look at some of our major accomplishments this year:
WaveDirect
The original WaveDirect website was built using proprietary technology that made content management difficult and hindered SEO performance.
What We Did
We rebuilt their website on WordPress, resolving structural SEO issues and empowering their team to manage content with ease.
About WaveDirect
Essex County’s largest locally owned and operated internet and TV service provider, focused on customer satisfaction.
Invest WindsorEssex (IWE) & Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC)
Both websites faced usability challenges with a retiring proprietary CMS and duplicated efforts managing events.
What We Did
We migrated both sites to WordPress, improving the content management experience and integrating with the organization’s Hubspot CRM.
About IWE & SBEC
IWE promotes economic development in Windsor-Essex, while SBEC supports entrepreneurs with training and resources.
Gray Box Solutions
Gray Box’s branding and website needed a refresh to reflect their innovative tech solutions.
What We Did
We redesigned their logo and website to elevate their market presence, ensuring their digital identity aligns with their cutting-edge offerings.
About Gray Box Solutions
A tech company specializing in integrated systems and tailored solutions to help businesses harness technology effectively.
Shea Bros. Drainage
Shea Bros. needed a website to showcase their expertise and provide essential resources to residents.
What We Did
We designed a user-friendly site highlighting their leadership in residential drainage services, with easy access to emergency contact information, FAQs, and subsidy resources.
About SheaBros. Drainage
A trusted contractor and leader in residential drainage, Shea Bros. is recognized for their excellence and commitment to the community.
Next Dimension
Next Dimension’s website heavily focused on IT risk management, overlooking other key services and missing the mark with inbound marketing efforts.
What We Did
We developed a website that positions all of their core services equally while maintaining IT risk management as a vital offering. The updated messaging and design target mid-market decision-makers, building confidence and trust in their expertise.
About Next Dimension
A premier North American IT Service Provider offering vertically integrated IT infrastructure and comprehensive solutions to meet organizations’ reliability and security needs.
Build a Dream
Build a Dream needed to consolidate their growing portfolio of program websites into a unified digital presence.
What We Did
We created a single website showcasing their programs, services, and resources under one cohesive brand, making it easier for users to explore their full range of initiatives.
About Build a Dream
Build a Dream empowers female students to explore careers in underrepresented fields while promoting a gender-balanced and diverse workforce and inspiring change globally.
Workforce Planning Ontario
The previous website struggled with accessibility, outdated technology, and limited audience reach.
What We Did
We developed a WordPress site featuring an interactive workforce board map, a custom Google Translate interface, and improved usability for diverse audiences.
About Workforce Planning Ontario
A network of 25 Workforce Planning Boards across Ontario conducting localized labour market research and driving community partnerships.
BinSentry
BinSentry needed a development partner to bring their refreshed design prototypes to life.
What We Did
We built and launched their website based on provided prototypes, integrating it seamlessly with their CRM, HubSpot, to streamline their operations.
About BinSentry
BinSentry empowers feed mills and agricultural businesses with software that transforms feed-bin inventory data into actionable insights, reducing waste and inefficiencies.
United Way Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent
Following the merger of United Way Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, a unified digital presence was essential.
What We Did
We optimized the design and layout of the existing custom WordPress theme to accommodate a new cross-regional presence. We also made a number of accessibility and SEO improvements to the existing theme.
About United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent
Dedicated to eliminating childhood poverty in Windsor-Essex through the Cradle to Career Model (C2C), a collective community approach to support children and families.
North Superior Workforce Planning Board (NSWPB)
The NSWPB website, originally designed in 2020, required updates to align with evolving user needs and organizational goals.
What We Did
Following a comprehensive UX audit, we restructured the information architecture, improved navigation and homepage design, enhanced mobile usability, and added functionality like a custom Google Translate widget for a more accessible experience.
About
The North Superior Workforce Planning Board provides tools, insights, and resources to support workforce development in the Thunder Bay District.
EV Careers “Battery Boost” Program
Invest WindsorEssex received funding to launch the Battery Boost training program and required a website to drive awareness and applications.
What We Did
We developed a landing page in record time to highlight program details and direct interested candidates to apply through the NextStar Energy website.
About EV Careers
A platform for job seekers exploring careers in the electric vehicle sector, offering resources, job listings, and connections with employers.
WindsorEssex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC)
WERCC’s previous website, managed by their CRM platform, lacked functionality and limited their ability to customize content.
What We Did
We built a new website that integrates seamlessly with their CRM, providing expanded functionality and greater control over content to support their members effectively.
About WindsorEssex Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber advocates for business success in Windsor-Essex, offering resources, networking opportunities, and a powerful voice for its members.
WE Data Tools: Driving Workforce Innovation
2024 was a transformative year for WE Data Tools, our proprietary suite of tools that streamlines case management, enhances the job seeker experience, and delivers real-time labour market insights. As creators and co-founders of this innovative platform, we’re proud of the impact it has had in driving workforce innovation in the province.
This year, we launched four major updates, improved development processes, and welcomed new partners to the platform. We’re proud to support workforce innovation and look forward to continuing this momentum in 2025.
Elev8 Our Community
This year, we continued to support the community where we’ve grown and thrived:
Project HOPE Pantry App
We designed and developed a custom app to streamline processes for volunteers at the Harrow Community Pantry, helping them serve families more efficiently.
Holiday Meal Boxes
We contributed 10 turkeys to Project HOPE’s Holiday Meal Boxes, ensuring nearly 60 families in Windsor-Essex enjoyed a festive holiday dinner.
Windsor/Essex County Humane Society
We supported the Humane Society’s call to replace worn-out dog beds, helping shelter animals stay comfortable as they wait for their forever homes.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we close the chapter on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for our team, partners, and clients who inspire us every day. We’re excited for the opportunities 2025 will bring and look forward to helping even more businesses and organizations achieve their goals.
Here’s to another year of innovation, collaboration, and success!
