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Native App or Web App: Which Should Your SMB Choose?

A native app is installed from the App Store or Google Play and is developed specifically for iOS or Android; a web app runs directly in the browser, with no installation. For the vast majority of SMB projects, the web app is the smarter choice: it costs less to develop, works on every device and updates instantly. A native app is mostly justified when you need high-end performance or deep access to the device's hardware. Here's how to decide. …

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Law 25: The Need for Cookie Management and Privacy Policy

Legislation regarding data protection is constantly evolving to adapt to the new realities of the digital world. In Canada, Bill 25 (An Act to amend the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector) is a significant step in regulating the collection, use, and retention of personal data. This law has substantial implications for businesses operating websites or applications, as it strengthens individuals' rights regarding their personal data. One of the key aspects of …

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Law 25: The Complete Guide to Making Your Website Compliant

Law 25 applies to every business that collects personal information in Quebec, regardless of size. For your website, that translates into concrete obligations: obtaining valid consent before activating non-essential cookies, publishing a clear privacy policy, framing every form that collects data and appointing a person in charge of the protection of personal information. Since September 2024, all of the law's provisions have been in force. Here's what that means, without the legal jargon. What exactly is Law …

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Maintenance and security (law 25)

Having an up-to-date website is essential for improving the security of your site and complying with Quebec's Law 25. By choosing our maintenance and backup service, you benefit from a comprehensive range of services that help strengthen the protection of your personal data. Our service includes weekly updates of extensions and the platform of your website. This ensures that your site is always up to date with the latest security features and important bug fixes. Additionally, we …

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Introducing Gutenberg to our list of trusted tools

WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) used to build websites for various businesses and organizations. There are several options for building and customizing a WordPress website, including Gutenberg, Elementor, and WP Bakery. Each of these page builders has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, according to our research, Gutenberg offers many advantages compared to Elementor and WP Bakery. Firstly, Gutenberg is a built-in page builder in WordPress, which means there is no need to install …

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Welcome to Alexandre Bédard

It is with great satisfaction that we welcome Alexandre Bédard to our web developer team! 🙂 Since October 18th, Alex has been working remotely as a junior web developer. Currently completing his studies, he will be with us part-time, focusing primarily on frontend work. As an enthusiast of games, music, and movies, he fits perfectly into our team! 😉 We are thrilled to have Alex on board as his enthusiasm and passion for web …

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Welcome to the team, Alexandre Bédard

The whole Elefen team is delighted to welcome Alexandre Bédard, who joined us on October 18 as a junior web developer. It's a great milestone for our agency, which keeps growing slowly but surely. Alex is currently finishing his studies and works with us part-time, remotely. He focuses mainly on frontend development — the visible part of a website, the one your visitors interact with. His enthusiasm and eagerness to learn were obvious from his very first …

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New in the team!

We are thrilled to welcome Nathalie Collard, a radiant individual, to our team! Nathalie will primarily serve as an account manager and graphic designer within our company, but she will also be involved in various tasks such as quality assurance, project management, and content integration. We firmly believe that her diverse past experiences make her the ideal person for this position. Nathalie brings with her expertise and passion that will be valuable assets to our team. Her …

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Joy and pride in the air at Elefen

There is joy and pride in the air at Elefen as we celebrate a significant double event for our team! First and foremost, we recently celebrated Michaël's 5th anniversary with our company. As many of you know, Mic is an essential element of our business, integral to its core. We are delighted and proud to celebrate his presence among us. Five years of exceptional dedication and contribution are truly admirable and deserving of recognition. Thank you, Michaël, for everything you …

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Contest results are out!

The long-awaited contest results are finally here! We are thrilled to announce the names of the happy winners who have won incredible prizes. The contest concluded on September 11th, and we received a large number of enthusiastic entries. We would like to thank all the participants for taking the time to enter and share their opinions. Without further ado, here are the names of the winners who will be able to enjoy their exceptional rewards. The winners …

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