Premium Domains for Premium Experiences in Peterborough & the Kawarthas!
For tourism and hospitality businesses in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, your website is often the first point of contact with potential visitors. Before they see your photos, read your story, or book an experience, they see your domain name. A domain isn’t just a technical requirement, it’s a branding decision. The right domain can instantly communicate what you offer, attract the right audience, and make your business easier to remember in a competitive tourism landscape. While many businesses default to a traditional .com or .ca, premium top-level domains (TLDs) offer an opportunity to be clearer, more descriptive, and more aligned with your experience-driven brand.
Ongoing Scam Targeting Squarespace Websites.
OmniWorx Design was made aware, by Squarespace, of an ongoing scam affecting Squarespace websites designed by Squarespace Circle Partners in October of 2025. We took action to alert all of our current and past website clients at the time through this email. We wanted to inform our clients that this scam is ongoing and continues to target Squarespace users. At OmniWorx we have not recieved any reports of scammers targeting our clients at this time but please continue to be vigilant. We have included some information from Squarespace and some information on how you can protect yourself and your website in this post.
Should Canadian Tourism Businesses Be Worried About U.S. Website Hosting?
If you run a tourism business in Canada, a lodge, outfitter, attraction, restaurant, or tour company. your website isn’t just marketing. It’s bookings, credibility, and often your primary point of contact with visitors from around the world. Lately, some Canadian business owners have asked us a fair question: “Given current geopolitics, is it risky to keep our website hosted by a U.S. company?” It’s a reasonable concern. Headlines can make things feel uncertain. The good news is that for most Canadian small businesses — especially in tourism — the real-world risk is much lower than it might seem. Let’s break it down.
How to Work with a Graphic Designer: From Vision to Finished Project
Are you looking for a refreshed website? Need to stock up on business cards? Or looking for signage? A graphic designer is the perfect person to help you with these projects.
Beware the “Fake Delivery” Email: How Retailers Can Protect Themselves This Holiday Season.
The holiday season brings a welcomed rush of customers, community events, and extra revenue for small businesses. Unfortunately, it also brings a spike in scam attempts—especially those targeting retailers through fake delivery or “missing package” emails.
Squarespace Circle Day 2025: What We’re Bringing Back.
As a Gold member of Squarespace’s Cricle Program, OmniWorx Design had the opportunity to attend Squarespace’s Circle Day 2025. Here is what we learned and what we are taking back to our clients.
Do You Still Need a “Home” Button on Your Website?
When designing or refreshing your website, one of the small but surprisingly important choices is whether to include a “Home” button in your navigation. In the early days of the web, the Home button was essential — it was the clearest way to get back to your main page. Today, things have changed. Most internet users now expect the logo in the corner of a website to link back to home. So, is a dedicated “Home” button outdated? Or does it still have value? Let’s break it down.
Why Hiring an RGD Matters: Accountability in Graphic Design for Small Businesses
When small businesses and nonprofits invest in design, they’re often balancing tight budgets with high expectations. But one factor that’s often overlooked in choosing a designer is accountability. What happens if the work isn’t delivered as promised? Or if ethical concerns arise? That’s where working with a Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) makes a real difference.
Quick Wins for Summer: 5 Easy Design Upgrades You Can Do Today.
The Silver Bean is open, the Little Lake fountain is on, and bars and restaurants have opened their patios for the season. The summer season is officially here, which is when Peterborough and the Kawarthas receive the most visitors and tourists all year. As a small business, attracting new visitors is a priority and can be a challenge. This month, let’s go over some design updates to add a flare to your business. Read on for 5 ‘quick wins’ and how OmniWorx can assist you.
Beware the Cold Call: Website Edition
At OmniWorx Design, we occasionally receive calls from companies, usually from overseas, offering custom website services at surprisingly low prices—sometimes even as a “one-time fee.” Recently, we took one of these calls to see how they pitch their services. What we encountered was a useful reminder of why businesses should be cautious when engaging with unsolicited offers, especially those that make sweeping claims about platforms like Squarespace.
Supporting Canadian Business: Choosing a Canadian Domain Registrar
At OmniWorx Design, we understand the value of supporting Canadian businesses especially in todays economic climate. As a design firm dedicated to helping small businesses thrive, particularly those in the tourism industry, we make it a priority to work with Canadian service providers wherever possible. Thats why we’ve partnered with a Toronto-based domain registrar to provide domain registration services that align with our values and support the Canadian economy. If you’re a Canadian business owner looking to register or transfer a domain, choosing a Canadian domain registrar is a small but impactful way to keep your dollars in Canada. With ongoing trade tensions and threats of tariffs affecting various industries, many business owners are making a conscious effort to buy Canadian whenever possible.
Why Your Website Should Be Professionally Hosted
When launching or maintaining a website, the question of hosting often arises. Small businesses and non-profits may be tempted to rely on a friend or a board member with technical know-how to host their site. While this can seem cost-efficient and convenient, it often leads to challenges that can negatively impact your organization. Here’s why choosing a professional third-party hosting provider is a smarter and safer option.
Understanding Top-Level Domains (TLDs): A Guide for Tourism Businesses
In today's digital-first world, your online presence is crucial to building brand trust, and one of the first things your customers will encounter is your domain name. Choosing the right domain can be a game-changer, and for tourism businesses, this choice often involves selecting an appropriate Top-Level Domain (TLD). At OmniWorx Design, where we specialize in working with tourism businesses, we know how critical this decision can be. Whether you’re a local bed and breakfast, a regional tourism board, or a travel service provider, the right TLD can enhance your brand’s credibility and align you with your target audience. Let’s take a deeper dive into TLDs and how to make the best choice for your business.
Why Website Accessibility is Essential for Tourism Businesses.
Whether you run a boutique hotel, a local attraction, or a restaurant, your online presence is crucial, but did you know that making your website accessible is not just a good practice—it’s also the law? With approximately 15% of Ontarians having differing abilities, ensuring your website is accessible can significantly impact your business. Here’s why website accessibility should be a priority for your tourism business, and how OmniWorx Design can help you achieve it!
Choosing the Right Platform for Your Tourism Business: Squarespace vs. Shopify
In the competitive tourism industry, a strong online presence is essential for attracting customers. A website should do more than just showcase what you offer; it should provide an immersive experience that entices visitors to explore, book, and return. For small businesses in the tourism sector, platforms like Squarespace and Shopify are popular choices. While both have their strengths, at OmniWorx Design, we believe Squarespace offers key advantages that make it a better fit for most tourism businesses.
The Benefits of .CA Domain Names for Canadian Businesses
When it comes to establishing a strong online presence, choosing the right domain name is crucial. For Canadian businesses, using a .ca domain name is a smart choice for a variety of reasons.
Design & Copyright: What Do You Own?
We have written about new trademark laws in Canada but another often misunderstood intersection in design and law is copyright law. Although we suggest that anyone with detailed questions speak with their lawyer about their specific circumstances, we wanted to give a brief overview of copyright in Canada. In short, unless you have hired a graphic designer as an employee, copyright belongs to the designer unless otherwise negotiated.
Why We Recommend Squarespace.
With so many options to create websites out there for small business owners, why do we recommend Squarespace? What are the benefits of Squarespace over the other options available? In this article we break down some of the reasons we work with Squarespace to build websites for our clients.
Introducing Squarespace Fluid Engine!
Fluid Engine is an exciting new upgrade to Squarespace 7.1 sites that allow for, amongst other things, drag and drop functionality to make your site truly unique! You can place images, text and other content anywhere on the page with ease and even overlap elements like text over top of images. You can even have content rolling right off the sides of the page!
Buy Local: Why Should You Work With A Local Graphic Designer.
There are a lot of options out there for small and mid-sized businesses when it comes to getting design work done. There are a number of companies offering flat rate monthly design services, there are contest sites that garner 100’s of designs for $100 and people who will do a number of large design tasks for under $100. Not to mention companies from overseas offering what looks like a good deal. Why should your small business choose a local designer?