The AAWS team has continued making steady progress in directory management, SEO improvements, content publishing, client support, and creative development. Below is a structured summary of the day’s activities by team member.
News, Obituaries & Publishing
ZARA | Obituaries & News Publishing
- Created and published the All Staff Task Summary for February 16, 2026 on:
https://allaboutwebservices.com - Published 10 Aruba News articles on:
https://arubanews.ca - Edited news cover images with clear titles for enhanced visibility.
- Checked Sophie’s Durham news posts and provided feedback.
- Set up Search Options & Google Alerts for news categories on:
https://allaboutdurham.com - Meeting: Met with Sophie and Jake to discuss Google Alerts, SEO character limits, image formats, and Google News Evaluation Optimization rollout.
Directory Updates & Business Data Collection
MARIA | Durham Directory Updates
- Added 50 places to the Google Spreadsheet (Numbers 339–389).
- Published 30 places in the Durham project (Numbers 212–242).
- Worked on updating Durham Directory by researching and verifying key locations in Durham.
- Used Gemini AI to generate accurate descriptions for each place.
- Progress Report: Current progress shared with Ben.
MAYA | Durham Directory & Google Maps
- Continued collecting missing details for 47 businesses in Durham (work in progress).
- Verified data and organized it in a Google Spreadsheet.
- Utilized ChatGPT to format addresses for consistency (Mailing Address, City, Province, Postal Code).
- Progress Review: Met with Ben to review current progress.
RIYA | Supermarket & Shops Listings
- Published supermarket data and added images and locations using bulk listings for the Supermarket and Gift/Souvenir Shop categories.
- Completed uploading 138 car rental listings for the Car Rental category on the Google sheet.
- Meeting: Met with Ben to discuss progress.
Creative & Design Learning
AMELA | Canva Learning & Design
- Completed a Canva Complete Tutorial and created practice designs, focusing on:
- Color theory
- Typography and layout
- Brand consistency and design elements
- Created a banner using new skills and shared the final design via:
Canva Design Link
SEO & Schema Work
KAT | SEO Improvements & Schema Work
- Completed SEO optimizations for key pages and blog posts on:
https://allaboutdurham.com - Implemented Article schema and Review schema for better indexing.
- Worked on improving metadata for better performance in search results, including adding alt text to images.
- Completed SEO audit and verified schema settings using SureRank Pro for better search visibility.
NOLAN | SEO & Content Strategy
- Completed the optimization of meta titles and descriptions for several pages.
- Worked on identifying high-traffic SEO opportunities through Ubersuggest and AnswerThePublic.
Website Updates & Content Publishing
KEVIN | Website Design & Content Updates
- Updated multiple pages, including:
- Commercial Real Estate page on:
https://allenmayer.ca - Added internal links and fixed image placements.
- Commercial Real Estate page on:
- Completed several pages for Clarington Estates with custom listings and content:
https://new.claringtonestates.com - Progress Review: Met with Milan and reviewed current progress.
Website Management & Client Support
JAKE | Obituary & Client Support
- Checked funeral home websites for updates and published obituaries:
- 5 obituaries (Durham) on:
https://durhamobituaries.com - 21 obituaries (Ontario) on:
https://canadianobituaries.com - 8 obituaries (British Columbia) on:
https://canadianobituaries.com
- 5 obituaries (Durham) on:
- Edited 160 news categories for better organization on:
https://arubanews.ca - Meeting: Met with Zara and Sophie to discuss Google evaluation optimization and news categories.
MIKE | Listings & Directory Management
- Worked on Aruba Directory updates and verified the Dentist category listings.
- Added dental category listings for Oral Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, and General Dentists.
- Checked listings and updated with correct details.
- Meeting: Met with Ben to check progress.
