The AAWS team continued to deliver strong results across news publishing, obituary management, design improvements, training, quality assurance, and coordination. Below is a structured summary of the day’s completed work by team member.
News Publishing & Content Management
HENRY | Durham News Publishing
- Published 6 Durham News articles on:
https://allaboutdurham.com/ - Edited and updated news cover images, ensuring titles were clearly visible and visually consistent.
Web Design & Content Updates
ALEX | Design & Content Implementation
- Created the design layout for the Juice Shots and Extracts section.
- Added and structured content based on details provided via screen-recorded reference material.
Obituaries & Administrative Publishing
ZARA | Obituary Posting & Staff Reporting
- Published obituary notices:
- 8 obituaries (Durham)
- 7 obituaries (British Columbia)
- Created and published the All Staff Task Summary blog post for January 23, 2026 on:
https://allaboutwebservices.com/
Obituary Research & Updates
JAKE | Obituary Monitoring & Posting
- Reviewed funeral home and obituary sources for new listings:
- Monitored obituary email notifications.
- Published and updated obituary notices on:
https://canadianobituaries.com/- Updated 1 obituary (Durham)
- Posted 4 obituaries (Ontario)
- Published 12 Aruba News articles on:
https://arubanews.ca/
Design Review & Visual Enhancements
FATHIMA | Design Feedback Implementation
- Reviewed feedback and applied all requested design improvements.
- Enhanced contrast for headlines and key text for improved readability.
- Improved visual hierarchy so key information is instantly clear.
- Adjusted spacing and simplified dense text into concise, scannable sections.
- Optimized imagery and adjusted CTA placement for stronger visual impact.
- Final designs are cleaner, more effective, and easier to read.
Training & Skill Development
MARIA | WordPress Media & Performance Learning
- Learned how to manage and review header and footer videos in WordPress.
- Gained understanding of:
- Video placement via themes and page builders
- Visual consistency across pages
- Performance optimization (video size, autoplay, loading behavior)
- Cross-device responsiveness (desktop and mobile)
SOPHIA | WordPress & Elementor Training
- Completed WordPress training focused on:
- Hosting and domain setup
- WordPress installation
- Astra theme (Free vs Pro)
- Elementor page builder fundamentals
- Learned essential design principles including layout, typography, color usage, and mobile responsiveness.
MAYA | WordPress Setup & Customization
- Learned WordPress installation and Astra theme setup.
- Practiced:
- Elementor page creation
- Contact form setup
- Header and footer customization
- Spectra page builder usage
- Meeting: Met with Mike and Ben to discuss upcoming tasks.
RIYA | Astra Theme & WordPress Fundamentals
- Completed Astra Theme training covering:
- Hosting and domain setup
- WordPress installation
- Astra Free vs Pro feature comparison
- Template imports
- Mobile optimization
- Header Builder usage
- Meetings: Met with Ben and Mike to review progress and discuss new tasks.
Listings & Team Coordination
MIKE | POS Listings & Meetings
- Reviewed Power of Sale updates received via email.
- Checked 63 POS listings, updated records, and added 1 new listing.
- Conducted meetings with team members to explain:
- POS listing workflows
- Aruba Directory-related tasks
- Met with Milan and Elon to review progress.
QA, Testing & Client Support
KEVIN | QA, Updates & Client Communication
- Worked on client-requested updates and fixes.
- Reviewed task details and performed testing across multiple live sites.
- Recorded and shared a Loom walkthrough video for client communication.
- Tested payment functionality and form behavior.
- Added reCAPTCHA protection to forms where required.
- Documented identified issues and responded to all incoming emails.
