This report summarizes the activities, project milestones, and technical progress of the team on January 25, 2026, across web development, SEO, content management, and internal training.
1. Web Development & UI/UX Design
Kevin
- Youngs Stouffville: Resolved several reported UI issues, updated font colors, and implemented a new header hover effect. Conducted rigorous form testing and confirmed successful email notifications. Added reCAPTCHA to all forms for enhanced security
- Lenders Discount Card: Optimized slider width and refined custom CSS for better responsiveness. Generated and integrated new AI images for the slider using Gemini.
- Quality Assurance: Documented site-specific issues in a dedicated
Maria
- Site Architecture: Audited the header and menu navigation (Home, About, Services, Blog, Contact) to ensure smooth user flow. Verified the strategic placement of Register/Login buttons.
- Global Footer: Corrected copyright metadata for 2026 and validated alignment/responsiveness of the “Powered By” credits.
2. SEO & Technical Optimization
Fathima
- Schema & Speed: Completed the Schema Markup Guide via SkillJet. Gained expertise in identifying WordPress performance bottlenecks, using speed-auditing tools, and implementing SEO core pillars.
Nolan
- SureRank Configuration: Trained on advanced SEO settings in WordPress, including the configuration of schema, noindex tags, crawl settings, and Google Search Console integration.
Sophia
- SEO Management: Explored new SureRank features, including AI-driven metadata reviews, monthly traffic performance email summaries, and breadcrumb integration for improved search visibility.
3. Directory & Content Management
Maya & Riya
- Aruba Directory: Completed hands-on training with the GeoDirectory structure. Successfully published new business listings with full metadata (location, contact, and imagery) and audited existing entries to remove duplicate data. Aruba Directory
- Spectra & ZipWP: Mastered the use of Spectra Page Builder and ZipWP, demonstrating the ability to generate complete, visually appealing WordPress sites and custom forms in under 60 seconds. Reference Video
Jake
- Canadian Obituaries: Posted 14 new obituaries across Ontario, Durham, and British Columbia. Site
- News Publishing: Published 05 news articles on All About Durham and 01 article on Aruba News.
- Internal Reporting: Published the team summary for January 24, 2026.
4. Video Production & Multimedia
Amela
- Multimedia Prep: Currently managing the download and formatting of large-scale video assets. Selected and prepared clips according to specific project instructions to ensure consistency in final production.
5. Training & Internal Coordination
- Team Meetings: All staff (Jake, Sophia, Maria, Maya, Riya, Nolan, Kevin) held individual or group meetings with Ben to review progress, verify task accuracy, and plan for upcoming deliverables.
