WordPress 4.2 “Powell” has been released. The team has done it again, adding new features and improving the WordPress experience. Have a look at this video for the highlights.

This release adds a number of new improvements including:

• Easier content sharing with an improved “Press This” feature
• Switch themes from the Customizer
• Plugin updates have been streamlined
• New automatic embeds for Tumblr and Kickstarter
• Extended character support for Asian languages, music and mathematical symbols, hieroglyphs, even emoji
• They’ve also added a number of ‘under the hood’ improvements

We’ll be upgrading VIP client sites up to the latest version this week.

Do It Yourself Upgrade

The built in upgrade tool from the WordPress dashboard can be used to upgrade your site at any time. Just log in to your Dashboard, then go to Updates. From there, just click on the “Update Now”.

Upgrading WordPress is Easy!

Professional Upgrade Service

If you would like assistance with your site from one of our professionals, fill in our online form. We charge $25 for a basic upgrade, which will include upgrades to the WordPress core, as well as any themes or plugins that need an upgrade. A full site and database backup is performed before we do the upgrade.

To ensure the safety of our staff, we will be closed Monday at 3:30 pm

Tuesday we will be open from 10 am to 4 pm.

Secure by Design is pleased to announce the availability of fibre-optic broadband internet service in the downtown core of Trail, BC.  New internet speeds of up to 100mbps (upload and download), as well as email, web hosting, data backup services, all backed by our award winning support team are now available to Trail businesses.

Secure by Design was founded in 2008 by Kirk Ismay. With nearly 20 years in the industry, Kirk and his team continue to build a solid reputation for providing quality internet solutions for the Kootenays and beyond.

Don Freschi, Chair of the Trail Broadband Committee states: “This is the first step towards building intelligent communities that allow our businesses to adapt and prosper in the growing digital economy.”  Trail is well situated to host technology firms as it has good connectivity, a technology business incubator, and a new state of the art data centre.  The open access model will allow ISPs to compete for customers and offer a wide range of network services over fibre.

To request more information for broadband services on the Trail fibre network, fill in our service inquiry form, email sales@sbd.im, or call (877) 373-6121.  To learn more about Secure by Design, visit http://www.secure-by-design.com/

We would like to wish all of our customers, partners, and suppliers a very Merry Christmas, and wonderful New Year in 2015!

Our office hours during the holidays are:

The Secure by Design office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th to observe Remembrance Day.

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13 ^th

We will reopen Tuesday, October 14 ^th

We’re thankful to have you as a customer &
hope you have a safe and happy long weekend!

This is an important notice for all Secure by Design (formerly Net Idea) dial up internet customers.

I have just received word from our supplier that our current dial-up service numbers are being discontinued on Monday, September 15th, 2014.

The new DIAL UP number is: 1-800-553-1802

If you have difficulties using the new number, continue using the old one until Monday.

I apologize for the short notice, I was only notified myself at noon on Friday, and prepared this notice as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.

Sincerely,
Kirk Ismay

Secure by Design

WordPress 4.0 “Benny” has been released, with a number of improvements to make editing your web site in WordPress a smoother, more visual experience. The editor, media embedding,  media manager, and plugins page have all been given a make over in this release.

Secure by Design has been using WordPress as our go to Content Management System for all of our new web sites since 2008. We’ve helped deploy or host more than 100 WordPress powered web sites.  In addition to the solid WordPress core, we also have access to premium themes & plugins including Video Tutorials, StudioPress themes, and GravityForms.

Do It Yourself Upgrade

The built in upgrade tool from the WordPress dashboard can be used to upgrade your site at any time.

Upgrading WordPress is Easy!

Full Service Assisted Upgrade

If you would like assistance with your site from one of our professionals, fill in our online form. We charge $25 for a basic upgrade, which will include upgrades to the WordPress core, as well as any themes or plugins that need an upgrade. A full site and database backup is performed before we do the upgrade.

Our office will closed on Monday, September 1st for labour day.

Have a safe and happy long weekend!

Our office will be closed for the Victoria Day long weekend, including Monday, May 19th.

Our technical staff are available to respond to all system-wide emergencies.

Have a great long weekend!