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The Oriana Blog
Practical tips, trends, and guides to help you make the best technology decisions for your business.
We Launched a Site to Test Our SEO Methods in Real Conditions
SalesPitch is a B2B sales content site we're building ourselves, in English, French and Spanish. Not for a client: to document what actually works in SEO on a domain starting from zero.
How do you advertise on AI search engines like ChatGPT?
OpenAI has opened advertising inside ChatGPT. Here's how the format works, how targeting works without keywords, and what it costs. Testing began on February 9, 2026 in the United States, on the free plans, in front of an audience of one billion people. The time to understand this format is before it reaches Quebec.
Best vibe coding and no-code tools in 2026 (free and paid)
Eight tools that write code for you, compared on what they actually deliver, what's left to redo, and what it costs.
Best website building platforms 2026 (free and paid)
Nine ways to build a website in 2026, compared on price, code ownership and what happens when you want to leave.
What Is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?
GEO (generative engine optimization) is SEO for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Copilot. What it means, how it differs from traditional SEO, and concrete steps to get your business cited by AI.
SEO, GEO and SEA: which strategy should you choose to improve your online visibility?
The differences between organic search, AI engine optimization and paid advertising, how to combine them, and what changed in 2026 with ads arriving inside ChatGPT.
Oriana Solutions celebrates its 1st anniversary
Twelve months, fifteen happy clients, a new brand and a first business trip. Looking back on the agency's first year.
How do you build a business that won't be replaced by artificial intelligence?
Instead of swimming against the wave, grab a board and surf it. What our mentor told us, and how we rebuilt our offers around it.
Oriana Solutions builds the brand-new website of Marie-Ève, an esthetician in Mont-Tremblant
A professional online presence to be found more easily on Google and on AI-powered search engines.
Why we don't advise our clients to build their websites with WordPress
Three reasons we favour custom development: security, performance, and dependency on updates.
How Oriana Solutions helped Balthazar modernize its website and customer experience
One website, 3 locations, 6 integrations, more than 25 pages built and a completely renewed user experience.
Which CRM should you choose for your business in Quebec?
Google Sheets, Salesforce, Monday.com, ClickUp… There are hundreds of CRMs out there, but rarely one that truly fits your industry. Here's why, and how a custom CRM became accessible at $5,000.
Sponsor of Collège Letendre's 10-year reunion
Ten years after graduating, our co-founder Mathieu Morin-Lamy returned to Collège Letendre, this time as the official sponsor of the graduating class reunion.
We built the Laval-en-Folie festival's website
Laval-en-Folie, a new festival celebrating music, food, and local creators, is coming September 17-20. We're proud to have built their custom website.
Custom website or WordPress: which to choose?
WordPress or custom development with Next.js? We share our honest experience with both approaches to help you make the best choice for your business.
Why choose Oriana Solutions for your project?
Your time is valuable. Here are 5 concrete reasons why entrepreneurs and SMBs trust us to fully take care of their company's technology.
New mandate: website redesign for Le Balthazar
Oriana Solutions is proud to announce its collaboration with Le Balthazar for a complete website redesign and SEO strategy.
Oriana Solutions unveils its brand new identity
A new logo, a new visual identity. Oriana, which means dawn or sunrise, is now represented by a modern and elegant symbol that embodies our mission.
New mandate: redesign for Michel Morin, coach
Michel had a site that no longer reflected who he'd become. We delivered a modern, credible redesign that puts his partners and certifications front and center.
We built a price calculator for your project
No one should start a conversation with an agency without any idea of the budget. We built a free tool to change that.
How much does custom software cost?
Website, web app, mobile app: prices vary enormously. Here's what it really costs, with real numbers and a client case.
Salesforce or a custom CRM in 2026?
SaaS CRM subscriptions are expensive, and AI has changed the math on custom development. Here's how to make the right call for your business.
How to choose the right custom software developer?
Choosing a developer is a decision that can make or break your project. Here's what we wish we'd known before our first years in the business.
What does a mobile app cost in 2026?
A few years ago, building a mobile app easily cost $50,000 and up. Today, AI has changed everything. Here's what it really costs in 2026.
