Who writes
iWebServe
My name is Michael Perks. I'm a web designer and managed hosting provider based in Duncan, BC. I've been building websites professionally for over 15 years. iWebServe is where I put into writing what I've learned along the way.
Vancouver Island, Canada
About Michael
"The web industry produces a lot of content about itself. Most of it is written to rank, not to inform. iWebServe is the opposite — articles written from experience, for people who actually need to make decisions."
I run Design Menu, a web design and managed hosting service for Vancouver Island small businesses. I also run Island Rank, a free local SEO resource specifically for Vancouver Island businesses. iWebServe is the national companion — where I write about hosting, accessibility, Canadian law, and web development for businesses across the country, not just locally.
I am also low vision. I use screen magnification and high contrast settings every day — including when I built this site. Accessibility on the web is not theoretical for me. This site targets WCAG 2.1 AA throughout, uses Atkinson Hyperlegible (a font designed for low vision readers), and is tested at 400% browser zoom. That perspective shows up in everything I write about accessibility and usability.
What this site is
Plain-language web information for Canadian businesses
Written from real work
Every article starts from something I've actually dealt with — a client question, a compliance issue I researched for a project, a hosting decision I had to make. Not content written to fill a category.
No ads, no affiliate links
This site doesn't run ads and doesn't take money for recommending products or services. When I mention a tool, registrar, or host, it's because I've used it or believe it's genuinely the right choice — not because of a commission.
Maintained and dated
Articles are evergreen references, not news posts. Each one is marked with a "last reviewed" date and updated when things change. Hosting technology, privacy law, and accessibility standards all evolve — the articles should too.
Canadian-specific
A lot of web advice is written for the US market and doesn't account for PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, CASL, or Canadian data residency requirements. iWebServe covers the rules that actually apply to Canadian businesses.
Not legal or professional advice
Where articles cover PIPEDA, AODA, or other legislation, they're a starting point for understanding — not a substitute for a lawyer's advice on your specific situation. That distinction is made clearly in every relevant article.
Accessible by design
The site is built for real accessibility — not a checkbox. WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, AAA contrast ratios for body text, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, and a font chosen specifically for low vision users.
Other Projects
Also by Michael
Web design and managed hosting for Vancouver Island small businesses. Hand-coded sites built for speed, local SEO, and long-term reliability — managed by one person who knows your site.
Visit designmenu.ca ↗Free local SEO articles and advice written specifically for Vancouver Island small businesses — Google Business Profile, local keyword strategy, reviews, and the on-page signals that move rankings.
Visit islandrank.ca ↗Get in Touch
Have a question or correction?
If something on this site is wrong, outdated, or unclear — or if you have a topic suggestion — I want to hear it. I read everything sent through the contact page.