Cody New
Web Design Specialist · TheBomb®
Cody New is the founder and lead designer at TheBomb®, Canada's no-BS web design agency based in Vernon, BC. With over 12 years of hands-on experience, Cody has built high-performance websites, SEO campaigns, and e-commerce platforms for businesses across Canada — from local tradespeople to national manufacturers. His expertise spans web design, technical SEO, conversion rate optimization, and digital strategy.
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Published Articles (41)
Sustainable Web Design in 2026: Build Sites That Don't Burn the Planet
Sustainable web design reduces your website's carbon footprint while boosting speed and SEO. Learn practical strategies for greener, faster sites in 2026.
Short-Form Video Marketing for Local Businesses in 2026
Learn how short-form video marketing drives real revenue for local businesses in 2026. TikTok, Reels, and Shorts strategies that actually work.
Google March 2026 Algorithm Update: What Changed and What to Do
Google released its March 2026 spam update and broad core update back-to-back. Here is what changed, who got hit, and how to protect your rankings.
The Ultimate Website Redesign Checklist for 2026 (Without Killing Your SEO)
Planning a website redesign? Use this comprehensive checklist to avoid the SEO disasters, broken links, and conversion drops that sink most redesign projects.
Web Design for Contractors & Trades: What Actually Gets You Leads
Plumbers, electricians, roofers, and HVAC pros — your website should be your best salesperson. Here is what a contractor website actually needs to generate leads.
Edge Computing for Business Websites: Why Server Location Still Matters
Edge computing delivers your website from servers closest to your visitors. Learn how CDNs and edge functions slash load times and boost conversions.
PPC Landing Page Optimization: Stop Wasting Ad Spend on Bad Pages
Your ads are only as good as your landing pages. Learn the PPC landing page optimization tactics that turn clicks into customers and slash your cost per lead.
Web Accessibility in Canada: WCAG Compliance Is No Longer Optional
Canadian businesses face growing accessibility requirements. Learn WCAG 2.2 compliance basics, legal risks, and practical fixes for your website.
Custom Web Design vs Wix, Squarespace & WordPress: The Honest Comparison
Custom-built website or DIY template? An honest breakdown of cost, performance, SEO, and scalability to help you make the right choice for your business.
E-commerce Conversion Optimization: 12 Fixes That Actually Move Revenue
Stop bleeding sales. 12 proven e-commerce conversion optimization techniques backed by data that will increase your online store revenue in 2026.
Local SEO for BC Businesses: How to Dominate Google Maps in 2026
A complete local SEO strategy for British Columbia businesses. Rank higher on Google Maps and local search with these proven techniques.
Website Security for Small Business: 10 Threats You Can Fix Today
Protect your small business website from hackers, malware, and data breaches. 10 actionable security fixes you can implement right now.
Core Web Vitals in 2026: The Complete Guide to Faster Rankings
Master Core Web Vitals — LCP, INP, and CLS — to boost your Google rankings and conversions. A practical guide for Canadian business owners.
How to Build a Profitable Online Community With Skool in 2026
A step-by-step guide to launching, growing, and monetizing an online community using Skool. From setup to your first 100 paying members, this is the playbook.
Skool Review 2026: The Best Platform for Building Paid Communities
Honest Skool review for 2026. We cover pricing, features, gamification, course hosting, and how it stacks up against Kajabi, Circle, and Mighty Networks.
Skool vs Kajabi vs Circle: Which Community Platform Wins in 2026?
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Skool, Kajabi, and Circle in 2026. We compare pricing, features, community tools, course hosting, and help you pick the right platform for your business.
A Beginner's Guide to Agentic AI: Automating Your Business Workflows Without Code
Agentic AI is the biggest tech trend of 2026. Learn what AI agents are, how they work, and how Canadian small businesses can use no-code tools to automate workflows and save hours every week.
5 Web Design Trends That Actually Matter for Business in 2026 (And 5 You Can Ignore)
Not every design trend deserves your attention. Here are the 5 web design trends that will genuinely impact your business results in 2026 — and 5 popular ones you can safely skip.
SEO in 2026: How AI Search Is Changing the Rules for Small Business Websites
AI Overviews, ChatGPT search, and Perplexity are reshaping how customers find businesses online. Here is what Canadian small businesses need to do differently for SEO in 2026.
How to Use AI Tools to Improve Your Small Business Website (Step-by-Step)
A practical, step-by-step guide to using AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva AI, and Google Gemini to improve your small business website — from copywriting to SEO to design.
AI Website Builders vs. Custom Web Design: What Canadian Small Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Should your Canadian small business use an AI website builder or invest in custom web design? We break down the real costs, limitations, and benefits of each approach in 2026.
UI/UX Web Design Trends Shaping Canadian Markets in 2026
From immersive AI-driven interfaces to hyper-local personalization, discover the UI/UX web design trends that are redefining how Canadian businesses connect with their audiences in 2026.
How to Use OpenClaw with Ollama: Run AI Locally Without API Costs
Set up OpenClaw with Ollama to run large language models entirely on your local machine. No API keys, no cloud costs, complete privacy. Covers model selection, GPU acceleration, and performance tuning.
How to Secure Your OpenClaw Deployment: The Complete Security Guide
Harden your OpenClaw self-hosted AI assistant against prompt injection, unauthorized access, and data leaks. Covers sandboxing, access controls, audit logging, and VPN integration.
How to Set Up OpenClaw Multi-Agent Routing: Run Multiple AI Models
Learn how to configure OpenClaw multi-agent routing to use different AI models for different tasks. Route coding questions to Claude, creative writing to GPT, and research to Gemini — all from one gateway.
How to Use OpenClaw with Discord: AI-Powered Server Assistant
Build a Discord bot powered by OpenClaw that moderates channels, answers questions, generates code, and automates server management — all self-hosted on your own infrastructure.
How to Automate Browser Tasks with OpenClaw: Web Scraping & Beyond
Learn how to use OpenClaw browser automation to scrape websites, fill forms, take screenshots, and automate repetitive web tasks — all from your messaging app.
How to Connect OpenClaw to WhatsApp: AI-Powered Messaging Guide
Step-by-step tutorial for integrating OpenClaw with WhatsApp. Learn how to configure the WhatsApp Business API bridge, authenticate your account, and automate conversations with your self-hosted AI.
How to Build Custom OpenClaw Skills: Teach Your AI New Tricks
Learn how to create custom skills for OpenClaw that extend your AI assistant capabilities. This tutorial covers skill file structure, trigger configuration, tool chaining, and real-world use cases.
How to Deploy OpenClaw with Docker: Containerized AI Assistant Setup
Deploy OpenClaw in a Docker container for maximum security and portability. This guide covers Dockerfile creation, Docker Compose configuration, volume management, and production hardening.
How to Connect OpenClaw to Telegram: Build Your Personal AI Bot
Learn how to set up a Telegram bot powered by OpenClaw. This step-by-step tutorial covers BotFather setup, channel configuration, message handling, and advanced automation triggers.
How to Install OpenClaw in 2026: The Complete Setup Guide
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to installing OpenClaw — the self-hosted AI assistant gateway — on macOS, Windows (WSL2), and Linux. Includes Node.js setup, NPM install, and first-run onboarding.
Where is the Best Place to Hire a Web Designer in Canada?
Finding the best web design in Canada doesn't have to be a mystery. From top-tier agencies like TheBomb® to boutique studios and freelance platforms, we break down your best options for 2026.
How To Get Backlinks in 2026: The Digital Authority Playbook
Stop begging for links. Learn how to dominate search results in 2026 with AI-driven outreach, digital PR, and authority node strategies.
Mastering the Shopify Pro Sale & Online Sale APIs: A 2026 Developer Guide
Step-by-step technical guide to setting up and scaling Shopify POS Pro and Online Store integrations using GraphQL and the latest 2026 API standards.
The Best Vibe Coding Platforms of 2026: The Rise of Agentic Intelligence
Exploring the top platforms for the new era of Vibe Coding. From natural language intent to fully autonomous agentic workflows, see who is leading the revolution.
SEO in the Age of LLMs: From Search Engines to Answer Engines
How to adapt your SEO strategy for AI-powered search, LLMs, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) in 2026.
How to Find a Web Developer or Agency in 2026: The Anti-Scam Guide
In the era of 'vibe coding' and AI-generated portfolios, finding a real web partner is harder than ever. Here is how to vet an agency for quality, security, and truth.
The Future of Web Design in 2026: The Era of Bio-Digital Convergence
Exploring the boundary-pushing trends that are redefining digital experiences this year. From spatial interfaces to generative UI, see how the web is evolving.
Getting Started with Astro: A Beginner's Tutorial
Step-by-step tutorial on building modern, high-performance websites with Astro. Learn IDE setup, terminal commands for Mac and Windows, and project structure.
Why Performance Matters: The Economics of Speed
In a world of sub-second expectations, performance is your strongest marketing tool. Discover how speed directly impacts your bottom line.