Our Story

Who are we?

And how can we help?

We are Experts in

 

OpenConcept Consulting is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and has been in business since 1999. We have expertise in developing dynamic, database-driven websites for a wide variety of clients including small businesses, trade unions, non-profit organizations and all levels of government. Since 2005 OpenConcept has focused exclusively on developing and supporting Drupal websites and we are considered industry specialists in providing Drupal services.

OpenConcept supports open source software development for public good. During the last two years OpenConcept has been a champion for open source adoption within government. We host an annual 'Drupal in Government Showcase' in Ottawa.

Definitive Guide to Drupal 7; contriibuting author OpenConcept Mike GiffordOpenConcept has also been a staunch advocate for accessibility improvements to content management systems, and has been an international leader with respect to enhancing the accessibility of Drupal 7.

We also have broad expertise in CSS theming, client training, website audits, multilingual design and development, consulting, hosting, supporting and administering Drupal websites.

Our employees are also encouraged to take an active role in the community including volunteering, activism and supporting open source initiatives in general.

At OpenConcept, we believe strongly in developing a positive, long term relationship with our clients, and we work closely with our clients to meet the needs of their organizations and staff.

Who chooses OpenConcept?

  • NGOs, political organizations, labour groups
  • government agencies
  • small businesses
  • special projects
  • organizations new to the Internet or seeking to renew their online presence
  • anyone who believes in open source
  • fans of Drupal
  • supporters of our values

Who comprises OpenConcept?

Our team is made up of experts in the field of open source web design and Drupal CMS. We are deep believers in the Internet as a tool of change and in websites as the primary vehicle for reaching your coveted audiences.

As important as the products we deliver are the relationships we build with our clients and the broader community. WE RESPECT YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT YOUR GOALS. We understand what our clients are passionate about because we share your convictions.

Each of us is actively involved in our respective local community and is committed to devoting time and resources to the environment, education, and social justice. We bring you over 30 combined years of direct experience in programming, design, online communication, and community organizing.

Your web project is in capable hands.

Our Philosophy

A leader in the world’s open source community, OpenConcept’s commitment to building a sustainable world infuses everything we do.

We believe the Internet and websites should be available to everyone. This technology should accessible to people with slow Internet connections, people in developing countries, people with disabilities … all people.

We care about our clients and their needs – technological, organizational, AND personal.

Our work is built upon a philosophy of transparency, confidence, and community:

  • Transparency – We support open source web development for social change. That’s why we are committed to providing our clients with custom solutions using open source tools. This is more than an approach – it’s the very value from which our consultancy was born.
  • Confidence – We believe that the Internet should be empowering – not intimidating – for whoever wants to use it. We take thoughtful and deliberate steps with our clients to ensure the needs of all their staff are met. We instill them with confidence in OpenConcept and in their own ability to harness the power of the web. At the end of the day, we are about building more than websites – we build relationships.
  • Community – Just as the world wide web is itself a community, so too is our growing network of clients and peers. Our commitment to community drives our work. Each of us is actively involved in our respective local communities and devotes personal time and resources to the environment, education, and social justice.

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