CityMax
CityMax.com is an online website builder that includes an ecommerce shopping cart. It was launched in 1998 and is targeted to small business owners with little website design or programming experience.
Technology and Services
The CityMax website builder is web-based software that requires no plug-ins or downloads and is available by monthly, 6-month, or yearly subscription. Customers are able to sign in through an internet connection to build, edit, and manage their websites and web stores.
For payment processing options, the ecommerce shopping cart is integrated with PayPal, Authorize.net, PSIGate, SecurePay, and WorldPay, supporting a number of currencies.
The software operates on a website design template system, which allows users to choose from free, pre-designed templates. However, they also offer professional design services for those that prefer custom design work.
Partnerships and strategic alliances include eBay, Google, SearchFeed.com, and Global Resource Systems.
Company History
In 1998, CityMax.com was founded by two former classmates from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Dean Gagnon and Sunny Hirai, along with Victor Nomura and Emily Hirai. Prior to CityMax, Sunny Hirai also founded Suite101.com. The goal of CityMax.com was to provide an all-in-one website and ecommerce solution for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
In September 2008, CityMax moved to an office in the historic Gastown area of downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Recognition & Awards
- September 2008 - CityMax.com received a WebAward from the Web Marketing Association for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development
- January 2009 - Dean Gagnon, CityMax’s President, was listed as one of the “2008 BIV Forty Under 40” by Business in Vancouver Magazine for his accomplishments with CityMax and other ventures.
- May 2009 - CityMax.com was awarded ad:tech's People's Choice Award in the category of Best B2B Marketing Website.
- June 2009 - CityMax.com was listed as one of PROFIT Magazine's NEXT 100 Emerging Businesses in Canada..