When we talk about developing cost effective solutions for our customers, we mean it. There is no better example than our very own Corporate website!
While most website development companies would built an elaborate custom site using their proprietary tools, we chose a different route.
We wanted to demonstrate that it's possible to build an attractive, informative and effective site without spending a ton of money or taking a lot of time.
For companies who don't have elaborate application requirements - who just want to get a presence on the web and begin to develop a passionate customer base with Web2.0 technologies, you can build this presence with free Google tools - just like we did!
If you don't have the time or inclination to learn how to do it for yourself (we realize you're busy), we can help you out. If you already have the content you wish to communicate and some photos you'd like to display, we can put together a site for you in as little as one day.
And we can also show your team how to use the tools to update your site whenever you need to.
For those of you who have more elaborate requirements, like integrated E-Commerce or Knowledge Management (database) applications, our SiteBuilder framework might be right for you. Even though this solution will cost you more money, the plug'n'play reusable components of SiteBuilder help keep development costs well below those of other custom developed sites.
Either way, we like to deliver solutions that are affordable. We leave exotic solutions and premium pricing to the other guys.
We think our midwestern values have something to do with that!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Case Study: ASI Doors
A leading manufacturer of specialty doors approached us to help them update their websites.
Their old websites didn't effectively distinguish their three lines of business, nor were the sites "SEO friendly" (content easily found by internet search engines). The old website content was static and stale.
ASI Doors wanted a solution to address these issues and a framework where they could update the content on their sites without technical assistance.
Web-innova's SiteBuilder proved to be an effective solution. Now their sites are attractive, well indexed, and easily updated.
Did we mention that they're attractive?
Each of the lines of business utilize the SiteBuilder framework, and each can be updated independently of each other. Content stays fresh and informative and the behind the scenes technology makes sure that all new content is easily seen by search engines.
Their old websites didn't effectively distinguish their three lines of business, nor were the sites "SEO friendly" (content easily found by internet search engines). The old website content was static and stale.
ASI Doors wanted a solution to address these issues and a framework where they could update the content on their sites without technical assistance.
Web-innova's SiteBuilder proved to be an effective solution. Now their sites are attractive, well indexed, and easily updated.
Did we mention that they're attractive?
Each of the lines of business utilize the SiteBuilder framework, and each can be updated independently of each other. Content stays fresh and informative and the behind the scenes technology makes sure that all new content is easily seen by search engines.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Introduction to SiteBuilder
SiteBuilder is our home grown content management framework. This framework enables us to quickly build websites, that YOU can easily maintain and update.
Our SiteBuilder™ Content Management System is very feature rich, right out of the box! Here is a list of some of the available features and functionality available to you.
Blogs – to help build community
Calendar – promote Trade shows, speaking engagements
Careers section – attract top talent, list open positions/accept applications
Case Studies
Contact us – Automated inquiry form
Content pages – manage all by yourself! Immediately add/update/reorder content as desired
FAQ - Frequently asked questions database
Form Builder – allows you to build on-line forms
Forum - Area to discuss issues
Knowledgebase - Area to store information
News - Company/product news
Registration/Security secure
Resources/Library/Learning Center
List of resources with links
RSS links and feeds
Scrolling pictures
Site Map - Customer managed site map
Site search feature
Customer Testimonials
Should your needs demand additional functionality, we’re happy to build it for you!
CMS User Training
We’ve designed SiteBuilder™ to be easy to use. Our goal is to deliver a feature rich website that YOU can manage. Our content management tools require NO technical ability to understand and use. They’re designed to be user friendly, so once your site is delivered, you need not spend additional money to make content changes.
Unique to SiteBuilder™is the ability to organize (or re-organize) content using “drag and drop” tools. You aren’t restricted to a specific format, nor do you have to delete and re-enter information, should you decide to present it in a different order.
Give us a call. let us show you how SiteBuilder can meet your needs!
Our SiteBuilder™ Content Management System is very feature rich, right out of the box! Here is a list of some of the available features and functionality available to you.
Blogs – to help build community
Calendar – promote Trade shows, speaking engagements
Careers section – attract top talent, list open positions/accept applications
Case Studies
Contact us – Automated inquiry form
Content pages – manage all by yourself! Immediately add/update/reorder content as desired
FAQ - Frequently asked questions database
Form Builder – allows you to build on-line forms
Forum - Area to discuss issues
Knowledgebase - Area to store information
News - Company/product news
Registration/Security secure
Resources/Library/Learning Center
List of resources with links
RSS links and feeds
Scrolling pictures
Site Map - Customer managed site map
Site search feature
Customer Testimonials
Should your needs demand additional functionality, we’re happy to build it for you!
CMS User Training
We’ve designed SiteBuilder™ to be easy to use. Our goal is to deliver a feature rich website that YOU can manage. Our content management tools require NO technical ability to understand and use. They’re designed to be user friendly, so once your site is delivered, you need not spend additional money to make content changes.
Unique to SiteBuilder™is the ability to organize (or re-organize) content using “drag and drop” tools. You aren’t restricted to a specific format, nor do you have to delete and re-enter information, should you decide to present it in a different order.
Give us a call. let us show you how SiteBuilder can meet your needs!
Our Development Capabilities
We focus on all the technologies which support open source. In aggregate they are referred to as LAMP. The reason we so strongly support open source technology is that we honestly believe it is the most cost effective platform for our customers.
Because LAMP is based upon open source, it comes without the burden of application fees, maintenance, the burden of having to upgrade every time a new release comes out.
Additionally, open source is supported by a community of developers who make contributions to enhance the functionality and capabilities of the open source applications. Learn more about Open Source at Wikipedia. To learn more about the benefits of open source software, click here.
Our Ajax capabilities go hand in hand with our philosophy of value added web solutions. Combined with our Project Methodology and competitive pricing, Web-Innova can provide you with a worry free project experience.
Ajax refers to a group of technologies which are used to improve usability and interactive performance of websites. Ajax allows us to exchange information in small amounts with our servers and can redisplay results without having to reload the entire page. From your user’s perspective, the application appears to be far more responsive, than if we used traditional coding.
Because LAMP is based upon open source, it comes without the burden of application fees, maintenance, the burden of having to upgrade every time a new release comes out.
Additionally, open source is supported by a community of developers who make contributions to enhance the functionality and capabilities of the open source applications. Learn more about Open Source at Wikipedia. To learn more about the benefits of open source software, click here.
Our Ajax capabilities go hand in hand with our philosophy of value added web solutions. Combined with our Project Methodology and competitive pricing, Web-Innova can provide you with a worry free project experience.
Ajax refers to a group of technologies which are used to improve usability and interactive performance of websites. Ajax allows us to exchange information in small amounts with our servers and can redisplay results without having to reload the entire page. From your user’s perspective, the application appears to be far more responsive, than if we used traditional coding.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Our Methodology
We understand how difficult it is to begin the process of website definition and design with a blank sheet of paper. We have a proven methodology that helps you through the process, better understanding the goals for your website, its intended audience, the message and functionality as well as graphics design.
As part of the process we can help you better understand what your competition is doing on the web, and what keywords are working well for them, and provide you with suggestions to better compete on the web.
The basic process begins by
As part of the process we can help you better understand what your competition is doing on the web, and what keywords are working well for them, and provide you with suggestions to better compete on the web.
The basic process begins by
- Listening!
- An optional Website competitive analysis
- Defining the objectives for your website
- Determining the audience
- Identification of the required content, features and navigation
- Delivery of a development proposal.
Once the proposal is accepted,
- Build tentative site map and identify information, graphics or images required (by our customer)
- We design the website using CSS stylesheets (easily modified to provide a different look and feel at a later date with very little cost).
- Import or manually load the content
- Facilitate 3rd party website hosting, domain name registration, secure payment transaction processing (as required).
- Website walkthrough with you.
- CMS (content management system) user training, where we show you how to maintain your site all by yourself!
- Site launch
- Web analytics (optional) to help you understand how well the site is performing.
14 Reasons to Choose Web-innova!
- Experience. Our founders have a rich history in developing web based applications. Our principals have over thirty years experience in creating and delivering web based applications.
- No unnecessary cost. Don’t pay for 100% custom development and unneeded application licenses. Our solutions are based upon Open Source, so there are no big up front license fees, nor are there recurring maintenance fees.
- Built to suit. Build your web site, selecting from our large (and growing) list of standard website features. These features can be turned on or off, depending upon your specific needs.
- Custom features. Need something unique? We will gladly build custom features for your specific business, customers or marketplace.
- Speed. You won’t have to wait months for your website. Since our websites are built using reusable code (already built and tested features), we can help you get established on the web quickly.
- Your unique branding message is supported through the use of search engine friendly style sheets. Should you decide to change the look and feel of your website in the future, it can be done quickly and easily at little cost.
- Be seen. Be heard. We architect your website to be noticed by internet search engines. These attributes are already built-in, so all you need to do is provide the content. Search engines “spider” (discover) sites using ever changing criteria. Out team at Web-innova stays current with these changes, so you don’t have to!
- Customer friendly web experience. Your website is built to work regardless of whether your customers use PCs or MAC, and support all major browsers (Internet Explorer v6, v7, Mozilla, Firefox, Opera)..
- When we leave, you do the driving. As part of Web-innova’s service, we’ll show you how to manage your own site, using our customer friendly web administration tool. If you want to change the information or photo content on your site, you’ll be able to do it, without calling back the consultants!
- Hosted web sites. As part of our “Concierge Service”, we can have your site hosted by a trusted 3rd party, so you need not worry about hardware installation, configuration, maintenance, and security.
- Smart Search Engine friendly design so you site gets noticed. We build in features into each website to facilitate discovery by the major search engines.
- Solutions tested against all major browsers. We build your website to be viewed by all the major internet browsers (I.E.6, I.E. 7, Firefox, Mozilla, Opera), so regardless of which browser your customers use, your site will perform flawlessly.
- Transaction Security. Our E-Commerce applications are designed to minimize your data security liability. We use Authorize.net and PayPal to process your credit card transactions. That means, we never store customer’s credit card information. It is securely passed to the credit card company and your bank, without ever being stored by your application.
- Satisfaction guaranteed. Our Midwestern work ethic prevents us from leaving unless you’re completely satisfied. If, for any reason, you’re not happy with your website, we’ll make it right!
The Web-innova Approach
Our approach is different. We don’t believe in re-creating the wheel for each customer.
Our custom applications are built as components, so we can tailor the features you require. Select from a large (and ever growing) list of features to suit your needs.
If you have unique needs, we will gladly design and build custom features as well.
Our solutions are built upon open source code, which means you don’t have to pay for expensive packaged software licenses or expensive annual maintenance fees.
If you’re new to the internet, we’ll handle domain name registration (if needed) and can facilitate cost effective contracting with third parties for website hosting and secure credit card transaction processing on your behalf.
Every website is completely unique and designed specifically to meet your business goals. Our sites are designed from the ground up to be “search engine friendly”. In other words, our websites are built to be noticed by both your customers and all the major search engines. There’s no point in building a wonderful website, if it can’t be found!
Finally, every website is tested by our team to work with both MAC and PC with all major web browsers, so regardless of your customers’ technology, your website will perform.
Our custom applications are built as components, so we can tailor the features you require. Select from a large (and ever growing) list of features to suit your needs.
If you have unique needs, we will gladly design and build custom features as well.
Our solutions are built upon open source code, which means you don’t have to pay for expensive packaged software licenses or expensive annual maintenance fees.
If you’re new to the internet, we’ll handle domain name registration (if needed) and can facilitate cost effective contracting with third parties for website hosting and secure credit card transaction processing on your behalf.
Every website is completely unique and designed specifically to meet your business goals. Our sites are designed from the ground up to be “search engine friendly”. In other words, our websites are built to be noticed by both your customers and all the major search engines. There’s no point in building a wonderful website, if it can’t be found!
Finally, every website is tested by our team to work with both MAC and PC with all major web browsers, so regardless of your customers’ technology, your website will perform.
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