Websites
Each site is designed for its audience. Some are high-design efforts, others designed to the content (lobbying, education, etc.). It is a combination of good content, appropriate design, and the right technology that makes a website work. There are hundreds of other sites that have come and gone over the years including ministry and political sites. But here's the key issue: All the sites work, stay up, are securely backed up daily, and can be easily found in searches. How about your site?
Please read the article Web Dev is Hard. There are dozens of 'build your own site' tools and free tools. But typically you won't get the results you expect. There's just a lot to know.
Follow the links to visit the sites.
FIRST IN Maryland
FROM THE SITE: This website supports the Maryland programs of FIRST, a non-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen.
FIRST uses robotics and exciting sports-like competitions to help students develop the skills needed to compete in the technology-driven global economy.
This site serves as the hub for all regional FIRST INSPIRES events.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Collateral Materials, Ecommerce.
Lisa Joy Samson: You were made to create
FROM THE SITE: A mother of three grown children, Lisa Joy lives in Colorado, enjoying the mountains, sunshine, fresh air and the glorious creation surrounding her. She's dedicated her life to helping as many people as possible find happiness and peace through expanding their own lives in creative pursuits and learning to love more and more each day.
This site will quickly grow with daily thoughts, free and paid coloring books, and advice.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Collateral Materials, Ecommerce.
Christian Business Network
http://christianbusinessnetwork.com
FROM THE SITE: We are a global network of Christ-followers seeking to prosper in our professions, establish trustworthy connections, serve people with excellence, and maximize our God-given potential.
We host and serve as a technical adviser to this project. Please visit their site and look a around. It is a great effort.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Video Production, Collateral Materials, Book Design, Publishing, Ecommerce.
Love Letters from the Front
http://lovelettersfromthefront.com
Supports a full interactive book project.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Video Production, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Collateral Materials.
Faith Financial
http://www.faithfinancialmd.com
Promotional site for a local faith-based investment firm.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Collateral Materials.
Parler & Wobber
http://www.parlerwobber.comPublic site for a Towson, MD, based law firm specializing in mediation and collaborative law.
Tasks: Content development, corporate ID, image preparation, re-structuring content, template design.
Silver-Top Manufacturing
http://www.silver-top.comWeb solution for a Baltimore manufacturing and sales company specializing in awnings, sunrooms, and RV accessories. Check them out today.
Tasks: Equipment, decks, sunrooms, and accessories for houses and trailers. Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Corporate ID, online advertising.
Argus Security
http://argusmaryland.comMarketing site for a Baltimore-base security and monitoring company.
Tasks: Log re-creation, content creation, infographic design, navigation and site appearance.
USLST Association
Sites to support veterans of WWI amphibious craft.
Tasks: Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Corporate ID, Databases
Collaborative Project with Nehemiah Communications
School Ministries
http://www.schoolministries.org
The primary site and its supporting site provide national information and support for what is commonly called 'released time Bible education.' Beyond broad content and online media it supports a secure 'members only' area and other secure components.
Tasks: Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Corporate ID
Collaborative Project with Nehemiah Communications
Terry Lakin Action Fund
Supports the Family Trust for LTC Terry Lakin who has recently served five months at Leavenworth for demanding proof of presidential eligibility.
Tasks: Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Corporate ID, Forms, Book Design, Publishing, Business Management, Bulk Email, Physical Mail, Fundraising, Online Store, Collateral Materials.
STEMaction
MD based non-profit for STEM education supporting Maryland's US FIRST programs and numerous other STEM programs statewide.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Collateral Materials.
STEM Kids USA
STEMKidsUSA provides instructional material and guidance to organizations and individuals who seek to perform inquiry-based, firsthand STEM activities that encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork for young students.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Video Production, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Collateral Materials, Book Design, Publishing, Ecommerce.
Raymond Mack DDS
http://www.perryhalldentist.com
This site, for a local dentist, is designed to capture Google and FaceBook ad traffic. It has numerous domains and custom landing pages for the various products. In addition, we shot customer interviews to 'sell' each product.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Paper Forms, Collateral Materials.
PaperClip Press
My publishing company. A niche service for select authors.
Tasks: Design, Forms, Photography, Corporate ID, Collateral Materials.
North American General Contractors
http://www.northamericangeneralcontractors.com
A site for a regional commercial contractor specializing in complex industrial projects and moves.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Collateral Materials.
Kera O'Bryon
http://keraobryon.comGreat voice talent, singer, and actress. Check our Kera's huge range of skills for your next voice over project.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Video Production, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Collateral Materials.
Bully Detective
http://www.bullydetective.com Sites to support the ministry of Steve and Marlyn Gambrill. Check out Steve's anti-bullying program. It is great!
Tasks: Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Corporate ID, online advertising.
Extreme Family Outreach
http://extremefamilyoutreach.com
Sites to support the ministry of Steve and Marlyn Gambrill. ALong with a dedicated team the minister to the families and children in the Edgewood, MD area.
Tasks: Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Corporate ID, online advertising.
Classical Chris
http://classicalchris.comSupports and extraordinary classical guitarist, Chris Maggitti. Contact Chris for events of all types. There is nothing like a classical guitar.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Video Production, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Collateral Materials.
Chabadza Healing Hands
http://chabadza.orgChabadza-Healing Hands Across Zimbabwe is a mission group working to bring medical help, by establishing or retrofitting medical clinics across the remote rural regions of Zimbabwe. Consider supporting them.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Video Production, Creative Writing, Online Contributions, Press Releases, Collateral Materials.
Box Hill Pediatrics
http://www.boxhillpeds.comThis clear, basic site support one of our local pediatric practices who helped us raise our four children successfully. Check them out!
Tasks: Logo, Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Paper Forms
Software: JOOMLA
Bright Oaks Pediatrics
http://brightoakspediatrics.com
Bel Air, MD, based pediatric practice with a great facility and large waiting room. Great docs too!
Tasks: Logo, Design, Video, Forms, Online Pay, Photography, Paper Forms
Ethics and Religion
http://ethicsandreligion.comSupports the writing of Michael McMannus. Mike has written more than 1700 columns covering a bewildering range of social and societal topics. Take a read.
Tasks: Logo, Design, Forms, Photography, Paper Forms, Collateral Materials.