Archive for the ‘Web Development’ Category
American Bullet
Partnered with my associates at Mindflint Media, American Bullet manufactures high quality, factory new ammunition for a variety of firearms and target pistols.
The American Bullet site features a custom design, an easy to update content management system, and custom-made e-commerce shopping cart including user accounts, history and product discounts.
Lookin’ sharp! Check out more details under my Data-Driven section.
Start Talking
The Start Talking Network is a local non-profit organization based in Evergreen Colorado dedicated to helping people “be better” and preventing suicide.
Start Talking Network features a manageable resources directory of local contacts for emergency and non-emergency depression-related treatment, listings and registration for fundraising events and activities, and a simple donate option.
A great site for a great cause! Check out more project details under my Interactive section.
USOMC.org
Brought to me by my uncle Randall Benway, an expert concert pianist, United States Open Music Competition is an international piano competition for young prodigies.
Expanding upon their current site, the new USOMC site featured a brand new design and layout, language translation capabilities, and an easy to update content management system.
These kids have some amazing talent! Check out more project details under my Interactive section.
Wordpress 3.2
Today, the good folks at WordPress released the latest and greatest version of their amazing content management software – version 3.2 “Gershwin”.
This newest version focuses on speed and compatibility, which I feel was a strong focus for this release. The interface has been streamlined, the database is quicker, greater support for mobile updating has been added and updates only download the files you need instead of re-loading the entire software. Not too shabby, WordPress.
As a fan and follower of WordPress, VectorDefector will continue to offer quality websites that are light-loading, easy to update and are easy on the eyes. Contact us today to get started!
Conscious Alliance
Conscious Alliance is a long term non-profit client that focuses on spreading good vibes- through utilizing concert events to fund and promote awareness of food banks and food drives for the underprivileged.
This newly designed and developed site strives to add community and social network focus to the Conscious Alliance cause along with a shiny new look and feel. An re-integrated custom e-commerce solution features a simple backend management toolset to organize and sort posters and their prices, a front-end poster gallery with an in-page ordering system, and options to make recurring donations through a secure payment gateway.
Lookin’ sharp and working great- nice work guys!
PharoahMoan Products
When long term friends and work associates Pharoahmoan Productions contacted me to help produce the next phase of their site, I said “of course!”. PMP focus on entertainment marketing within the alternative music community from event planning and venue locating to act booking and DJ resources.
Since our last collaboration took place in 2005, it was far time to give the PMP site a revamp. The new version features a brand new design crafted to meet new markets and screen sizes, an easy-to-update content management system and expandability for future services.
Still a few gaps to fill in, but a fabulous improvement, congrats guys! Check out the case study under my Interactive section.
HTML5
A new article posted on CNET’s “Deep Tech” section outlines the W3C’s plans for officially making HTML5 the standard web language by 2014. Enforcing this standard may be tough since the W3C is more like the UN- lots of consensus but no real power.
HTML5 has some great new toolsets built specifically for new “web 2.0″ applications- easy forms and social implementation and a lot of universal built-in coding for video; so much that a lot of plugin aps are going to be a thing of the past. Sorry, Flash and Quicktime.
While I’ve dabbled with HTML5, without that compliance component, I feel the benefits are currently lacking. The same issues I have making my code work with every possible piece of web tech out there could potentially still exist with HTML5 if not every browser accepts it (or if folks don’t update). Fortunately I think the future date will give people plenty of time to upgrade their systems.
Read more about the W3C and their HTML5 Press Release.
Dominate the GMAT
Contracted through my associates Mindflint Media, Dominate the GMAT caters custom-made training videos for folks attempting to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
This project features the complete package: a custom branded logo set, website design and development and a simple PayPal E-Commerce solution that facilitates a gated member class signup area. View more details under my Interactive Section.
Check them out as a great online resource if you’re looking to take the GMAT!
House Jacks
A-Capella champions the House Jacks contacted me to create a brand new website custom tailored to match new artwork produced for their latest album, LEVEL.
This website features a fancy splash page (based around the new album), easy-to-update content, a custom photo slideshow, a community forum, and a press/blog section.
Check out more details under my Interactive Section.
A great collaboration brought to me by associate Troy Horne- thanks Troy!
The time has finally come!
Today, version 3.0 of VectorDefector.com was launched. This remodeled version of my original design has been permanently re-worked to enhance: compatibility with new browsers and devices, showcasing of projects new and old, and ease of navigation between sections.
The old NewsReel blog has also been moved to be included with the new site.
Have a look around, check out my newly organized work and review my services to see how VectorDefector can help you!