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Ready Set Go!The Arts & Spirituality Center had a website created by a volunteer that had evolved gradually as the new organization. They needed to refresh the website to better reflect the current diversity of their programming.
Phase I
The website layout was updated with new menu buttons and the organization's new logo. The pages of the website were also reorganized into sections and color-coded so it would be easier to find the most important programs and information.
Phase II
Almost 2 years later, more staff wanted to be involved in maintaining the website and in developing an email newsletter. The entire website was transferred onto the TYPO3 content management system. A shopping cart was added to handle donations and booklet ordering. Photo galleries are used to expedite sharing larger quantities of images. Most importantly, non-technical staff members now do most of the website content management.
Beth was looking for a way to use the internet to help her communicate with the public as interest mounted in her judicial process in the United Methodist Church.
While this site is built with static web pages and a simple news processor (CuteNews), it illustrates the power of a website to help you reach the public.
BnB Cigars was a new business, looking to setup an online store to distribute their diverse line of products. They also wanted to be able to list events scheduled in their stores.
The home page is a static web page, but the rest of the site is built on the Zen Cart platform. The color scheme was drawn from the company logo.
The Christian Association had used work study students to develop the page layout as a static website, but found it cumbersome to maintain. They wanted a website that would be easy to maintain -- and hoped for a website that would constantly be updated with current events and news developments.
Using the existing layout as a template, the new website was built on the TYPO3 content management system.
We also set up electronic newsletters on the content management system so they could be constructed quickly and consistently.
This group had gone from volunteer webmaster to volunteer webmaster over the year, with a redesign and new website address each time. Eventually, they decided to commit resources to maintain a consistent, professional web presence.
The initial launch of the new website included an email mailing list that people could sign up for, a shopping cart for donations and t-shirt orders, a list of recommended website links organized by category... and plenty of room to grow into!
Ellen wanted a website that would enhance her professional reputation. She was concerned that the website design be unique and streamlined -- but congruent with the college that employed her.
We used a color scheme that was congruent with her employer. A consistent footer provides links back to the college and departments Ellen is connected to.
Ellen also needs to update her vita and syllabi on a regular basis, attending to a variety of formatting concerns. Ellen makes adjustments to her vita and syllabi in Microsoft Word and these documents are then combined with the page layout so academic formatting does not need to be coded manually.
Laura wanted to have a professional presence on the world wide web. She wanted something clean and fresh, that would also be congruent with her department's identity.
Simple visual elements provide graphic interest on this simple, static website.
Elizabeth was eager to upgrade from a free ad-supported website she had built herself. She hoped for something colorful that reflected her mission, values, and identity.
We were able to quickly move Elizabeth's existing content from her old website onto a TYPO3 content management system with a fresh, colorful page layout.
We also added an email contact form, so her email address would not be available for spammers to use.
Jamie had built a simple website to receive survey results, related to her PhD thesis. But when her dissertation was finally complete, she needed a way to share the voluminous results of her research.
While retaining the existing survey tool, we added a TYPO3 content management system to handle the pages and pages of research results Jamie wanted to share with the world.
KDC had a website, but it had not kept up with evolving needs for cross-browser compatibility. And it was not easy to maintain.
By moving the KDC website onto a content management system, the website is now much easier to maintain. A fresh, but simple layout was created. And new resources were added to the website. A client list further highlights KDC's impact and many relationships.
Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative was looking for a database-driven ordering solution for its wholesale ordering business. They also needed a website, email, and the ability to send faxes over the internet.
We setup a very simple layout for this website, so we could focus our attention on the database-driven aspects of the project. The basic layout, website and inquiry forms were online within a week.
A database driven price list is updated by the staff twice a week and distributed by email and fax to customers in the database.
Authorized wholesale customers receive username and password which enables them to access the online order form.
LFFC staff members access a seperate, password-protected administrative area of the website to utilize a variety of custom sales reports.
Marion was interested in selling her home herself. She wanted a home page layout that would reflect real estate industry standards and would fit on one page. But she also wanted to include lots of images from her beautiful home. She felt that ready-made website packages to meet her goals might be over-priced.
This tightly packed layout prints out on one page and is also included as a downloadable PDF file.
Links to Interior and Exterior photo albums allow the visitor to browse through the house. The client entered photo gallery image captions through an on-line interface.
Kip is a computer technician and a multi-talented artist. He works with computers all day and wants to be able to focus on being creative when he is on his own time.
Kip wanted a website that could present audio/visual/multimedia elements. He wanted to be able to showcase the work of his clients on his website. And he also needed a private gallery space where he could show his clients drafts of multimedia works in progress.
Eager to get started, Kip also plans to further enhance the website at a later time as his studio work expands.
Debra has a small crafting consulting business. She needed a simple website that she could update herself with upcoming events and activities.
This is a basic website using the CuteNews news feature. Debra can update each page with her own content, using an online interface. No special software is required -- just an internet browser and an internet connection.
As a new consultant, Chris needed a simple website presence -- but wanted to be able to include a lot of information about the different kinds of expertise she could offer.
The Romero Interfaith Center had developed an informative power-point presentation describing their organization, as well as resource lists related to their mission. But they needed a website.
After putting together a simple webpage template, text and images from the powerpoint presentation were copied into the content management system. The menu was generated automatically. The new website was ready a day later!
It was quick and easy to add new pages with additional information or resources. Complimentary features like a sitemap, email contact form and search engine make the site even more useful.
If you ever visit St Mark's UMC, their warm hospitality will draw you in. And they are right in the French Quarter, where it would be easy for folks to visit.
But they were nearly impossible to find on the internet. They needed a simple website that could help the world find them.
While St. Mark's is a common church name, we realized that their location in the French Quarter was one thing that made this congregation unique. So we chose a domain name that could make them easier to find in search engines: www.frenchquarterumc.org
The website is built on the TYPO3 content management system, so pages are easy to update and menus are generated automatically.
St George's is a historic church -- dating to the beginnings of one of the largest Christian denominations in the world. Located in Historic Old City section of Philadelphia, Historic St George's is a destination for tourists. Yet their website presence was on an ad-sponsored free webhost. They needed an upgrade.
The page layout uses elements representing the historic legacy of the church as well as its many historic affiliations.
The TYPO3 content management system makes it easy to make updates to the site and menus are generated automatically. As a result, it was easy to include lots of information and images reflecting the historic nature of the church.
Email contact form, sitemap, and search engine help visitors find what they need.
This small church was tired of spending too much time generating a newsletter that took days to weeks to get to members (in church mailboxes or by post). They wanted a faster, easier alternative for church communication.
This electronic newsletter system enables the office manager to quickly cut and paste announcements into a simple layout. An automated table of contents at the top of each edition makes the newsletter skimmable and information easy to find.
The formatted HTML page is converted automatically into both HTML and plan text versions for mailing. Since the newsletter is built on the website, it is easily made available to the public on the website. In addition, a print copy is generated directly from the website for visitors and those members who are not as comfortable with email.
In addition, 5 different mailing lists are being maintained for email announcements and discussion groups.
The Yes! Coalition is an informal not-for-profit group. One of the main services they provide is a directory of like-minded churches in the Philadelphia area. They needed an easy way to keep an on-line version of this directory up-to-date -- and also wanted to make it easy for people to find the right church for them using the directory.
A simple layout was designed, using colors from the group's logo. Content about the group was integrated from the group's brochure.
Meanwhile, a database of churches was setup. The on-line guide allows visitors to select by zip code or denomination. And the database can also be searched. Contact information and a website address are included, as well as other miscellaneous information that might help visitors get to know the congregation.
Online forms also make it easy for visitors to submit updated information to the database. And email forms mean that the volunteers behind this project don't have to worry about spam coming from the website.
