Journal /journal/ en bsteiger@synergema.com Copyright 2012 2012-08-13T15:32:44+00:00 But my brother’s son’s best-friend from his soccer team is also a Web Developer /journal/but-my-brothers-sons-best-friend-from-his-soccer-team-is-also-a-web-develop/ /journal/but-my-brothers-sons-best-friend-from-his-soccer-team-is-also-a-web-develop/#When:15:32:44Z Wow, to say the least, I was outraged to read the article “15 Reasons to Start a Web Development Business” by the blog “Under30CEO”. I understand he is trying to provide great ideas, stimulate thought, and most importantly make money. But the primarily principles the blog states for starting a Web Development business is that its easy and that anyone can do it, its foolish. Reason #1 and Reason #2 were okay in my book, but Reason #3 had my jaw drop - You Don’t Need To Learn Code! WHAT?!?!? You don’t need to learn code - that is at the heart of Web Development. If I went to a mechanic to get repairs on my car, but found out they had no experience working with cars I would take my car elsewhere without a second thought.

]]> Blogging, Design, Internet Marketing, Resources, Technology 2012-08-13T15:32:44+00:00 That’s My King as spoken by Dr. S.M. Lockridge /journal/thats-my-king-as-spoken-by-dr-sm-lockridge/ /journal/thats-my-king-as-spoken-by-dr-sm-lockridge/#When:11:30:10Z Today we celebrate Easter, and it was a great time reflecting and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Its without His resurrection that we are truly saved! During our worship service we were visually and audibly reminded of this great life-changing event. Our pastor showed this great video from Granger Community Church. Visuals were set to the audio of the famous sermon “Seven Way King” (aka That’s My King) as spoken by Dr. S.M. Lockridge. The audio was slightly edited for a better flow in the video. The music in the background was performed live by the GCC band while the video played on the screens.

]]> Blogging 2012-04-08T11:30:10+00:00 Synergema Receives the SCORE Small Business Achievement Award /journal/synergema-receives-the-score-small-business-acheivement-award/ /journal/synergema-receives-the-score-small-business-acheivement-award/#When:20:41:32Z When starting Synergema, our founder Brandon Steiger, had the opportunity to meet with a SCORE mentor in West Chester, PA.  He remembers SCORE saying that having the best services in the world doesn’t mean anything if you don’t know and truly understand your clients.  SCORE urged Synergema to put a CRM as one of the central components of our business.  Today, Synergema’s CRM is one of the vital elements to their business.  For sales we are able to see our pipeline and forecast sales trends, for project management we can see where projects are successful and where there are pending issues, and for the business as a whole Synergema is able to forecast the ups and downs of business.  It truly is a vital part of Synergema’s business. Thank you SCORE.

]]> Internet Marketing, Projects, Resources, Technology 2011-06-13T20:41:32+00:00 SCORE and Synergema /journal/score-and-synergema/ /journal/score-and-synergema/#When:00:59:36Z We are so very excited to work with SCORE. Its an amazing organization that is dedicated to seeing small businesses succeed. Not only did we get the opportunity to serve them as a partner, but we also had a great time working on this video that highlighted who we are, how SCORE helped us, and how technology has impacted our business.

]]> 2011-03-06T00:59:36+00:00 Letters to God the Movie is Live /journal/letters-to-god-the-movie-is-live/ /journal/letters-to-god-the-movie-is-live/#When:01:32:21Z A heartfelt movie of inspiration, hope and redemption, Letters to God is the story of what happens when one boy’s walk of faith crosses paths with one man’s search for meaning—the resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them.

]]> Design, Projects 2010-02-23T01:32:21+00:00 Your Church Web Site Matters /journal/your-church-web-site-matters/ /journal/your-church-web-site-matters/#When:13:00:16Z Recently our Big Idea Guy, Brandon Steiger, was interviewed by Lauren Hunter for an article in Church & Worship Technology. Here is that article…

Much has been said, suggested, implored and recommended on the subject of how a church should handle the building and maintaining of their public Web site. It seems to be a complicated landscape, one that is continually changing and adjusting to incorporate new technologies and ideologies. This is no secret…

]]> Design, Internet Marketing, Resources, Technology 2008-12-01T13:00:16+00:00 Problems with Support /journal/problems-with-support/ /journal/problems-with-support/#When:19:07:44Z During an upgrade of our support system something went horribly wrong (well, it just didn’t work). We are working to resolve this issue…

]]> Technology 2008-11-18T19:07:44+00:00 Cupcakes Gourmet was featured on the QVC Shopping Network /journal/cupcakes-gourmet-was-featured-on-the-qvc-shopping-network/ /journal/cupcakes-gourmet-was-featured-on-the-qvc-shopping-network/#When:22:00:00Z We are so excited for our client Cupcakes Gourmet, they were recently featured on the QVC Home Shopping Network!

]]> Blogging, Projects 2008-11-14T22:00:00+00:00 Worship Leader Insights Gets Noticed /journal/worship-leader-insights-gets-noticed/ /journal/worship-leader-insights-gets-noticed/#When:19:45:00Z One of our clients, Worship Leader Insights, was recently noticed by Smashing Magazine for a design treatment we applied to their side navigation. We created this design over a year ago with the goal of helping the visitor to clearly understand what they should expect when clicking on each hyperlink.

]]> 2008-08-16T19:45:00+00:00 Getting Away From Your Inbox /journal/getting-away-from-your-inbox/ /journal/getting-away-from-your-inbox/#When:02:07:00Z Seth posted a great article about jumping away from your inbox and to truly be creative and inspiring. YAHOO SETH!!

]]> 2008-08-06T02:07:00+00:00 We’re Hiring a Web Developer /journal/were-hiring-a-web-developer/ /journal/were-hiring-a-web-developer/#When:02:14:00Z We have a new opening for a Web Developer.

Our idea candidate:
- 3+ years applied web development
- intermediate to pro in LAMP and loves trying something new (including Ruby & Merb)
- detail oriented and an extroverted people person with a keen sense of communication skills
- thrives in a start-up environment and wearing more than one hat, and doing what it takes to get the job done

You can also see our listing at Authentic Jobs.

]]> Technology 2008-04-22T02:14:00+00:00 Text Generator for Webdesigners /journal/text-generator-for-webdesigners/ /journal/text-generator-for-webdesigners/#When:10:38:00Z Finally a text generator with some fun options, because far too many times we are asked what in the world is Loren Ipsum? Actually we have heard a number of clients say, “I think there is something wrong with this screen shot you sent us, we can’t read or understand the text.” Is this a huge usability issue or what?

]]> 2008-02-22T10:38:00+00:00 Beautiful Mind: Stephen Wiltshire /journal/beautiful-mind-stephen-wiltshire/ /journal/beautiful-mind-stephen-wiltshire/#When:04:38:00Z Talk about amazing! Stephen is autistic. He did not speak his first words “pencil” and “paper” until he was 5. Yet, when he was 11 he drew a perfect aerial view of London after only one helicopter ride.

]]> 2008-02-14T04:38:00+00:00 We’re Building Something New /journal/were-building-something-new/ /journal/were-building-something-new/#When:04:29:00Z Over the past month we started a new project geared towards freelancers and small firms. Quite frankly the project has come out of our frustration in dealing with this specific industry - the problem being is this industry probably doesn’t use their own software - so we are out to change it. You may be thinking to yourself, “Your being way too vague!” Yes and that is on purpose. At this stage, we’re not ready to show anything yet, but the excitement is driving us crazy! We will definitely be talking about this new project in the upcoming weeks till we get to a stage where we can join the Web 2.0 world and have our very own beta project - ha ha!!

]]> Projects, Technology 2008-01-17T04:29:00+00:00 Fusion: Integrating Newcomers into the Life of Your Church /journal/fusion-integrating-newcomers-into-the-life-of-your-church/ /journal/fusion-integrating-newcomers-into-the-life-of-your-church/#When:02:43:00Z One of our long-time friends and clients, Nelson Searcy, released his second book this week on Amazon, “Fusion: Integrating Newcomers into the Life of Your Church”. Putting it frankly, whether or not your a church planter, a small business owner, or just looking for a good book to read, Nelson’s principles are right-on! This is a must read!

]]> Resources 2008-01-04T02:43:00+00:00