Journal /journal/ en bsteiger@synergema.com Copyright 2008 2008-12-01T13:00:50-05:00 Your Church Web Site Matters /journal/your-church-web-site-matters/ /journal/your-church-web-site-matters/#When:13:00:50Z 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. In reviewing other articles on this topic and looking at many different Web site solutions, I found myself slightly overwhelmed with the plethora of available options; however, I’ve tried to simplify the Web site landscape in order to help churches wrap their heads around this topic and work to either improve what they have, or build something new. With Web 2.0 technologies available that enable today’s Web sites to have far greater impact, it’s worth your time to revisit the topic to improve, readjust and even rebuild your church Web site to reach people for Christ.

]]> Design, Internet Marketing, Resources, Technology 2008-12-01T13:00:50-05:00 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 2008-11-18T19:07:44-05:00 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 2008-11-14T22:00:00-05:00 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.

]]> 2008-08-16T19:45:00-05:00 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!!

]]> 2008-08-06T02:07:00-05:00 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 2008-04-22T02:14:00-05:00 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?

]]> 2008-02-22T10:38:00-05:00 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.

]]> 2008-02-14T04:38:00-05:00 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 2008-01-17T04:29:00-05:00 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 2008-01-04T02:43:00-05:00 Google’s GrandCenter: The New Way To Use Your Phone /journal/googles-grandcenter-the-new-way-to-use-your-phone/ /journal/googles-grandcenter-the-new-way-to-use-your-phone/#When:13:04:00Z Earlier this summer, Google acquired GrandCenter Communication, a company that provides services for managing your voice communication. GrandCentral is an innovated service that lets you integrate all of your existing phone numbers and voice mailboxes into one account, which can be accessed via the Web of your mobile phone.

A few days ago I signed up to receive what Google calls, “a private invitation” so I figured that there was not chance I was going to get an invitation. Well, to my surprise I received a “private invitation” to join. Registration was incredibly easy - I was up and running within 5 minutes.

]]> Resources, Technology 2007-12-15T13:04:00-05:00 We’ve been spotted /journal/weve-been-spotted/ /journal/weve-been-spotted/#When:21:27:00Z Over the past two weeks we have seen our Web sites go through the roof and to come to find out we have been highlighted on several CSS and Design Galleries. The CSS galleries are examining our Web Standards code to make sure that its first valid code, but also that its good code. We are incredibly humbled by this exposure. Check out some of these galleries:

If you find us mentioned elsewhere, we would love to know about it!

 

]]> Design 2007-12-05T21:27:00-05:00 Montag & Caldwell is Live /journal/montag-caldwell-is-live/ /journal/montag-caldwell-is-live/#When:14:10:00Z We are so excited to launch Montag & Caldwell. Montag & Caldwell was founded in 1945 in Atlanta, GA, and there mission is to provide superior investment returns and the highest quality service to their clients. Their cornerstone of success lies in their consistency of their people, their process, and their philosophy.

Learn more about Montag & Caldwell, and how Synergema worked closely to relaunch their Web site.

]]> Projects 2007-11-26T14:10:00-05:00 CARMAis Live /journal/carma-is-live/ /journal/carma-is-live/#When:11:21:00Z CARMA is a database containing information on the carbon emissions of thousands of power producers all over the world. But how do you display such a massive amount of information on the Web so that it both educates and inspires action? The Center for Global Development, the architect of CARMA, turned to Web design experts for help. Forum One Communications led the information architecture and programming efforts, while Synergema completed all of the design. The final site visually portrays the volume of CO2 produced by power companies and plants and has attracted the attention of major online publications, including cnn.com, bbc.co.uk, npr.org and nytimes.com.

]]> Projects 2007-11-19T11:21:00-05:00 JCTV is Live /journal/jctv-is-live/ /journal/jctv-is-live/#When:01:39:00Z JCTV, a Christian television network designed for young adults, is broadcast in 450 cities across North America, with more affiliates being added every day. Synergema, working closely with designer Wendy Willard, developed a Web site that would allow JCTV to bring new affiliate TV stations online, with full programming information, in a matter of minutes. Our solution included both a custom backend application, complete with a content management system, as well as a splash page on the front end. The splash page allows visitors to select an affiliate based on their location, then uses cookies to remember their choices on subsequent visits to the site.

Check out JCTV in our portfolio

]]> Projects 2007-11-06T01:39:00-05:00