Archive for the ‘Web Site Launches’ Category


Build-A-Biz Teaches Entrepreneurship to Maine Youth

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Build-A-Biz: Maine Youth EntrepreneurshipBuild-A-Biz is a youth entrepreneurial education program to kids how to start and operate their own businesses.

I remember the first time I met Kate Krukowski Gooding, the founder and director of Build-A-Biz. I was presenting for the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development and she came up and introduced herself. Half-way through explaining what she did, I interrupted her and said, “I want to be a part of that!”

In Maine, something like 95% of adults are employed by small businesses, so entrepreneurship is a critical skill for Mainers. 

As Kate told me, kids learn at a young age, and it’s up to us to give them experience. It’s important for kids to have the tools and experience that a program like Build-A-Biz offers, whether they start their own companies or work for others. 

Build-A-Biz offers two programs, one for children 5-8 and the other for children 9-15. Both offer four modules:

  • Setting goals
  • Finance
  • Advertising & marketing
  • Running your business.

The only difference is that the younger kids watch instructional videos, while the older group reads the material. There’s also an “elevator pitch” contest for the older kids.

On May 19th, kids across the state of Maine are going to be starting their businesses…a kickoff for running their businesses during the summer.

One of the things I especially like about Build-A-Biz compared to other youth entrepreneurship programs is that this one isn’t just one day…it’s the beginning of a lifetime of entrepreneurship learning. 

Build-A-Biz website was designed by the Via Agency and built by flyte on a responsive platform for optimal viewing on all devices.

Rich Brooks
Responsive WordPress Web Design 


Back Cove Yachts Reveals New Website

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Back Cove Yachts Launches New Website.

Back Cove

Back Cove Yachts, is the sister company of Sabre Yachts whose site was also recently updated. Together these two yards are the largest recreational boat building company in the State of Maine. 

The new site is built on the WordPress platform allowing for Back Cove to have more control over their own site as well as the ability to make changes when necessary. The site also includes Owner’s resources, FAQs on specific Motor Yachts, Employment opportunities and more.

Designed for Mobile

We used mobile platform detection to supply an experience customized for handheld devices. The site also includes some responsive features to make viewing on a smaller screen, such as the iPad, easier. 

The New Site Features… 

Full Background Slideshow: The new site is visually pleasing with a large photo background design that rotates highlighting different yachts. This design flows throughout the site from the home page to the internal pages.

Find A Dealer:
The new option allows buyers to find a Back Cove Yachts dealer by boat type, state, zip or even country. Making it easier for the consumer to find a dealer close by.

Boat Show Calendar: This offers customers the ability to know when Back Cove will be at a boat show near them so they can check them out.

Events: Back Cove dealers offer Open Houses and Events at their dealerships where you can go and browse the different models at your leisure. The events page lets you know when these events take place so you can check them out and take advantage of any promos that are offered!

The Back Cove Blog: Learn about the wood shop, check out new motor yacht designs and get an insiders view of the boat yard.

Be sure to check out Back Cove’s beautiful line of power boats if you’re heading for open water, and be sure to check out flyte if you’re looking for a mobile friendly website for your business.

 


The Marketing Agents: Our First Responsive Design!

Friday, January 4th, 2013

For our first official responsive website we launched The Marketing Agents, a website and blog about digital marketing.

Responsive Web Design - The Marketing Agents

What is responsive web design, you ask? 

Well, responsive web design is an approach to designing websites so that they are optimized for any type of screen or device.

As you can see in the image above, a different style sheet is served up depending on the screen resolution. The desktop/laptop has the widest footprint, but a slimmed down version is served up on the tablet, and a smart phone optimized version appears on the iPhone (or Droid, or Windows phone, etc.).

This was an especially tricky project because the original design was not meant to be responsive. Josh Fisher, our talented friend and illustrator, designed a traditional website (as I instructed!) We had planned on creating a mobile-friendly version with WP-Touch, a popular WordPress plug-in that creates smart phone optimized versions of WordPress blogs and websites.

However, because of the focus of The Marketing Agents–search, social, and mobile marketing–we decided to use it as a test subject for our journey into responsive web design. Andy Woznica, our über-talented WordPress developer, took it upon himself to make the site responsive, and he did a great job. (more…)


Sabre Yachts Launches New Website!

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

Sabre yachts WebsiteSabre Yachts Launches New Website.

Sabre Yachts, Maine’s crafter of custom luxury motor yachts and sailing yachts recently got a custom luxury website!

The new site is built on the WordPress platform allowing for Sabre to have more control over their own site as well as the ability to make changes when necessary.

“Sabre Yachts is thrilled with the work done by flyte new media to create our new web site. It is a process and to know that we ended up with precisely what we asked for is a testament to the quality of the work being done by flyte,” says Bentley Collins, VP Marketing and Sales at Sabre.

Designed for Mobile

We used mobile platform detection to supply an experience customized for handheld devices. While not specifically optimized for tablet display the site does incorporate some responsive features to make viewing on a smaller screen, such as the iPad, easier. 

The New Site Features… 

Full Background Slideshow: The new site is visually pleasing with a large photo background design that rotates highlighting different yachts. This design flows throughout the site from the home page to the internal pages.

Find A Dealer:
The new option allows buyers to find a Sabre Yachts dealer by boat type, state, zip or even country. Making it easier for the consumer to find a dealer close by.

The Sabre Yachts Blog: Sabre’s blog highlights recent events, boat designs, engines, company info and more. 

Specifications: The specifications for each model are easily accessed on the corresponding page. Whether you are looking for overall specs, hull, deck, steering, auxillary engine, keel or electrical system all the information is there for you and easy to find.

Now who doesn’t want to go buy a boat? 

  


Tidestone Solutions Launches New Website

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

Tidestone Solutions (formerly known as Gilchrist Scott) launches a new brand and a brand new website!

Tidestone Solutions, located in Portland, Maine, specializes in Accounting Software Solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Intacct.
They have been working with businesses throughout New England for more than 20 years.

Why Tidestone?

Tidestone came to flyte as part of a rebranding effort. After changing the name of the company they also wanted a website that reflected their dedication to the growth and success of their clients.

“The name ‘Tidestone’ embodies the partnerships we have with our clients– the solid footing, strength, momentum and resiliency it takes to rise up, grow, and evolve. That sense that ‘we’re in this together’ is what sets us apart,” says President and Owner Sandra Wyman.

Designing for a modern browser.

The old site was built in an era of smaller screen sizes, and had become crowded over time. The time for trimming the hedges was gone, and radical change to the landscape was required to better present their material.

Not only did the website get a facelift with a beautiful new design, but it was also built on the WordPress platform, giving Tidestone control over their own site and the ability to make changes when necessary.

What does the new site offer?

The new site offers solutions organized by audience for easy navigation. You can choose product by industry, current solution or by type of position you hold in the company you work for.

Tidestone also offers three blogs catering to their different audiences, folks using Intacct, Dynamics GP and basic accounting software news.

From the home page you can learn about what Tidestone really means, contact them or sign up for their eNewsletter.

For more information on Tidestone Solutions, Dynamics GP and Intacct, check out their new site!


BitSec Global Forensics Launches New Website

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

bitsec global forensics website screenshotBitSec Global Forensics™ launches a new website on WordPress.  

BitSec Global Forensics is a world leader in computer forensics and information security training. Based in New England, the company specializes in solutions for government agencies and law firms. 

BitSec’s new website is sleek and professional. In addition to the new look and feel, the site provides detailed information about the company’s professional services and training offerings.

Visitors can quickly access information about their services via easy navigation on the home page. The home page also highlights the two newest blog posts keeping the home page content fresh and the blog easily accessible. 

The Bitsec Global Forensics blog offers a way for visitors to keep up with the latest news and info related to computer forensics, incident response, electronic discovery, and cyber crime.

Because the e-security landscape changes so rapidly, law firms, government agencies and corporations with info security concerns should subscribe to the blog to stay informed.

You can use the subscribe box on the blog to sign up either via email or rss to keep up with the most recent posts. You can also have information delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to their email newsletter.

The site not only allows you to search for upcoming courses but it also allows you to register for any course online.

The entire site was built on WordPress, the powerful content management system and blogging platform. This allows BitSec to easily manage and update their own website…critical as new security risks are ever evolving.

Mike Webber, CEO and Founder of BitSec Global Forensics™ said, “Since 2005 we’ve seen continued growth in all aspects of our operations. We’ve offered new services, expanded our training offerings, and partnered with industry leaders in the field of computer forensics and electronic discovery. We hope the new site will reflect our brand and the quality of our services.”

If you are a law firm or government agency looking for expert help in the world of computer forensics and training check out their new site today!


Catherine McAuley High School Launches New Website

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

McAuley HSMaine’s only Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women gets a website makeover.

Catherine McAuley is Maine’s only all girls private college -preparatory high school. This distinction leads to a greater opportunity for young women to learn in an environment specifically designed just for them.

Studies have shown that girls who attend all-girls schools choose math and science courses at double the national average and are more likely to obtain a Ph.D. and have a successful career.

McAuley’s new website is a true representation of all that the school has to offer. Here are some of the highlights:

Better Navigation: Quicklinks at the botton of every page allow you to search for what you need by audience. Whether you are a prospective student looking for information on the McAuley experience, a current student looking for your reading list or an event, a parent looking for information on tuition or alumnae looking to make a donation, these links make it quick and easy. 

Apply Online: You now have the ability to apply online. This sleek application process walks you through each step and even shows you your progress as you go. 

Support the School: There are plenty of ways to support this wonderful school. You can find all the information you need here to make a donation, endow a scholarship, sponsor, volunteer and more. 

Events: The events section offers a full calendar of events with a search/filter function that helps you find what you are looking for quickly.

Blog – Stay abreast the most recent news and information by subscribing to the McAuley blog. 

“McAuley chose to team with flyte for a host of reasons, but mainly to present our information in a fresh, innovative, and easy-accessible way. As Maine’s only Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women, McAuley stands out,” said Ericka Sanborn, Director of Admissions and Marketing.

She continued, “flyte played an integral role in helping us achieve this distinction, and with new features, such as an opportunity to subscribe via email and an updated online application, McAuley will have the capability to reach an increased number of prospects and their families – a fine introduction the McAuley advantage.” 

Make sure to visit McAuley’s beautiful new website designed by Braden Buehler of Narrative Design to learn more about the All-Girl Advantage!


Let’s Go! Launches New Website

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Let's GO! Childhood Obesity Prevention Websiteflyte launches new website for Let’s Go! childhood obesity prevention program.

flyte recently created a new website for Let’s Go! on WordPress. Let’s Go! is a non-profit program working to increase healthy eating and active living for children birth to age 18.

“We chose to create a new website because the functionality of the one we had before was clunky and unreliable, we needed the information to be easier to find, and we needed a look and usability that would make people stay on the website long enough to find and use the resources.” Says Rick Fortier, Let’s Go!

“We are working really hard to create healthier lives for children both in the here and now, and for a lifetime! So we needed an effective way to connect ourselves, our resources and model with our community. The program is designed to collaborate with key partners in order to spread our programs and resources across the state. And it’s designed to be replicable, so that others across the country and beyond could adopt and integrate the model into their communities. We needed a website that would effectively help us meet those needs,” says Fortier. 

“The new site is already helping us do all that by making our resources easier to find, it has a look and feel that keep visitors engaged, and people are really excited about our new blog page. It’s created a one stop shop for everyone using Let’s Go! to make a difference in their community. And most importantly the website does all this in a fun and engaging way.”

The new website from the Let’s Go! offers improved site and info architecture, a new design and ease of use. Check out some of the highlights below.

Toolkits: Providing 3 different ways to access this material, you can download an individual PDF, watch the virtual binder or download the entire toolkit. The toolkit’s are easier to search through and find the materials that you are looking for in a clean design with the expandable drop downs.

Let's Go! Quick LinksQuick Links:
The quick links feature on the home page allows parents and caregivers to quickly access the resources pertinent to them. This feature is also easily updated via the links section on WordPress allowing Let’s Go! to edit/add and manage links conveniently.

Blog:

Another great new feature of the site is the healthy eating blog, Spotlight. This feature allows Let’s Go! to regularly post news, program updates, and featured sites as well as provide helpful information and tips for all those interested in promoting physical activity and nutrition.

We encourage you to sign-up for Let’s Go!’s blog feed to receive updates, and share them with your family, friends and colleagues.

Subscribe:
Use the subscribe box on the blog to sign up either via email or rss to keep up with the most recent posts. You can also have information delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to their email newsletter.

 You can find Let’s Go! on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, or check them out on YouTube.

If you are looking for some great information on how to stay active and eat healthy check out the new site today for some incredible resources. If you need a website that you can update yourself and ranks high in the search engines, contact flyte today!

Joan Woodbrey Crocker
Maine Web Design


The Bicycle Coalition of Maine Launches New Website

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Bicycle Coalition of MaineLooking for a biking adventure in Maine? Check out the new Bike Maine site.

Whether you live in the Great State of Maine or are “from away”, biking in Maine is a beautiful, rewarding activity. 

The new website from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine is here to support you, no matter what you’re looking to do. Here’s just a sampling of what’s going on there:

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Northern New England Poison Center is Ready to Help

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Northern New England Poison Center

Northern New England Poison Center gets a WordPress Makeover.

Recently flyte launched a website for the Northern New England Poison Center on WordPress.

Visitors to the site can quickly get information on poisons from A to Z or watch presentations from a growing library of recorded webinars, like this one on bath salts. There’s also a poison blog for both the public and health professionals.

The site also offers multiple ways to contact the poison center, from email to live chat. 

NNEPC also wanted to add e-commerce to their new site. While they’re not (currently) selling any antidotes, you can purchase literature, posters and magnets at cost in their NNEPC store.

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