http://www.andymilk.com Web site design and application development Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:00:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We recently helped design, build, and integrate a content management system (CMS) for Pearson Education's MyLabsPlus marketing web site. With the help of Dovetail Interactive, we made this: http://www.mylabsplus.com Look and work like this: http://www.mylabsplus.net The best part is that the site is hands-off for us from now on.  Any and all edits can be ... http://www.andymilk.com/2010/02/10/mylabsplusnet-has-launched/ Recently we helped EDB Media, Inc. build and launch an iPhone application. It's called "Anger Management" and you can find it in the app store. Here are some screenshots from the app: Here's a little blurb about it: "It can help improve relationships, help users regain control of their lives and learn ... http://www.andymilk.com/2010/02/03/anger-management-iphone-app/ We just launched a new design and some new features for the ToeGoz.com web site. First off, check out the new home page design: And then a Flash custom flip flop creator.  You pick the style, color, font, and enter some custom monogramming and the Flash movie previews it for you.  You ... http://www.andymilk.com/2009/12/31/new-design-and-features-of-toegozcom/ This past summer and fall, we helped relaunch MyMathLab.com with a full site redesign and migration to a content management system. Big thanks to Sooz Media, Dovetail Interactive, and all the fantastic folks at Pearson. There's a lot of fun functionality sprinkled throughout the site, both server-side and client-side.  Have ... http://www.andymilk.com/2009/11/20/mymathlabcom-relaunches/ We just helped a new site launch this week. http://www.redefineconsign.com Some information about the site: Redefine Consign is the elite online consignment boutique that offers affordable designer merchandise to the fashionista in each of you. Concurrently, sensible-sellers may take advantage of our consignment portal and relish profitable returns & hassle-free service. We built the ... http://www.andymilk.com/2009/10/13/redefineconsigncom-launches/ We've launched Calisto100.com!  Here's some info about the site: Calisto100 is a community for students to vote and connect with other members from over 2,000 colleges and universities. Rate your favorite (or least favorite) photos, and have fun meeting new students on and off campus. Become a top 100 member by ... http://www.andymilk.com/2009/08/14/calisto100com-launches/ These guys have been nothing short of amazing for my clients and me and I'm passing along some company news: http://www.prlog.org/10308400-rails-hosting-leader-blue-box-group-acquires-rails-boxcar.html http://www.andymilk.com/2009/08/12/blue-box-group-acquires-rails-boxcar/ We do that now too! In conjunction with Elastic Communications, we're now offering a wide range of public relations, marketing, and communications services. Elastic was the driving force behind all the press received and money raised for the Rock n' Run benefit event this past spring. Elastic and Andy ... http://www.andymilk.com/2009/07/13/pr-marketing-and-communications/ I recently made the acquaintance of a designer through a project we were both working on.  After checking out her work, I saw that her style might match up very well with a couple projects that I had coming up that needed design help.  I proposed her work to my ... http://www.andymilk.com/2009/05/26/offer-some-work-get-some-work/ Found this quoted & linked on Signal vs. Noise:    http://venturebeat.com/2009/04/29/10-lessons-from-a-failed-startup/ They loved this quote: If you review your first site version and don’t feel embarrassment, you spent too much time on it. I'm a fan of these couple: I would also avoid money pits like PR firms, CPM ads, billboards, and TV/radio spots. and What’s ... http://www.andymilk.com/2009/05/21/some-solid-quotes-on-start-ups/