Portfolio:  Content Management Systems (CMS)

At some point a line is crossed where maintaining a website can't be elegantly handled through direct editing of every page.  That's when a website with an underlying database makes sense.  

The most common reasons to implement a Content Management System include:
  • Ability for the client to edit their website directly
  • The need for visitors to become members with login functionality
  • Integration with Social Media
  • Tremendous functionality at a very low cost
We focus the vast majority of this type of website using the WordPress Content Management System.  You will see examples of custom developed sites as well.

"Ah.  Yes.  In good hands: your hands!"
—Client 

Balloons Above The Valley

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Overview - Balloons Above The Valley was feeling like any change they needed made to their website was a big charge.  In addition they needed to bring the site up to date design and functionality-wise.
Type - WordPress CMS
Features:
  • Design of the updated layout
  • Ability to directly edit 99% of the content
  • Extended form functionality
  • Integrated social media functionality
URL - www.balloonrides.com/

Eagle Rock Fulfillment

Overview - Eagle Rock Fulfillment, a business focused on fulfilling winery orders came to us for a refresh of their logo along with the design of their new Wine Box logo. 
Type - WordPress CMS
Features:
  • Design of both logos. Eagle Rock and The Wine Box
  • Website design
  • Ability to directly edit 99% of the content
  • Extended form functionality
URL - www.EagleRockShipping.com

Ennouncement Cards

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From our client:
Overview - In mid-2009 we began working on a proposal with our potential client to develop a proper scope of work to develop an e-card website.  Eventually the client ended up going with a developer who made an offer that was simply to good to pass up.  We understood and wished her the best.  Approximately 6 months later the client came back to us desperate to have us complete what the other developer started!
Type - Custom developed CMS
Features:
  • Completion of design
  • Completion of programming including:
     - e-card interface
     - member administration
  • Banner advertising functionality
URL - www.EnnouncementCards.com
"I would like you to know that our working relationship over the last 3 years has meant so much to me.  When I first began working with Influence, I only had an idea for a website and you and your team helped make that into a reality for me.  I am so proud of the EnnouncementCards website and you were such a big part of that.  I was also very new to this business then (and still am) and made many mistakes along the way.  Each time, you helped me fix those mistakes - and did so always without judgement and always with kindness and compassion, which spoke volumes to me about who you are both as a professional and as a person."

Moscone Visitor

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Overview - In 2011 the owner of MosconeVisitor.com came to us frustrated by a site that was difficult to administer and a non-responsive developer.  We updated the look and feel of the site as well as implementing an advertising system for banner ads on the website.
Type - Drupal CMS
Features:
  • Updated design
  • Banner advertising functionality
  • Integration with ARES online booking functionality
URL - www.MosconeVisitor.com

Napa Valley Tours and Transportation

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Overview - After an unsuccessful attempt by their previous website designer, we were engaged to rediesign the site and implement a CMS
Type - WordPress CMS
Features:
  • Complete redesign
  • Ability to directly edit 99% of the content
  • Ability for every sub-page to have it's own left side image.
  • Gallery for displaying limousines
  • Extended form functionality
URL - www.NVTT.net

Open To Hope Foundation

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Overview - Open To Hope Foundation came to is in late 2010 with a mess on their hands.  The website developer had outsourced the development overseas.  Unfortunately the overseas developer had made changes to the CMS that prevented the client from elegantly managing the website.
Type - WordPress CMS
Features:
  • Complete redesign
  • Approximately 3,800 unique articles, audio and videos
  • Forum functionality for increased engagement
  • Global calendar
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Authors resource center
URL - www.OpenToHope.com

Somos Napa

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Overview - In 2009 Somos Napa came to us to act in advisory capacity for the upcoming development of their website.  After a protracted initial process working with volunteers, Influence partnered with Somos Napa to rebuild the bi-lingual website and work to integrate calendar and email functionality
Type - WordPress CMS
Features:
  • Complete redesign
  • Integration of bi-lingual calendar functionality
  • Integration of semi-automatic bi-lingual email system
  • Forum functionality for increased engagement
URL - www.SomosNapa.org