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www.i-women.org
International organization supports women career, volunteer, paid-on-call, part-time and seasonal firefighters, officers, EMT's, paramedics, inspectors, dispatchers, and fire service educators in 48 states and 11 countries. Who knew?!! They found STUDIODOG through a Google search, and we instantly clicked. Looking to overhaul their web site, our challenge was to create the "bigger picture" vision of the newly formed organization (read about the merger). We delivered a site that was significantly easier to use and browse, could generate more ad revenue, and incorporate future innovations to better server expanding membership and marketplace. This site evolved quite a bit after its launch to incorporate a registration and payment system.

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Design, brand development, CSS/HTML, shopping cart software integration, member registration, conference registration, password protected areas, message boards, Wordpress blog integration, photo gallery, site maintenance, back-end development.

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www.ckskickstart.com
Christine is a fourth-generation biker chick (her great-grandma rode in 1913) with dirty blond hair and a distinct New York accent. She's been teaching motorcycle riding for years (1986), and her enthusiasm is infectious. She sports an outstanding 20+ year success rate, with 98% of her students passing their NYS DMV Road Test. The extraordinarily high safety and injury prevention stats stand as testament for her "KickStart" training program. The challenge was to provide users the ability to search, compare courses, sign up, create a pictorial archive. To enhance user experience, the site needed a complete design overhaul, simplified navigation, online class registration and payment capabilities. The site is strong in SEO, and has built in techniques for organic search results.

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Site design, logo, CSS/HTML, PHP programming, message board, photo gallery, site maintenance.

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www.dutchessfair.com
Site of the largest six day fair in New York State, the Dutchess County Fair is located on a 170 acre facility in Rhinebeck, NY. The fairgrounds hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, including Crafts Shows, Classic Car Shows, Antique Shows, a Sheep and Wool Festival, Wine and Food Festival, and many livestock shows. Users want up-to-the-minute times dates prices and information for scheduled events, activities, exhibits, entry guides, news, photos, and more. Phase 1 addressed simplifying navigation, content organization, and enhanced user experience. Phase 2 addresses site design overhaul, online payment capabilities, and more.

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Design, HTML, CSS, skin message boards, site maintenance, back-end development.

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www.rileysreads.com
A haven for children's books and fun! A whimsical & inviting children's bookstore on Martha's Vineyard invite you to bring the kids to meet Riley the cocker spaniel and discover the joy of reading. Riley's Reads has proven to be an invaluable resource with great gift suggestions and children's book recommendations. They remain a model of personalized service to kids and parents alike. Client wanted to provide her loyal following of out of state customers with year-round online shopping. Design challenges were to reflect the bookstore's charm, variety, and personality; inspire feelings of a neighborhood children's bookstore; and integrate site content and features into a shopping cart payment solution. Client updates inventory regularly through an online Admin interface.

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Design, CSS/HTML, shopping cart software integration,Wordpress blog integration, photo gallery, occasional site maintenance.

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www.thepropertyhawk.com
The Property Hawk is a Licensed Associate Broker in the Hudson Valley. She will help you buy or sell a home, condo or other real estate. Property Hawk is how client describes her work ethic in action. Design challenge was to create a strong visual impact using this motif targeting first time buyers and existing clientele. Flash banner brings the story to life, makes a point, and creates a memorable first impression.

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Design, content development, Flash, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.mariescozycorner.com
Marie's Cozy Corner in Rhinebeck is a country home decor gift shop with home decor items and gifts. Walking into the shop you feel like you are in an old fashioned country store with the latest trendy and nostalgic items. On weekends you may sample Angelic Gourmet's chocolate covered pretzels from Naples, NY, Robert Rothchild's salsas and cheese dips from Ohio, or Annie's homemade chocolates from Rhinebeck. Our challenge was to create an updated trendy old-fashioned country store to spark the experience. Site utilizes a Flash animation header to provide added personality.

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Design, content development, Flash, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.theshippingplace.com
The Shipping Place in Hyde Park, NY boxes, packs, and ships just about anything just about anywhere. Big or small they ship it all. They also sell your stuff on eBay. It's a convenient way for you to make some money selling the stuff you no longer want or need. They do everything for you. We gave the existing site a complete design overhaul. Products and service photos and descriptions were added to improve user experience and search rankings. Site utilizes a Flash animation header to provide added personality.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, Flash, site maintenance.

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www.dandddoors.com
D&D Doors in Wappingers Falls insists on using the finest, most carefully selected materials, providing premium garage door systems and service since 1978. They offer a complete line of energy efficient residential, commercial or industrial sectional overhead garage door systems, built to perform reliably while adding visual appeal. Design conveys safety, builds confidence, inspires trust. The user interface was designed to search and find many products simply and easily from any page. Customer testimonials include audio files from voice mail.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, animating .gif's, site maintenance.

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www.allanelevinephotography.com
Capturing the most romantic day of a love story is what inspires Allan Levine as an artist. That's a good inspiration to have when you're a wedding photographer. New to the area, Allan and Vicki (assistant and wife) wanted a web site to showcase his work and market the business. Having more than one wedding that he wanted to promote separately, we set up multiple portfolios serving complimentary goals - to build his reputation as a wedding photographer, and network with industry specific Internet resources. Site is strong in SEO techniques for organic search results.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, gallery implementation, Wordpress integration, site maintenance.

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www.firstvoicesindigenousradio.org
Tiokasin Ghosthorse is host and producer of First Voices Indigenous Radio. This one hour program connects the voices of the Indigenous Peoples and their struggles with those of other Indigenous Peoples around the world, remembering that standing upon Mother Earth is a great responsibility. Tiokasin had pushed his Wordpress web site to it's organization limits. He contacted us requesting a real web site that could add structure to and organize the growing body of content. This design was inspired by Tiokasins' vision of the People's first voices speaking to Creator. The site was completely re-branded; navigation structured, content reorganized. Client maintains weekly time-sensitive updates.

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Design, content organization, CSS/HTML.

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www.eatingdisorderscoalitionny.com
EDC of Ulster educe the isolation and loneliness of people who are affected by eating disorders, and bring awareness to the community of individuals living with or affected by someone who has an eating disorder. Site offers education, resources and support. It is not intended to offer medical information, diagnoses or treatment recommendations. Design conveys possibility and hope, youthfulness and maturity, women and men. Site will be an information portal, community organizer, message board. Client maintains updates.

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Design, logo, content development, CSS/HTML, Wordpress integration.

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www.goatseatweeds.com
From concept development to publishing, this site was a favorite. Love what and why and how this woman lives life. After graduating with a master's degree in Weed Science at Colorado State University, Lani Malmberg bought 100 cashmere goats and started selling services to landowners with weed-infested properties. Goats are used in a controlled grazing environment to gradually and naturally remove weeds and return land to a healthy, natural ecosystem by eliminating the use of harmful herbicides and pesticides. She now travels comfortably with a herd of 2,000. She lost control of her original domain when it expired. She hired us for a total redesign, to search and restore lost data, gather and collect new data. A few photos were provided. After a couple of conversations, we started in.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.envirotechgeothermal.com
It's about Green building and renewable energy. Enviro-Tech are certified Geothermal Heating and Cooling Contractors. They sell, service, install Geothermal Energy Systems for residential and commercial customers. Geothermal technology offers higher efficiency, lower utility bills, improved comfort, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, compared to conventional heating and cooling systems. Client provided logo concept and resource links for content research. Design balances high tech, low tech, Green friendly, and dramatic shots in nature. Site is has built in techniques for organic search results.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.quinturay.com
Quinturay Ray pan is a ceremonialist, ritual dancer, healer and teacher of the Indigenous Mapuche Peoples of Chile. I met Quinturay at a workshop in the United States, and traveled to Chile to deepen the experience. Design challenge was she did not speak English, and only two of us spoke Spanish. It was a memorable experience. We illuminated her efforts through creative interviews, articles, and direct conversation. Collectively, we re-created her story after a fair amount of research, patience, and laughter. Site was a collective gift of many giving respect and recognition to Quinturay and her life's work. Site provides a Spanish language version.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.westchesterwildlife.com
Westchester Wildlife is the area's leading wildlife control company, providing complete wildlife removal and preservation services for both residential and commercial structures and properties. Owner Jim Dreisacker is also the inventor of BatCone, a new time saving bat exclusion device. Our job was to create a solid web presence to get attention online and off, balance descriptive graphics with useful information, target existing and potential clients, enhance customer experience.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.duetfinewoodwork.com
Duet Fine Wood Work designs and builds custom kitchens, built-in cabinetry and treasured, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture. With years of experience to build on, their contemporary design aesthetics express an intense appreciation for the inherent beauty of wood. Our challenge was to build a portfolio driven site to showcase and market their work. Visual simplicity was most important here. Client wanted simple, easy to navigate, lots of white space. Design was to communicate modern, contemporary feel. Gallery implementation compliments design.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, gallery implementation, site maintenance.

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www.mediavisionadvertising.com
This project was a collaboration with Media Vision Advertising. Media Vision is a full service ad agency focusing on TV, radio, print, web, media planning & buying. James and I were Assistant Directors together in BNI. His creative staff provided site design and concept. We brought their vision to life via Flash and programming. We built an online Admin interface which allowed client backbend access to swap out audio, video, and image files in the portfolio section, as needed.

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Programming, CSS, XML, Javascript, Flash.

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www.elizabethboutique.com
EB is a fashion-forward clothing boutique for women, EB also offers Save the Planet and earth friendly products. Elizabeth came as a referral, and was in the process of designing her logo when we first met. In the process of launching her store in the upstate NY area, EB needed a web site to build awareness and interest in a crowded market. Design brings her brand to life, matching tastes and needs of discerning shoppers. Challenge was to incorporate the color scheme of her logo and background texture together to create a neighborhood city shopping feel. Design supports client updates, weekly publishing merchandise photos and content of Coming Soon and New Arrivals.

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Layout and development, CSS/HTML, Wordpress integration.

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www.sensationalsweetsinc.com
A member of the BNI chapter I hold a seat in required a re-design of her current site. The challenge was to make this site look as good as her handmade gourmet chocolates taste. uumm. Samples of her latest creations definitely kept me cheering. Site was designed to showcase specialty products and time tested customer favorites. Challenge was to present photos in a more logical manner. Design emphasis was visual simplicity. An uncluttered look allowed the main focus to be on product shots.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.chocolatemoussecatering.com
Chef Heather is Chocolate Mousse Catering, a Hyde Park, New York based catering company providing high quality service, and upscale menu items for venues large and small. Heather wanted a classy way to present her company online, and the ability to show photos, and post events and news. We created a deep, rich color palette that really brings a sense of style to her food.

Client maintains updates so the site no longer validates and there are some changes in colors.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML.

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www.windowcoverup.com
Window Cover-Up Inc. has been enhancing homes and businesses in the Hudson Valley and beyond with custom designer blinds, drapes, shutters, window shades, as well as bedding, pillows, and wallpaper. Design conscious and fashion forward, a smart, elegant, simple yet sophisticated look was required. Marvin is a member in the BNI chapter I hold a seat in. He's not a "computer guy", but at his son's request, he went forward with an web presence to further build his reputation and expand his business presence. Resource links and look and feel suggestions were provided.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.cathylanza.com
Cathy Lanza specializes in on-site bridal make up, and make up for photographic portraits, media, modeling, and special occasions in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area. Site contains make up tips, services and portfolio shots. She could bring out the natural beauty in us all. Logo design and site design were inspired by client's portfolio samples. Photography shots provided by client.

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Design, logo, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.kellisnively.com
kelli snively is my favorite artist living in upper lower Michigan. kelli makes a successful living selling her work. We were buddies in art school. I went to her with an amazing offer - design a web site to give her online exposure. kelli's paintings became the foundation and the focal point on the site. Creativity flowed. She didn't have a computer at the time. She now emails digital photos of pieces for posting. I get first view of her most current works, which is cool, since I collect her stuff :)

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Layout and development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.redleaflandscaping.net
Red Leaf Landscaping is a full service landscape company specializing in the design and maintenance of residential clients throughout the Hudson Valley. Red Leaf lost control of their .com domain when it expired. Steve requested a total redesign for his outdated (and expired) site. Design is minimal, flowing, with white space, simple navigation. Design conveys quality, simplicity, peacefulness - an effective background showcasing Red Leaf's landscape design and build talents and services.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.homeimprovementcouncil.com
The Home Improvement Council was established to qualify participating members and assure the potential consumers that work will be performed under the ethical standards of the organization. The Home Improvement Council (HIC) is a well known group of pre-screened contractors that know each other and agree that they would not have a problem referring each other to their clients with their highest recommendation. web campaign was supported by radio spots and print mailing. Site design worked off concept design of provided print piece. Site is has built in techniques for organic search results.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.topspinzentertainment.com
Top Spinz Entertainment is a mobile Disk Jockey company serving metropolitan New York, northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut. These boys mean business with over 200k digital songs and counting.. Top Spinz want the web site to make a dramatic first impression to compete with heavy Internet competition in the tri-state area market. Design is high energy youthful entertainment dazzling colorful light show fun excitement celebration, making it an effective selling tool.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.hrt.bz
Hudson River Technologies specializes in advanced network solutions, high performance network appliances, and specialty networks. They also provide computer sales, support and service to businesses and residential clients. HRT requested redesign to update their business image. Crisp clean edgy smart rock star IT service - with a minimalist touch and colors to play off the updated logo. s

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Design, logo, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.bluemountainrest.com
The adventure, charm and beauty of the Adirondacks at affordable rates, Blue Mountain Rest is a popular travel destination in the Adirondacks. Blue Mountain Rest offers seasonal lodging specials and packages for mid-week and extended stays. Blue Mountain Lake is a year-round vacation playground and is THE perfect place to spend summer winter spring or fall vacations. Design goal was to reflect the location of the property, highlight room amenities, prices, packages and specials, and provide points of interest in the surrounding area.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.aldrichautosales.com
Quality certified pre-owned auto sales. Exotic, classic, imports, Europeans, and made in America. His business needed buzz on the Internet. Aldrich requested brand restructuring of his outdated site. We created a clean, clutter free design which emphasized cars and service. We replaced frames with CSS, expanded page width, replaced outdated photos, added information and contact forms to re-establish him as a trustworthy resource, which he is.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.ncconn.com
North Carolina Connections offers computer network setup, support, repair & troubleshooting services in Kure Beach, NC area. New to the area, our challenge was to create a web identity that carried over to print. We designed the logo and business card. Design suggestions included a North Carolina beach techie feel, a photo relating to Kitty Hawk, a puzzle piece, and the use of red as the dominate site color. Sometimes the most diverse requirements can become the most interesting. We also created custom icons which represent different aspects of the business.

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Design, logo, content development, CSS/HTML, icon development, site maintenance.

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www.floral-memories.net
Also a member of the BNI chapter I hold a seat in, Floral Memories requested a fresh inviting design to showcase her product photos. Design is minimal, simple, clean, uncluttered. Site focus now highlights floral arrangement product shots.

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Design, logo, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.

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www.lepetitchateauinn.com
le Petit Chateau Inn is a renovated farmhouse circa 1900 with all amenities. Culinary Institute of America chefs prepare breakfast and baked goods. Every room named after a French wine region. Beautiful private baths, working fireplaces. Two sitting rooms. Property has an impressive pond where mallard ducks, geese and herons live. This beautiful tranquil estate offers a unique experience combined with a refreshing personal service. Design challenge: using a great background image of the pond adds visual interest, color and contrast, without distracting from the content. Having the image bleed gives a sense of dimension, communicates a sense of nature, healthiness and quality. Client maintains updates so the site may no longer validate.

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Design, content development, CSS/HTML, site maintenance.