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In Focus: Portfolio Highlights

The Positive Voices: Project: XHTML,CSS, User Interface design, Javascript, CMS Customization and Deployment, Server-side Programming, Web Hosting, Custom import/export capabilities with print publishing software, Custom Integration with a third-party email marketing provider In partnership with WPRR - Public Reality Radio, Silo was approached with the challenge of providing an online archival and content distribution source for the monthly print publication of The Positive Voices.

The unique requirements of this publication, which draws content from local and national contributors, as well as the requirements of feedback and email marketing prompted a custom solution to address these requirements.

Utilizing a popular, open-source, content management system as the foundation for which to build upon the requirements of The Positive Voices, Silo Web provides a customized solution for the newspaper which it continues to support and expand along with the growing subscription base of the print publication.
Actors' Theatre of Grand Rapids: Project: XHTML,CSS, User Interface design, Javascript, CMS Customization and Deployment, Server-side Programming, Web Hosting As part of an ongoing commitment to support the non-profit arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Silo Web Works provides time, server resources, and support for the hosting of the Actors' Theatre website.

In December of 2009, prompted by a need for additional functionality in building donor and subscriber participation, Silo Web works conducted a full scale redesign and re-architecture of the core site. Utilizing a popular open-source Content Management System, we provided a cost-effective solution appropriate to Actors' short-term and long-term needs.
WPRR - Public Reality Radio: Project: XHTML,CSS, User Interface design, Javascript, CMS Customization and Deployment, Server-side Programming, Web Hosting, Custom Flash Development and Live Streaming Audio/Video Solution In December of 2009, Silo Web was approached with the task of providing a redesign and re-architecture of the WPRR site.

Silo helped to develop a full-service solution which includes schedule management, live streaming, iTunes integration, and archival methods for the WPRR portfolio of programs.
Gatlin International: Project: XHTML,CSS, and images from Comp, Custom Flash™ Development, Javascript, Server-side Programming In the spring of 2009, faced with a need to develop a new brand presence for this international online learning provider, Silo Web provided development resources to Brainband, Inc to bring the Gatlin International online presence from concept to reality.

In the fall of 2009, a customized shopping cart solution was added, allowing a diverse Gatlin International partners to facilitate course purchases in their individual currencies and languages.

Silo Web continues to provide ongoing support toward the growth and development of Gatlin International.
The eLearning Center: Project: XHTML,CSS, and images from Comp, User Interface design, Javascript, Server-side Programming In partnership with Brainband, Inc, Silo Web Works provides ongoing web development to TheeLearningCenter.com and it's international partner, TheeLearningCentre.com.

In January of 2008, we completed a re-design of the core customer interface for this online continuing and distance education reseller. Prior to the deployment of the 2008 design, which provided new HTML, CSS, Javascript, and a host of new server-side programming features, Silo Web conducted a major re-architecture of the web application software which increased scalability and performance while reducing bottlenecks and duplication of server-side programming.
Optîmance: Project: XHTML,CSS, and Images from Comp,Javascript, Server-side Programming This Management and Leadership consulting firm contracted the redesign of an existing site, along with a customized news delivery system to improved their brand presence and visilibility.

In addition to bringing the design from concept to execution, Silo web provided custom Javascript and XHTML development for the visual interface elements of the site.
Spotstor: Project: Logic and Database Archictecture, Design, GIS/Spatial Elements, User Interface, XHTML, CSS, Images,Javascript, Server-side Programming,Web Hosting In 2006, Silo Web conducted the custom development of the spatially oriented site Spotstor.com. Utilizing GIS/Spatial technology, Silo web created a site capable of efficiently processing and organizing large amounts of spatial data for GPS users.

The custom development utilized in Spotstor has since been used for clients who wish to incorporate customized mapping interfaces or routing data into an existing application.