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Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
At CentreSource, we have a motto that “outcomes always outweigh the output.” Through this, we try to focus on meeting the individual goals of our clients, versus focusing on the process of how they get done. One goal we often hear is that our clients would like an easy way to update the website themselves. By using a Content Management System (CMS), we enable our clients to accomplish this — without having to install anything on their computers, or know too much about how websites work.
Over the history of CentreSource, we’ve worked hard to choose the perfect CMS to be able to meet the individual needs of each client and project that comes our way. There was always a balance that had to be struck — it couldn’t be too cookie-cutter, or else we wouldn’t be able to do everything that the client was asking. Conversely, it wouldn’t be cost efficient if we had to custom build a CMS for our clients each time. By focusing on the outcome (the client’s goal of an easy-to-update website), we decided that the best single CMS option was not a single option at all, but instead a “toolbox” approach that would allow us to use the appropriate tool for each unique job.
Web Based Time Tracking Nearing Launch - Dekko Time
Check out our latest product, Dekko Time. After 2 long years we have finally reached a beta stage in the development and we are working hard towards a full launch SOON!
All account types are being offered for free during this beta stage. Use the coupon code ‘free’ on the payment tab when signing up for single and multi-user premium account types. Using this coupon will allow you to bypass the payment step and get your premium account for FREE!
Cool Javascript: Lightbox, Greybox, and Thickbox
The web continues to impress me when I stumble across things that are relatively simple, yet done in such an elegant manner I can’t help but notice. This was the case when I discovered the Javascript overlay techniques of Lightbox, Greybox, and Thickbox.
Lightbox
Lightbox provides functionality to overlay images (with effects) onto your website - without using Flash or other plugins. It is perfect for creating a beautiful image gallery, while still maintaining easy control over your images! Don’t take my word for it, see for yourself: Lightbox JS v2.0
FrugalReader.com: My Custom Development Experience
Gene McCabe, owner of FrugalReader.com, was kind enough to be a guest blogger this week. He shares his experience in working with a development firm (CentreSource) to develop the latest version of FrugalReader.com. For anyone looking to read an honest, realistic experience about Custom Web Development, I encourage you to read Gene’s commentary.
Agile Development Stumble
I am going through the Agile Web Development with Rails book, and in their tutorial, there’s a slight stumbling block I ran into. I figure if anyone else has this problem and is anything like me, they’ll google for it, so maybe this will help someone out there. A description of the issue and solution follows:
