When (Winter 2008)

Services (Planning, Ideation, Design & Development, Content Migration, and SEO)

Technologies (Cake PHP, AJAX)

Overview: ClassicWines.com is a truly unique mix of community, social shopping, and learning. Intuitive tools allow you to search the web’s largest wine database, compare prices, and purchase wines. Users can also create a virtual cellar, keep detailed tasting notes, and share their favorite wines with Drinking Buddies. Videos and hundreds of articles keep you up-to-date and informed. Whether you’re a wine novice or sommelier, Classic Wines has something for everyone.

When (Spring 2008)

Services (Ideation, Design & Development, Content Production, SEO, and Training)

Technologies (Flutter, WordPress, Flash)

Link (jamontheriverphilly.com)

Overview: Live Nation needed a new online home for its 23rd Annual Jam On The River festival. In under two weeks, we revitalized the festival's brand, created engaging multi-media features, and executed prominent calls to action to promote ticket sales. In addition, content was optimized to immediately index and increase the site’s Google ranking. In just under three months, the site received over 1.6 million hits from 26 countries, and the festival sold out.

When (Spring 2008)

Services (Ideation, Design & Development, Content Production, SEO, and Training)

Technologies (Flutter, WordPress)

Link (sorfest.com)

Overview: Paul Green and Live Nation needed a fresh face for the annual three-day School of Rock Festival. First we created a distinctive design that reflected the event’s unique do-it-yourself spirit. Then we implemented Flutter CMS to provide bands and administrators a simple interface to update the site's content. Finally, we created sleek photo galleries, a custom-designed video player, and gave fans the ability to purchase tickets…and we did it all in 10 days!

When (Spring 2008)

Services (Ideation, Design & Development, Integration, and SEO)

Technologies (Flutter, WordPress)

Link (secretpants.net)

Overview: Secret Pants is one of the country's most popular sketch comedy troops, and they thrive on being able to quickly publish and promote their viral videos. In addition to integrating one of the best video publishing platforms for streaming video content, we designed the site to include blogging, discussion forums, an upcoming events section, and a store to promote merchandise sales. Check out the video "Bush or Batman"...it's one our favorites!

When (Spring 2008)

Services (Ideation, Design, Development, SEO, and System Training)

Technologies (Flutter, WordPress, AJAX)

Overview: Derek Jones is one of Philadelphia's premier race car drivers, and he needed a sleek site to keep his fans up-to-date. We designed a unique layout and used Ajax to allow visitors to read about upcoming races, view press coverage, and check out photos without ever leaving the main page. The site also gives prominant recognition of Derek's sponsors, which he can easily add and remove from the rotating logo menu at any time.

When (Winter 2008)

Services (Planning, Ideation, Design & Development, SEO, and Training)

Technologies (Flutter, WordPress)

Link (bigearsphilly.com)

Overview: Big Ears is a collaborative performance project with New York drummer/composer John Hollenbeck and a dozen of Philadelphia's most extraordinary jazz musicians, facilitated by the Painted Bride Arts Center. They needed a site to promote the event and connect fans with the artists in a way that was just as innovative as the event. We incorporated blogging, video players, photo galleries, and streaming audio as part of each artist's profile, and there are several ways for fans to interact with artists as well. Users can also find out about all of the events, as well purchase tickets and merchandise.

When (Fall 2007)

Services (Research, Planning, Design & Development, Integration, and SEO)

Technologies (SugarCRM, Flutter, WordPress)

Overview: Faced with the challenge of managing a growing inventory of its clients' artwork, Atelier came to Freshout in need of a custom CRM solution. We leveraged and customized a flexible open source system that allows Atelier to fully manage each client's inventory, generate bar codes, and offer clients new features as the business expands. The new CRM system fit Atelier's needs perfectly.

When (Summmer 2008)

Services (Strategy, Design & Development, SEO, and Training)

Technologies (SugarCRM, Flutter, WordPress)

Link (cmecell.com)

Overview: Doctors are always on the move, and CME Cell knew it needed a mobile site that could publish continuing medical education (CME) programs for credit on the mobile web. Beyond that, they needed the ability to create new directories on the fly, where CME Cell's clients could easily publish programs for their users. The platform we built accomplished these goals to the tee, and also provides credit tracking for users and analytics for CME Cell's clients to evaluate user behavior.

When (Spring 2008)

Services (Planning, Ideation, Design & Development, SEO, and Training)

Technologies (Ruby On Rails, AJAX)

Link (framebuilder.com)

Overview: Framebuilder is an elegantly simple photo framing tool. Users can upload their favorite picture, position it, select a frame, have it printed on canvas and delivered to their door. We created an intuitive user interface that would appeal to everyone...a tough task for some, just another day at the office for us. But don't take our word for it, see for yourself.

When (Summer 2008)

Services (Planning, Development, Integration, and Testing)

Link (drivelocker.com)

Overview: Drivelocker offers users and businesses a web-based file storage service that allows you to easily upload, download, organize, and share files of all kinds. Realizing that its development team lacked the abilities to build out this complex system, Drivelocker brought on Freshout to complete development of the e-commerce system while accounting for security and scalability. Freshout recently finished the Beta version of Drivelocker, and is now planning the next release.

When (Winer 2008)

Services (Research, Planning, Ideation, Design & Development, Integration, and SEO)

Technologies (Ruby on Rails, AJAX, Flash, Javascript)

Overview: Nooknack is a furniture e-commerce store fueled by a community of interior designers and home decor enthusiasts. Starting with a rough outline of the core concepts for the site, Freshout worked with Nooknack on developing a sound strategy and rich feature set, offering truly unique value to its niche audience. The site launches Winter 2008, and includes an appointment scheduling component, custom floor planning, intuitive product searching, and a host of other features.

When (Fall 2008)

Services (Planning, Design & Development, SEO, and Training)

Technologies (Flutter, WordPress, AJAX)

Link (avenueofthearts.org)

Overview: Representing the arts community along Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA, Avenue of the Arts had a large informational website that desperately needed a fresh re-design and a comprehensive content management system. Freshout first worked with AAI's staff on re-working the information architecture and re-approaching the design direction completely. We then built the CMS so that AAI's staff could easily update all of the site's content on the fly.

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It needs to be as easy as possible for you to connect with your users. You don't want users to "operate a website". You want them to have a great experience. We make complex projects look simple, and that helps your users to reach the goals you've set. Behind the scenes, we're not afraid to get our hands dirty checking and double-checking our design. That extra elbow grease helps us design solutions, gracefully.

Waiting for a YouTube video to buffer is annoying; waiting for a project to start is unacceptable. We work at 60 frames a second and deliver high definition work. By passing your project through a team of specialists, we bypass choppy production and give you seamless play. You wouldn't want to watch something buffering. Why should you pay for it?

For us, listening doesn't mean nodding our heads. We don't check orders off a list- we start conversations. We'll roll up our sleeves and team up with you, because you know your business better than anyone else. Once we've started listening, your users will be part of the conversation too.

If you want a template, you can use Powerpoint. If you want a project that approaches your strategy in a new way, you can ask us. We'll base our ideas around your strategy, and the result will be unique to you. Our specialists have mastered the fundamentals and pioneered the cutting edge, and they know when to use each. Sometimes, a template works. But when you need more, we'll be ready to innovate with you.

You need more than just bells and whistles. You need music. We'll compose a strategy that fits with your unique business. Once we know what you're looking for, we'll help you break through the static. We create full bodied, long-term strategies that amplify your strengths. For your users, that will sound just right.

We Love to Collaborate!

Freshout is truly passionate about open-source. Our CMS platform for WordPress, Flutter, has been downloaded over 10,000 times during the past 6 months and has enabled thousands of projects from every continent to succeed. We provide Flutter for free.

By utilizing open-source technologies, we're able to provide you a solution that is superior in stability, security, flexibility, and cost. The technologies that we mostly develop in are Ruby on Rails, CakePHP, Drupal, Magento, and WordPress.

We believe that great software is realized through collaboration of truly dedicated individuals. We're proud to work with some of the brightest minds in the world. We thrive on influences from around the globe to search for the best talent and most challenging projects. With a vibrant community of innovators from every walk of life, we truly embrace the value of fresh ideas.

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It happens all the time. Your client requests web services, but you either don’t have the in-house resources or you’re completely booked. So you start shopping the job around to web development firms to do the legwork, which alone turns into a serious time investment. Finally the perfect candidate comes along – they have a great portfolio and quote a reasonable price. You sign with your client…and from that point on everything goes wrong. The firm falls short on promises, misses crucial meetings and deadlines, behaves unprofessionally, delays progress, and delivers sub-par results. Your client is disappointed, your account manager is losing his hair, and the project has become unprofitable. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Strategy (Research + Planning + Ideation)

We have enough brains, passion, and creative muscle to execute anything you can dream of. Our shrewd blend of data mining and unbridled brainstorming yield calculated strategies that will nail your business goals. You'll work with our specialized team of professionals that will study your key audiences, scrutinize the competition, and work around the clock to ensure your success.

Creation (Design + Development + Integration + Testing)

From pixel-perfect design execution to intuitive and engaging functionality, we’ll lead you to achieve lasting results. We explore the most vital user work-flows and craft an interface that can effectively communicate the functionality, prevent user error, and make intelligent behavioral and functional decisions. Then we design the most essential pages, wireframe the rest, and work together to perfect them. By utilizing the newest and most trusted technologies, we'll assure your application has the opportunity to grow, integrate, and bloom without ever having to change its foundation.

Content (Production + Migration + Partnerships + SEO)

Content is king! We'll punch up your copy and perfect your imagery to maximize search rankings and wow your audience. With strategic content partnerships and mass-migration scripts, we can fill your system with the data you need to get rolling. We scrutinize every last detail before unleashing the end product no matter what.

Rollout (Training + Viral + Rich Media + Campaign Management + Analytics)

At launch, we ignite a rollout strategy that will propel your project to the masses. By leveraging social media networks, producing interactive web ads, and getting the word out to the right taste makers, we carefully build momentum for your site traffic. We also offer extensive training and support to guarantee your web presence is always maintained and working effectively. And with detailed analytics, we provide you with the tools to analyze every click.