Custom Programming for Your Special Applications
Our Web Design Services include many types of programming. However, you may have needs for specific programming functionality related to your own website, or a stand-alone application. Jon Holmquist is an independent programmer with years of experience with many types of application domains. He prefers to use "open source" solutions that don't obligate you to pay large application licensing fees.
- Web Programming:
Web programming is done from scratch in a standard, easy to read, combination of PHP and HTML. No "front-ends" are used that can clutter the code and make it harder to edit and upgrade. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are used to keep the code and functionality, clean and easy to maintain.
- JavaScript:
Using JavaScript adds another level of functionality to what otherwise is a static web page.
- AJAX: Ajax
(Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a relatively new web development technique for creating interactive web applications. We use this technology in much of our work and we're even able to provide custom AJAX-driven Content Management System for developers. We can produce data entry programs for any file structure for use as part of a Content Management System (CMS), or as stand-alone access programs to any utility or tracking database tables.
- PHP Scripting:
If you have your own web server, we can provide you with PHP Scripting that allows you to do extraordinary things, from tracking and analyzing your visiting traffic, to accessing a database that can make your site dynamic and sophisticated.
- PDF Generation:
Dynamic PDF (Adobe's portable document format) file generation can be used to create forms, invoices and many other uses that enable more complex requirements like eCommerce.
- Application Programming:
Custom application programming is available for a simple utility or a complete project. We use C++ and provide you with an executable (.exe) file for your platform.
- Shopping Cart Module: We have developed an shopping cart module that streamlines the online buying process by accessing your content data with dynamic pages that display your product lines by category. This enables users to "drill down" from the category detail to the product list and finally to the product detail to see all of the product options. From the product detail level the user chooses options to add to their shopping cart. After the shopping cart is complete, the user "checks out" by logging in to an existing account or signing up for a new one. They see the order totals on the order payment page, choose their payment method and submit their order. We can provide the basic module to any developer to integrate into their client's project themselves, or we can provide assistance.
- Content Management System (CMS): We have a sophisticated AJAX-driven suite of programs that provides a comprehensive way for the website client to manage his or her own website data content without the need to expert assistance.
- Database:
A database, such as the open source MySql, is easy to setup and use. It allows you to take your site to a new level, including eCommerce. You can keep track of how users are accessing your site, track logins, capture order information and much more.
- Search Engine:
With a database, we can also provide you with a search engine for your own website. Supporting tools include a "parser" to read your content and an "indexer" to automatically convert it into database files that the search engine can read.
Pricing
Pricing for our programming services is simple - it's a set fee of $70/hr. You are only charged for custom work done on your project. If certain requirements of your project can be met with pre-existing solutions, the benefit is yours.
If you're curious about what we can do to help you with a special project, please contact us for more information.