Client:

focus2
focus2.com

Types:

Client Administered
Client Administered web sites include an admin interface that allows clients to control the content and functionality of their sites. Admin interfaces are custom-built and are easy to maintain.

Technologies:

AJAX
AJAX is a web development technique that creates more responsive, interactive web applications. Each time a user requests a web change, this technique minimizes server processing avoiding long reload times, resulting in heightened user-end interactivity, speed, and usability.
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CakePHP
Cake is a rapid development framework loosely based on Ruby on Rails. Because it is PHP, however, clients that do not want to change hosting providers continue to have good access and find it easier to recruit developers to maintain their site.
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Project: focus2 Web Site
Client: focus2
Type: Client Administered
Technologies: AJAX, CakePHP
www.focus2.com

Site programming for a graphic design and brand development firm. Site content is dynamically generated through a client-side administration tool, allowing for quick and easy updates. This includes all categorization of content via year, client, and type - as well as the featured pieces.

The trick was to make the site user-friendly (AJAX-driven) yet maintain all the benefits of SEO unique URLs and page indexing. Currently, the site has over 500 pages indexed in Google.