Go Web Services - Media Blend Web Design and Hosting: November 2008

MediaBlend's Go Sign Me Up Online Registration Software

MediaBlend’s Go Sign Me Up software not only simplifies the class registration process by eliminating timely and costly paperwork, but also helps course registration staff organize and manage course offerings by automating administrative functions. Go Sign Me Up frees staff from the monotony of paper-based registration processes and gives users the ability to create accounts and register for courses online – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In addition to online registration, the innovative Go Sign Me Up software offers a variety of other features including tiered account creation, payment management systems, course management tools and administrative functions for printing certificates, transcripts and class rosters. These features allow users to create multiple accounts, pay online and manage their courses and transcripts. Go Sign Me Up software allows gives administrators the freedom to quickly access course descriptions, manage course and location information, and create detailed reports for each class or student. Other convenient features are the online evaluations, room management and LDAP/Active Directory integration as well as the automatic printing of sign in sheets, completion certificates, nametags and labels.

The latest addition to Go Sign Me Up software includes the introduction of Blackboard integration. This feature allows Go Sign Me Up to work seamlessly with the Blackboard Learning SystemTM, a world-class software application that allows for easy content creation and provides powerful assessment tools for institutions dedicated to teaching and learning. Go Sign Me Up software flawlessly interacts with the Blackboard system to provide a powerful, all-encompassing tool for managing and administrating all course offerings. For more information, please visit www.gosignmeup.com.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Time For A New Website?

Owners of websites often ask themselves several questions regarding their websites. Among the more frequently asked are "is my website generating revenue" and "is it time for a new website?" These two questions are in fact related to each other as many website owners often ask themselves if they are in need of a new website once they begin questioning the revenue that their site may or may not be bringing in.

Once this point has been reached these same people often begin pondering whether or not their site is user friendly and easy to navigate. Additionally they also begin to wonder if the content/information that's on their website is giving visitors the right impression. There are many websites that look great but lack strong content and products and services information. Sites such as these are destined for failure. With so many questions looming in the mind of the site owner, they may begin to consider employing professional web services in order to revamp and relaunch their website.

Making a hasty decision can help to protect your online reputation (if you previously had one) and keep your visitors from turning to your online competitors. A redesign can do many things to enhance your business. Outside of simply bringing in more revenue, a revamped website can impress customers who where no longer dazzled by your site or those who grew used to it. Moreover a professional web designer can help you determine who it is you need to target onilne and then make it happen.

For those businesses whose websites double as employee portals a redesign can make your employee's more efficient and productive by streamlining and refining the pages and tools they use while performing their jobs. This in turn improves your bottom line and is sure to please those who own a business.

Generally speaking most individuals as well as businesses seek to improve or completely redesign their websites every few years as it can help to improve a company's image, help increase employee productivity, and show customers that you're ahead of the curve.

If you've asked yourself any of the questions posed in this post or are already considering a new or redesigned website contact Media Blend today to get the very best in Orange County web design.

Sunday, November 09, 2008

Who Uses Media Blend's PTA Website Builder?

There's often a lot of talk about Media Blend's PTA website builder. What it does and what its capable of doing. Today we will be talking about the website builder but we'll be discussing exactly who uses it and who can make use of this unique product. Many people may be under the assumption that the website builder is only for schools. While that is the products primary target many other institutions and people make use of Media Blend's fine product.

Aside from PTA's and School's the following is a list of PTA website builder users:

Scholarship Programs: Scholarship programs are incredibly complicated and busy institutions. Scholarship programs using the PTA website builder do so to keep those involved and curious about programs up to speed. Individuals involved with or pursuing a scholarship can get valuable information through the website and communicate with key people involved with the program.
After-school Programs: After school programs provide kids with an alternative to being latch key kids and gives parents whose children participate in such programs a sense of security knowing that their children are being supervised and encouraged to partake in positive activities. Using the PTA website builder allows these programs to keep parents up to date on changes in scheduling, new activities, and even allows parents and students to register for a program through the website.
Daycare: Daycare is a saving grace for many parents, especially those of the single persuasion. Knowing your child is in good hands allows you to get to work and get through the day without any worries about your children. The Daycare's that utilize the PTA website program do so to keep communication with parents open and easily accessible. Additionally any changes to daycare activities, emergencies, and schedules can be made and displayed on the website. This allows parents to make adjustments to their plans and schedules and keeps everyone in the "know".
Summer Camp Programs: The planning and organization behind a summer camp is all encompassing and can be quite daunting for those involved. The registration process alone normally requires assigning a dedicated staff to sift through mountains of paperwork and make phone calls to all registrants. The PTA website builder when used by summer camps much like when used by Daycare's allows for online registration and payment directly through the website that's been set up. This negates the need for a registration staff and saves time and money. Furthermore parents and those who plan on attending can view camp activities and schedules without having to leave their home.

As you can see there are a number of different organizations that can make good use of Media Blend's web site builder. The following is a list of actual users. Should you have any questions at any time please contact us for more information.