Posts Tagged ‘html’

CANY Express – Mobile Site

By John Shipp | February 1, 2017

The Google PageSpeed index was VERY poor for the mobile site (and, the desktop site for that matter) for CANY Express. We were contracted to improve the score. We brought a 42% PageSpeed score to 96% using tried and true optimization techniques. Just another example of the diversity of John Shipp and Associates.

Cianna Medical

By John Shipp | February 19, 2014

Cianna Medical needed to integrate a “Find a Physician” feature into their existing WordPress website. They also wanted to be able to use the same data in other places. We built a custom Laravel API and admin to store the physician data (which, is synced with the WordPress database too). Then, the data is searched…

WebPipeSSO

By John Shipp | January 15, 2014

This was an interesting project where we were required to connect multiple WordPress websites to a SAML backend in order for the WordPress owners to supply their customers with insurance quotes. In order to allow for multiple WordPress sites to use this system and not have to manage each site separately, we created a Laravel…

Facebook Content Blocking Interstitial

By John Shipp | September 21, 2013

We needed to create a system where a user would not be allowed to see certain content until they viewed a Facebook ad using the Facebook API. This project posed certain challenges because we had to abide by the Facebook terms of service and still create a system that allowed our client to achieve the…

Natural Health 365

By John Shipp | August 15, 2013

For this site, we became general webmasters and did some specific changes and upgrades to the WordPress site. We also provided a custom integration of the AdBlade network.

KIND Snacks

By John Shipp | June 13, 2013

We were contracted as part of a team to help bring a new Magento site to fruition for KIND Snacks. Our role was to work with the navigation system, various parts of the checkout pages, and other general Magento server maintenance. There were many challenges in this large scope project and our ability to work…

Hands of a Child

By John Shipp | May 12, 2013

Hands of a Child is a homeschooling resource site built on Magento. When we started the project, the client’s current server was out of resources which was causing many errors. It was necessary to migrate to a new server and proved difficult because access was limited due to a variety of resource errors as well.…

My Review Alarm

By John Shipp | October 1, 2012

What a cool concept! A way to be notified from ALL the review sites if your business is being rated poorly. We were asked to create a custom platform that would reach out to all the major review sites (e.g. Yelp, TripAdvisor, Yahoo, Google, etc.) and store information about the platform’s customers reviews. Then, if…

JDB Hotels

By John Shipp | March 5, 2012

JDB needed a webmaster when we first took this contract. They had multiple properties and a ton of updates needed on a regular basis. This project was hosted in an IIS environment with a mix of C# and classic ASP, as well as a bit of ASP.NET. This project shows our flexibility where we’re able…

Beat Generals

By John Shipp | March 1, 2012

When Beat Generals came to us, they had a site 90% completed using a C# backend. The client expressed that every time they had their current development group make a change, three other things would break. We conducted a code review and found the code was very unstable. We suggested a rebuild using PHP as the…

The Crisis of Authenticity in the Digital Workforce

Introduction In the era of remote work and gig economies, hiring talented individuals has become a streamlined process. But what if the talent you’re hiring isn’t what it seems? In my own experience, I’ve found that a significant number of applicants resort to misleading tactics—ranging from AI-generated cover letters to downright identity fraud. Let’s dive …
The Hidden Cost of Hiring Overemployed Developers: A Cautionary Tale

Introduction In the fast-paced world of technology, a high demand for skilled developers has led many companies to compete aggressively for talent. While enthusiasm in hiring the best and brightest is essential, there’s a flip side to this coin—what happens when you find out that your newly-hired developer is overemployed and has concealed other jobs …
Preserving the Human-to-Human Connection: Why Empathy and Emotional Intelligence Matter in the Age of AI and Remote Work

In today’s world where AI, emails, and remote work dominate professional landscapes, the critical role of human-to-human interaction cannot be overstated. Amidst the convenience and efficiency that technology affords, there is a rising need to maintain our innate qualities of empathy, compassion, and understanding. Technology may facilitate instant communication, but it often lacks the emotional …
Scaling Your Business with a Fractional CTO

Scaling a business is a crucial but challenging task that requires careful planning, especially when it comes to technology strategy. A Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) can be a game-changer for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to grow without the immediate need or resources for a full-time CTO. Unlike a traditional CTO …
Building and Leading High-Performance Tech Teams

The role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) goes far beyond making tech-savvy decisions and overseeing development projects. At the heart of every successful technology venture lies a high-performance team. But how do you create and lead such a team? Here are seven key strategies to help you build and lead a tech team that …
Fractional CTO: What It Means and Why Startups Need One

The concept of a Fractional CTO might seem novel to many, but in the rapidly evolving world of startups and technology, it’s an innovation born of necessity. A Fractional CTO is, as the name suggests, a Chief Technology Officer who serves on a part-time or contractual basis, typically for companies that either can’t afford or …
11 attributes of a good CTO (Chief Technology Officer) and what is a Fractional CTO?

A good Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a crucial role in a company’s growth, strategy, and overall success. Look out for the following signs to identify a competent CTO: Technical Expertise: The CTO should have a strong technical background with deep knowledge in their industry. This includes understanding current technologies, programming languages, platforms, and architectural …
Spaces vs. Tabs – An ongoing debate.

The debate over whether to use spaces or tabs for code indentation is an age-old one, and it mostly boils down to personal preference and team or project-specific conventions. However, there are some advantages and disadvantages associated with each choice. Using Spaces for Indentation: Pros: Consistency: Spaces are always displayed as a fixed width in …
Javascript defer and async attributes, what they are, how and when to use them.

What does it mean to defer a javascript? When you defer JavaScript in an HTML document, it means that you are instructing the browser to execute the JavaScript code after the HTML has been completely parsed. This is done by using the defer attribute in the <script> tag. By default, without the defer attribute, the …
What is the difference between an API and a Webhook?

API (Application Programming Interface): An API is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software systems to communicate with each other. It defines the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information. There are various types of APIs, including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL, among others. APIs are typically …