3W Studios : Integrated Web Solutions : Tallahassee Website Design

Making News 2007

2007.12.05 The Clothesline - Now Taking Orders

The Clothesline has long been a premier source for printed and embroidered apparel in Tallahassee. Now you can create your own quotes and order the team jerseys online. The new site features a custom-made quoting process that works with Clothesline's own product database. This in turn connects to our custom commerce solution to allow real-time credit card processing. The website takes a complicated offline process and acts as an experienced sales technician, allowing a user to create an order in minutes. With options to ship the order or pick it up at the store, the website provides the perfect 24-7 store front to compliment the bricks and mortar location.

Visit the site: www.clothesline.net

2007.11.19 Even Fancier

Fancy Pants is a chic women's clothing boutique in Tallahassee's Manor at Midtown. Having created the original website earlier this year, 3W Studios was again called in to help renovate the site when the store was sold to a new owner. Like the store itself, the new site is now tailored to the new proprietor. It also includes a blog and a new featured product gallery to enhance the online store engine. Get a jump on the holiday shopping and visit Fancy Pants online.

Visit the site: www.ilovefancypants.com

2007.11.15 2008 Expo Site Launched

Once again, 3W Studios is proud to sponsor the upcoming Sustainable Big Bend Green Living and Energy Expo. The 2008 event will be held in March in Wakulla County, and will highlight products and services that can help consumers transform their everyday lives with more sustainable practices. As part of our ongoing support of Sustainable Big Bend, 3W Studios will be hosting and maintaining the website as event materials grow.

Visit the site: www.greenlivingenergyexpo.com

2007.11.14 Engage in the Exotic

Travel with Conscience is on the leading edge of a new wave in travel. The company specializes in private tailor-made itineraries to some of the world’s most inspiring destinations. But what makes these itineraries unique is they are all created within the bounds of responsible and sustainable tourism. Travelers can visit some of the world's most amazing places and at the same time, give something back to that community. Start measuring your impact as a tourist in terms of humanitarian efforts and make a difference: as they say, "leave the world a better place".

Visit the site: www.travelwithconscience.com

2007.10.31 Call Johnny Devine

Johnny Devine specializes in criminal and personal injury law. His new site plays on his strong personal image and engages the visitor with just enough sound and movement to make a good impression.

Visit the site: www.johnnydevine.com

2007.10.15 Florida Farmers Sow New Site

The Florida Farm Bureau is the largest agriculture organization in the state, and provides numerous services to members including insurance and banking. To better serve the 144,000 members, FFB has launched a new website. The first of a family or related redesigns, the main FFB site involves a fully-capable CMS to allow FFB to maintain and operate the site. Features such as the president's blog make it much more interactive than previous iterations. The site launched in time for the FFB annual meeting, with more content and other related sites coming online in the coming weeks.

Visit the site: www.floridafarmbureau.org

2007.10.10 'Inn' with the New

The Georgian Inn Beach Club has launched a redesign of their long-standing website, after completing renovations on the building itself. The new site provides information to current owners, prospective owners, and acts as an information sharing tool for board members. Take a look around the photo gallery and contact Georgian Inn for unit availability.

Visit the site: www.georgianinnbeachclub.com

2007.10.05 New Advocate for Florida's Children

The Florida Children’s Services Council (FCSC) is a non-profit umbrella organization for the 11 existing CSCs in Florida. Focused on advocacy and awareness at the state level, FCSC needed a website that could actively promote information about the issues critical to children and families in Florida. The site serves the general public, a legislative audience and with a members-only area, helps member organizations communicate.

Visit the site: www.floridacsc.org

2007.10.04 Darby Bank is Website of the Month

It has been 6 months since Darby Bank launched their new brand. The refreshing image was an instant hit with customers and has propelled the bank forward. Now the branding is receiving industry recognition. "Internet Banking Growth Strategies" named darbybank.com as its website of the month. The article covers a quick history of the implementation with a focus on the site itself. It is a great read for anyone who might doubt the importance of a properly designed and executed brand.

Visit the site: www.darbybank.com
Related link: www.3wstudios.com/_docs/darby_bank_best.pdf

2007.09.10 New Scrubs for Houston Healthcare

Houston Healthcare serves Houston County in Georgia, including Perry, Centerville and Warner Robins. The last update to the website was in 2004, with a minor cosmetic grooming, so it was high time for full makeover. A searchable physician database is just one of the improvements. News items that used to be PDF or Word documents are now accessible web pages. In addition, the site is now more closely tied to a series of third-party sites and systems that provide extended functionality. The new unified theme covers them all. The site is also prepped for an expected switch to a full CMS system later this year. In the meantime, custom browser-based tools let administrative staff keep key information updated.

Visit the site: www.hhc.org

2007.08.17 Turning a New Leaf

New Leaf Market in Tallahassee is undergoing some changes: a store renovation, a new brand, and now a new website. The fresh new look is not only appealing and user-friendly, but you can sign up for seminars or to be a Coop member. The site also has a searchable recipe database with web-based tools for administration.

Visit the site: www.newleafmarket.coop

2007.08.10 Assessing Knowledge for a Healthy World

Environmental Health Testing, LLC, is a leader in developing standardized certification test programs for the growing environmental health field. They provide a range of consultative and test development/program management services to major industry and association clients. 3W Studios worked in conjunction with The Kidd Group to prepare a new logo and other collateral materials. The new green-hosted website contains a wealth of information, including a searchable news section of articles pulled from around the internet.

Visit the site: www.envhealthtesting.com

2007.08.10 Look How We Roll

If you're a budding photographer, RV enthusiast, or even better, both - don't miss the Look How We Roll photograph contest. With three categories to enter, and a range of great prizes, this online competition is a great example of the sort of integrated marketing approach we can offer. The sponsor of the contest, Bella Terra of Gulf Shores, is kicking off the contest at a major RV trade show. Online voting continues through November, so enter now and check back to see how your photo is ranking.

Visit the site: www.lookhowweroll.com

2007.08.03 SouthCoast Medical Opens Portal

SouthCoast Medical Group serves Savannah and the surrounding area with a network of providers and an array of medical technologies. Their new website offers something for everyone: patients can find providers and locations; doctors can access the physician portal; employees have access to the intranet; and administrative staff can use the site's content management system to manage the site content.

Visit the site: www.southcoastmedical.com/

2007.07.30 FDLE Launches Redesign of Public Search Portal

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has launched an updated design for its online service that allows members of the public to perform criminal history searches. As part of our ongoing engagement with FDLE's FALCON ICHS project management office, 3W Studios provided the front end design, which included numerous usability enhancements to the layout.

Visit the site: www2.fdle.state.fl.us/cchinet/

2007.07.02 Santa Rosa County Makes a Move

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization, is conducting a transit feasibility study for Santa Rosa County. The exploration is being led by Kidd Public Relations, with website support from 3W Studios. The study intends to pave the way for the county to expand its public transportation services. Starting July 19, visitors to the site will be able to complete a short survey as part of the data collection for this project.

Visit the site: www.srctransit.com
Related link: www.kiddpr.com

2007.06.06 Bella Terra lives up to its name

Bella Terra of Gulf Shores is the very best in luxury RV resort living. Bella Terra, or “Beautiful Land”, perfectly describes the Gulf Coast area where this 5-star facility will open in the fall of 2007. Fabulous shopping, fine dining and luxurious amenities all await your arrival – and you can now preview it all online.

Visit the site: www.bellaterrarvresort.com

2007.06.05 You can have it all at Southern Landing

Come take a nostalgic stroll through the Southern Landing active adult community. Still under development, phase 1 is due for completion in the spring of 2008. Through the new web presence you can learn about the area, view maps and a site plan, receive pre-registration information and even find out how to make a site visit.

Visit the site: www.southernlanding.com

2007.06.04 Twenty3Twenty on the rise

Twenty3Twenty is an 11-story mixed-use building in South Georgia that offers professional and retail space along with high-end residential units. This environmentally friendly building will be the tallest in South Georgia, topped off by the area’s only Roof Garden, complete with pool, hot tub, grilling areas and lush landscaping. The site contains video of the area, development news, a mailing list sign up and more.

Visit the site: www.twenty3twenty.com

2007.05.31 GPM Launches

Gill Property Management (GPM), LLC is a full-service real estate development company. Based in Valdosta, GA, they offer comprehensive development services from planning and design to market research. GPM came to Kidd Group for a complete brand package, including a website to showcase their work.

Visit the site: www.gpmteam.com

2007.05.18 Pinnacle Prime Online

Pinnacle is a leading contractor in south Georgia, located in Valdosta and operating along the I75 corridor. The company engaged Kidd Group and 3W Studios to bring their image up to the level of their product. The new brand mark is being applied across the marketing spectrum, including the website, which provides a comprehensive visual reference for Pinnacle's work.

Visit the site: www.pinnacleprime.com

2007.05.04 Click It Or Ticket Campaign Kicks Off

The Florida Department of Transportation leads the annual law enforcement initiative to increase seat belt usage. Each year the focus for enforcement is the dangerous Memorial Day weekend. In the lead up to the weekend, Kidd Group Public Relations is coordinating a series of press and media events to bring awareness to the campaign. Last year's campaign saw compliance reach an all-time high. To support the statewide campaign, 3W Studios provided the web presence, which acts as a central point for information and event details.

Visit the site: www.clickitfla.com
Related link: www.kiddpr.com

2007.04.23 A Refreshing Change for Darby Bank

Darby Bank serves customers in Savannah and Vidalia, Georgia. The bank has a long tradition and a solid market share, but has targeted expansion or services and service area. This new growth called for some refreshing changes of brand and message; enter Kidd Group and 3W Studios. Using the bank's own core values as inspiration, the new brand mark embodies tradition and growth. The new website is part of a comprehensive marketing and public relations effort that starts with the opening of a new branch and continues throughout the year.

Visit the site: www.darbybank.com
Related link: www.kidd.com
Related link: www.kiddpr.com

2007.04.23 Fancy Pants Store Opens

Fancy Pants is a chic boutique located in mid-town Tallahassee. After hearing many loyal customers ask if they can shop online, to save themselves a trip from out of town, Fancy Pants took the plunge into online commerce. You can now browse a selection of their designer inventory and make a secure online purchase from the comfort of your home.

Visit the site: www.ilovefancypants.com

2007.04.11 IDT Turns to 3W to get it done

Integrated Design Tools launched the fourth iteration of their website with the assistance of 3W Studios. The new site was stalled in the production process and was in need of rescue before it became obsolete. By providing additional flash elements, document creation and coding enhancements, we were able to give this potentially wasted effort a new lease of life just in time for one of the industry's biggest trade shows in May.

Visit the site: www.idtvision.com

2007.04.10 FPRA Recognizes Kidd PR with Six Image Awards

Not to be outdone by their corporate siblings, Kidd Group Public Relations took home 6 awards in this year's Florida Public Relations Association Capital Chapter Image Awards. The FPRA recognized campaigns for Treasure Coast Connector, the Department of Transportation (Click It Or Ticket) and the Division of Forestry (Your Forest Managed), including a Grand Image award for the DOF media kit.

Visit the site: www.kiddpr.com/news/details.php?id=67
Related link: www.fpra-capital.org/activ_imageAwards.asp

2007.03.30 Know Your Pro

TopHomePros.com has opened for business. The site is a regional resource for home owners to find qualified home professionals for building, repair and service. Professionals can join the site for an annual fee. Home owners can search the site for free, and contact professionals directly. The site has launched in Tallahassee, with expansion to other Florida cities planned throughout the year.

Visit the site: www.tophomepros.com

2007.03.29 Million Dollar Website

The University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band has launched its new website. The Crimson Tide's musicians came to 3W Studios with a new design but no way of engineering it. We brought it to life, and in the process made it a powerful tool in band and alumni communications. The site allows former and current band members to register and receive access to band-related documents. The site administrators can also manage custom email lists for sub-groups within the band.

Visit the site: mdb.ua.edu

2007.03.19 Florida Big Bend GLEE Sets Eco-Example

March 17 was green for more than one reason this year in Wakulla County. Saint Patrick's Day marked the area's first designated Green Day and the first Big Bend Green Living and Energy Expo, sponsored by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and the Wakulla County Extension. 3W Studios sponsored the event through the design of the expo website. The Expo, which drew more than 600 visitors to Riversprings Middle School, was representative of the green awakening taking place around the world.

Visit the site: www.greenlivingenergyexpo.com
Related link: www.kiddpr.com/news/details.php?id=63

2007.03.01 What's In a Name?

Team Construction has unveiled their new name, logo and web presence. Working with Kidd Group and 3W Studios, the company has completed their transformation into TeamSouth Construction. The new name embodies the company's growth into a larger regional market. Our own team was there from the very beginning of the name change process, through to the new website and accompanying media announcements.

Visit the site: www.teamsouthconstruction.com
Related link: www.kidd.com

2007.03.01 3W Now An Official University of Alabama Vendor

The University of Alabama has engaged 3W Studios to be an official provider of web programming and hosting services. Like many large Universities, UA has a large and growing need for web support for peripheral programs and projects. In conjunction with the in-house design team, 3W Studios will be providing coding, programming and hosting services for a number of departments and programs. The first successful launch is the Parenting Assistance Line.

Visit the site: pal.ua.edu

2007.02.21 3W Studios, Kidd Group in ADDY Win

Kidd Group snagged 9 Awards at the 2007 ADDY Ceremony held by GTAF on February 16th. Included in the recognition were the brand mark and website for the Florida Division of Forestry's "Your Forest Managed" campaign, developed by 3W Studios. Kidd also won recognition for print work for the campaign, as well as material for Mosaic of Houston, and their own 25 year anniversary billboard.

Visit the site: www.yourforestmanaged.com
Related link: www.kiddpr.com/news/details.php?id=58
Related link: www.kidd.com

2007.02.21 Office of Insurance Regulation

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is in the process of implementing a new content management system. They took this opportunity to put in place a brand new visual design that will not only look more professional, but help them deploy the CMS. 3W Studios was contracted through our membership in the Tallahassee Technology Consortium, an alliance which means we are a State Term Contractor. The new design is simple but effective, and allows for dynamic page adjustment to fit different screen sizes.

Visit the site: www.floir.com

2007.01.19 New Urbanist (re)Development

K2 Urbancorp has launched a redesign of their web presence. Like a real urban community, the site had grown and moved into new areas since the original design debuted in 2003. What was needed was a new blueprint, a comprehensive plan for the future. The new site enjoys coding improvements in the background, and audience-focused organization on the front side. A new visual skin stays within the realm of the old site but gently guides the visitor to the most important content.

Visit the site: www.k2urbancorp.com

2007.01.16 Peaden Corporate Family Rings in the New Year

The Peaden company family includes Peaden Mechanical, Peaden Air Conditioning & Heating, and Peaden Coastal Cooling. These companies used to have individual sites with no elements of consistency and no clear way to navigate from site to site. Enter 3W Studios. A Peaden corporate page now acts as an umbrella site, connecting the family of sites that share some graphic elements. Content and improved functionality have been added across the board, making the sites much more useful and user-friendly. Peaden personnel also have access to update key areas of the site themselves.

Visit the site: www.peaden.com

2007.01.15 Second Chance Gets Fresh Start

Second Chance Real Estate specializes in helping home owners out of desperate situations. 3W Studios is no stranger to providing such assistance either, so when Second Chance realized their web presence was hurting sales, they called in the experts. The remodelling is now complete and visitors are greeted with substantially more curb appeal, and improved access to the tools they need.

Visit the site: www.secondchancerealestate.net

2007.01.08 Green Living in 2007

3W Studios is proud to sponsor the upcoming Florida Big Bend Green Living and Energy Expo. The event is to be held in March in Wakulla County, and will highlight products and services that can help consumers transform their everyday lives with more sustainable practices. Part of our sponsorship includes a growing web presence that will be ramping up as the event draws closer.

Visit the site: www.greenlivingenergyexpo.com