Founded in 2000, DesignApps, Inc. has grown to be a leading provider of technology and services to small businesses. Our goal is to help companies MAXIMIZE their website potential by providing flexible, personalized and affordable services.
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John McBreen, President and Founder has extensive experience in Web development,
IT consulting and Product Management working for companies such as Stratus Computer, Fidelity
Investments, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
His expertise lies in developing business Websites and online applications. In 1997,
he founded a consulting company, providing small businesses with effective Web strategies,
and has developed over 150 Websites and online applications since. In 2000, DesignApps was
founded with the mission of providing customers
access to dynamica tools to create, manage and improve their online presence.
John holds a B.S. in Accounting from Bentley College. Visit John's blog at
www.bizblog.us
Ian Sawyer, Communications Director
Ian’s skill set is derived from experiences as a High School English Teacher, High Tech
Public Relations Executive, and freelance writer and editor. With DesignApps, his duties
range from the marketing and product branding of WebProActive™ to providing clients with
services such as creative copy writing and editing, information architecture, and strategy.
You will find articles, press releases and movie reviews written by Ian on various websites,
including his own site: buzzsaweditorial.com.
Ian holds a B.A. in English and a minor in writing from Ithaca College and a M.A.T.
(Master’s in Teaching) from Colgate University.
Brian Edwards, Senior Consultant Brian has over 10 years of experience in Information Technology at companies such as Stratus Computer, Inc. and Concord Communications. As Director of Technology, Brian oversees client services as well as product development and strategy, ensuring that customers have the cutting edge in web site management tools.
Manish Shah, Senior Consultant Manish is a talented and experienced Web developer and support technician. He has helped numberous clients implement WebProActive™ technology effectively as well as provided top notch support and consulting services.
Customers
Earley & Associates
www.earley.com
Earley & Associates was founded in 1994 by Seth Earley. They deliver consulting and applications development services that help companies leverage internal expertise and knowledge creating capabilities. We offer results driven solutions that allow our clients to realize a better return on their investment in content management and collaboration systems.
York Manufacturing
www.yorkmfg.com
York Manufacturing produces a full line of moisture control products and systems for both residential and commercial applications. Since 1935, York has been committed to an in-depth understanding of the needs of contractors, builders and architects, resulting in the most effective, most innovative moisture control solutions for all types of construction applications.
James Eldridge for State Senate
www.repeldridge.com
James Eldridge is a State of Massachusetts representive, was a leading democratic canditiate for the U.S. congress, and is now running for a State Senate seat.
Bruce Hopper & Associates
www.hopperatty.com
Centrally located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bruce Hopper, Maria M. Rivera-Ortiz & Associates offer a broad range of legal services throughout the Commonwealth.
Dion Money Management, Inc.
www.dionmm.com,
www.fidelityadviser.com
Donald R. Dion, Jr. founded
Dion Money Management to provide families, trusts, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations with private
portfolio management services. The mission of the firm is to provide clients with conservative, long-term capital
appreciation while taking advantage of the market's short-term fluctuations. DesignApps was brought on board
to redesign and streamline three dense sites in to two powerful and compelling resources for a 65+ retiree audience.
WebProActive™ is central to the Dion sites’ new, robust functionality.
Medikeeper
www.MediKeeper.com
MediKeeper provides secure online medical records to people who want to do away with the archaic paper and folder
routine that's been around the healthcare field for far too long. Medikeeper utilizes WebProActive,
(our hosted Web Content Management software) to build and maintain their Web-based medical records application.
They use features such as Data encryption and Dynamic Charts. Also, over 500 database fields are available
for storage thanks to the power and flexibility of WebProActive.
Concord Communications
www.concord.com
Here we have the leading developer of Web-based network reporting and analysis solutions. Concord
has a global team of sales people and they need to collect and share leads with their sales force. Concord
implemented WebProActive so that their marketing people could create/manage lead forms and allow the sales
team instant access to them. They have over 200 Web forms and collect hundreds of leads per day. The
breadth of their presence requires many custom features and the flexibility of WebProActive has successfully
met their needs. They were recently bought-out by Computer Associates.
Anthem Music
www.anthemmusic.com
Anthem builds musical instruments geared towards beginner to intermediate musicians and
focuses on enjoyment and ease of learning. Adopting WebProActive, they were able to begin managing their
website in-house saving them considerable money that was previously being used to outsource development
and management. They are also making changes to their own site quickly, without waiting for external
staff, and have 4 people collaborating in the management of their site within the Sales, Marketing,
and PR fields.
Ian's Natural Foods
www.imasuperfitkid.com
This site is geared
towards kids. Graphically, it's very colorful and borrows a bit from animated TV shows and child
programming. Through the site, kids and parents can have fun with nutrition-themed games and interactive
contests where kids receive points for the things they choose to eat. DesignApps manages their membership
database and provides easy form/lead management so they can attract and keep customers.
Partners
DesignApps is looking for the right partners and resellers to enrich our professional services and
technology presence. We collaborate with graphic designers, Internet consultants, and eMarketers.
In many cases, DesignApps provides the technology, and our partners handle the client interaction and
eMarketing services. So, if you provide said complimentary services, we would love to explore a partnership
opportunity.
• Enhance the level of service to your clients
• Gain a dependable
technology partner
• Leverage our resources to take on bigger projects
• Qualify for
an aggressive referral commission
Current Partners
• CustomerType Marketing
• White Rhino
•
Marquis Design
•
Display Interactive
•
Visual Communications
•
eAltius
•
Perry & Banks
• Brunello Creative
• Zayd Media
•
New England Web
•
Lehmann Infomediaries