Instituto Terra
Instituto Terra launched a campaign to plant one million trees in the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil. Amantes Software helped them create a new web presence to coincide with a series of fundraising events. Instituto Terra was founded by world-renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado and his wife, Lélia. The website combines Salgado's trademark black-and-white photography with vibrant color photos of the Institute to tell the story of their success in restoring rainforest habitat.
We integrated the Instituto Terra website with a content management system that allows non-technical staff to easily update all of the content on the site, from news and events, to slideshows and a campaign progress chart. While the main goal of the site is to raise money to support Instituto Terra's important work, it also serves to educate visitors about reforestation's positive impact on climate change, biodiversity, and the lives of those in rural areas of the world.
ExpressionEngine, Flash, PHP, MySQL, XHTML/CSS
Spargo, A Place For Men
Spargo, A Place For Men celebrated their second year in business with an updated website design. Amantes Software created a fresh, contemporary look that reflects the elegance and stylishness of the San Francisco salon.
Amantes Software empowered the Spargo staff to make up-to-the-minute changes to the website, with the implementation of a Content Management System or CMS. They can now keep their clients informed of their latest promotions and new services.
We also created a new site feature called Ask Sparga, a collection of grooming advice and tips for men. This is yet another way for Spargo to provide value to its clientele through the use of their website.
PHP, MySQL, XHTML/CSS
Su Casa
Su Casa Properties is a commercial real estate investment firm, specializing in multi-family properties. Amantes Software created a clean, professional website design that highlights Su Casa Properties' success at generating returns for investors as well as its commitment to green renovation practices.
We helped Su Casa Properties create even more value for its investors by implementing a password-protected area which provides online access to Property reports and documents. A content management system also gives Su Casa Properties the ability to update all of the content on their site.
Flash, PHP, MySQL, XTML/CSS
Cypress Mandela Training Center
Cypress Mandela Training Center is a non-profit organization that provides free job training in the construction trades. We worked with them to create a new website that spreads the word about this incredible opportunity to prospective students. It also showcases the training center's successes in placement and retention to potential employers and sponsors.
We implemented a content management system that allows Cypress Mandela to quickly update the website with up-to-date information. Along with online sign up forms, this results in fewer phone calls to staff members.
ExpressionEngine, PHP, MySQL, XTML/CSS
BroadMarkets
As a new company in a competing market, BroadMarkets needed a website design that conveyed its professionalism and integrity to potential clients.
With this in mind, Amantes Software produced and coded a fresh new website, using a design style that is crisp, clean, and easy to navigate.
In order to introduce website viewers to BroadMarkets' role in the industry environment, we created an audio/visual Flash demonstration, an appealing and effective replacement for plain text. Using website forms, we also simplified client access to the company.
Flash, PHP, XHTML/CSS
Upscale Homeless
Upscale Homeless had a design and code ready for their online business, but they needed help with the technical side of implementing an online shop.
Amantes Software integrated their website with e-commerce software, tailoring the database and application to the specific needs of the Upscale Homeless business. We also added new features that contributed to the function of the website; for instance, customers can easily move between men's and women's styles when viewing a particular product.
To further increase user friendliness for the business owner, we created custom modules that allowed the store to integrate with Endica and MYOB AccountEdge. These modules greatly simplified day-to-day processes for printing shipping labels, postage, and importing customer/order information.
The result was a website that ensured ease of use for the customer and a smoothly running operation for the business owner.
PHP, MySQL, Smarty Template Engine, XML, XHTML/CSS
Shopper's Tour
ShoppersTour was in need of a website design to complement their existing software. In response, we created a clean, inviting design, working closely with the owners to achieve a comfortable and appealing aesthetic suited to online shoppers.
Amantes Software improved navigation by organizing the website's extensive system of links into attractive pull-down menus on the home page, allowing customers easy access to the information they need.
Amantes Software also added a marketing/promotional feature to the homepage. Using this feature, ShoppersTour can easily draw attention to new marketing campaigns and keep the website fresh for returning viewers.
PHP, MySQL, XHTML/CSS
Severity6 PC
Amantes Software created three distinct but cohesive designs for Severity 6 PC's e-commerce business, blog, and forum. Our site designs were intended to attract a specific audience, the serious gaming community. We achieved an independent, unique look that also assures customers of Severity 6's proficiency and reliability in the e-commerce world.
We evaluated different software solutions to find the ideal match for Severity 6 PC's purposes, and created the blog and forum to significantly enhance customer interaction with the website.
PHP, MySQL, WordPress, phpBB, XHTML/CSS
ErnestOchoco.com
Ernest Ochoco needed an online resumé to showcase his acting and singing career. We produced a simple, friendly design with an inviting color palette.
Amantes Software implemented the site with a Content Management System which allows the artist to edit the contents of his site, including headshot photos and resumé additions.
ExpressionEngine, XHTML/CSS