Bump Networks is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Kasprzycki.com!

Jan Kasprzycki’s art work is full of color and passion which served as the perfect inspiration for the new site design. We wanted to showcase his artwork without overpowering it, so we created a series of painterly backdrops to compliment his artistic style. We created a custom CMS which allows the artist to control his gallery and add paintings and artwork quickly and easily. We also simplified the inquiry form for the user by auto-filling the selected artwork’s information into the form.

We encourage you to browse through his latest gallery work and get inspired! And don’t forget to check out Jan’s blog to stay up-to-date on his newest paintings and inspirations. Let us know what you think!

Bump Networks was awarded the Credit Union Standard of Excellence by the Web Marketing Association for the creation of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union.

Each site is assigned to three or more expert judges for evaluation.  The judges are informed of the mission statement and prospective audience for the site and provided a link with password, if needed, to enter and review the site.   Judges are not told who submitted the entry or which category it is entered into.  They visit the site starting with the URL provided on the entry form and assume the role of a target user.  After reviewing the site, they enter their scores for seven different judging criteria and sometimes overall comments before moving on to the next site.  At the conclusion of the judging, the two highest scores are averaged for the final score.  Any lower scores are dropped, although the comments are retained and provided to the participants.

Each site is judged on each of the seven criteria, earning a score between 0 and 70 points.  The highest score in a given category wins Best Website of that industry. If the remaining entries receive a score of 60 or greater, they receive the Outstanding Website WebAward. Entries receive the Standard of Excellence WebAward when their score is above the average of their industry, but below 60 points.

Earlier this year, we launched an 11 page proof-of-concept website that focused on Maui’s Top 10 Activities. The sale of activities is a competitive industry and we wanted to figure out how to best carve a niche in a saturated market. We intended to prove that ‘content is king’ by taking the time to gather large, beautiful images and to craft unique and interesting activity descriptions. We supported high quality content with modern design and connected each activity detail page to a simple inquiry form. We launched MauiActivities.com, listed the business on Google Places, and backed the website with 15 hours worth of SEO efforts to help build organic rank. Within three months the site had paid for itself and everyone felt confident that developing a fully functional e-commerce website would be worth the investment.

MauiActivities.com 2.0

We kept our emphasis on content by expanding the information, media and features available on MauiActivities.com. Finding the perfect activity is fun and easy with informative category landing pages. Activities within a category can be viewed in list format or in a comparison grid. Each activity features a large media gallery offering images and videos, unique copy, reviews, location and directions, pricing and booking information. Activity bookings are accomplished in three simple steps and users can use guest checkout or sign in with their Facebook accounts. This Activity website supports both the creation and advertising of special deals and exciting combination packages.  Additionally, we outfitted MauiActivities.com with blog to help them offer more information on traveling to Maui, Hawaii. Both their blog roll and Facebook likebox are featured prominently on the homepage and social media sharing options are available site wide. MauiActivites.com offers a fresh look at the various activities available on Maui and we are proud to have helped set the stage for what we hope becomes the leading activity website on Maui.

Jess Craven, director and producer of Self Made in Hawaii, came to Bump Networks with a hand drawn sketch and a “very clear idea of what [he] would like.” Self Made in Hawaii, airing on Saturdays on O16 TV, had one season under its belt, a strong following on Facebook and Twitter, a burgeoning blog offering business tips, a YouTube channel full of content, and a freshly released iPhone app. To put it simply, Self Made in Hawaii’s trajectory required a centralized web presence that successfully brought all of these components together.

Concept Sketch

We took Jess’s awesome sketch (we love sketches) and created a simple and stylish design for SelfMadeinHawaii.com. Then we loaded the site with features that support the show’s mission to provide in-depth interviews with successful local entrepreneurs, helpful business and personal finance tips, and an inside look at some of Hawaii’s most unique and exciting jobs.

Polished Design

We kept it simple and configured SelfMadeinHawaii.com to pull video content directly from YouTube and Vimeo. When you land on the homepage, you can quickly browse and watch Self Made’s most recent video segments. Utilizing the mega-sites for video distribution is ideal because Jess only has to upload video files once, to either YouTube or Vimeo, and his website stays up-to-date. The show’s social media presence is prominently showcased on the homepage, along with the most recent blog posts offering small business resources, success tips, news & announcements, and events.

Self Made’s multi-user blog is WordPress driven, so Jess can create user accounts on the fly. Providing businesses with direct blog access encourages them to share more helpful information online. You can find in-depth information about the show’s format, download a media kit,  watch all of season one, and catch up on season two. Additionally, you’re just a simple form away from finding out how you can get involved with Self Made in Hawaii. The fully developed SelfMadeinHawaii.com is exactly what producer Jess Craven needed to unite his online presence and support his popular local TV show.

Click here to read more about the design process behind SelfMadeinHawaii.com.

Bump networks is proud to announce the redesign of of P.B. Sullivan Construction Inc.  We were able to expand on service descriptions, made it quick and easy for users to submit quote requests, updated project and client list, and streamlined their employment application.  What do you think?  We’d love to hear your thoughts!

This is an example of a Bump Makeover that went live today for Equity One Maui’s website .  Check out the differences between the before and after below followed by an explanation of why we did what we did. Let us know what you think!

Do you know a website that needs a makeover?  Send us a link to the site and we’ll evaluate the possibilities to see if our Bump team can give it the makeover edge it deserves.

Equity One Maui before....

Equity One Maui after!!!

With revolutionary new MLS search features including in-site tax info, keyword search, larger images, and of course, a sleek new, more professional design, we were able to transform this website from the inside-out!  Also, we integrated the usage of video media for increased user interaction.  Through video, users get to meet the team through agent bios, get more information on weekly market updates, and view hot deals.

What do you think?  We’d love to hear your thoughts!