MCM PHP Simple CMS Version 0.1.1 Released

April 30th, 2008

We’ve just released an updated version of mcmphpsimplecms to make it easier to install and more secure.

Announcing Our Easy Open CMS

April 27th, 2008

We’ve just  released to the public our  open CMS,  mcmphpsimplecms.   For more information,  click here.

This release features WYSIWYG editing, search engine friendly URLs, and easy linking to other pages.

Our CMS Coming Soon!

April 25th, 2008

We will be releasing our Content Management System, featuring WYSIWYG editing, easy linking to other pages, and user management, to the public soon.  It will be free and under the GPL.  Stay tuned…

Raleigh Horse Show May 2nd and 3rd

March 15th, 2008

Mark your calendar for May 2nd and 3rd!  A Night of Amazing Horses comes to Raleigh, NC, featuring Tommy Turvey, Tracey Ross, Lynn Leath, James Lamm, and Chapel Hill’s own Ashely Nicole Zachary, singer and equestrienne.

Buy tickets online at NobodysHorses.com or call Sammy at 919-208-3422

Don’t miss it!

Top 3 Reasons Not to Outsource Web Development Overseas

February 11th, 2008

1. The Language Barrier - It is more difficult to communicate with non-native English speakers and get your ideas across. This can result in taking up more of your time and even development of something other than what you wanted. Spelling and grammatical errors are also common in websites developed overseas.

2. No Recourse - With a local web developer, you have avenues to address problems, such as the Better Business Bureau, State Consumer Affairs Departments, Chambers of Commerce, and the courts. With an overseas web developer, no such avenues exist.

3. Power or Internet Outages in Developing Nations - Recently, major Internet outages in Asia and the Mideast have hampered outsourcing firms in those areas. Some companies lost service to their outsourced websites and others were unable to reach their overseas developers.

Why You Need a Website

February 7th, 2008

Entrepreneur.com has a good article that explains why you  need a website, even if you don’t plan on selling online.  The web is so widely used that if you’re business isn’t online,  you’re missing out on a key avenue of communicating to your potential customers.

Local Online Classified Ads - Raleigh | Durham | Cary NC

January 28th, 2008

A new local online classified ads website, KEPILOC.com, has just launched!  KEPILOC (Keep it Local) is your local source for online classifieds, yard sales, job listings, local events, car sales, and any other item for sale.

Grocery Delivery Service - Raleigh | Durham | Cary | NC

January 4th, 2008

A new grocery delivery service, Triangle Groceries 2 Go, now serves the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill) area of North Carolina.  Visit their grocery delivery business!

What to Look for in a Web Developer

June 15th, 2007

Are you looking for a web developer?  Not just a web designer who has graphic skills, but a web developer who can develop custom web sites and applications for your business organization.

Here are some questions to ask:

1. What is your training, experience, and background?

Many web developers have only been in the business a brief time or don’t have significant technical experience.  The founder of MCM Web Solutions has a decade of programming and website experience as well as a Master of Computer Science.

2.  Will you work with me in person, or just by email or phone?

MCM prides itself on working closely with clients in whatever manner serves them best.

3. How quickly will you respond to me?

MCM responds to all inquires within one business day, a rarity in the web development business.

4. What languages do you develop your software in?

MCM primarily develops in PHP, the most widely-used web language today.  It’s also open-source, which means it’s not dependent on any single company and you can view the internals of the software.

The Importance of Fire Safety

May 27th, 2007

Proper fire safety reduces exposure to potential personal injury and can lower a business’ exposure to law suits.  A safer work environment can also help prevent asset loss.

Fire extinguishers and fire systems are required by code.

Visit TSI Fire Safety to learn more about fire extinguishers and fire safety.