Monday, August 13, 2012

Why we LOVE WordPress!

WordPress is a Content Management System (CMS) that hit the scene in 2003.  It has grown to be one of the largest self-hosted blogging tools in the world.  WordPress is an open source project, which means there are hundreds of people all over the world working together on it.  Your Plan B Company is part of that group! 

You can use WordPress for just about any website topic from Fortune 500s to a page about my cat.  There are thousands of plugins, widgets and themes you can use or you can build your own.

WordPress is also SEO friendly! And many of the SEO elements are installed by default.  Things like clean permalinks, SEO friendly titles, website structuring, indexing and non-indexing features, categories, tags and its spider friendly.  All you need to do is add your custom content and keep it fresh!

So now you know a little more about WordPress, about why we love it and
here are some current clients using it:
chanceofdoom.com
cocktailcloister.com
georgia-hie.org
itssprout.com
jigsawchicago.com
kenilworthhistory.org
ridelawrence.com
spookyinc.com
thisishalloween.com
uptownproud.org

If you are ready to convert your HTML, Flash or other CMS site into WordPress, give me a call to discuss your ideas and get things rolling for you 773-665-2552

Learn More:
http://wordpress.org/about/
http://opensource.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress

Monday, August 6, 2012

Your Plan B Company has a NEW address!

After 15 years in Uptown (11 of those on Sheridan and Irving Park), it is time for change.
We are over in the Ravenswood Corridor at Ravenswood and Grace now!

Phone is the same: 773-665-2552
Fax: 773-665-2550

NEW address: 
3759 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Suite 228a
Chicago, IL 60613

Once we are all settled in, we will throw a twist of lime open house - you are all invited :)


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Monday, July 23, 2012

DavidB: reunion photographer

DavidB was one of the Beloit College Reunion 2012 photographers over a bright, sunny weekend in June.



Check out some of his photos here.

He had fun being the class photographer, once again, up on a ladder in Middle College getting classes together for their historic photos.  And later in the day the Class Parade, Alumni Assembly, All Class Dinner and all the activities in between.  GO BELOIT!

More about Beloit College Reunion 2012.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Workin' with KruzinUSA.com



KruzinUSA.com has been the place to go since 2008 for all things cool car related!  From great galleries, wacky videos to Pony Girl's blog - you know you will love this site if you love cars.

We have been lucky enough to work with the KruzinUSA team for over 4 years.  And learning about cars as we go - we had no idea what a cackle fest was or that a school bus could do a wheelie!  But thanks to their collection of videos, photos, car clubs and builders showcase we can hold our head high at the next cruise-in.

If you love cars, join the site.  If you are at a car club event, keep an eye out for Pony Girl.
If you love Drupal, check out the cool stuff we did to keep their members entertained.  If your site needs something, give us a call to brainstorm!  Call 773-665-2552

Monday, July 9, 2012

KenilworthHistory.org Exhibit Video



The Kenilworth Historical Society recently opened an exhibit called "Kenilworth Traditions: Old and New".  You can visit the museum to walk through the past and see what has and has not changed with Homecoming, Halloween, Sports etc.  One piece is a collection of videos and photos edited together by our very own DavidB!

Congrats to the entire KHS team for a successful exhibit!

If your group needs video editing or scanning for an upcoming event, let us know!  Talk to DavidB at 773-665-2552


Monday, July 2, 2012

itssprout.com launch!



Every so often we get the chance to work with very talented friends to help showcase their artwork.  ItsSprout.com is the creation of artist Helen Waters.  And if Sprout doesn't melt your heart, we don't know what will!

Sprout got his very own Word Press site so he can share his adventures with you!  Head over to meet Sprout and his friends.  While you are there pick up a Sprout coffee mug or cards :)


Sprout’s Story:
Sprout arrived very recently, and he lives in a tiny grassy spot surrounded by bushes and trees. There are lots of things he likes in his little home! He likes the soft dirt, and the smell of the leaves, and the blue sky. He thinks the rain is pretty but he doesn’t like that it makes him wet! Click here to read more about Sprout and his story.


Word Press is a great CMS solution for artists who need to showcase their artwork and keep their sites updated through an easy to use dashboard.  Give us a call to design a site with you!  Call 773-665-2552