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Custom Orange County Web Programming

2009-02-27T13:28:00.000-08:00

We like to use this blog to talk about things like Orange County web design and affordable Orange County web hosting. This month however we'd like to talk about an aspect of Orange County web design whose importance has grown dramatically over the last few years. That aspect happens to be Orange County custom web programming.

It used to be that a website was built entirely on HTML and that these sites could be livened up with a little JavaScript or a few fancy applets. That type of website along with the late 90's and the early part of this decade are distant memories. Over the course of this decade Orange County web designers have incorporating various types of programming into the websites they build. This programming has allowed websites to evolve from simple pages containing information to interactive mediums that give visitors the ability to do things like shop online and even speak with other customers. Additionally Orange County website programming makes many websites run more efficiently and increases reliability as well as functionality.

Media Blend offers many different types of Orange County web programming and had incorporated a multitude of applications into their clients websites. These include the following:

Database Driven Websites
Custom E-Commerce Solutions
Video and Audio Gallery
Project Management Modules
Online Event Registration
Product Inventory Tracking
Hour and Task Management
Live Video Streaming
Interactive Websites
Newsletter Software
Membership Program
Social Networking
Blog Software
Directory Software
Calendar Software
Live Chat
API integration

If you're in need of the following types of Orange County custom web programming you may contact Media Blend for more information or you may visit their website for additional details.

PHP
ASP.NET
AJAX
Ruby on Rails
ActionScript
MSSQL
MYSQL
PERL
C/C/C++
VB.NET
XML

PTA Management Solution: Easy To Use, Get More Done

2009-02-26T15:25:00.000-08:00

We often talk about the features of our PTA website builder and PTA Management Solution software but this month we'd like to digress just a bit and talk about what really sets it apart from other similar pieces of software. We made it very clear as to why and how the product works but now we're going to look at why it's so popular.

Above and beyond all other reasons our PTA Website builder easy to use. Those responsible for the development and programming of the PTA Management Solution software knew that in order to trump the competition and attract users of alternative PTA Website builders that our software would need to be easier to use. In fact our user interface allows virtually anyone who's willing, to learn how to utilize the software in a reality short period of time, which was the initial goal. Being easy to use also allows users to get more done in less time and with no hassle.

As our PTA website builder is easier to use than those of our competitors, many different types of people and organizations make use of our PTA management solution. To find out exactly who uses our software you may visit our "Who Uses PTA Website Builder" page. Additionally you may also peruse our "Product Features" to learn more about what our PTA website builder does and can do for you. For those of you who have questions about our software please contact us so that we may assist you!

Affordable Orange County Website Services

2009-02-25T15:04:00.001-08:00

There are a number of things that both persons and businesses look for in an Orange County professional web designer. Those looking to have a new site built or even an old one rebuilt know that the company they hire must not only have extensive experience and be reputable but must also be capable of building sites that are on the cutting edge of technology. Media Blend is an Orange County web development firm that makes cutting edge websites to help ensure that their clients remain both competitive and current. Media Blend also offers additional services that take Orange County web design to the next level.

Knowing it's no longer enough to have just a great looking website and that a site must be easy to navigate as well as catch the eye, they offer the following services:

Web Hosting - Affordable Orange County web hosting can be hard to find. This is especially true if you don't host your website with the company that built it for you. It is for this reason that Media Blend offers affordable Orange County website hosting to its clients. Having a website hosted with the people who built it also keeps things from becoming overly complicated. Everything under one roof is the way to go!

Website Maintenance - Many people often err when they believe that once a website is built and placed online that they can simply leave it alone and let it do its job. Like cars, homes, and appliances, websites will sometimes require maintenance. It might be broken our outdated links, outdated information, or even the implementation of something new. Whatever the case may be, Media Blend offers Orange County website maintenance to its clients so that their sites continue to work as they should.

Programming - Sure Media Blend can build your basic website but most successful sites or sites that serve an important corporate purpose will require programming if they are to do what they were meant to do. Media Blend offers Orange County custom website programming in an effort to give customers more functional websites.

Should you be interested in Media Blend's services you may visit their website to learn more about their Orange County web services or your may contact them any time for more information!

Go Sign Me Up's New Referral Program!

2009-01-19T20:37:00.000-08:00

We at GoSignMeUp.com are extremely excited and proud to announce our new referral program! This new program was designed with the focus on our clients. The program benefits any client who introduces our products and services to their friends, colleagues, and business associates. Additionally this program extends beyond those clients that utilize only our online registration software. Any client of MediaBlend or user of our numerous services is eligible to receive compensation for such referrals.

Those clients who participate in this new program will receive a generous referral fee or if it's preferred credit on future products and/or services! If you know of anyone who is in need of the following, have them contact us at MediaBlend/GoSignMeUp and have them mention your name:

There's nothing complicated about our new program as we want to make it as easy as possible for you, our valuable clients to benefit from this. Should you have any questions about our referral program please contact us so that we might be of assistance. You may also click here for additional information regarding this program and to begin using the service!

Orange County Professional Web Design: Time For A Redesign

2009-01-19T20:14:00.000-08:00

Does it seem as though your website isn't performing as it once did? Has the amount of business your website generates decreased recently? While some site owners will be quick to use the economy as a scapegoat, other will take a good hard look at their websites and ask themselves a number of important questions.

How long have I had this design?
Does my website still look professional/current?
How does my website compare with those of my competitors?
When was the last time I updated my content, products, images, and contact information?

If an owner answers negatively to any of these questions then it's very likely that their site is under performing because it's simply not current or lacks professionalism. When facing and deliberating on these facts, an owner should consider redesigning their website. A complete overhaul that's designed to bring the site up to speed and give it some pizazz can do wonders for a website and the business it generates. Electing to go with Orange County professional web design as opposed to the do-it-yourself approach or a freelancer will help ensure that a new or redesigned site can compete and outdo those of the competition.

After a redesign owners will watch as their site regains the prominence it once had. In the online world it's important to stay current and competitive. Redesigning a site periodically keeps online businesses in such a state and can help them stay lucrative.

If your site is in need of a redesign or update please contact us so that might assist you!

Time For A New Website?

2008-11-19T15:45:00.000-08:00

Owners of websites often ask themselves several questions regarding their websites. Among the more frequently asked are "is my website generating revenue" and "is it time for a new website?" These two questions are in fact related to each other as many website owners often ask themselves if they are in need of a new website once they begin questioning the revenue that their site may or may not be bringing in.

Once this point has been reached these same people often begin pondering whether or not their site is user friendly and easy to navigate. Additionally they also begin to wonder if the content/information that's on their website is giving visitors the right impression. There are many websites that look great but lack strong content and products and services information. Sites such as these are destined for failure. With so many questions looming in the mind of the site owner, they may begin to consider employing professional web services in order to revamp and relaunch their website.

Making a hasty decision can help to protect your online reputation (if you previously had one) and keep your visitors from turning to your online competitors. A redesign can do many things to enhance your business. Outside of simply bringing in more revenue, a revamped website can impress customers who where no longer dazzled by your site or those who grew used to it. Moreover a professional web designer can help you determine who it is you need to target onilne and then make it happen.

For those businesses whose websites double as employee portals a redesign can make your employee's more efficient and productive by streamlining and refining the pages and tools they use while performing their jobs. This in turn improves your bottom line and is sure to please those who own a business.

Generally speaking most individuals as well as businesses seek to improve or completely redesign their websites every few years as it can help to improve a company's image, help increase employee productivity, and show customers that you're ahead of the curve.

If you've asked yourself any of the questions posed in this post or are already considering a new or redesigned website contact Media Blend today to get the very best in Orange County web design.

Who Uses Media Blend's PTA Website Builder?

2008-11-09T13:36:00.000-08:00

There's often a lot of talk about Media Blend's PTA website builder. What it does and what its capable of doing. Today we will be talking about the website builder but we'll be discussing exactly who uses it and who can make use of this unique product. Many people may be under the assumption that the website builder is only for schools. While that is the products primary target many other institutions and people make use of Media Blend's fine product.

Aside from PTA's and School's the following is a list of PTA website builder users:

Scholarship Programs: Scholarship programs are incredibly complicated and busy institutions. Scholarship programs using the PTA website builder do so to keep those involved and curious about programs up to speed. Individuals involved with or pursuing a scholarship can get valuable information through the website and communicate with key people involved with the program.
After-school Programs: After school programs provide kids with an alternative to being latch key kids and gives parents whose children participate in such programs a sense of security knowing that their children are being supervised and encouraged to partake in positive activities. Using the PTA website builder allows these programs to keep parents up to date on changes in scheduling, new activities, and even allows parents and students to register for a program through the website.
Daycare: Daycare is a saving grace for many parents, especially those of the single persuasion. Knowing your child is in good hands allows you to get to work and get through the day without any worries about your children. The Daycare's that utilize the PTA website program do so to keep communication with parents open and easily accessible. Additionally any changes to daycare activities, emergencies, and schedules can be made and displayed on the website. This allows parents to make adjustments to their plans and schedules and keeps everyone in the "know".
Summer Camp Programs: The planning and organization behind a summer camp is all encompassing and can be quite daunting for those involved. The registration process alone normally requires assigning a dedicated staff to sift through mountains of paperwork and make phone calls to all registrants. The PTA website builder when used by summer camps much like when used by Daycare's allows for online registration and payment directly through the website that's been set up. This negates the need for a registration staff and saves time and money. Furthermore parents and those who plan on attending can view camp activities and schedules without having to leave their home.

As you can see there are a number of different organizations that can make good use of Media Blend's web site builder. The following is a list of actual users. Should you have any questions at any time please contact us for more information.

Huff Elementary School PTA
French Valley Elementary School PTA
Orange Elementary School PTA
Westwind Elementary School PTA
Chaparral Elementary School PTA
Broadmoor San Clemente Home Owner's Association
Gladstone Elementary School PTA
Arnold Elementary School PTA
Wagon Wheel Elementary PTA
Eisenhower Elementary School
Las Flores Middle School PTA
Bay Elementary School PTA
California Retired Teachers Association - Area 8
Ben Franklin Elementary School PTA
Dana Hills High School PTSA
Vista Del Mar PTA
Santiago PTA
California First District PTA

PTA Websites Changing PTA's

2008-10-26T20:59:00.000-07:00

PTA's are organizations which are designed to bring parents and teachers together. In some cases students are involved in the organizations which are referred to as PTSA's or PTO's. In any of these scenarios however the goal remains the same. To bring those involved with students and a school closer together through communication and planning.

PTA's where intimately designed to help get parents more involved with their child's education and the schools that they attended. Through a PTA fundraising events can be coordinated and parents can volunteer for and help organize school functions. Putting teachers and parents in constant contact also allows parents to remain "in the know" about programs their children may be involved in and activities a school might be offering to their children.

PTA's have become even more efficient in the past decade than they ever have been by utilizing the power of the Internet. As many parents are often extremely busy logging onto a PTA website allows parents who would not normally have the time to participate in a PTA to do so from the comfort of their own home. This has literally changed the way PTA's function and communicate with their members.

Should you have any questions about PTA websites or Media Blends PTA Website Builder, contact us today!

Web Services Under One Roof

2008-10-26T11:49:00.000-07:00

It seems that everyone has a website these days, at least as far as business is concerned anyway. As we live in an era where a business must have an online presence to be taken seriously the option to forgo a website no longer exists. Many professional web design firms have grown and thrived on websites becoming business necessities and become very successful themselves.

With so many professional web design firms at the public's disposal decisions revolving around which web firm to hire usually fall on who offers the best prices and the number of services received for that price. Additionally businesses and even individuals now look to web firms to handle everything related to their website. Domain name, website, and hosting are things that smart web firms offer to their clients as all encompassing packages. When a client has all of these services available through one company it simplifies the process for both the web firm and the client making all parties involved more comfortable. If and when problems surrounding one of these things arises, a client has to deal with just one company and the web firm has everything under one roof making troubleshooting quick and effective for everyone involved.

Media Blend not only offers professional website services to it's clients but also offers affordable hosting negating the need for a client to find hosting on their own. If you have a website and would like to consolidate all of your web services contact us today!

Get Organized and Stay In Contact

2008-10-22T13:43:00.000-07:00

Media Blend's PTA Website Builder allows schools and those responsible for organizing and running PTA's and other school programs to create a website that is easy for everyone to use. The program was designed to be fast and easy, even for those persons with limited technical or computer ability. By creating such a program virtually anyone create put a website together that will allow parents, teachers, and other school staff to stay in contact and organized.

The PTA Website Builder also allows a user to create an unlimited number of pages for a website so that no one will ever be forced to leave content off their website. Additionally once a website has been built the Administrator can create sub accounts so that other staff members can edit specific pages. This is extremely handy for teachers who want to maintain their own class or personal page. All schools have different mascots and different colors and with PTA Website Builder you can customize your websites colors to match either your schools colors or your own personal taste.

Media Blend's PTA Website Builder is used by a number of different organizations all of which have been able to take advantage of communication and organizational benefits that the program brings with it. Not only do schools use the PTA Website Builder but Scholarship programs, Summer Camps, day cares, and after school programs have put the program to good use.

Should you have questions about our software please contact us so that we might assist you further.

A New Year A New Design

2008-10-22T13:08:00.000-07:00

The beginning of a new year is a time when many people and even businesses make resolutions, changes, and take on new tasks. With 2008 beginning to wind down now is a good time to consider a new design and direction for your website. The Internet and the technologies that power it change dramatically over short periods of time and most businesses either don't redesign their sites or do so only every few years.

To remain popular in the online world you've got to have a website that's easy to use, offers great products and services, looks professional, and takes advantage of current technology. Regardless of how great your services and products may be, an outdated website looks unprofessional to the majority of Internet users and can give visitors the impression that you're not serious about your business. We keep our offices and personal work spaces clean and organized so why does your website not demand the same type of attention and care?

With 2009 looming just over the horizon take a moment to thoroughly look over your website. Does it still function properly? Does it still seem relevant in presentation and functionality? Does it still convey your company's image? If the answer to any of these questions is no then you should seriously consider a professional web design makeover for your website. Sites that are more than a year old will benefit from a redesign the most but a redesign will always add to any site regardless of age. Succeeding online is never easy but having a website that is both attractive and easily navigated is a good foundation to have.

Should you be considering having your website redesigned or starting a new site altogether, contact Media Blend today!

What Can Professional Web Design Do For You?

2008-09-29T16:14:00.000-07:00

There was a time when a website was seen by a business as an unnecessary expense but that quickly changed as more and more people began logging onto the Internet, the opinions of many businesses changed. Opinions changed again though more drastically once online shopping sites began turning profits at the end of the 90's and in the early part of this decade.

As the Internet matured it became more popular and accessible even to those in remote areas. This is the time at which websites started going online at a heightened frequency. With a large online population businesses knew that the iron was hot and poised to strike with sites that consumers could use for the purpose of purchasing goods and services, transferring important information, and socializing with friends.

As the maturation of the Internet continued over the next few years businesses quickly found the value of professional web design as opposed to building one with an independent or less experience web developer. As the Internet grew in popularity the complexity of the tools, regulations, and expectations surrounding websites grew as well.

The majority of professional designers began working for web firms rather than independently which helped to keep them up to date on trends and tools. Today is no different as professional web designers who work for web firms must continually educate themselves to stay one step ahead of the rest of the web world. The result is professional looking websites that are easy to navigate yet remain stylish enough to set themselves apart from their competition.

Working with a web firm as opposed to an individual or one's self will almost always get you things like affordable web hosting and snazzy Flash design which can draw the attention of visitors to important information. Hiring a company who's dedicated to web design also provides the prospective owner with more options as most companies will offer different types of web packages which allow a business to pick one that fits not just its budget but its needs as well.

MediaBlend is an Orange County professional web design company that can build the perfect website for your business. Professional and user friendly designs at great prices. Contact us today for more information!

Why Professional Web Design?

2008-09-28T16:17:00.000-07:00

From the mid 90's until the early part of this decade those who built websites where usually individuals who possessed great technical knowledge and skill. After the new millennium rolled around tools became available that made it easy even for the layperson to create and publish a website. During this brief era business persons with little to no technical knowledge put websites online in mass quantities. This lead to what many web enthusiasts and business experts called the dot com bust.

With such a large number of sub par or incomplete websites online, consumers became confused and turned off by the unprofessional nature of many websites. As such, many online businesses fell into obscurity and went bankrupt ending the dreams of those with a get rich quick mentality. At the same time large corporate entities began testing the waters of the Internet and had their own website set up only this time professionals where hired to construct professional looking and functioning websites that where easy to navigate, pleasing to look at, and that had comprehensive content.

We now live in an era where just about every business that takes itself seriously has a website, though the majority of businesses opt for professional web design through a company that is dedicated to creating such websites. In contrast to the individuals of the dot com bust era, professional designers know their trade well and are always up to date on the latest tools, trends, and search engine requirements. Furthermore people employed by professional web firms often hold degrees in Internet technology and have been working with the Internet for some time.

Though there continues to be tools available that allow persons without a technical or web based background to create websites, sites made by the layperson, at least where business is concerned, are becoming rarer as time passes. This is because professional web design firms have cemented themselves into the business world by providing their clients with stylish designs, user friendly websites with simple yet functional navigational tools, as well as valuable content and information related to a businesses products and services.

MediaBlend offers it's clients professional web services and affordable hosting options throughout Orange County. If you or your business is in need of a website contact MediaBlend today!

PTA Website Builder: The Features

2008-09-28T14:30:00.000-07:00

We are often asked by people interested in our PTA website builder exactly what it does and what's its capable of. In an effort to answer some of our most frequently asked question we have listed below, the primary features of our PTA website builder.

User Friendly Interface - Trouble free navigation with easy to find resources makes our PTA website builder simple and fun to use.
Infinite Pages - Users of our PTA website builder are pleased when they learn that they can create an unlimited number of pages for their website. With no restrictions on the number of pages a user can create, users are free to add as much information as they like to their website.

Simple Editing - You don't need to be a web virtuoso or know HTML to work with our PTA website builder. We have designed a user friendly interface that allows for the easy additions of virtually any type of file, and text edits.
Website Color - With a few simple clicks of your mouse the color of your website can be changed to match your company's theme, or colors.
Login Manager - Our PTA website builder allows an administrator to create accounts for individuals that give specific permissions as to what they can and can not edit.
Header Graphics Tools - Our header graphics application allows you to create a custom header image that you can use to show off your company logo and theme as well as direct visitors to important pieces of information.
Calendar Tool - Through our PTA website builder a user can create a calendar that lists important days and events. Visitors can access important information through this calendar by clicking on a specific date or link.
Form Builder - Forms are an essential part of any website, especially those of a social nature and those used primarily for communication. Or software allows for the easy creation of forms giving users the ability to create their own form fields and required information.

With all of these tools at a users disposal its not hard to see why so many schools have adopted our technology. Should you be a school interested in our PTA website building software please contact us!

PTA Website Services

2008-09-22T15:00:00.000-07:00

PTA's serve as a way for parents and teachers to stay in contact and keep each other in the loop. Through a PTA parents may communicate their concerns and needs directly to a group of people with the power to make changes while the teachers can keep parents up to date on school activities, class requirements and any changes that may occur during the school year.

Though most parents would like to be part of a PTA their days are often mired by professional and household responsibilities that leave little time for anything other than sleep and work. This holds especially true for parents who must leave the home to attend meetings and such. Parents with precious little time can now breathe a sigh of relief as Media Blend now offers PTA web site services to schools of all levels.

A PTA website makes it easy for teachers and parents to communicate with one another and the updating of important school and student related information can now be made quickly and frequently. As a PTA's success is determined by participation and the ability to communicate effectively having a website built for any PTA brings with it only benefits.

If you're involved with a PTA or know of one that could be helped by a PTA website contact us today!

Connecting Parents – Back-to-School with GoWebBuilder PTA Website Builder Software

2008-08-25T12:03:00.000-07:00

It’s the end of August and that means that if you haven’t already sent the kids back to school you will be very shortly. Back-to-school time is always a stressful time, no matter what role you play. If you’re a parent, this time of year means you get to spend hours in the store buying school supplies, trying on new clothes and finding the perfect Hannah Montana backpack or Spiderman lunch pail. Since most of your time is taken up in just getting everything crossed of the to-do list, it’s hard to imagine squeezing in yet another volunteer job for the PTA.

If you’re a teacher, this time of year is a mixed blessing. While the chaos of the first day of school can be overwhelming, it’s nice to get back to the kids and get a fresh start on the new school year. However, going back to school for teachers can require just as much shopping and probably more planning then many students or parents realize. So when it comes to recruiting volunteers to help with special projects or helping the PTA plan their big fall fundraiser, it can often seem like you don’t have enough time to get all these things done.

That’s where Connecting Parents can help. Because we understand that the best thing we can do for our children’s education is to get more people involved, Connecting Parents is working hard to make it less time-consuming and just plain easier to plan events and get parents and teachers involved. Our GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software makes its easy for anyone to create a PTA website as well as keep it up-to-date so that all the parents and teachers in your community can stay on top of current news, projects or needs your organization has.

The other great benefit of using GoWebBuilder is that it is so easy to use that any volunteer will be able to take on the task of creating or updating your site. This means that even a parent with little-to-no web experience can quickly make changes or develop new pages for your website.

If you’re a parent or teacher, check out Connecting Parents online to get some great tips from other schools that have used GoWebBuilder PTA website builder to develop an easier-to-use website. And as always, if you have questions about Connecting Parents or our GoWebBuilder software, call MediaBlend today at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend Web Design Maintenance

2008-08-19T12:21:00.000-07:00

When you’re thinking about developing a website for your company, one of the major things you should consider is how your site will be maintained after it is complete. If you’re like 95 percent of small business owners, this is a question you have not really thought about. Most people are really only concentrating on getting a great website up and running and are less concerned about the maintenance of the site once it is up. But this can be a costly mistake.

The truth is, your website will need regular maintenance to ensure that it functions properly and contains all the latest details about the services and/or products you offer. Some Orange County web design companies will only perform regular maintenance on your site (if they will at all) for an astronomical charge. That’s why it’s so important to ask this question up front before they begin work on designing your site.

Unless you can handle all the maintenance yourself (remember, even if you know how to do it, will you have time to do it?), you need to work with a company that can offer you affordable and professional web design services as well as provide cost-effective maintenance when needed.

If you want to learn more about what should be included in a web design maintenance plan, check out our site for all the ins and outs of what you should look for when choosing an Orange County web design company. As always, give us a call at 949-951-8701 if you have any questions.

ConnectingParents Offers $1000 Off in July!!!

2008-07-26T17:41:00.000-07:00

The ConnectingParents.us team recently returned from San Diego, California where we attended the National PTA Convention. We had such a great time meeting parents and advocates from around the country. While at the convention, we received such a positive response to our GoWebBuilder PTA website software that we decided to celebrate by offering a special limited-time offer!

If you contact us in the month of July (that means by July 31, 2008) to help you create a new PTA website, we will take over $1000 off the list-price of our GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software! That means that for only $395 and a monthly hosting charge of $49, you can get your PTA website rolling before the new school year begins! MediaBlend and ConnectingParents will provide the professional header graphic, setup and unlimited training!

If you weren’t able to check us out at the 2008 National PTA Convention and want to learn more about ConnectingParents and the GoWebBuilder PTA website builder, then check us out online. You’ll find that our products help you increase membership, improve communication and streamline your processes.

If you want to take advantage of our awesome July special, call us today for more information! Our toll free number is (888) 286-4826. Remember, this offer is only good through July 31, 2008.

Connecting Parents - Tell Us What You Think

2008-07-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

At Connecting Parents, we are always looking for ways to help PTAs and PTOs improve the way they conduct business. We know that the easier it is for your organization to handle routine tasks and communication throughout your community, the more time you will have to focus on fundraising, improving your school and getting parents involved.

We developed GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software to help PTAs make these everyday tasks easier and less time-consuming. We have heard from so many of you about how GoWebBuilder and Connecting Parents have helped to make your PTA more efficient and your fundraisers more successful. But we are always looking for even more ways to improve your PTA – so we want to hear from you.

Tell us how Connecting Parents and GoWebBuilder PTA website builder could evolve to be even more helpful to your organization. We want to know what features you think we could add to our products that would benefit your PTA. Just check out our GoWebBuilder Website Builder Software Client Requests page and let us know what you think. Or you can give us a buzz at (888) 286-4826 and let us know what you think!

Connecting Parents - Event Calendar

2008-06-29T10:59:00.000-07:00

No matter how organized you are, it’s often hard to get every person in your PTA on the same page, especially if you are relying on word-of-mouth to spread the latest news or information. The good news is that technology can help you make your PTA more efficient and help to keep all members in the loop.

PTA Web site builder software like MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder makes it easier to communicate with every member of your PTA or PTO. One of the ways to do this is with the Event Calendar feature. This feature gives you the ability to not only schedule events and add information to the public calendar, but it also allows you to set deadlines for various projects.

In addition, GoWebBuilder’s Event Calendar feature lets visitors to your site learn more about various events, meetings and fundraisers. And by giving your site visitors the ability to easily find out when meetings are being held or when fundraising orders are expected to arrive, you can decrease the amount of misinformation members of the community and your PTA receive.

If you want to learn more about how to better manage your PTA’s event calendar and help cut down on the phone calls and emails that accompany every event, fundraiser and meeting you plan, check out the Connecting Parents website. You’ll get great ideas for improving your PTA as well as find out more about technologies like MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software.

As always, if you have any questions about GoWebBuilder or Connecting Parents, give us a buzz at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend – Check Out Our Newly Redesigned Web Site

2008-06-26T14:10:00.000-07:00

If you haven’t visited MediaBlend’s Web site in the past few weeks, then you’re in for a big surprise. Recently, we launched a new site and it has some really great features that we know our customers are going to love.

Now, when you visit our site, you can not only learn more about MediaBlend’s Orange County Web hosting services, but you can also get a closer look at our different hosting packages, web design projects, custom programming services and much more.

One of the coolest new sections of our site is our expanded web design portfolio. Just click on the Portfolio tab at the top of the new site and you can check out some of our latest web designs. We offer custom site programming, flash design, online surveys and a ton more features, all of which can be seen in our portfolio.

For example, you can check out the new Corona Norco Unified School District Web site when you visit our online portfolio. We just launched this site at the beginning of the month and it has some really cool features, like google maps, a calendar system, a Content Management System and dozens of other modules.

Not only have we re-launched our Web site recently, but we have also expanded our team and skills. We work with CSS, AJAX and other complicated web platforms and are always learning more about the latest technologies.

Be sure to check out our new site and if you have any questions about Orange County Web hosting or web design, give us a call today at 949-951-8701.

Professional Web Design: An Ingredient of Success

2008-05-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

There are many things that can shape the success or the failure of a business these days but perhaps no factor is larger than your website. It's no secret that if a business, especially a smaller one, wishes to become successful owners of such businesses must not only consider having a presence on the internet but must also go the extra mile and have a website of quality built. Having high quality professional web design experts put your site together ensures that your visitors will find your website attractive and functional but more importantly a well organized website helps your visitors find what they're looking for and fast. This in turn keeps them on your site and will prompt a return visit at some point.

This holds true especially when dealing with Ecommerce websites. Should a visitor happen upon your site and be discouraged by being unable to locate information or an item it's likely they will leave your website and give their patronage to one of your competitors. This also dramatically decreases any chance of them returning to your website. Many upstart businesses will foolishly attempt to build their own websites using limited knowledge and experience. A bad website can be the kiss of death for a business that's looking to get on its feet.

Generally speaking a good Web Design firm will also provide you with affordable hosting. Those that go web design alone often find that the cost of hosting is quite expensive and can eat up a large portion of a budget. Through professionals however hosting usually comes at a much more affordable rate. This leaves more money for the construction of your website and can affect the overall outcome of the site as well.

Through MediaBlend clients will receive courteous service and support along side professional web design and years of experience. Utilizing MediaBlend's services can help propel your websites popularity and success to places not reachable with less experienced designers. MediaBlend creates each of its websites with care and keeps your needs and desires placed at the forefront of each project. Should you be in need of a website please contact us so that we may help you build the perfect website!

Track your Certifications with Go Sign Me Up

2008-05-23T09:59:00.000-07:00

We have a great new feature that we have recently added to our Blackboard Integration Software.

You can now track your certifications through GoSignMeUp. This is a fabulous new feature that can be utilized by students, teachers and professionals. A great example of its use would be CPR certifications. This sort of certificate expires at different intervals depending on the extent of the education. Our certification tracking software can help you to organize and keep on top of certificates that are nearing their expiration. It is especially helpful when you are tracking more than one certification or license.

Please contact us at info@gosignmeup.com for a free demo of this fantastic software!

Connecting Parents at the California State PTA Convention

2008-05-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

We are just back from the California state PTA convention held in Long Beach, California. We received the most amazing positive response to a session that creator, Scott Garland and MaryAnne Shults from Fourth District PTA presented entitled, "Get Your PTA Online". This presentation was provided to show the ease and benefits of PTA building website.

What many people do not realize is that PTA websites can improve communication, membership and help to better coordinate your PTA ideas. It has the capability to allow mass emails which can better inform an entire school regarding upcoming events, fund raising and important school-wide issues. You can also use ConnectingParents.us to utilize payment options with our newest add on module.... access to PayPal! The best part of all is there is no special software required. The website will be completely accessible on line, meaning that new changes can be uploaded INSTANTLY. How great is that??!!

It was really such a great convention and we are sincerely looking forward to next year!

A special thanks to all of of newest recruits:

Santiago Elementary PTA
First District PTA
Dana Hills High School PTSA
Tesoro High School PTSA PTA
Ben Franklin Elementary PTA
Wagon Wheel Elementary PTA
Rim Communities Scholarship Council
Las Flores Middle School PTA
Vista Del Mar PTA
California Retired Teachers Association - Area 8
Eisenhower Elementary PTA
Bay Elementary PTA

If you too would like to join http://www.conectingparents.us/ and build a better PTA website for your local school. Please contact us at call (888) 286-4826!

GoWebStore – Your e-Commerce Solution

2008-04-22T10:18:00.000-07:00

When you need to sell products online, there is no better solution then MediaBlend’s GoWebStore. This full featured e-commerce product helps small businesses efficiently sell products via the web and integrates seamlessly with your existing site. Whether you sell a few products each month or thousands each day, GoWebStore is an affordable and secure e-commerce solution.

With MediaBlend’s GoWebStore you can:

Add, delete or edit products at your convenience
Download sales reports
Accept credit cards
Upload customized graphics
Maintain full control over your store-front scheme
Offer discounts, coupons and more
Track Inventory
Allow for main and sub categories
Group products with common features

If you want to enhance your online business and begin selling products and services via your website, check out GoWebStore e-commerce solution today. You can visit us online for more information or call MediaBlend at 949-951-8701.

Tech Companion Technology Education Products

2008-04-22T09:41:00.000-07:00

Tech Companion technology education products are the latest and most innovative teaching tool available for teachers, parents and students. Developed by veteran California teacher Cynthia Garland, the Tech Companion series of interactive lesson books helps teachers create technology-based lesson plans and allows students at almost every grade level to learn more about technology.

The Tech Companion products help teachers integrate technology into everyday lessons, which helps to enhance the curriculum by marrying many various subjects and lessons with the innovative paint and draw software package. The technology-based lessons are designed to introduce students to technology through other curriculum. All lesson series are aligned with California and many other state requirements.

The first technology product lesson, Kid Pix® Deluxe 3 Projects for the Classroom, has been created for students in grades K-6. The newest edition, Kid Pix 4 Projects for the Classroom, provides 12 new math integrated lessons as well as all of the previous lessons converted to an updated format for use on Kid Pix 4 software.

Learn more about Tech Companion technology education products by visiting us online or call us today at 949-293-9189.

GoBuildASurvey Helps You Get the Information You Need

2008-04-21T07:20:00.000-07:00

GoBuildASurvey easy-to-use survey software allows you to quickly and simply create, manage and administer online surveys. From client satisfaction surveys to customer satisfaction surveys to employee surveys, GoBuildASurvey can help you get the feedback you need to build and grow your business.

Unlike any other online survey software, GoBuildASurvey provides unique features to help you easily create, administer and manage your online surveys. GoBuildASurvey features include:

Development of survey topics and questions for your target audience

Assistance with designing a survey that gets you the answers you need quickly

Comparison tables for change analysis

Assistance with interpreting results, developing related materials, setting-up data presentation via web pages

Help conducting action-plan training in response to survey results

Press release creation and other communications relative to findings

MediaBlend - Orange County Web Hosting and Web Design Reviews

2008-04-15T07:15:00.000-07:00

Word of mouth really is the oldest and most effective form of advertising. If you’re like most people you would rather use a product or service that your friends rave about then one you’ve barely heard even heard of. It's human nature. That why we all check out the online reviews for products before we hit the “PAY” button or we call the better business bureau to find out about a company before we sign a contract with them. Well the same goes for the Orange County web hosting and web design business.

At MediaBlend, our goal is to make our customers happy and we want the world to know that our clients come first. We understand that the only way to grow our Orange County web hosting and web design business is to provide our clients with great service – because one happy client will undoubtedly tell their friends about our company and our services.

To help our clients rate and review us so that new customers can see exactly how MediaBlend does business, we have started an Orange County Web Hosting and Web Design Testimonials page on our website. You can come here to check out what our clients have to say about our work, and if you are a client, you can submit your own review of our company, products and/or services.

Come check it out. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tell Us Why You Love Connecting Parents and GoWebBuilder PTA Website Builder Software

2008-04-10T05:26:00.000-07:00

Connecting Parents is all about communication. We developed this site to help teachers, parents, students and school administrators find ways to come together to better our education system and improve communication between all parties. We have seen great success from schools around the country that have jumped on the Connecting Parents bandwagon and adopted GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software as their online communication tool. Not only are we excited about the school districts we have helped thus far, but we can’t wait to help even more spread their message throughout the community with our affordable and easy-to use website creation software.

For all you GoWebBuilder and Connecting Parents users out there, we want to hear from you. We want to know how you are using the website builder software to promote fundraisers, keep parents informed of upcoming meetings and communicate with your community about what’s happening in your school system. We encourage you to drop us a line and tell us and the world about your experience. Just visit the GoWebBuilder testimonials page and submit your Connecting Parents and/or website builder software testimonial today. We look forward to hearing from you and finding out how you and your school distract have embraced Connecting Parents.

MediaBlend - Custom Programming

2008-04-07T18:19:00.000-07:00

When you own your own business or work in corporate America, you know how difficult it can be to get software to meet your exact needs. Whether it’s a program to automate your invoicing or a piece of software to handle your shipping and receiving requests, custom programming is a great option to help your business run more seamlessly.

MediaBlend, which you know as an Orange County web hosting and web design firm, also offers expert custom programming. Our programming experts can help create custom software that provides you and your company with one-of-a-kind business solutions that can simplify your current systems. We offer all types of programming including:

SQL programming
ASP programming
Java programming
.net programming
Access database programming

You can learn more about MediaBlend’s custom programming solutions by visiting us online. And if you would like to streamline your systems, call MediaBlend today at 949-951-8701 and let us help you develop an innovative and easy-to-use program to fit your unique business needs.

Connecting Parents - No HTML Required

2008-04-01T06:48:00.000-07:00

When most people think about building a website, they either think about the hours of time it will take them to learn and use HTML or the thousands of dollars it will cost them to call a professional web design firm to create a site for them. Well thankfully, if you’re a PTA or school-related organization, there is an affordable and quick alternative to writing your own site or paying a company to create one for you.

MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software is a great way for even the most inexperienced person to create great sites for your organization. As seen on the Connecting Parents website, GoWebBuilder requires no HTML and allows “programmers” to easily design, edit and maintain websites that will help to promote and market your organization. This means, that any member of your organization can head you web design effort, making it much easier and more affordable to create your website and keep it up-to-date.

If you want to find out how to affordably create a website for your PTA, check out Connecting Parents online to get more information about GoWebBuilder website creation software. Or call MediaBlend today at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend - Affordable E-Newsletter Solutions

2008-03-25T07:18:00.000-07:00

One of the best ways to let customers and potential clients know about the latest things happening in your company or the newest services or products you are offering is through an e-newsletter. E-newsletters are an easy and cost-effective way to broadcast news to your employees as well and can take the guesswork and cost out of sharing news with those both inside and outside of your company.

So what exactly is an e-newsletter? An e-newsletter is a HTML or text-based message that looks like an electronic newsletter when sent via email. It can include graphics, articles, links to your web site and much more. MediaBlend, which you already know as an Orange County web hosting and web design firm, can help you create a one-of-a-kind e-newsletter that fits your business needs.

In addition to helping you design a great e-newsletter to promote your business, we can also help you distribute it. We offer really affordable e-newsletter mailing plans and can work with you to customize a package that fits your exact needs. Check out our e-newsletter information page online for more details, or call MediaBlend today at 949-951-8701.

Connecting Parents - Easy Navigation and Fast Page Loading

2008-03-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

If you’re like most people, the internet is a tool you use each and every day. Whether you’re surfing the web for work or school, you know first hand how frustrating it can be when the site you need is hard to use or won’t load properly. Well we understand that no one has the time to spend searching a site for information and that’s why we’ve equipped our GoWebBuilder PTA website builder with easy navigation and fast page loading.

So, now, even if you or your PTA website volunteers aren’t the most savvy web programmers in the world, you can use GoWebBuilder to develop a user-friendly website that won’t frustrate visitors to your site. Our website builder software allows you to easily add navigation to your PTA website. This navigation makes it easier for visitors to use your site to find exactly what they are looking for with just a click of a button. And our fast page loading feature ensures that your website visitors are never stuck waiting for images, text or other data to download.

You can always check out a demo of our GoWebBuilder website builder software on our Connecting Parents website. And as always, you can call MediaBlend anytime at (888) 286-4826 for more information.

MediaBlend - Affordable Website Templates

2008-03-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

Getting your business website up and running doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. MediaBlend, which is an Orange County web hosting and web design company, offers really affordable web packages that can help you build your business online and create a great web presence.

MediaBlend’s web design templates are professionally designed to help give your business the online presence it needs to survive in today’s tough business world without costing you a fortune. Starting at $599, MediaBlend’s web templates are an affordable solution that any business can afford. And paired with our Orange County web hosting service, you can rest assured that your new website is always professionally maintained and available when your customers need it.

You can check out MediaBlend’s small business website templates by visiting us online. We have many great examples of sites we have designed and templates that are available. As always, call us today at 949-951-8701 for more information.

Connecting Parents -Scholarship Programs Turn to GoWebBuilder Website Builder Software

2008-03-06T13:17:00.000-08:00

While the majority of Connecting Parents visitors and GoWebBuilder website builder software users are PTAs and PTOs, we have several non-PTA clients as well. From daycares to scholarship programs, GoWebBuilder and Connecting Parents are helping parents and students everywhere learn more about various academic programs and organizations in their communities.

For example, GoWebBuilder can be used by scholarship programs to help distribute information about their programs to students interested in applying. Since the website builder software is easy to use and allows administrators to make quick changes, scholarship programs can easily use the software to announce new eligibility requirements, post announcement calendars and request submissions from students. This is a great way to make the scholarship application process easier and more interactive.

You can find out more about how Connecting Parents and GoWebBuilder website builder software is helping the world of scholarship programs by visiting our website, or call us today at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend - Web Design Portfolio

2008-02-21T07:33:00.000-08:00

Web design gets more sophisticated and more advanced each year. From new software to state-of-the-art graphics, web sites are more then just informative pages of text. And in today’s world, where technology is vital to the success of most companies, having a website that engages users as well as informs them is just what your business needs to thrive.

If you already have a website, take a few minutes to look at it from the perspective of a visitor. Does it answer the questions a customer might have about your company? Does it provide an easy-to-follow call to action? Does it portray a sense of professionalism and trustworthiness about your company?

If you can’t answer yes to all of the questions, it may be time to think about redesigning your website. Whether it’s a simple reworking of your current content or a total overhaul of your site, MediaBlend can work with you to create a dynamic website that meets your needs and attracts clients.

You can get a few ideas for sites that offer both great information and great design by checking out MediaBlend’s web design portfolio. If you have any questions about web design, contact MediaBlend today at 949-951-8701.

Connecting Parents - Testimonials

2008-02-14T09:28:00.000-08:00

All of us at Connecting Parents love to get feedback about our GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software. We like to know what it is that our customers love about our product. We got a great email from a non-customer the other day and it was really great to hear from someone who hadn’t even bought the software yet.

We have sold our website builder software to several non-PTA groups, including childcare centers and the email we received was from a patent of a child in one of the centers we serve. She told us that she had been visiting her daycare provider’s new website and was really impressed with how well it worked. Her daycare provider told her about Connecting Parents and she took the initiative to write us and thank us for helping her daycare provider create such a great site.

This type of feedback is priceless and we truly appreciate it when anyone takes the time to tell us how our GoWebBuilder website builder product has affected them. You can check out the emails and letters we receive by heading over to our Website Builder Software Testimonials page. And as always, if you have any questions about our product, call us today at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend - Orange County Web Partner Services

2008-02-11T08:19:00.000-08:00

As a web design and web hosting company, MediaBlend has had the privilege of working with great clients from around the United States. And while we love providing innovative designs and unmatched hosting services to all of our clients, the ones in our own backyard are really special to us. We have been offering Orange County web hosting services for many years, and we love helping small businesses get the affordable web solutions they need to compete with the big guys.

Whether you’re an Orange County small business in need of a new, interactive web site or a Laguna Niguel retail store thinking about expanding into the world of online store fronts, MediaBlend is happy to help you grow your business through state-of-the-art web-solution software, innovative web design and Flash design, and affordable Orange County web hosting packages.

You can check out MediaBlend online to find out more our Orange County web partner services. Or call us anytime at 949-951-8701 for more information about how we can help you build your business.

Connecting Parents - Software for Schools

2008-02-05T08:02:00.000-08:00

We always talk a ton about how MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software helps PTAs and PTOs around the country, but the software is also a great resource for many other school and childcare related programs, organizations and companies. Connecting Parents is about helping all types of child-focused groups better communicate with one another and we are proud that our website builder software has been adopted by so many non-PTA organizations.

Many educational institutions – from elementary schools to Montessori schools to high schools – are utilizing MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder software to create dynamic websites that help them communicate with the community. This software is a great way for schools to keep parents informed about upcoming activities and meetings as well as give students the opportunity to easily find information, such as school calendars or lunch menus, at the click of a mouse.

You can learn more about how Connecting Parents and GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software can help your school communicate better by checking out our free website builder demo online. Or call MediaBlend today at (888) 286-4826 for more information.

MediaBlend - Understanding How to Choose an Orange County Web Hosting Service?

2008-01-24T08:09:00.000-08:00

Web hosting is not a one size fits all kind of service, and that’s why it's important for anyone shopping for an Orange County web hosting company to understand what they are getting for their money.

When you’re checking out web hosting services, there are two items you will want to ask about before you sign on the dotted line. The first thing you will want to find out is about the storage capacity of the various hosting plans offered. Storage capacity determines how much “stuff” you can have on your site. For instance, sites that have movies, Flash animations or tons of graphics require more storage space then a site that features only text.

You’ll also want to make sure that the Orange County web hosting service you choose offers you enough data transfer space. Data transfer space refers to the amount of bandwidth your site is allowed to use in a given time period. This is an important aspect of any plan and should be thoroughly discussed with your Orange County web hosting provider.

If you have any questions about choosing an Orange County web hosting service, contact MediaBlend today at 949-951-8701.

PTA Website Builder Resources & Links

2008-01-16T10:03:00.000-08:00

When we built the Connecting Parents website and created GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software, our goal was to create a community of parents, teachers and school administrators that could exchange ideas and learn from each other’s experiences. We really wanted every PTA in America to have the ability to reinvent successful ideas from other PTAs and make them their own in order to build a better future for our children.

A great resource for the exchange of ideas is the PTA Website Builder Resources & Links page on the Connecting Parents website. When you visit this page you’ll find links to great websites as well as articles that can help you and your PTA build a stronger organization. We hope that each of your will take a few minutes to check out these great resources and learn how you can make a better PTA through utilizing GoWebBuilder PTA website software and Connecting Parents.

If you have any questions about any of the articles or links you find on Connecting Parents, give us a call at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend - Orange County Web Hosting Plans

2008-01-11T11:39:00.000-08:00

When most people think about Orange County web hosting services, they often times think that it’s a service they can’t afford. But the truth is, web hosting is an affordable service that can really help make your website more user-friendly and stable.

MediaBlend offers several web hosting products and provides affordable web design and web hosting solutions for personal and business sites. Our Basic Web Hosting plan offers 50 MB of storage, 2 GB data transfers and 10 POP3 email accounts. This plan is ideal for small businesses and families whose site uses limited graphics, video or photographs and is only $10 a month.

If your website is graphic intensive and requires additional storage space, you should consider MediaBlend’s Standard Web Hosting Plan. The standard plan offers 150 MB storage, 6GB data transfers and 20 POP3 email accounts. Costing only $20 month, the standard plan provides massive amounts of storage and is a great solution for almost any business or family.

You can find out more about MediaBlend’s Orange County web hosting plans, by checking out MediaBlend online. Or call us today at 949-951-8701 for more information.

Connecting Parents - Building an Affordable PTA Website

2008-01-07T11:13:00.000-08:00

Funds are a huge consideration for almost every PTA in the United States. No matter how much your organization wants to accomplish something, it’s difficult to do without the funds available to do it. That’s really why MediaBlend created GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software and started Connecting Parents. We wanted to ensure that every PTA and PTO in our nation had the ability to affordably create websites for their organization and connect with other PTAs to exchange ideas.

The GoWebBuilder PTA website builder is one of the most affordable web solution products available on the market and really takes the guesswork out of developing and updating websites. We understand that not every PTA has the resources to create and maintain a sophisticated site and that’s why we offer our product to PTAs and other school-related organizations at a fraction of the cost. You can find out more about how to affordably build your next PTA website by visiting the Pricing page on our Connecting Parents site. If you have any questions about how the product works or what your cost covers, feel free to call MediaBlend today at (888) 286-4826.

ConnectingParents Easy-to-Use PTA Website Builder Software

2007-12-17T10:54:00.000-08:00

It never seems to fail. No matter how large or small your PTA, there is usually either a lack of some sort of resource – whether it be volunteers, money, time or experience. Its not hard to see why PTAs are stretched to the limit when you really think about how they work. Some parents choose not to be involved, others are more then happy to help but soccer practice, homework, the office and all of life’s other priorities often take the majority of their time. In today’s busy world, parents are often pulled in a million directions at once, making it difficult to spend a ton of time volunteering for the PTA.

But luckily there are products out there that can help even the busiest PTA members make a difference. Connecting Parents’ GoWebBuilder PTA website builder is one of those. Since not every PTA has a software guru on its board or has someone with the time to learn how to build websites from scratch, GoWebBuilder does the work you. Its an easy-to-use website creator that makes building, updating and managing a PTA website as easy as sending an email. Check out the easy-to-us features by visiting our Connecting Parents website. Give us a call at (888) 286-4826 if you have any questions about GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software or about how Connecting Parents can help get your PTA on the web in a matter of minutes!

MediaBlend - Web Design for Your Business Site

2007-12-13T12:21:00.000-08:00

Web presence is everything these days, and it is vital to your company’s success to have a well designed site that engages users and markets your business appropriately. If you’re a small, medium or large-sized business owner, you have probably thought about designing a new or redesigning a current website to promote your company. No matter what size or type business you own, a well-designed and user-friendly website can make all the difference in your company’s success.

If you’re a retailer, for example, you could have a web design expert create an easy to navigate online shop for your products. This will help you to easily sell your products online and potentially increase your profits dramatically. You can use products like MediaBlend’s GoWebStore online retail software to make your online business easy to run – and since MediaBlend is also an Orange County web hosting and web design company, we can help you with every aspect of your new site design and execution.

MediaBlend is a local, Southern California web design company that has helped thousands of clients just like you improve their business by building innovative, functional and eye-catching websites. Whether you want to build your company’s first website, redesign an existing one or start a personal site, MediaBlend can provide you with professional web design and one-on-one expert advice to make your website a success. MediaBlend’s web design experts are flexible and can customize your website to fit your unique business or personal needs.

So what should you do to get started? The answer is simple. Once you know your ready to design a great website for your business, just call MediaBlend at 949-951-8701 to get started. If you have another web design company in mind, simply give them a buzz and find out more about their products and services. No matter who you choose, you want to make sure they can provide you with both the products and services you need (like software programs for retailers and Orange County web hosting) and the expertise necessary to complete your site successfully.

And if you’re not 100 percent sure your ready to jump on the website bandwagon, that’s ok too. You can call us anytime to find out more about how a website could help your business. We’re always happy to answer any questions you have.

ConnectingParents - Great PTA Website Ideas

2007-12-05T13:23:00.000-08:00

One of the greatest things about being the developer of GoWebBuilder PTA website software and the founder of Connecting Parents, is that we get to see and share all the great ideas that our clients come up with during the year for building a better PTA and PTA website. It’s so important that PTAs share their experiences with other PTAs throughout the nation to help build better and stronger organizations for our children, and Connecting Parents does just that by showcasing innovative ways to use GoWebBuilder to promote fund raising events, communicate with the public and inform students and parents about school-related issues.

One of our clients, Mountain View PTA in Kansas, has done a great job on not only promoting their events, but also letting the community know how successful each event is. Their Jog-a-Thon event, which was promoted on their GoWebBuilder PTA website, raised over $9000 for their school. After the Jog-a-Thon, the Mountain View PTA updated their website to thank the community and include great pictures from the event.

You can check out Mountain View’s GoWebBuilder PTA website for yourself to get great ideas for your PTA. If you have any questions about a PTA event, Connecting Parents or MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder software, feel free to call us anytime at (888) 286-4826.

Connecting Parents - PTA Website Builder Resources and Links

2007-11-18T15:50:00.000-08:00

No matter what part of the country you live in, chances are your PTA provides many of the same services as other PTAs throughout the United States. From developing successful fund raising initiatives to providing straightforward communication, your PTA plays a vital role in your school system and community. A great way to enhance your PTAs function and get great ideas for how to better serve your school and community is to learn about programs that other PTAs have successfully implemented.

Connecting Parents developed a resources and links page to help PTAs share their experiences with other PTAs around the country. From great tips and tricks on getting the most out of GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software to fund raising ideas that exceeded expectations, you can also visit the Connecting Parents Resources and Links page to find great links to websites that offer educational tools, proven techniques and more. If you have any questions or would like to share your proven PTA ideas with our GoWebBuilder PTA website builder community, email us today at info@connectingparents.us.

MediaBlend - Orange County Web Hosting and Web Design

2007-11-14T11:21:00.000-08:00

No matter how wonderful your website is, it won’t do you any good unless you have a reliable Orange County web hosting company to host your site. While most people understand the need for web design services, many are in the dark when it comes to web hosting services. Web hosting is vital to your website and is what keeps your site up and running so that you can do uninterrupted business online.

Without a reliable web hosting company to provide hosting services, your website could easily crash, become less then functional or simply be so slow that customers stop visiting your site. But depending on your website needs and size, your website can be easily hosted for a minimal price. MediaBlend offers both web design and Orange County web hosting and can help you understand exactly what type of hosting is best for your company.

If you recently launched a website, need a site designed and hosted, or have questions about MediaBlend’s Orange County web hosting, just visit our website or call us today at 949-951-8701.

Orange County Web Hosting and Web Design Services

2007-11-08T13:02:00.000-08:00

While MediaBlend provides web hosting and web design services throughout the country, many of our clients come from our own backyard. As a well-known Orange County web hosting and web design company, we work with many local companies to develop great websites to promote their businesses. We work with many types of companies and offer all types of design and hosting packages to fit the needs of every Orange County business out there.

MediaBlend also offers great web-based products to enhance your company’s website. From our GoWebStore e-commerce solution that allows you to easily sell products online to our easy-to-use GoBuildASurvey software that helps you create online surveys, we can develop a comprehensive web solution to meet all of your unique needs. So whether you’re an engineering firm or a retail store, MediaBlend can provide you with the local Orange County web hosting and web design services you need to succeed in today’s high-tech world.

Find out more about our Orange County web hosting and web design services by visiting us online, or call us today at 949-951-8701 for more information.

Online Fund Raising Software for your PTA

2007-11-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

It’s November 1 and that means that we are in the throws of school fund raising planning and executing. No matter if it’s the annual fall festival, the holiday craft bizarre or the popular pancake dinner, you PTA is planning a lot of fund raisers and activities this year and having a great network of people and products to help promote your events is key to their success.

If you’ve been checking out Connecting Parents or any of our clients that use our GoWebBuilder PTA website builder software, you know that online fund raiser promotion is a huge part of our software. Since most PTAs don’t have the resources to hire full time Web masters to continually update their site and create fun, dynamic fundraiser pages, GoWebBuilder is the perfect solution. Using the PTA website builder software, even the most technology-fearing PTA member can create fun pages that get your community excited about your events and programs.

You can take a look first hand at the software on Connecting Parents’ website as well as learn more about the online fund raising feature. If you have any questions about how GoWebBuilder PTA website builder can help your organization, feel free to call us anytime at (888) 286-4826

MediaBlend - Orange County Web Hosting Glossary

2007-10-23T08:05:00.000-07:00

If you’re like most people thinking about having a new Web site designed or hiring an Orange County Web hosting company to deliver your new Web site, chances are you’re a bit confused by the jargon you hear on the Web and from people in the Web industry. At MediaBlend, we do our best to explain projects and concepts to our clients on a level they can understand, but not every Web design and Web hosting company does that. As such, we recently developed a Web Glossary that defines some of the most commonly used and important terms used by today’s Web gurus.

You can check out the MediaBlend Web Glossary of Web Terminology on our Orange County Web hosting site. We’ve made it as simple to use as possible and have included the top terms we think our clients will hear when developing a new Web site design. If you still have questions about Web design terms or about how MediaBlend can help you create a new Web site or provide Orange County Web hosting, call us today at 949-951-8701.

ConnectingParents Live Demo

2007-10-15T13:07:00.000-07:00

If seeing really is believing, then it’s no wonder that one of our most popular Connecting Parents features is our new demo page. Since most of the PTAs and educational groups that contact us really want to see our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder in action before they implement it in their organizations, we developed the demo page to help these potential customers understand exactly how quick and easy it is to use the GoWebBuilder software.

When you visit the Connecting Parents demo page, you’ll see actual Web sites from GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software users. You can check out the various software features such as the calendar, directory, agenda and fundraising options. You can also see how easy it is to customize pages, enable and disable pages and add personalized pictures and graphics. Check out the demo today online, or if you want more personalized information, give us a call at (888) 286-4826.

Functional Website Design

2007-10-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

In today’s day and age, your Web site is more important then ever. Business is rarely done in your backyard anymore and potential customers from around the world are looking to your Web site to find out more about your products and services before they even contact you. Since first impressions are vital to your business’ success, a well-planned and flawlessly-executed Web site design is exactly what you need to tell the world you’re a serious company.

While most people know that they want their Web site to look great, many don’t understand exactly how to achieve both a functional and appealing site. MediaBlend does both – as a web design company, we understand how to develop your Web site to draw visitors in and turn lookers into buyers. In addict to building you a great looking site, MediaBlend also develops sites that work well for you and your customers’ needs. We understand how SEO marketing integrates into design and even offer great software packages for online retailers. Get some great ideas for your company Web site by checking out our Web design portfolio and feel free to call us anytime at 949-951-8701.

GoSignMeUp - LDAP Module

2007-10-04T07:35:00.000-07:00

MediaBlend’s GoSignMeUp online registration software was developed to make the process of registering students for classes or guest for events easier and faster. One of the ways we are doing this is with our latest module add-on. The LDAP Integration Add-On for GoSignMeUp online registration software allows users to more easily complete registrations. Using your Active Directory Network, the new LDAP module gives GoSignMeUp users the ability to authenticate into your Active Directory network and then be automatically logged into the GoSignMeUp online event registration program.

This functionally allows users to complete registrations quickly and easily, without a separate login. In addition, the LDAP module populates fields in the student registration section of GoSignMeUp’s online registration software by bringing over fields of information from your Active Directory. Since every installation of Active Directory has different configurations, the LDAP may require fine tuning on your system in order to operate properly. But once installed, the module will save your users even more time.

Learn more about GoSignMeUp’s module add-ons by visiting us online or call MediaBlend today at (949) 951-8701.

ConnectingParents Extends Reach

2007-10-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

When MediaBlend started Connecting Parents and developed the GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software, we had originally anticipated meeting the online fundraising and web promotion needs of PTAs and PTOs around the country. Of course, since that time we have come to realize our GoWebBuilder product is the ideal Web site builder software for other organizations as well.

Connecting Parent’s GoWebBuilder software is the ideal solution for day cares, summer camps and after-school programs as well as PTAs. Since the software is easy to use and requires no HTML programming, many education-related organizations are beginning to use the product as well. From day camps to childcare facilities, the GoWebBuilder Web site creation software makes it easy for almost anyone from any organization to build a unique Web site to promote their programs, fundraisers and services. Learn more about Connecting Parents’ GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software by visiting us online. Or call us today at (888) 286-4826 for more information.

ConnectingParents Testimonials

2007-09-24T09:26:00.000-07:00

All of us at MediaBlend and ConnectingParents.us love to hear how our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software is making lives easier for PTA members and schools around the country. Whether our software helped to make you last fundraiser a huge success or saved your organization tons of time and money through easy Web site creation, we want to know about it. Tell us about how ConnectingParent.us and GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software has helped your organization. Simply visit the Submit a Testimonial page on the ConnectingParents.us Web site and tell us your story today! Or feel free to leave your stories here on our blog! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

TLM Hosting

2007-09-20T18:41:00.000-07:00

MediaBlend understands the demands of your business. That’s why we offer great products and services like our Orange County Web hosting services and web design services for clients throughout the nation. We also offer TLM (The Learning Manager) Hosting, which offers great tools for developing curriculum as well as provides much needed delivering, managing and reporting tools.

MediaBlend’s TLM Hosting also offers Add-On modules so that client’s can create custom functionality to fit their unique needs. This approach allows MediaBlend to better serve the specific needs of all our TLM clients and mean that TLM hosting clients only pay for options they need.

Whether your needs are for formal education, corporate training, human resources management or all of the above, TLM hosting from MediaBlend is SCORM compliant and can be customized to fit your needs. To learn more about MediaBlend’s TLM hosting or our customized TLM Add-On’s, visit our Orange County Web hosting Web site.

You can also visit us online to find out more about our Web design and custom software services! Or call us today at 949-951-8701 to speak with a MediaBlend representative.

GoSignMeUp - Name Tag / Mailing Label Add-On

2007-09-18T08:23:00.000-07:00

If you’re like many clients that purchase GoSignMeUp online registration software, you’re interested in our Name Tag / Mailing Label Add- On Module. While not all GoSignMeUp users need this feature, it’s a great module for clients who need to print name tags for their classes or events or want to simplify the production of mailing labels for students and participant mailings.

The Name Tag option for GoSignMeUp online registration software allows clients to print name tags on Avery #8395 or Avery #5392 labels. The Add-On allows for the use of client logos and information as well, so that each name tag is professional and unique.
The Mailing Label Feature of the Add-On offers clients the ability to print mailing labels in two formats (Avery #5106 or Avery #5163). This feature also allows clients to customize mailing labels with their company’s name and graphics. In addition, the Name Tag / Mailing Label Add-On allows for the printing of table tents for name identification in class.

You can find out more about this Add-On Module as well as the other features of MediaBlend’s GoSignMeUp online registration software by visiting our Web site or calling us today at (949) 951-8701.

ConnectingParents Visits PTA Conference

2007-09-11T11:24:00.000-07:00

Its official! School has started. No matter what part of the country you live in, chances are your little ones are back in school by now. And of course, with the start of a new school year come PTA fundraisers and PTA meetings. The good news is that many PTAs and PTOs around the United States have decided to begin using MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA Website builder product as featured on ConnectingParents.us.

Since GoWebBuilder PTA management software takes the struggle out of promoting PTA fundraisers and meetings, it really is a great product for any PTA or PTO. This past summer, we had a great opportunity to talk to many organizations at this year’s California PTA Conference and we were really excited about the feedback we received. You can find out more about our visit to the conference as well as get more info on GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software by visiting our PTA Resources page on ConnectingParents.us.

MediaBlend - Custom Programming

2007-08-22T10:45:00.000-07:00

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to make a piece of software you bought at your local office supply store fit your unique needs, when clearly it won’t. Out-of-the-box software is a wonderful thing, but sometimes you need a piece of software that does far more than any on the market can offer. That’s why MediaBlend offers custom programming in addition to our Orange County Web hosting and Web Design services.

Now, if you need a program that can help you run your business more efficiently, you can turn to MediaBlend. No matter how basic or complicated, our expert software designers can create a program tailored to your needs, all for around the same price as many out-of-the-box programs would cost. If you want to know more about MediaBlend’s custom programming service or our Web hosting and Web design services, feel free to call us today at 949-951-8701.

You can also find out more about our custome programming service, by visting MediaBlend's Orange County Web hosting Web site.

GoSignMeUp - Room Management Add-On

2007-08-16T09:56:00.000-07:00

One of the GoSignMeUp online class registration software features we are most often asked about is our Room Management Add-On Module. As most of you know already, GoSignMeUp registration software can be customized with various Add-On Modules in order to fit the unique needs of each and every client. Our Room Management feature is one of the most popular Add-Ons and is a great choice for clients that need to be able to not only offer students an easy online registration process, but also help teachers and administrators schedule and manage classrooms and training facilities.

The Room Management Add-On can not only allow instructors to schedule rooms for class time, but the feature also allows for room descriptions so that instructors and administrators can be sure the room they are scheduling fits their class needs. The feature also comes equipped with approval levels so that rooms are scheduled properly. Visit our GoSignMeUp Online Registration Software Web site to find out more about our Room Management Add-On as well as the other features of our registration software.

ConnectingParents.us - Upgrade this Fall

2007-08-13T10:21:00.000-07:00

With the first day of school right around the corner, now is really best time for PTAs throughout the nation to be thinking about making the most out of their time and money. Volunteers are sometimes hard to come by and finding one that has both the time and knowledge to create a Web site for your PTA can be quite tough. Thankfully, GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software can be used by virtually anyone and requires users to know NO HTML.

This is great for any PTA. Even if you are fortunate enough to have a Web guru on your board, chances are he or she would love to have a program that could be used by virtually anyone. Since the software is easy to use, more people on your staff can contribute to the process and your volunteers have more time to focus on other tasks. You can check out ConnectingParents.us to find out more about the PTA Web site builder software as well as schedule a free demo of the product.

MediaBlend - Online Web site Calendar

2007-08-08T13:20:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, MediaBlend is well know as an Orange County Web hosting and Web design company. As part of our business goals, we work very hard to make our clients’ lives easier through technology and recently unveiled an online Web site calendar tool to do just that.

Our online Web site calendar allows our clients to easily keep track of personal and business appointments. You can customize the look and feel of your calendar as well add recurring appointments or meetings and one-time events. This online calendar option is great because unlike many other programs, it is accessible from anywhere in the world – all you need is a web browser and internet connection. If you want to learn more about MediaBlend’s Online Web site calendar, visit us online today.

ConnectingParents.us - Back to School

2007-08-04T20:08:00.000-07:00

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost time for school to begin again. It always seems as though the summers are shorter every year. Of course, I know that all my fellow PTA members are looking forward to getting back to doing great work for the schools and communities they serve. We have had so many new ConnectingParents.us clients this year and many of them have already begun to take advantage of many of the great features of our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software.

We look forward to helping even more PTAs build great PTA Web sites this year. With great features like quick enabling and disabling of Web pages and calendar functions, we know that PTAs around the nation that are using GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software will have more time to focus on raising funds and making their schools run smoothly. All of us at ConnectingParents.us can’t wait to see more PTAs take advantage of our easy-to-use and affordable software. As always, if you ever have any questions about ConnectingParents.us or GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software, feel free to call us at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend - Orange County Web Hosting and Other Services

2007-07-25T14:58:00.000-07:00

MediaBlend is well known as an Orange County Web hosting and Web Design company. But did you know that we offer a ton of other services? That’s right. Not only do we provided top of the line Web design and Web hosting services, but we also develop software, offer affordable Web site template solutions, provide email and spam filtering protection, create online newsletters and much more. You can find out about all of MediaBlend’s services, including our Orange County Web hosting and Web design services, by checking us out online. If you have any questions about our services or products, feel free to call us anytime at (949) 951 – 8701.

ConnectingPArents.us - Page Editing on GoWebBuilder PTA Web Site Builder Software

2007-07-16T11:19:00.000-07:00

One of the best features about MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software is its ability to allow users to disable and enable site pages in the click of a button. By adding this feature to GoWebBuilder, we are able to give PTAs the ability to promote annual events easily, without having to recreate pages year after year.

This page enable/disable feature means that less time has to be spent in the creation of Web pages and only minor edits are needed to refresh the page for use again the following years. This means that less cost is involved and volunteers are left free to tend to other tasks. If you want to know more about this feature or other features found on MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software, check out our ConnectingParents.us Web site.

MediaBlend - Email Spam Filtering and Virus Protection Services

2007-07-12T20:38:00.000-07:00

In today’s day and age, internet and computer security is of the utmost importance and MediaBlend is serious about protecting our Orange County Web hosting clients. One of the ways we do this is by offering advanced email spam filtering and virus protection services. Utilizing a state-of-the art spam and virus filtering tool, our clients can choose to enable any or all of their email accounts in order to reduce unwanted and suspicious emails by 99 percent. In addition, MediaBlend’s virus and email protection service eliminates all viruses sent to enabled emails.

MediaBlend recommends email and virus protection for every client in order to protect important data and reduce annoying spam emails. You can find out more about MediaBlend’s advanced email spam filtering and virus protection service by visiting our Orange County Web hosting and Web design site. If you have any questions about this service or our Web hosting or Web design services, feel free to call us anytime at (949) 951-8701.

ConnectingParents.us - Online PTA Fundraisers

2007-07-09T17:56:00.000-07:00

If you’re a member of a PTA (Parent Teacher Association) chances are you’re familiar with fundraisers. Fundraisers are the lifeblood of most PTAs and many organizations hold multiple annual events to raise funds. Of course, with each fundraiser comes hours of hard work and promotion that test even the most dedicated volunteer.

That’s why MediaBlend created ConnectingParents.us and the GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software. As a PTA member myself, I understand the strain annual fundraisers can take and worked closely with my development team to create a PTA Web site builder that enables even the most tech-challenged person to create Web sites to promote their organization and fundraisers. You can find out more about how MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software can help your PTA easily create Web sites to promote your next fundraiser, by visiting ConnectingParents.us. If you have any questions about the software and want to demo the product, give us a buzz at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend - Renew your Orange County Web Hosting Services

2007-06-18T22:07:00.000-07:00

One of the most common questions we get at MediaBlend is “how do I renew my MediaBlend Web hosting services?” That’s a great question! Since our job at MediaBlend is to make our clients’ lives easier through technology, we recently decided to add a Renew Services page on our Orange County Web Hosting and Web Design Web site.

Simply visit our Renew Services page to quickly and easily request a renewal of your Web site Design Hosting, Email Filtering or other MediaBlend services. You will need to enter your contact information as well as a brief description of the services you want to renew and we will do the rest. If you have any questions about renewing your Web hosting or Web design service or would like to speak with a MediaBlend representative, please contact us today at (949) 951-8701.

ConnectingParents.us - Building a PTA Web site during Summer Break

2007-06-11T03:35:00.000-07:00

Now that school is out for the summer, it’s a great time for members of PTAs to start thinking about fundraisers and programs to help kick off the 2007-2008 school year. Of course, one of the things you should keep in mind when brainstorming ways to raise funds or awareness for your school is how you can use MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software to help promote your activity or program.

For instance, if your PTA is planning on hosting a back-to-school event such as a carnival or picnic, be sure to dedicate a fun and interactive Web page to the event. Our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site software can help you to easily create pages for each event you are hosting and will allow you to provide important information such as admission fees or fundraising goals to members of the community. You can also use the extensive design features available on GoWebBuilder to create fun and interactive designs for each of your PTA programs. Let us know if you have questions about how you can use GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software to promote your PTA events and programs. Call MediaBlend today at (888) 286-4826.

Template Web Design

2007-06-07T07:30:00.000-07:00

If you haven’t visited our MediaBlend Web site in a while, you might just be missing out on a great opportunity. We recently started offering a really affordable Web site design service for small businesses or individuals who need to get a site up as quickly as possible, for as inexpensively as possible.

With packages starting at just $599, MediaBlend will work with you to create a professional Web site for your business or service. In just a matter of days, we can help you have real estate on the Web! You can find out more about our Web Design services by visiting our online Orange County Web hosting and Web design site. Or feel free to call us anytime at 949-951-8701.

Online Registration Software offers Online Evaluation Module

2007-06-05T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hello to everyone out there in cyberspace. I just wanted to take a minute to stop by and let you all know that we recently added some new information to MediaBlend’s GoSignMeUp online registration software Web site. Our Online Evaluation Module Add-On isn’t new to our product, but we have added some new information about this feature to the Web site to help our customers better understand what this add-on does.

In layman’s terms, the Online Evaluation Module is a great addition to our GoSignMeUp registration software for clients who need to collect course evaluations and statistical information. The add-on comes with default surveys as well as customized surveys for your courses. You can also use this feature to make surveys required, password protect surveys and analyze results. You can get more information on the Online Evaluation Module for GoSignMeUp online registration software by visiting our Web site. And feel free to call us anytime at (949) 951-8701 if you have any questions.

Pricing for GoWebBuilder PTA Web site software

2007-06-01T11:01:00.000-07:00

We recently added new pricing information to our ConnectingParents.us Web site, and we wanted to stop by and let all our blog readers know about the addition. Since one of the top concerns of almost every PTA is cost, we have done our best to make sure that our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software is affordable for parents, teachers and other PTA members throughout the United States.

You can find out more about how affordable MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA Web builder software is by visiting the Pricing page on our ConnectingParents.us PTA Web site builder site. If you have any questions about Connecting Parents or our GoWebBuilder product, please feel free to call us at (888) 286-4826. We look forward to helping you develop a great PTA Web site to promote your PTA fundraisers and activities.

Thanks for the support of GoWebBuilder PTA Web site Builder Software

2007-05-14T12:25:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to stop by and say thank you to all the wonderful parents, teachers and other PTA members that have shown MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software such great support. We developed this product to help all the PTAs in our nation be able to quickly and affordable create great Web sites to promote their organizations, activities and fundraisers. It has been amazing to see such a strong response to this new PTA Web site product and everyone at MediaBlend looks forward to continuing to improve and build upon our GoWebBuilder software. Be sure to check us out online at ConnectingParents.us for the latest information on additions to our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software. And again, thank you all for your support.

Scott Garland
Co-founder, MediaBlend

e-Newsletter Services from MediaBlend

2007-05-10T07:13:00.000-07:00

I know we have said it before, but it’s so important we think it bears repeating. MediaBlend is far more than a Web design and Web hosting company. As some of you know, we are not only well-known as a leading Orange County Web hosting company, but MediaBlend also creates and develops innovative software as well as offers unique Web services such as our e-newsletter service.

MediaBlend's e-newsletter service manages the distribution of HTML or text-formatted newsletters via email. Whether you have 5 recipients or 5000, we can help you get news out about your company and products quickly, easily and cost-effectively. If you currently have an e-newsletter that needs management or are thinking about beginning one, give us a call at (949) 951-8701 or visit our e-Newsletter Information page on our Web design and Orange County Web hosting Web site.

PTA Web site Builder Testimonals

2007-05-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

ConnectingParents.us recently received a letter from a new client and we wanted to share it on our blog. Since our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software helps parents, teachers and other PTA members develop great Web sites for their organizations, we are always glad to hear about how the product is helping make building PTA Web sites easier.

Here’s our latest feedback:

“I just LOVE the GoWebBuilder builder! I used to have to wait for a website specialist to update our PTA website, and now I can do it myself! It's easy to use and I can add or delete things instantly! Our parents can access all of the latest flyers, newsletters and calendars with the click of a button. It's amazing!

Tanja Morrison
Wagon Wheel Elementary
http://www.wagonwheelpta.com/”

Thanks Tanja! We are so glad you that our GoWebBuilder PTA Website software is working so well for your organization. When we first developed the product and launched ConnectingParents.us, we envisioned PTAs throughout the nation being able to affordably and easily update their Web sites and promote their fundraisers. We are so happy that Wagon Wheel Elementary is getting to use this new and exciting PTA Web site builder product.

Orange County Web Hosting Services - What is Web Hosting

2007-05-03T12:02:00.000-07:00

As the owner of an Orange County Web hosting company, one of the questions I am asked most often is what exactly is Web hosting. While most people understand that a Web site must first be designed, few know what is required to take that finished site from the concept stage to the internet. That’s where Web hosting comes into play.

Web hosting is the term used for the process of actually getting your Web site on the internet. MediaBlend will not only design a great web site for your business, but we will also use our servers to post your Web site and store your Web files. Since most business do not have dedicated server space for Web hosting, its best to have a professional handle this part of your Web project. Our Orange County Web hosting costs are minimal and you can check out a full explanation of Web hosting and the features MediaBlend offers to our Web hosting clients by visiting our Web Hosting Packages page online. If you have any questions about MediaBlend or our Web hosting services, feel free to call us at (949) 951-8701.

ConnectingParents.us Client Requests

2007-05-02T12:21:00.000-07:00

Since we have been receiving so much great press about our ConnectingParents.us Web site and GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software, we wanted to give all you parents, teachers and PTA members out there an easy way to connect with us about our PTA Web site builder software. We recently added a Client Request page to our ConnectingParents.us Web site and encourage you to send us any questions or comments you have about MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder product. Just head to our Web site, fill out the form and submit your request. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for the support.

Orange County Web Hosting and Design

2007-04-23T10:23:00.000-07:00

Media Blend is proud to be a leading Orange County Web hosting and Web design firm. We work with many clients throughout the nation, but are also just as focused with helping other Orange County businesses create dynamic and attention grabbing Web sites.

Since we are conveniently located in Orange County, California, we encourage all of our local clients and potential clients to visit our design studio and meet our great team of developers, animators and Web professionals. If you are an Orange County business and need help with your Web hosting, Web design or custom software design, give your neighbors at MediaBlend a call today at (949) 951-8701.

PTA Web site Builder Software Demo

2007-04-16T09:40:00.000-07:00

We are very proud of the press coverage and great testimonials our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site software featured on ConnectingParents.us is generating, and we continue to work hard to ensure that our ConnectingParents.us visitors can see how well our PTA Web site builder works first hand.

Our new View Demo Feature allows you to see how PTA members just like you have developed innovative, easy-to-use and eye-catching Web sites to promote PTA fundraisers and events. Visit http://www.connectingparents.us/ to view the Demo Today! For more information about our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site builder software or for a personalized Demo, contact MediaBlend at 888-286-4826.

MediaBlend Flash Design

2007-04-12T08:56:00.000-07:00

MediaBlend is well-known throughout its industry for creating some of the most innovative and eye-catching Flash Designs on the Web today. We are proud to offer our clients our Flash Design expertise in addition to our Web hosting and Web design services. Unlike other Flash Design studios, we understand how to use custom animations in addition to HTML in order to maximize your Web Site’s search engine rankings.

If you are interested in adding Flash Designs to your Web site, check out our online portfolio to see our work in action. And as always, if you want to add interesting movement, color and animation to your Web site, contact me at MediaBlend today by emailing me at scott@mediablend.com.

Online Registration Software offers Calendar Module

2007-04-10T14:04:00.000-07:00

Our clients often tell us that one of their favorite features about our GoSignMeUp online registration software is our customizable modules. When a customer buys our registration software, we work with them to adapt the program for their specific needs. Not every client needs the same features, so instead of making everyone pay for things they don’t need, we configure GoSignMeUp online registration software to be just what our customers ask for, saving them money!

Once of our most common customizable features is our Calendar module. The Calendar Module offers clients the ability to add a calendar of classes in varying views – month, day or week. It also allows users to add events unrelated to the class schedule to the calendar, which showcases all the events and classes for the organization. The Calendar Module for the GoSignMeUp online registration software also allows for links, making it easier for users to click back to class descriptions, information or registration page from the calendar view.

USA Today Recognizes ConnectingParents.us and its PTA Web site software

2007-04-05T18:05:00.000-07:00

All of us at MediaBlend are very proud that our ConnectingParents.us GoWebBuilder PTA Web site software was featured in a recent article by USA Today. The article focused on the technological advancements that are infiltrating parent-teacher organizations.

Scott Garland, CEO and co-founder of MediaBlend, was interviewed for the article and discussed how our new ConnectingParents.us product is helping PTA members easily build and maintain Web sites to promote fundraisers and events. Read the article in its entirety by visiting the USA Today Tech News page and visit http://www.connectingparents.us/ for more information about our GoWebBuilder PTA Web site software.

MediaBlend's Array of Products

2007-03-26T15:01:00.001-07:00

While most of our clients know that MediaBlend is not strictly a Web design and hosting company, some people are very surprised when I tell them that we not only design and host great Web sites, but we also design and develop really innovative software that our clients can use on their sites to make them even better.

Yes, MediaBlend is a software company and we are proud to produce some of the most innovative and web-savvy products available. From our GoWebStore product, which makes online shopping a breeze, to our GoSignMeUp online registration software, we have an extensive array of offerings that make doing business online easier then it’s ever been. You can check out all of our products by visiting our Web site – and feel free to shoot me an email at scott@mediablend.com if you have any questions.

Online Web Design Portfolio

2007-03-15T16:39:00.000-07:00

MediaBlend’s online Web site portfolio is a great place to visit to get ideas for your professional or personal Web site. Since we create dynamic Web sites for some of the area’s largest companies as well as for local small businesses, our portfolio details some of the most interesting and cutting-edge designs and technologies available today.

No matter what our client’s size or design preference, we are able to use or expertise to develop unique and user-friendly Web sites. Utilizing state-of-the-art programs like Flash, we can help our client’s set themselves apart from competitors. Take a quick tour of our portfolio to great ideas for your next Web site

MediaBlend Welcomes ConnectingParents.us to Family of Products

2007-03-13T16:54:00.000-07:00

When I began ConnectingParents.us, I envisioned MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder Web Site Builder software transformed to become a powerful tool for PTAs around the country. While my children’s PTA has the benefit of having my software company at their disposal, most PTAs are not as fortunate. I knew it was time to create a great PTA Web site tool to help Parent-Teacher Associations promote their programs, successes and fund raisers.

Thus was born ConnectingParents.us. It is has been very empowering to see so many school groups get so much out or our product. From PTAs in California to fund raisers in Florida, our GoWebBuilder Website Builder and PTA Management software allows users to create fun and informative Web sites. Thank you to all the developers, users, PTAs and kids that have helped make ConnectingParents.us a great success.

Scott Garland
Co-founder MediaBlend

MediaBlend's new ConnectingParents.us Product Featured at 2007 CA State PTA Convention

2007-02-15T20:17:00.000-08:00

As a parent and PTA member, I have often times seen how difficult it can be to economically and easily promote your school’s Parent-Teacher Association and its events and programs. Having co-founded MediaBlend, a state-of-the-art Web design and software development company, I realized that the technology MediaBlend is developing can easily be applied to the educational field. That’s when we started www.connectingparents.us and developed GoWebBuilder web site builder. By visiting Connecting Parents, PTA members can find out more about MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder product, which helps teachers and parents affordably and easily create professional and educational PTA web sites as well simplify the management and administration tasks associated with building and hosting a site.

Because of my work with my local PTA and through MediaBlend’s work in developing affordable and simple products for PTAs, I have been asked to be a featured speaker at this year’s 2007 California State PTA Conference. I am very excited to have the chance to talk to other PTA members about how to optimize their programs, events and Web presence. MediaBlend will also be hosting a ConnectingParents.us booth, which will demonstrate our unique GoWebBuilder PTA web site builder. E sure to stop by our booth at this year’s California State PTA Convention will be held in Sacramento, California from May 3-6, 2007 or call us today at (888) 286-4826.

MediaBlend Expands Staff

2007-02-15T20:16:00.000-08:00

In an effort to meet the rising demand for our many software products, I am proud to announce that MediaBlend has recently expanded its staff and brought on additional programmers. We continue to work with major corporations and institutions to help develop state-of-the-art Web sites, provide unmatched hosting services and develop one-of-a-kind software packages to help their business run more efficiently. Please contact us today at 949-951-8701 to find out more about how MediaBlend can help you.

MediaBlend Launches ConnectingParents.us

2007-02-15T20:10:00.000-08:00

MediaBlend recently unveiled its latest Web savvy product, GoWebBuilder for PTAs. Demonstrated on www.connectingparents.us, MediaBlend’s GoWebBuilder provides affordable and simple solutions for developing and managing Web sites as well as offers PTA form management, PTA newsletter services, parent teacher surveys, PTA fund raiser web pages, and more.

GoWebBuilder also allows for quick and easy creation of your PTA Web site with custom pages for your school’s parent teacher association. You can visit www.connectingparents.us to see first-hand how GoWebBuilder web site builder can help PTA’s create, develop and host engaging PTA Web sites. As the first highly-flexible, cost-effective, easy-to-use Web development tool created specifically for people in the education field including PTA (Parent Teacher Association) members, GoWebBuilder is used by education organizations in some of the nation’s top school districts for the easy creation of professional and educational PTA web sites. Find out more about how GoWebBuilder can help you create an engaging and interactive PTA web site to inform and educate members of your community. Contact a Representative at (888) 286-4826 for a free demo and quote!

Tech Companion Continues Superior Technology Lessons for Kids by Meeting State Standard Educational Requirements

2006-08-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

Tech Companion Continues Superior Technology Lessons for Kids by Meeting State Standard Educational Requirements

Lake Forest, California - August 20, 2006 - Successfully integrating technology curriculum into California school children’s regular tutorials, Tech Companion recently announced that its line of technology-based lesson plans for Kid Pix® version 3 and 4 will soon be expanded to meet state standards in New York, Illinois, Florida and Texas. The expansion will provide important technology lesson plans for teachers and parents who want to enhance the technology learning process for children both in school and at home.

Developed by veteran teacher Cynthia Garland, Tech Companion lesson plans utilize Kid Pix Deluxe software to incorporate technology into the classroom setting. Children can begin these informative technology tutorials as early as kindergarten and seamlessly continue their technology education through the sixth grade. Tech Companion teaching tools provide students with six, technology-based lesson plans at each grade level and teaches children necessary computer skills in tandem with the core curriculum areas of Language Arts, Science, Math, and Social Studies.

“The responsibility of giving students a quality education is often times being lost because of the demands of time and paperwork,” says Garland. “I developed Tech Companion technology lesson plans to enhance the learning process by combining the standard curriculum with technology training. These lessons are easy for students and educators to understand and truly provide an interactive and unmatched learning resource for all students.”

The latest version of Tech Companion’s lesson plans, Kid Pix Deluxe 4 Projects for the Classroom, meets or exceeds all of the stringent California requirements for content as well as meets or exceeds those demanded by New York, Illinois, Florida and Texas. In addition, Tech Companion’s latest release also meets the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards. The ISTE is a prestigious non-profit organization that serves to provide leadership and improve teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in education. Offering guidance to educators and parents, ISTE works toward advocacy for technology based education, and is involved with research that directly involves how technology based lesson plans enhance children’s educations.

“I am extremely proud to have developed a tool that can help thousands of teachers, parents and students across the nation,” says Garland. “Tech Companion Kid Pix® technology lesson plans are an incredible way to easily teach the necessary computer skills to our children while they are learning the required curriculum content for their grade level.”

The latest version of Tech Companion’s technology based lesson plans, which meets state standards in California, New York, Illinois, Florida and Texas, will become available during the 2006 back-to-school timeframe. To learn about Tech Companion’s technology based lesson plans or to purchase the latest version, please visit www.techcompanion.com.

Tech Companion - Technology Based Learning - Technology Lesson Plans

2006-07-14T14:58:00.000-07:00

Tech Companion

As the latest and most innovative teaching tool on the market, Tech Companion technology education products are quickly wining praise from teachers, parents and students. The series of interactive lesson books was developed by California teacher, Cynthia Garland to help students learn more about the technology that surrounds them as well as ease the lesson planning for teachers.

"Having been a classroom teacher for over 12 years, I saw the endless possibilities that technology could help to enhance the curriculum," says Garland. "With teachers’ days becoming filled with endless responsibilities and curriculum to cover, it became apparent that technology needed to be integrated into the curriculum rather than taught in isolation."

Tech Companion technology education products do just that by incorporating multiple subject lessons in a unique paint and draw style software. The lesson series is designed to introduce new technology skills at each grade level and are aligned with California state requirements.

"I wanted to create a book that would help teachers supplement their curriculum while helping them meet the California State Content Standard requirements," says Garland. "The lessons in this book allow the students to learn curriculum while also learning valuable technology skills, and each lesson includes a description of the California state standards, goals and objectives, and extended activities."

The first lesson book in the series, Kid Pix® Deluxe 3 Projects for the Classroom, is targeted for grades K-6. Each book contains four lessons per grade level for a total of 28 lessons and is designed to introduce new technology skills at each grade level in the paint and draw program of Kid Pix Deluxe 3.

The newest lesson book in the Tech Companion series, Kid Pix 4 Projects for the Classroom, was recently published and has 12 new math integrated lessons as well as all of the previous lessons converted to an updated format for use on Kid Pix 4 software. These lessons engage and motivate students to learn the curriculum in a whole new way, and help teachers cover the required material and parents understand both the technical and curricular value of their child’s education. This newest version of the book also includes standard alignments with not only California, but also New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois. For more information, please visit www.techcompanion.com.

MediaBlend - GoBuildASurvey and GoWebStore

2006-07-14T14:57:00.000-07:00

MediaBlend

One of the most cost-effective and creative web design and hosting companies in the industry, MediaBlend provides expert Web related services to customers around the globe. Opening its doors in 1998, MediaBlend develops innovative Web solutions for a wide variety of customers including overseas clients, the US Military, some of the largest school districts in the nation, large corporate entities like Harley Davidson and more.

Although the company has experienced great growth since its inception, MediaBlend still strives to take care of each client’s needs and treats even the smallest website hosting client with the same courtesy and customer service as its largest corporate one. Everyday, MediaBlend is working to make its clients’ web hosting experience the best. Whether its through implementing its GoWebStore eCommerce software on a customer’s site or assisting clients with capturing date through its GoBuildASurvey software service, MediaBlend provides expert advice in almost any area of Web design and hosting. With hard work and dedication to excellence, and an open ear to its customers, MediaBlend continues to pave the way for more innovations and increased satisfaction.

Web Design
MediaBlend offers professional Web design with affordable Web hosting, specializing in ecommerce Web sites through its GoWebStore service, interactive database driven sites and fresh designs that promote business. Serving companies such as Bowers Museum, The Orange County Department of Education, Governors’ offices of Ohio and West Virginia and many more, MediaBlend offers more wide variety of services guaranteed to fit every customer’s Web site needs.

Hosting Services
MediaBlend offers affordable hosting for business, personal, eCommerce (check out GoWebStore service) or other professional Web sites. MediaBlend’s hosting packages include:
24/7 web site monitoring
30-Day, No Risk Money Back Guarantee!
Secure, climate controlled data center
UPS backup systems
Web interface to manage e-mail accounts
Web/browser-based email
24/7 Secure FTP Access
Web based site statistics
Front Page extensions
ASP.net
CGI scripting

CoLocation Services
MediaBlend’s Co-Location Hosting service is the ideal solution for customers who want high speed connectivity and reliability at an economical price tag. Connected to a high speed network, MediaBlend’s CoLocation Data Center provides reliable connection and download speeds. The company has high reliability and uptimes to ensure that client connectivity is always performing as promised and its collection of server and connection technicians are available to address any issues if they arise. In addition, MediaBlend provides a fully secure CoLocation hosting facility to ensure that clients’ servers are always protected.

For more information, please visit www.mediablend.com.