Check for IPv6: IPv6 appears to be enabled [ifconfig: ]. If ip6tables is installed, you should enable the csf IPv6 firewall (IPV6 in csf.conf). To disable IPv6 on RHEL/CentOS you should follow this link.

Upon following the link you end up at the login screen for access.redhat.com. Even after creating an account viewing the link requires a subscription. Seems a little odd that a subscription is required to find out how to disable IPv6…

So, here is how you do it:

1. Log into the server as root
2. Type in the following:

   # touch /etc/modprobe.d/disable-ipv6
   # echo "options ipv6 disable=1" >> /etc/modprobe.d/disable-ipv6
   

   Note: Slightly different prior to the 5.4 update. For more information on the above see this link on the centos wiki. Its a bit more helpful than the link provided in the csf notes.

3. Restart the server

1. How do I request a quote for my project?

   Send us an email at hello( at )klovera.com with your ideas and questions. You may also give us a ring by calling 715-203-0105.

2. How much is a website?

   The answer to this can vary greatly. Please read our How Much Is A Website? article for more information.

3. What is the best way to communicate with you during a project?

   While we do have several methods of communication available to you before, during and after your project development we like to keep things simple: Send us and email (hello( at )klovera.com) or call 715-203-0105 to get in touch.

   In addition, we also utilize a Client Area where we keep information on open projects. Here you can log in, submit tickets, view progress and milestones, upload documents, participate in conversations, etc. Its a great place to keep things organized and available to everyone involved in the project!

4. There is something wrong with my website/application/etc! What do I do?!!?

   We have several automated measures in place to notify us of any issues and/or outages. Odds are by the time you become aware of the issue we are already working on the fix :)

   Network, hosting status and any server related work we may be doing is posted here.

   Please send an email to support( at )klovera.com with the details of your issue. We are here to help and always listening.

5. How long have you been creating web solutions?

   We have been creating web solutions since 2000.

6. How big is your company?

   We are a small development firm of 2 full-time individuals and a network of strategic partners. At any given time we typically have 3-5 open projects with 2-5 designers and developers on staff.

7. Where are your servers located?

   Our servers are physically located in the Equinix data centers in Washington, DC and Chicago. Since 2000, we proudly offer Virtacore (formerly Defender Hosting) as our data center hosting partner.

   All important aspects of network availability and performance are monitored by staff 24×7×365 and response time for critical issues is typically less than 15 minutes. In addition to the support team located in the data center we have full command line access to our servers and handle most requests in-house before support is contacted.

   Additional information on our servers and hosting:

   • Hosting can be complex. We are an experienced full-service web solution provider and handle everything to ensure you have the right hosting for your project.
   • We provide a shared environment for smaller sites, VPS or semi-dedicated container solutions for mid-range sites all the way up to fully dedicated servers depending on your individual needs.
   • While we prefer to work with our own servers, we are happy to work with other hosting providers at your request.
8. What technologies and languages do you work with?

   Here is a non-exhaustive list of technolgoes, languages & applications we use regularly. Technology changes rapidly, so this list is always fluctuating:

   • XHTML
   • PHP (realted: Codeigniter, Pear)
   • Javascript/Ajax (related: jQuery)
   • Flash/Actionscript
   • XML
   • CSS
   • WHM/Cpanel
   • Open Source Web Apps (Joomla, WordPress, etc)
   • Adobe Suite, Eclipse
   • Macs for development, PC’s for testing (Safari, Firefox, ie6, ie7, ie8, etc)
   • and many many others…
9. Where are your clients located?

   Our clients are located in several states across the US. We are physically located in Wisconsin and love to travel! Our services are offered nationwide.

10. How do I change settings for my domain name?
    If you pay your yearly domain name fees directly to Klovera then it is likely your domain name is part of our managed account. If you ever need to change the settings associated with your domain send an email to support( at )klovera.com or call 715-203-0105.

    For your convenience we also offer a domain control panel. You may access and edit your domain name settings by going to http://access.enom.com. You will need a username and password to access. If you have not been provided this information previously or need the login information reset please let us know by emailing support( at )klovera.com.

    If your domain is not part of our bulk account it is likely you are using a registrar such as GoDaddy or Network Solutions. To find out who your domain name is registered with perform a WhoIS search here.

11. Are you hiring?

    We are always on the lookout for talented individuals. If you have the following skills we would like to hear from you.

    • Designers (Must be experts in Photoshop, Illustrator, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, etc.)
    • Developers (Must be experts in PHP, MySQL, jQuery, etc.)
    • Flash Developers (Microsites, Actionscript, etc.)
    • Online Marketers (Must be experts in SEO, SEM, Link Building, etc.)
    • Mobile App Developers (iPhone, Android, etc.)
    • Experienced Copywriters

    Send your information and examples of your work to dustin( at )klovera.com. You MUST provide links to your work and expected rate to be considered.

MapFoo is built on top of the Google Maps API and while Google allows you to add maps for nearly any need to your project, it requires programming knowledge to implement anything but the most basic features. The MapFoo interface allows anyone to create, update and embed feature filled stylish maps quickly and easily.

Designed for flexibility and ease of use, MapFoo makes it a cinch to create Store Location Maps, Interactive Directions, Website Visitor GeoLocation Maps and much much more! Once your maps are created publish them to a variety of platforms including websites, facebook, twitter and mobile devices.

MapFoo is currently in pre-beta development. We will be accepting requests for beta testing accounts very soon.

Check back here and our blog for updates.

View the new and improved site at http://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/.

Here is a list of what’s to come:

• MapFoo: Online map creation and management tool
• Code Name ‘Klovera 360′: Online platform for delivering our high end virtual tours
• Code Name ‘Klovera Player’: Robust video player for websites. Many features including tracking playback in Google Anaytics.
• Code Name ‘DAS’: Online system for accepting, organizing, sharing and following up with job applications. Designed to make human resource manager’s life much easier :)

Check back soon for updates!

A few Augmented Reality Experiments…

A real estate virtual tour for a Victorian home in Wisconsin. This is a basic tour with minimal features.

Please use the controls at the bottom of the tour window or click and drag to look around.

Note: There are hotlinks in several of the doorways that lead to the other rooms.

View it full window here

To rotate the product click and drag.
(You may also use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard after you click on the image)

I’ve been receiving inquires similar to the above over this past week since the launch of our new website. This post will explain both the reasons that prompted the change and an explanation of the word itself.

Why the change?

Previous to Klovera our business name was Dynamic Digital Media. This name never set well with me, it was too long, unoriginal and the domain name was terribly long (www.dynamicdigitalmedia.com).

Over the years thoughts of a new name would come and go, but overall, to be worth changing, the new name would have to meet the following criteria:

1. Short (10 letters or less)
2. Unique
3. Memorable/Brandable
4. .com domain name must be available
5. Must be symbolic of or a metaphor for values of the business
6. Must easily be made visual (ie logo)
7. Alexis must approve

About 6 months ago the name ‘Klovera’ popped into my head. In my mind the meaning of the word is: ‘In clover’ which suggests wealth, prosperity, luck, luxury and comfort. These are some of the things always kept in mind for our clients and for the business itself. We offer many services to our clients, but overall what we do comes down to the following: We enable our customers to prosper with the knowledge and utilization of current technology and as a result so do we.

Klovera: short, unique, memorable and symbolic. ‘Clover’ is easy to make visual and the domain name klovera.com was available. The last test was to run it past my secret source of creativity and Managing Director for the business, my wife, Alexis.

Now Alexis doesn’t easily approve anything and is very open with her opinion and experience. She has an unique perception of things and an uncanny ability to visualize that I have come to trust. Upon presenting the name she approved almost immediately! All my criteria were officially met!

Over the last 6 months (in the time allowed between projects) we have been working hard to re-brand the website and refine our offerings. We have experienced a great deal of growth over the past year and as a result are re-forming the business to a corporation this year (Klovera, Inc.). The timing for the change couldn’t have come at a better time.

We are very excited about the new name and it has given us a renewed sense of organization and purpose. We look forward to continued growth going forward and establishing the Klovera ‘brand’.

A lot of time went into researching this subject before coming to a decision. If you are thinking about re-branding or coming up with a new business name here are a few resources I found helpful:

• 5 Rules for Choosing a Business Name
• Choosing a Business Name
• How to Name Your Business