
H.O.W.D.Y. Media
Web Development - PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Zend
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Username: HowdyMedia
Minimum Hourly Rate: $60/hr
Location: United States, NY, Ithaca
Summary
It is our job to make it happen.
Our web projects range from simple one page websites to complex CMS driven websites with recurring payment processing. The tools of the trade include Zend Studio, Zend Encoder, Adobe Flash Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe Photoshop.
For Web Development, we primarily provide LAMP development (Linux Apache MySQL PHP), as well as AJAX, CGI/Perl, Java, Javascript, and ASP. We specialize in Wordpress and OSCommerce themes and development. If you are looking for custom API development using Authorize.net, Facebook, or a myriad of other such systems, we are experienced and ready.
In the realm of design, we are qualified for both print and web. Experienced as offset and digital pressmen, prepress operators, bindery workers, graphic and logo designers, packaging designers, pro scanner operators, and color experts.
To complete the media development cycle, we have all the needed equipment in house for full video and audio production.
Our web projects range from simple one page websites to complex CMS driven websites with recurring payment processing. The tools of the trade include Zend Studio, Zend Encoder, Adobe Flash Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe Photoshop.
For Web Development, we primarily provide LAMP development (Linux Apache MySQL PHP), as well as AJAX, CGI/Perl, Java, Javascript, and ASP. We specialize in Wordpress and OSCommerce themes and development. If you are looking for custom API development using Authorize.net, Facebook, or a myriad of other such systems, we are experienced and ready.
In the realm of design, we are qualified for both print and web. Experienced as offset and digital pressmen, prepress operators, bindery workers, graphic and logo designers, packaging designers, pro scanner operators, and color experts.
To complete the media development cycle, we have all the needed equipment in house for full video and audio production.
Experience
Employment
Dellas Graphics

Date Verified: July 09, 2002
1999-2002 - Prepress Operator, Scanning Supervisor
Currently employed with Dellas Graphics. I'm am the resident expert in charge of color corrections, retouching, and scanning. I also maintain the Macintoshes and PC's in the shop as well as the local network.
I also actively do prepress work in a Scitex Brisque workflow, work with PDF's, and train other employees.
I worked for Dellas previously from July 1996 until January 1998. Combined with my current employment, I've been with Dellas over 5 and a half years.

Date Verified: July 09, 2002
1999-2002 - Prepress Operator, Scanning Supervisor
Currently employed with Dellas Graphics. I'm am the resident expert in charge of color corrections, retouching, and scanning. I also maintain the Macintoshes and PC's in the shop as well as the local network.
I also actively do prepress work in a Scitex Brisque workflow, work with PDF's, and train other employees.
I worked for Dellas previously from July 1996 until January 1998. Combined with my current employment, I've been with Dellas over 5 and a half years.
Graphic Spectrum of Wilmington, NC
1998-1998 - Prepress Operator, Type Setter, Logo Designer
I learned a great deal about type setting ftom the owner. I didn't stay long, there weren't enough hours as the summer was slow.
1998-1998 - Prepress Operator, Type Setter, Logo Designer
I learned a great deal about type setting ftom the owner. I didn't stay long, there weren't enough hours as the summer was slow.
Salina Press
1994-1996 - Scanner Operator, Pressman's Assistant
I was in charge of scanning and retouching and worked in a Scitex environment.
This company went out of business around the time I left.
1994-1996 - Scanner Operator, Pressman's Assistant
I was in charge of scanning and retouching and worked in a Scitex environment.
This company went out of business around the time I left.
About Us
Profile Type: Business
Year Founded: 2000
Number of Employees: 9 or fewer
I'm Steve Baldwin, owner of H.O.W.D.Y. Media, and I've been programming computers since the early 80s and been producing various media since the mid 90s. I've learned and continue to learn everything I need to know relating to web, print, audio, and video production. From producing commercial websites, to die-cut pocket folder brochures, from PowerPoint presentations to producing and authoring DVDs, I've got the knowledge and experience. My team and I provide programming, web design, web hosting, eCommerce, print producton, prepress, digital and offset printing, video production and editing, audio production and editing. That pretty much covers most of our clients needs.
If you are looking for top quality work, we guarantee the workmanship will meet or exceed your specifications. We do not believe in rushing creative work - it's a waste of your money and time. By giving a project the time it requires, what we produce clearly and effectively represents your company or product.
If you are looking for top quality work, we guarantee the workmanship will meet or exceed your specifications. We do not believe in rushing creative work - it's a waste of your money and time. By giving a project the time it requires, what we produce clearly and effectively represents your company or product.
Payment Terms
Any project that is quoted at or under $100 will need to be paid in full before a project is accepted or started.
Any project quoted from $100 up to and including $500 requires an initial payment of 50% or at least $100.
Any project quoted above $500 requires an initial payment of 25%. Once the halfway milestone is reached in the project, an additional 25% of the project will be due.
In all cases where an initial payment is used, the remaining 50% is due before final files or product is released.
If an expected payment is not paid within 30 days of being invoiced, a late fee of 4% of the remainder due will be accrued per month unless prior payment arrangements are made.
Any project quoted from $100 up to and including $500 requires an initial payment of 50% or at least $100.
Any project quoted above $500 requires an initial payment of 25%. Once the halfway milestone is reached in the project, an additional 25% of the project will be due.
In all cases where an initial payment is used, the remaining 50% is due before final files or product is released.
If an expected payment is not paid within 30 days of being invoiced, a late fee of 4% of the remainder due will be accrued per month unless prior payment arrangements are made.
Detailed Service Description
It is our job to make it happen. Our projects range from simple one page websites to complex CMS driven websites with recurring payment processing. Our tools of the trade include Zend Studio, Zend Encoder, Adobe Flash Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe Photoshop.
Our partial client list includes:
American Cancer Society
CentralPark.com
Mother Jones
PCI Security Standards Council
Peake Research
Primera
We do it all from large to small. We offer custom programming in PHP, HTML, JavaScript, XML, Java, Perl, and CGI as well as integration with MySQL or other databases.
Our partial client list includes:
American Cancer Society
CentralPark.com
Mother Jones
PCI Security Standards Council
Peake Research
Primera
We do it all from large to small. We offer custom programming in PHP, HTML, JavaScript, XML, Java, Perl, and CGI as well as integration with MySQL or other databases.