Culture Foundry

02/06/2024

Whoever you are, wherever you are, we celebrate YOU 🌈



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01/06/2024

HBD // Celebrating 15 years of helping brands we believe in and clients we love expand their brands with beautiful technology that pays them back.

Happy Birthday to us 🎂🥂 🎉



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27/05/2024

To those who served and sacrificed—thank you 🇺🇸



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22/04/2024

On this and every day, Culture Foundry is committed to climate action via our partnership with ECOSOUL PARTNERS.

EcoSoul helps us integrate positive climate action into everything we do, including offering our crew personal carbon offsets as part of our benefits package 🌎

Check the 🔗 below to learn more about EcoSoul and join the conversation 💬

https://www.ecosoul.io/

10/04/2024

NEW CLIENT SPOTLIGHT // What better time to celebrate our new client-partners at the American Library Association (ALA) than during NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 📖

ALA recruited us to help re-organize and re-energize its popular PROGRAMMING LIBRARIAN website, with a fresh, modern look designed to incentivize user engagement and encourage two-way sharing of best practices and new ideas💡

We started with in-depth interviews of site users and collaborators inside and outside the organization, leveraging their feedback to evolve the site’s content structure and retool the site’s navigation and search features to help visitors quickly find (and share) relevant information. The re-launched site is decorated with compelling colors and eye-catching imagery that compels visitors to explore 👀

We thank our development partners at Freelock Computing for implementing our designs, and we applaud the ALA team for its vision and commitment to serving the community of library professionals who benefit from this essential planning tool!

Find Programming Librarian online at https://programminglibrarian.org/

Check the links below to learn more about National Library Week and about efforts the ALA and librarians across the country are taking to address and mitigate the impact of book bans in the United States today:

https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek
https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/

03/04/2024

NEW CLIENT SPOTLIGHT // We redesigned and modernized the website for Northwest Samoyed Rescue, a nonprofit rescue organization, to make it a more effective tool for matching Samoyeds in need with their forever homes.

The refreshed site centers around dog profiles, giving rescuers the means to share each rescued dog’s unique story with text, images, videos and the ability to easily update a dog’s profile status from “Available” to “Success Story” upon adoption.

The addition of new elements, such as digital application forms and online donations, has opened the floodgates of potential adopters and active donors, greatly improving options and resources available to these amazing dogs and the dedicated human beings working to help them.

Find Northwest Samoyed Rescue online at https://www.nwsams.org/

Technologies:

26/03/2024

CULTIVATE // E-commerce platforms have transformed the way we shop and sell online. For entrepreneurs and business owners, selecting the right platform is crucial to online success. So, which one is right for your business?

Check the 🔗 below for a rundown of 10 popular options, along with pros and cons for each to consider before choosing the optimal solution for you.

E-commerce platforms have transformed the way we shop and sell online, and electing the right platform is crucial, so which one is right for your business?

20/03/2024

NEW CLIENT SPOTLIGHT // The Clinton Digital Library approached us with concerns about frequent downtime affecting the library’s website (clinton.presidentiallibraries.us) and the site’s search functionality.

This downtime was more than inconvenient; it significantly hindered users’ ability to access crucial documents and records from William J. Clinton’s presidency for research and other purposes.

*Our crew remedied the situation by updating the technology and server settings responsible for the site interruptions experienced by clients and staff.

*After stabilizing the platform, the leadership team at the Clinton Digital Library recruited Culture Foundry to monitor and maintain the website as part of our 24/7 365 Professional Support program, guaranteeing immediate resolution of any site-related issues.

NEED ROUND-THE-CLOCK DIGITAL HOSTING & SUPPORT?

Trust us to keep your websites and applications secure, your software up to date, and your digital presence online and accessible to your audiences all day, every day.

Share your hosting and support needs at [email protected], and we’ll be in touch ASAP!



Images courtesy of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum

13/03/2024

NEW CLIENT SPOTLIGHT // Our crew’s excited to show their work on the refreshed website recently launched for our new client-partners at the Accelerated Cure Project for MS!

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

• We reinvigorated ACP’s site’s design and navigational elements, giving our partners a sleek and sophisticated way to display fresh content.

• We updated ACP’s logo and created new branding guidelines, giving its visual identity a desired facelift.

• We migrated site content to the popular and easy-to-use WordPress content management system.

• We improved the site’s SEO performance by transforming blog posts once presented as static PDFs into HTML-powered pages, making ACP’s thought-leadership content easy for search engines to index and for interested audiences to find.

💲 Want to expand your brand with customized digital solutions that pay you back? Tell us your needs at [email protected], and we’ll get to work!

01/03/2024

Celebrating the start of with a nod to the of our Culture Foundry Crew and a shoutout to our client-partners at the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), who every day are powering the advancement of women in technology.

Find them online at ncwit.org 🖥️

28/02/2024

CULTIVATE BLOG // When it comes to champion content management systems, who delivers a knock-out experience: WordPress or Drupal?

As two of the most popular open-source CMS platforms, which is better to develop in—and does either have a distinct advantage when it comes to use by non-technical types?

We climb into the ring to discuss the pros and cons of these heavyweights and whether there’s an obvious winner.

Click the 🔗 below for the blow-by-blow 🥊

https://www.culturefoundry.com/cultivate/technology/wordpress-or-drupal-which-content-management-system-is-better-in-2024/

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14/02/2024

On this day designed to celebrate the people we love, we wish you happy hearts (and healthy websites) 🩵

31/01/2024

MUST READ // If you’re planning to build or update a website (or web application) and don’t know how to assemble a project budget, we’re here to help!

Follow the process we’ve defined to determine your digital project’s scope and cost by answering 10 basic questions, starting with the most important: What are the business objectives for your website? 🖥️

Click the 🔗 below for the other nine questions and for insights on the amount of time and money you’ll want to invest to ensure your digital project is a success.

Digital Agency Life | The query embedded in the title of this post is one I receive frequently from website managers reaching out to Culture Foundry with a digital design and dev ...

22/12/2023

13/12/2023

When Santa's elves are making his list and checking it twice, they turn to Culture Foundry CLIENTS and help 'Ol St. Nick finish his work with a click!

Check the link below for a holly-jolly list of our favorite gifts to give this season 🎁

https://newsletter.culturefoundry.com/t/r-e-tijikrtd-njytljtlji-dd/

Happy Holidays from the Culture Foundry Crew!

21/11/2023

TODAY’S SPECIAL // A Big Bowl of Gratitude…As we stuff our turkeys and set our tables for another Thanksgiving celebration, we're pausing for a moment to reflect on the reason for the season.

This month, we explore what it means to be grateful, while sharing some our favorite recipes for CULTURE FOUNDRY COMFORT FOOD, just in time for your next feast 🍗 🥣 🥗 🍷 🥘 🥧

Check the 🔗 below for FREE FOOD (recipes) served with some SAGE (advice).

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 from the Culture Foundry Crew!

https://www.culturefoundry.com/cultivate/purpose/todays-special-a-big-bowl-of-gratitude/

Purpose | While the true origins of the Thanksgiving holiday can be debated, its core purpose is seldom questioned. Why would you not want to take a moment to be intentionally grateful?

15/11/2023

BREAKING // Excited to share that we’ve been recognized as a 2023 GLOBAL CHAMPION by Clutch.co, the leading marketplace for B2B service providers.

This distinction is reserved for the top 10% of Clutch Global Award winners each season and is presented to companies based on their industry expertise and ability to deliver exceptional results as compared to their competitors.

Culture Foundry was also honored by Clutch.co for its work in digital strategy, web design, and application management and support.

Sincere thanks to our client-partners for recommending us, and to our dedicated CREW for elevating digital experiences by creating beautiful technology.

Cheers to them 🥂 and to all of this season’s Clutch.com Global Award winners 🏆

31/10/2023

BOO! Sharing our crew’s favorite Halloween memories while wishing you more treats than tricks this holiday 🎃

- From the friendly ghosts 👻 and ghouls 👺 at Culture Foundry 🕷️ 🧛 💀 🦇 🧟 🤡

26/10/2023

Avoiding Digital Horror Stories: Halloween may be the scariest time of the year, but our crew tackles spooky stuff all year-round.

Check the 🔗 below to learn how turn tricky problems into lasting treats for your digital properties 🎃

https://www.culturefoundry.com/cultivate/digital-agency-life/culture-foundrys-haunted-house-of-digital-horrors/

13/10/2023

CREW CALL // Director of Growth JULIE KOENIG LOIGNON’s relationship with Culture Foundry’s leadership team predates the origins of the company, and as a former, highly satisfied client, she’s a logical choice to help the CF crew grow its current client roster.

A writer by trade, with a background in journalism, public/media relations, marketing, sales, and major-event management, Julie loves creating digital content and using multimedia channels to help brands reach audiences.

This storyteller is also a voracious reader and Sci-Fi / Fantasy geek, who loves anything by Jane Austin, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling. As a wife, dog mom, ballet lover, and equine enthusiast, she also enjoys spending virtual time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; in a Galaxy Far, Far Away; and in a small cupboard, under the stairs, where she’s patiently waiting for an owl to drop off a very special letter from Hogwarts.

Check the 🔗 below to meet the entire Culture Foundry crew!

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

05/10/2023

CREW CALL // With the mind of an analyst and the soul of a poet, ZACH TURNER’s superpower is spotting bugs in just about any kind of digital language known to humans and computers. As a software engineer, Zach is often asked to troubleshoot problem code, and if your website is kicking off errors, you want this talented developer on speed dial.

A Sci-Fi nerd at heart, Zach has an imagination that spans the galaxy and loves spending his free time reading, writing, and playing tennis. Whatever he’s doing, Zach is always eager to listen and learn. We’re lucky to have this consummate team player in our universe.

Check the 🔗 below to meet the entire Culture Foundry crew!

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

27/09/2023

WRAPPING OUR HEADS AROUND HEADLESS CMS // Headless content management systems (CMS) are all the rage, and they're one of our specialties. Our crew was quick to embrace this technology and the flexibility and scalability it affords both web developers and content creators.

We've learned valuable lessons while building headless systems over the years, and we want to share them with anyone considering a headless implementation.

Culture Foundry Principal Engineer FORREST MOULTON shares his insights on headless systems, how they work, what technology goes into them, what kind of organizations they benefit, and how not to lose your head (or mind) while building them.



culturefoundry.com/cultivate/technology/wrapping-our-heads-around-headless-content-management-systems/

21/09/2023

CREW CALL // Our second co-founder and creative director, TREVOR DODD, is an artist, father, outdoorsman, BBQ aficionado, world traveler, and semi-shaman all rolled into one. In his words, Trevor “lives for design and creation in all its forms,” and his creative spirit infuses all we do at Culture Foundry.

He has a critical eye for digital UX and design, and the kindest heart you’ll find deep in the heart of Texas, where he was born and bred. When he’s not consumed by creating, you’ll find Trevor: 1.) near a campsite, 2.) at home entertaining family and friends, 3.) being a caring dad to his human and canine girls, 4.) enjoying a good tequila, and 5.) soaking up all of the sensory pleasures you’ll find in the Music Capital of the World.

And yes, he will probably be sporting his signature Stetson while doing all of the above.

Check the 🔗 below to meet the entire Culture Foundry crew.

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

14/09/2023

CREW CALL // Director of Accounts JORY HINER has an unwavering love for simplicity and a profound passion for people. She’s as comfortable with CEOs as she is with wee kiddos and makes everyone she meets feel like they are the most important person in the room.

Jory is as focused and organized as she is considerate and directs our client relations with transparency and compassion. She quickly sees a clear path to solutions, while never losing sight of big goals or small details.

When she’s not on the job, you’ll find Jory enjoying the great Northwest, celebrating her family and friends, and downing tremendous amounts of coffee, preferably iced.

Check the 🔗 below to meet the entire Culture Foundry crew.

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

07/09/2023

CREW CALL // Junior Software Engineer NIKO ROSENBERG thrives on creativity and water! Whether he’s behind a computer screen, a guitar, or a big wave, this purpose-driven developer-musician-surfer loves to collaborate with others and is always looking for ways to do good.

Niko was born and raised on Hawaiʻi island and loves the great outdoors. When he’s not working on web design and development projects, you’ll find him close to a body of water or beside some plants somewhere.

Check the 🔗 below to meet the entire Culture Foundry crew!

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

31/08/2023

We get it: Being tight on time and money is the new normal for website managers, regardless of the type of organization you represent.

But as you assemble your website design and development budget for the coming year, remember that advance planning pays off by giving you a digital road map to follow and evolve.

Check the 🔗 below to take a trip inside the LBJ Presidential Library and experience a Culture Foundry Wayfinding Workshop, one of the fastest ways to find your path through any digital challenge.

https://www.culturefoundry.com/cultivate/purpose/wayfinding-workshops-revisited/

24/08/2023

CREW CALL // When she isn’t working with designers and developers to create elevated digital experiences, you’ll find LAURA HELMS tinkering under the hood of a muscle car, because this powerhouse PM loves to improve things and is always finding and fixing treasures worth saving!

When she’s on the clock, Laura ensures web design and development projects for some of our biggest clients stay on track and on budget, while keeping our DevOps infrastructure sound and secure.

Away from work, this nature child loves gardening, doing yoga, and being an attentive momma to a teenager and an elderly chameleon.

Click the 🔗 below to meet the entire Culture Foundry crew!

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

15/08/2023

CREW CALL // When he’s not co-leading our Culture Foundry crew and its digital strategy efforts, CEO HANS BJORDAHL is doing what he can for the planet and some of our four-legged friends on it.

Seattle-based and raised in Hawaii, Hans is obsessed with all forms of media, having studied and worked in the world of journalism—even creating the internet’s first comic strip—before transitioning to an executive role in the wide world of web.

Hans is also co-founder of the cooperative climate community, EcoSoul, and its offspring, Carbon Credit Cart, and is deeply committed to combatting the effects of climate change.

As current president of Northwest Samoyed Rescue, Hans works with a dedicated team of volunteers to help re-home deserving dogs that happen to be the same breed as his canine copilot—and frequent Zoom call guest star—Milo.

Click the 🔗 below to meet the full Culture Foundry crew!

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

10/08/2023

CREW CALL // When he’s not leaping over New York taxis (or BMX trail obstacles) in a single bound, COLIN WILLIAMS (or CW for short) is applying his creative genius to every imaginable online challenge.

His unique skill set blends design artistry with superior UX / UI logic and serious front-end development chops. In short, this wunderkind can do it all 💡 and he’s been doing it since the birth of Culture Foundry, as one of our original crew members.

When he’s not absorbed in the digital realm, this dad of three is looking after his kiddos and their mom, while looking for his next real (or virtual) adventure.

Click the 🔗 below to meet the full Culture Foundry crew!

https://www.culturefoundry.com/careers/our-crew/

01/08/2023

Our crew is remembering one of its own, the unforgettable DON WREGE, who we unexpectedly lost last week. As CEO Hans Bjordahl writes,

“Don was a friend and an irrepressible creative force. He anchored the funnest (and funniest) corner of any room, with a sense of humor that usually skirted the ragged edge of disaster to the delight and momentary horror of nearly anyone in earshot….

“He cared deeply about the success of clients, shouldering their concerns and insisting they be addressed. He cared deeply about the people around him, praising them, promoting them, and introducing them to each other. He was profoundly empathetic. He was decidedly in your court.”

Check the 🔗 below to share some memories and read more about the Don we knew and loved.

Purpose | Add up a few years and bad things will happen, but this one hits close to home. Don Wrege was a Culture Foundry original, there at the very start of the com ...