I’m one of those people that will try to find or make something good come out of even the darkest of days. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. The pandemic has presented a really unique opportunity to take a step back and evaluate how the Matthew Gove Web Development product line is serving you. I am incredibly excited to announce the first-ever major upgrade to said product line, which will provide you with solutions that are more tailored to your organization’s needs, and will give you much higher value in both the short and long term.
My goal to be your trusted one-stop solution to all of your website, GIS, and data needs has not changed. I know how frustrating it can be to have to go to three different companies for three different parts of your project. This new product line is a significant step to eliminate that frustration.
The new and revamped product line will launch in August, but pre-orders are available immediately. Please contact me or request a quote to place a pre-order.
New Services and Products
Photography
In today’s media-rich world, it’s so critical to have professional-quality photos and videos. I have been a semi-professional photographer since 2006, and these new photography and video production services will ensure the media on your websites, applications, and more, are stunning and timeless.
- You will be able to license any photo in my extensive library of breathtaking landscape, weather, and nature photography for use in most personal and professional settings.
- Both in-person and remote photo shoots will be available, but their launch will be delayed due to the pandemic.
- Pricing will be available by the hour, whole/half day shoots, and per-image.
- I will be opening a new online store this fall where you can buy calendars, mouse pads, coffee mugs, and much more.
Video Production
Video is by far the go-to medium online today, and consumer demand for video continues to skyrocket. Did you know that 85% of all internet users in the US watch online video content monthly, and that 87% of businesses use video as a marketing tool. Just a few of the benefits video provides include:
- Build trust and credibility with your customers and followers
- Increase sharing on your social media pages
- Leapfrog towards the top in search engine rankings. Search engines love videos.
Both traditional and action (GoPro) style video shoots will be available. Pricing will be announced in the coming weeks.
E-Commerce
Okay, this is not a completely new offering, but online shopping presents incredible opportunities for businesses in all sectors. If you’re not selling online, you may be losing out on significant revenues in potential sales.
- Expand to a global market. Anyone with an internet connection is a potential customer.
- Make sales in your sleep. While you have to close a brick-and-mortar store at the end of the day, your e-commerce platform remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
- Detailed product descriptions, FAQ’s, comparisons, and reviews on each page will assure your customers that they are purchasing the correct product that they need at the best price for them.
Whether you’re creating a whole new e-commerce platform or are adding e-commerce to your existing website, I want to help you realize your dreams of selling online. Nothing is more meaningful and satisfying than seeing the joy on your face when you make that first sale.
Automation
We all have those tasks in our routine that we just hate doing. You know what I’m talking about, right. These tasks can be monotonous, boring, and time consuming, often making you feel like you’re wasting time and money. Why not automate those tasks so you can focus on more important matters in your personal and professional life.
- Automations are fully customized to your specific routine and compatible with most data formats.
- Scripts are available in Python, Java, Mathematica, Matlab, and Bash/Shell to seamlessly integrate into your intrastructure.
- Choose between full (set it and forget it) or partial (run scripts manually) automation.
Re-Thinking Existing Services
A major overhaul of any product line is also a great opportunity to look at existing products and services and evaluate how they can be upgraded and improved to better serve your needs.
I envision being able to offer the new product lineup much like an ice cream or sundae bar, which will allow you to better customize your project exactly how you want it. Sticking with the ice cream metaphor, the core offerings of websites/web applications, GIS solutions, and data solutions will form the “scoops of ice cream”, which you can then “top” with e-commerce, automation, or any other service.
New Maintenance Plans
After several requests, I am announcing two new maintenance plans for smaller websites that are relatively static (i.e. their content doesn’t change often). These maintenance plans do not include adding or removing features/content from the site.
- WordPress Starter Maintenance
- Routine updates of WordPress software and plugins
- Once per year tune-up and optimization
- Price: $20 per month or $220 per year
- Custom Site Economy Maintenance
- Once per year application tune-up and optimization
- Keep third party software updated
- Price: $65 per month or $715 per year
Both maintenance plans are available for order today.
While the current lineup of maintenance plans is primarily aimed at websites, additional maintenance plans for non-website applications will be unveiled with the new product lineup in August.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the new product lineup, please leave a comment below or contact me directly. Stay tuned for further announcements in August. In the meantime I invite you to stay up-to-date, save even more money, and get access to exclusive deals, insider tips, and much more by joining the Matthew Gove Web Development email list.
Stay healthy and stay safe.
Top Photo: Quitobaquito Oasis
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona – July, 2018