XiCast has created a transparent and reliable solution to your web development needs. By providing daily status updates, an open support system that provides you real-time access to development progress and unparalleled quality control.
Technologies
XiCast develops web-based, database-driven websites in the following core technologies:
"LAMP": Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP plus AJAX/jquery
Windows: Server 2003 (and previous), IIS, ASP.NET, Legacy ASP, MS SQL Server
Virtualization environments (VMWare, etc)
Cloud Computing Solutions with an emphasis on Amazon's S3 and EC2 solutions
Video streaming & distribution, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Pay-per-View (PPV) solutions
eCommerce solutions, both pre-built and custom developed
Benefits
There are unparalleled benefits of working with XiCast. Before we write a single line of top-quality code, you can expect:
100% Made in the U.S.A. - No outsourced or international development
Daily project updates
Transparent project management
Reliable and dependable work attendance
Dedicated project manager
Quality control review of all development
High availability hosting and backups
Extensive online marketing experience and resources
Extremely competitive rates
Previous Projects
XiCast has had the great pleasure of working with some amazing customers, implementing quality solutions for their online needs. Here are just a few samples:
RoadtripNation.org
Project: RoadtripNation.ORG Customer: Roadtripnation.org Description: Groundbreaking "College Experience" online curriculum created for Roadtrip Nation. Version 2.0 launched successfully nation-wide in August of 2009. Version 3.0 launched in early 2010.
InfoUp.Com
Project: InfoUp.com Customer: InfoUp.com Description: massive collection of land line, mobile and toll-free phone numbers indexed by owner, region, carrier and many more details.
RoadtripNation.com
Project: RoadtripNation.com Customer: Roadtrip Productions Description: Complete overhaul of existing site and infrastructure. Integrate with new design team and revolutionize how Roadtrip's content was to be shared and distributed. Develop an online college curriculum system, "EDU" in record time.
TheRichJerk.com
Project: TheRichJerk.com Customer: Brevity, Inc Description: Multiple projects in a mixed hosting environment. Consolidate hosting, eCommerce management, develop new properties, overhaul and improve existing properties for improved performance, higher conversion and reduced support requirements.
HonestFlorist.com
Project: HonestFlorist.com Customer: Honest Florist Description: Emergency overhaul of eCommerce systems from shopping cart, checkout, processing to back-end fulfillment, analytics and reporting.
AnnBoroch.com
Project: AnnBoroch.com Customer: Ann Boroch Description: implement outsourced design firm's concept to over-haul existing website. Integrate streaming video and design Pay-per-View system for delivery of subscription content.
SCG International
Project: SCGInternational.com Customer: SCG International Description: implement online scheduling and fulfillment of training classes. Other projects classified.
Wheel Pros
Project: WheelPros.com Customer: Wheel Pros Description: implement multi-language translation of site, custom media delivery system with content management system.
Bon Apetito
Project: BonApetito.com Customer: Bon Apetito Description: Create the largest online collection of restaurant listings and information available on the Internet. Custom Google Maps integration, organic search engine optimization, custom RSS feeds.
eCompendium.com / DRDP-R.com
Project: eCompendium.US Customer: eCompendium LLC Description: Design and implement a new collection of sites related to eCompendium's software offerings such as DRPR-R.com. Organic search engine tuning for improved ranking, pay-per-click campaign management.
ListListener.com
Project: ListListener.com Customer: XiCast Description: Design and implement a ground-breaking automated system that harvests craigslist.org, kijiji.com and other sites in real-time for job and for-sale items by keyword, price and city.
SpecializedTesting.com
Project: SpecializedTesting.com Customer: Specialized Testing Description: Design and implement internal supply chain and reporting management system for tracking full business process for concrete and steel cable testing company. Implement front-end site for new customer acquisition. Saved the customer $130,000 in labor expenses in the first year of implementation.
12 June, 2009: WheelPros.com launches their multi-language site, providing international interpretations of the majority of their online content!
1 Aug, 2009: RoadtripNation.Org Version 2.0 of Roadtrip Nation's online College Experience curriculum, developed entirely by XiCast, launches nation-wide!
10 May, 2009: HonestFlorist.com scores record-breaking Mother's Day sales through targeted marking, managed PPC campaigns and rock-solid transaction performance!
1 May, 2009: BonApetito.com harnesses the power of Twitter for real-time reviews and updates.
3 Apr, 2009: TequilaTwitter.com launches, exploring high relevance "burst" content.
14 Feb, 2009: HonestFlorist.com launches in time for Valentine's Day. XiCast rescues site from previous developers ensure the online retailer is able to accept orders.