Maine web design company specializes in CMS

As the name implies, a content management system (CMS) allows a site’s owner to easily manage the content within their website. A Content Management System (CMS) uses an online database for storing and organizing the site’s data. Utilizing a user name and password, the site’s owner can log in to modify, add, delete page contents on-the-fly. Once the owner, or administrator , “saves” changes the new content is immediately available on the world-wide-web.

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Promoting your website and your business with low or no budget!!

Some great ways to promote your website:

· Write press releases and submit to local publications (announce anything new with your business- new employee, new website, etc/)
· Create a links page and ask complimentary businesses to link to your website – one hand washes the other- I’ll add a link to your website, will you link to mine? Think of other business that would be good referrals sources for you, or compliment your services.
· Make sure that any membership organizations that you belong to have current data and a link to your website – (IE local Chamber, business associations, etc.)
· Make sure your web address is included on ALL printed materials (IE letterhead, business cards, vehicles, advertisements, brochures) that you use – and are included in all media outlets.
· Make use of business directories and free business listings (See below)
· Surf and search the Internet to see where your competitors are coming up. Investigate to find out how much it cost to be there too.
· Search online to see who comes up first in the non-paid section of search engines results. Click the link to see if they offer free listings, free advertising, or low cost membership.

About Us

T. H. Creations, Inc., located at 247 Lisbon Street in Lewiston Maine, has been building quality websites since 1999. Our services include website design, website development, programming, hosting services, domain registration, image optimization, content management systems, blog management systems, database design and development, graphic design and other web related services.

Our knowledgeable team…

…is skilled in the latest tools and technologies available for designing and developing eye-pleasing and professional web presentations. We strive to stay on the cutting edge as technology rapidly advances, to ensure that we are providing our clients the newest options and features as they become common place in the web community.

Over the years…

…we have been active within our local community by becoming members of the local Chamber of Commerce and other membership organizations.

For three years T.H. Creations, Inc. represented website development at the CMTC annual trade fair catering to area high school students in an effort to help them identify career choices for their futures.

Recently, resident programmer Randy Runnels gave a presentation on Web Standards at the Maine Software Developers Association (MESDA).

We have also joined networking groups and have performed some volunteer work to local non-profit organizations. As we move forward, our goals are to remain active members of our local community while providing valuable services to businesses large and small.

Our Services

Web Design

We cover all aspects of web design, from existing site enhancements to full conception and development. When you acquire our services you will find that our skills in digital media provide a dynamic approach to meet your graphic design needs.

Web Development

We cover all aspects of web development, from navigational structure to customized content mangement sytems. We create custom scripts to simplify complicated tasks. By building and applying database applications, employing both basic and advanced web languages, we provide comprehensive solutions for our client’s specific needs.

Hosting Services

We Provide “True Virtual Server” Technology on High-speed dual Pentium servers with a guaranteed uptime of 99.5%.

True Server Technology gives you exactly what you need from a hosting service. It allows you access to your server’s files and directories so you can maintain and keep track of your site easily right from your browser. There is NO setup fee for establishing a hosting account.

We can also assist with domain registrations, by helping you choose an appropriate name and checking to see if it is available. Or you can send us the information and we will register it for you.

Basic Hosting Package:

This Package offers 350 MB of file storage, 5 GB of file transfer, 10 POP3 email accounts, 1 MySQL Database, pre-configured scripts and much more. Prepaid accounts will reduce the costs and provide savings. Prepaying for one year can save almost two months of hosting expenses!

Deluxe Hosting Package:

This Package offers 1000 MB of file storage, 50 GB of file transfer, 100 POP3 email accounts, 10 MySQL Databases, pre-configured scripts and much more. Prepaid accounts will reduce the costs and provide savings. Prepaying for one year can save almost two months of hosting expenses!

Call us to discuss your hosting needs at 207-782-5498, during business hours, or send an email to: info@thcreations.com.

Portfolio

Kean Project Engineering

The Greater LA Triple Crown

Mountain View Dentistry

Community Wellness Center

Auburn Stove Foundry

Next Level Business Coaching

Sail West Indies

Midnight Boutique Lingerie

Leonardo & Co, PA

Lewiston Public Library

Lessard Roofing & Siding, Inc

Jay-Niles Memorial Library

The Basket Case

www.the-basketcase.com-The Basket Case website was launched November 2007. The site was designed and developed in-house by TH Creations staff. It features a Content Management System, and it is e-commerce capable. The site is fully expandable, allowing the owner to update pricing, add new products, product lines, categories, features and perform inventory control.

E.H. Anderson Fine Woodworking

www.ehafinewoodworking.com-Launched September 2007, this site was designed and developed in-house by TH Creations. It uses a Content Management System, an animated image feature which gives still images life. The website has a fully expandable design, allowing future site growth without interrupting the over-all design.

Common Ties

www.commonties.org -The Common Ties website was designed and developed in-house by T H Creations. Some of the features include an image rotator, an automatically updated site map and a Content Management System, which allows them to update their own site. The site has an internal search engine to allow visitors to search for keywords within their website. This allows people to find what they want quickly and efficiently.

Future Fuel Technologies

www.futurefueltechnologies.com - This website was launched on 05/20/2007 for Future Fuel Technologies, located in Lewiston, Maine. The website was designed and developed by T.H. Creations, Inc. This website employs a content management system and a blog for posting articles written by Frank Norman, degreed Chemist and CEO, of the company. Site viewers can register to post their comments on Frank’s published articles, providing an easy communication tool to interact with their audience, on the hot topic of “Saving Gas”.

The Pineland Lumber Company

www.pinelandlumber.com - The Pineland Lumber Company’s new website was launched February 1st, 2007. This website was designed by Gilbert Creative Designs, website development was provided by T.H. Creations, Inc. Since this new website employs a Content Management System, Pineland Lumber Company can now modify the various sections of the site in-house, without having to call a developer or incur any additional maintenance costs every time something about their business changes. This modern design and structure was scripted in web standards compliant format, increasing both user accessibility and search engine readability. This modern design and format will serve the Pineland Lumber Company well, for many years to come.

Home Conceptions

www.homeconceptions.com - This website was launched in January 2007. The design and development was done in-house at T.H. Creations, Inc. It employs a Content Management System, a subscribable email newsletter and RSS Feed (Real Simple Syndication). The image gallery uses a lightbox effect that compliments each image. Providing these modern features including a CMS, search engine, lightboxes, sitemap and a subscribable newsletter are a great way to introduce a company to the world-wide-web.

Testimonial: ” I want to thank all of you for a great job. It’s been hard for me to find honest, reliable people since we became Maineiacs, and it is greatly appreciated.Your customer service is outstanding and will serve you well as your business continues to grow. Feel free to use me as a reference.” Submitted By: Phil (Owner , Home Conceptions)

LA It’s Happening Here

www.laitshappeninghere.com - This website was launched on October 9th, 2006. Designed and developed by T.H. Creations, Inc., in conjunction with Paul Badeau, marketing director of the Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council, it is the final segment of their “L/A It’s Happening Here” campaign. The website employs both custom database applications as well as an advanced Content Management System.

Testimonial: “Some web companies are good at designing sites, and others are good at the technical side of mapping them out. TH Creations is a very rare breed indeed: they are masters at the front end, i.e., designing a beautiful site, and the back end, ensuring it is is functional, well thought out, and accessible. They have far, far exceeded my expectations in creating the “It’s Happening Here!” site. The best way to put it is this way: they took my “dream” site and made it a reality that everybody’s talking about. Their team also makes it a point to remain connected with the industry. With TH, you get big-firm expertise with small-company service.” Submitted By: Paul , Marketing Director - Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council

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