ifPeople
launches site for BALLE business network
Released on
= July 29, 2005, 11:47 am
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Author = Chris Johnson
Industry =
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Summary = BALLE is a network of business organizations that brings
new solutions to the need for economic development, responsible
business, and sustainable communities. With affiliate organizations,
the Internet is key for communication and collaboration. To strengthen
its network, BALLE is creating more accessible information through
a sophisticated online publishing system and a new
online image. The site, created by ifPeople enables BALLE to publish
online while providing tools for management and more
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Body = BALLE is an innovative network of business organizations
that is bringing new solutions to the need for economic development,
responsible business, and sustainable communities. With affiliate
organizations in 20 cities in the US and Canada (and growing), the
Internet is key for communication and collaboration. To strengthen
its network and offer better services to its stakeholders, BALLE
is creating more accessible information through an elegant, sophisticated
online publishing system and a new online image. The site, created
by
ifPeople using Open Source technologies enables BALLE to publish
online documents, while providing tools for content management,
newsletter sign-ups and more.
“Regarding
the process of working with Chris and his team, here’s what
I’d say: Clear communication at every stage, clear agreement
on scope-of-work, and on-time deliveries!! It’s a great talent
to have super-ambitious deadlines and complicated projects, and
be able to manage them with minimal stress for everyone involved
(or at least on the client side!)” Don Shaffer, Director,
BALLE.
Find out more
about leading independent businesses, about the economic impact
of "buying local", and the building blocks of a local
living economy at
livingeconomies.org.
In addition
to the new Web site, the system creates a platform for development
of new programs with business directories for flexible management
options by affiliates.
The BALLE international
Web site now utilizes an Open Source system called Plone, and has
been launched publicly. ifPeople, working with Conscious Creative
for graphical design support, has developed a new design, and a
site technology that enables BALLE to easily publish content, keep
the Home page updated with recent information. The site also includes
functionality such as a calendar of events,
mailing lists, and flexible search. The new design incorporates
more graphics and best practices for maintainable, accessible design
that meets established Web standards. The site also leverages strategies
to ensure better search engine visibility, including metadata management
and the separation of content from the design.
Result to date:
* Staff can
easily manage content through a browser-based interface with no
programming knowledge, saving time and costs.
* An online database of articles, events and featured entrepreneurs
provides a valuable resources for readers and encourages additional
traffic to the site.
* A more efficient approach to domain and link management will improve
the rankings in search engines.
* Home page is always updated through the use of a dynamic Featured
Content areas to display content on that is designated featured.
Each section can also
have its own featured content.
* ifPeople expert staff also helped BALLE understand and organize
services to save money and become more self-sufficient.
Online Business
Directory
Ever wonder
where to go to find businesses that conform to environmental and
social best practices, have organic produce, or are locally owned?
The BALLE directory will provide a leading resource for those seeking
to find progressive, independent
businesses. The development for a central business directory database
by ifPeople will provide a means of promoting businesses in the
network, for building the
effectiveness of "buy local" campaigns, and for giving
independent businesses another means of promoting their products
and services.
Empowering Local
Business Organizations
BALLE is leveraging
its work with ifPeople in order to offer better online services
and tools to the affiliated business organizations across North
America. The local networks will now be able to utilize the open
source platform and new design for their own local work. Look for
ongoing news about new sites launched within the network!
About ifPeople:
ifPeople delivers world-class solutions to responsible enterprises
that enable them to manage business processes, foster effective
teamwork, and improve efficiency and productivity. ifPeople creates
and implements appropriate
information technology solutions and our consulting services provide
support in collaboration, marketing, and sustainability strategy.
The company is a recognized leader and innovator in the fields of
sustainability, social responsibility, and information technology.
ifPeople is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and also has an office
in Argentina. http://www.ifpeople.net
Web Site = http://www.ifpeople.net
Contact Details
= 4905 Hampton Lake Drive
Atlanta, GA 30068
770-971-2283
cjj@ifpeople.net
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