Custom Websites, Custom Web Applications, Email Marketing, SEO, eCommerce & more...

As the web has evolved over the years, so have the skillsets and expertise required to develop and implement successful websites and web applications. Durkan Consulting never attempts to be everything to everyone, but when it comes to the web we are able to provide our clients with more solutions than most web design and development firms out there. We have a team skilled in graphics and design, and the artistic talent that can bring creativity to your web project. We have programmers who understand the data component of websites and web applications and who understand databases, schemas, XML, and AJAX. We have people who understand how to increase website traffic through SEO, SEM, email marketing, social networking and more.

While areas of expertise differ, all members of the Durkan Consulting Group team have a passion for what they do - they are constantly learning, take pride in what they do, and have a customer-centric approach. Take a look at some of the services and solutions we provide which allow our clients to succeed on the web:

Custom Website Development

Each of our customers has a unique website. While we leverage frameworks and certain processes we do not provide our customers with a "template site". Durkan Consulting provides custom websites that represent your company's unique philosophy, services, products and identity. We take the time to speak with you and more importantly listen so we can provide a website or application that meets your needs. We want to exceed your expectations on time and within budget! Learn more about our approach to website development.

Website Content Management, Content Management Systems (CMS)

Our websites include a robust Content Management System. This means someone with no technical knowledge can easily manage all facets of their website. The only experience required to manage your website is to be comfortable using a web browser. Login and manage your site content, post news and events, post jobs, blog, manage white papers and any other documents, manage products, pictures and galleries, configuration settings, keywords, optimization settings used in fields and more! Learn more about how you can have complete control over your website.

eCommerce Solutions, eCommerce Websites, eCommerce Shopping Carts

Durkan Consulting has developed and implemented successful eCommerce websites that are well optimized and allow out clients to easily manage their products, specials and fullfill orders. We have experience building custom eCommerce websites using Magento eCommerce Platform and building eCommerce websites with OSCommerce. Learn how Durkan Consulting can build you a custom eCommerce solution that will allow you to sell products and services online.

Web Based Workflow, Workflow Applications, Issue Tracking, Workflow Management Systems, Workflow Automation

Web based workflow applications are an ideal way to automate processes and requests such as helpdesk calls, budget request/approval cycles, incident tickets, and more. Durkan Consulting has built many custom workflow applications. We provide our clients with sites and applications that allow them to manage content and settings. Our workflow applications are the same.  You can manage settings such as routing rules, email notifications, elevation levels/rules, benchmarking and more. Learn more about how you can automate your processes using a custom workfl ow application .

Google Map Integration, Google Maps API, Google Mashups

The Google Map API is a great way to provide your site visitors with a map initialized to a geographic area of your choosing containing points of interest that fall on specific coordinates based on the address. Users can click on the point of interest to view a popup containing details, high resolution pictures, and links to additional information. Points of interest can be companies, properties for sale, properties for rent, customers, prospects and many others. Durkan Consulting has vast experience with the Google Map API and can integrate it with your data. The result is a powerful visual representation of your data combined with Google Mapping. Learn more about how Durkan Consulting can integrate your data such as real estate listings with Google Maps.

Custom Web Applications, Web Application Programming, Web Based Applications, Web Application Design

Durkan Consulting has developed and implemented custom web applications for clients in a variety of industries. Examples include sales force automation, helpdesk and issue tracking, contractor time reporting, intranets, extranets, portals and more. Not only can we develop the solution, we can also provide web application hosting in a secure environment with top-notch support and ongoing customizations, as needed. We take the time to listen to you, understand your business and the requirements at hand in order to deliver a web application that will meet your needs. Control over application settings, multiple record updating, editing records without opening them/at a report level are features you can expect.  We use AJAX, XML and frameworks to speed the application development process while giving the user a robust interface and experience. Learn more about how Durkan Consulting can develop and host a custom web application for your business.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Placement, Website SEO, Organic SEO

You might be on our website because you entered a word into a search engine such as Google, Yahoo, Alta Vista, etc and then clicked on our website. The Durkan Consulting Group site is highly optimized with search engines for various words (keywords). Our clients consistently increase their web traffic through Search Engine Optimization(SEO). SEO is not complicated, however it is time consuming. Sufficient up front analysis is needed. We can explain, in plain terminology, the variables that go into having your website highly optimized. Durkan Consulting can optimize your site, increasing traffic through organic searches vs. contracting pay-per-click services which are costly and less effective. We have a process that is flexible and can provide different levels of SEO. We can incorporate training and education if you want to become SEO experts in your own right. Learn how to increase your website's organic traffic through SEO.

Email Marketing, Email Newsletters, Email Campaigns, Email List Management

Email marketing is a highly effective, inexpensive method for promoting your products and services to prospects, business partners and clients alike. While there are a number of do-it-yourself tools out there, there are a number of pitfalls associated with email marketing that need to be navigated. Effective email marketing campaigns consist of well written, well formatted emails that will pass through spam filters and contain a call to action that will allow recipients to easily take the next step, whether it be purchasing a product, contacting your company, filling out a form, etc. Other components to a successful email marketing campaign include list management, timely and accurate re por ting of Boun ces, Opens, Click-thru's, and more. Learn how to we can help grow your business through effective email marketing campaigns.