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JVF Consulting Launches Imperial Sales Company Custom Web Site

2010-01-22T09:44:00.000-08:00

Imperial Sales Co. is your complete source for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and agricultural lubricants, chemicals, greases and precharged antifreezes.

San Francisco, CA January 20, 2010 – Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC announced the launch of the Imperial Sales Company custom website redesign. With their new polished look, the website is much sleeker giving a professional appeal that highlights their quality products. Imperial Sales Co. brings a fresh new feeling to their complete line of automotive, industrial, and agricultural lubricants and greases with the redesign by JVF Consulting.

“The Imperial product line is becoming more streamlined and efficient with their new custom design.", says Jason Franco president of JVF Consulting, LLC. With a central California manufacturing facility and four strategically located warehouses, Imperial Sales Company is able to provide timely service for the West Coast lubricants market.

Imperial products meet the latest trends and developments in automotive and agricultural lubricants and grease technology. With a refreshing approach to future development and innovation, the Imperial brand is a statement of modern efficiency and performance. Designed for excellent stability, water resistance, load carrying ability, rust and oxidation resistance their complete line will meet or exceed your expectations.

Imperial Sales Company mission is to provide quality products at competitive prices with excellent customer service. Their full line of products is available in bulk, totes, drums, kegs, and pails. For more information visit the Imperial Sales Co. website at www.imperialsalesco.com.

About Imperial Sales Company:
Founded in 1998, Imperial Sales Company takes pride in being a true independent supplier to independent marketers serving the West Coast lubricants market. Exceeding our customers’ expectations is how Imperial Sales Company has grown to become one of the premier suppliers of private label (house brand) lubricants on the West Coast. We are dedicated to providing a complete product offering at competitive pricing in this very dynamic business. We are members of CIOMA and PPC; we participate in the POC and WPMA conferences annually. Our motto is, "Success is in the Details!" We go above and beyond to make certain our customers are provided with the finest customer service and quality of products.

Contact:
Jeff Melendez
Imperial Sales Co.
(800) 720-7949
http://www.imperialsalesco.com

Earthquake Ceiling Repair Eureka, Arcata, Ferndale, Humboldt County

2010-01-15T09:26:00.000-08:00

Since 1979 George Family Enterprises NorCal has served California by providing quality acoustical and decorative wall and ceiling systems. Working in earthquake prone areas such as California require us to stay up with the latest in safety and building codes. Staying up to date with all codes ensures that every ceiling grid they work on will never sway laterally during an earthquake. Older buildings with installations that are not up to current safety and building codes can lead to partial or total collapse of the ceiling grid during a severe tremor. If your current ceiling needs repair due to an earthquake or natural disaster then contact GFENC immediately!

George Family Enterprises NorCal is a licensed installer of Whisper Wall Acoustical & Tackable Fabric Wrapped Wall and Ceiling Panels. We are also a licensed installer of Newmat, a thermal vinyl stretched ceiling and wall system. GFENC employs some of the finest and most competent Union Carpenters and Lathers on the West Coast who specialize in the installation of Decorative and Ornamental Ceilings; Upholstered and Panelized Fabric Walls & Ceilings; Luminous Ceilings; Wood Ceiling & Wall Systems in addition to standard Acoustical Ceilings. George Family NorCal’s staff are seasoned professionals for all types of acoustical ceiling repair and are prepared to give you a competitive quote.

GFE NC’s team of highly skilled estimators and project managers can offer assistance with both product consultations and budget pricing to facilitate you in your selection of ceiling systems. They offer competitive pricing and can fulfill all your needs in every aspects of Acoustical Ceiling and Wall Systems. GFE’s installers strive to bring your project in under budget, on-time and accident free.

For more information about George Family Enterprises NorCal, and to view their online portfolio, visit their website at www.gfeinc.com.

JVF Amass CMS Version 1.0.19

2010-01-08T11:34:00.000-08:00

Many of our customers have been users of our Amass content management system for some time now. Through a combination of experience, feedback, and new technologies we have continued to build Amass into a better product that blows other content management systems away.

Many companies and organizations have requirements that go beyond what is available with most content management systems. In those cases, Amass’s powerful framework makes it easy for JVF Consulting to create sophisticated technologies that extend the power of Amass in all directions. Since Amass is based on PHP and PostgreSQL, JVF is able to build powerful applications for any platform that anyone can use, share, and support. JVF Consulting’s reputation of outstanding personalized customer support is here to help you every step of the way. At JVF you'll always be taken care of when using Amass CMS. To see all of the websites currently using Amass visit the JVF web design portfolio. To find out more information about Amass CMS, visit the product page located here!

Google Does Not Use Keyword Meta Tags!

2010-01-08T11:22:00.000-08:00

As professional website designers we are always conforming to the latest techniques in SEO (search engine optimization) in order to be successful in the SERP’s (search engine result page’s). We found that our new customers are now doing their history before choosing a web design firm to make sure their final product will perform correctly in all search engines. The term used mostly by our new customers is “keyword meta tags”. They want to make sure we include these meta tags, in hopes their website will increase in the SERP’s. They then pass us a huge list to embed into their website header. At JVF Consulting we do include keyword meta tags to all of our custom websites, but we really hate to break the news, Google does not use keyword met tags!

Next time you’re reading an article on SEO and it tries to convince you to optimize the keyword meta tags to your website remember this. Googlebot does not even bother to index or interpret those keyword meta tags, but rather extract the keywords from the content of your website. When Matt Cutts the famous Google SEO software engineer was asked, “Does Google ever use the keyword meta tags in its web search ranking?” His response was, “In a word, no. Google does sell a Google Search Appliance, and that product has the ability to match meta tags, which could include the keywords meta tag. But that’s an enterprise search appliance that is completely separate from our main web search. Our web search (the well-known search at Google.com that hundreds of millions of people use each day) disregards keyword metatags completely. They simply don’t have any effect in our search ranking at the present time.”

If you still do not believe us, here is a Google Webmaster video explaining it all. This is not breaking news by any means, but there are still people out there who are putting too much thought and effort into their meta tags. www.youtube.com/v/jK7IPbnmvVU

Lend-A-Check: Serving The Financial Needs Of Nevadans

2010-01-04T15:01:00.000-08:00

Search Engine Optimization is necessity for businesses who have lots of competition both on and off the World Wide Web. In the cash advance and payday loan business the market is flooded, so capturing the attention of new customers can be a tedious task if your website is not visible in the major search engines. Striving to keep up with the latest technology Lend-A-Check is becoming more visible in the search engine results with the latest updates JVF Consulting has applied to their website.

By paying attention to important details, JVF Consulting improves the volume and quality of traffic to the Lend-A-Check web site from search engines through natural organic search results. Typically, the earlier a site appears in the search results list, the more visitors it will receive from the search engine.

Because effective SEO requires changes to the HTML source code, SEO tactics are incorporated into every web site developed and designed by JVF Consulting. JVF is aware that search engine crawlers may look at a number of different factors when crawling a site, so we always ensure each piece of the puzzle is put together correctly so the spiders will crawl and index all of the content.

Working with Lend-A-Check to create a "search engine friendly" website was a snap. Optimizing every aspect of a website is what JVF Consulting does best. We look forward to Lend-A-Check gaining in the Google search engine results through our search engine optimization package. JVF Consulting SEO techniques are considered white hat and conform to the all search engine guidelines. White hat optimization produces results that last.

Lend-A-Check is now dialed in and is ready for their page rank to increase as they rise in the search engine results. So whether your paycheck has run short, your car has broken down, there is a medical emergency, or just want cash for a special occasion, Lend-A-Check.com is online and there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Subscribe To The JVF Consulting YouTube Channel

2010-01-04T13:21:00.000-08:00

JVF Consulting, LLC is very excited about the YouTube phenomenon. We have recently uploaded new videos to our channel on Google’s YouTube website. We feel that unveiling the JVF brand through compelling videos is a positive contribution to the YouTube technology community. We will be featuring exclusive videos of our Amass content management system, tips & tricks, sneak peeks at upcoming technologies and providing previews from some of our custom websites. JVF is always striving to stay current with the latest technologies, while making sure to fully utilize proven techniques and standards. For the JVF team, social networking is just another great opportunity for us to connect with new folks and strengthen our ties with the amazing individuals & businesses on the web.

If you aren't already subscribed to our YouTube channel, what are you waiting for? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay up to date with all the latest features the Amass CMS has to offer. Comment on our videos and interact with other users. To do so you will first need a free YouTube account. After you sign in to YouTube, visit the JVF Consulting YouTube Channel and click the "Subscribe" button near the upper left of the page.

JVF Consulting Launches Diablo Advisors Healthcare IT Consulting Website

2010-01-04T13:19:00.000-08:00

"Diablo Advisors builds successful and lasting partnerships through direct, honest, and timely communications."

Diablo Advisors LLC is a professional services firm with expertise in solving complex Healthcare IT challenges. Diablo Advisors excel in providing strategic guidance and tactical assistance to healthcare enterprises, clinics, and physician practices. Keeping up with today's web technology with a friendly web 2.0 look and feel sets Diablo Advisors apart from all other health care advisors. Their new custom website is just another way Diablo Advisors provides outstanding customer service to all their clients.

Offering services such as physician and clinician system adoption, work flow improvement, implementation planning, project management and execution, solution optimization, IT staff augmentation, Diablo Advisors mission is to assist their clients in achieving their healthcare information technology objectives through high quality and high value consulting services.

"Diablo Advisors is revolutionizing the way healthcare advisors market themselves on the World Wide Web." stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. "We believe the new website will bring an opportunity to solve complex healthcare IT problems through a rich, user-friendly web interface."

The new Diablo Advisors website is powered and designed by the leader in custom website design in the San Francisco Bay Area, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Diablo Advisors website can be found at http://www.diablo-advisors.com

About Diablo Advisors, LLC:
Diablo Advisors is led by Daryl K. Tom, Principal and Founder. Mr. Tom has over 23 years of experience in the healthcare and information technology industry, having served as a senior executive in both large and small healthcare technology and equipment businesses including Philips Medical Systems, HBOC (Now part of McKesson), Eclipsys and HealthVISION. His experience includes leading high-performing implementation, professional services, sales and marketing teams to help healthcare organizations achieve superior outcomes.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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Bay Area Rock Group SwampDonky Is Streaming Live From Their New Website

2010-01-04T13:14:00.000-08:00

"SwampDonky has injected adrenaline into their already polished sound. The new redesign of the official SwampDonky website highlights the rock groups new album titled Off The Hook. Continuing to sharpen their musical skills, SwampDonky is proud to offer their listeners a chance to tune into SwampDonky radio on their official website."

Showcasing their musical talents on the SwampDonky official website, the Bay Area rock band is leading the music industry with their the latest installment to their ever expanding website. Offering a full range of professional services, SwampDonky is ready to rock any large event, or concert. They also have their entire catalog available for licensing in your film, television show, commercial, video game, or other media production.

SwampDonky is a fan-favorite on the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, appearing at several venues including the Great American Music Hall, 12 Galaxies, Rockit Room, Grant & Green, Beale Street Bar, Fat City, Blakes on Telegraph, the Time Out, and Rooster's Roadhouse. With a stage presence that commands listeners attention, SwampDonky keeps the audience captivated and screaming for more.

"We believe that the website redesign will bring an opportunity for SwampDonky to showcase their many talents to their loyal fans." stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. "Web 2.0 technology is revolutionizing the way music artists market themselves around the world."

SwampDonky consists of Ryan Lorenzini , Joel Anderson, Tommy Huxley and Tony Ebster. Each coming from various other bands in the San Francisco Bay Area, the four came together with a stroke of luck and began writing and recording tunes in their studio.

Today, SwampDonky's sound consists of pure rock with a modern feel which can be hard & edgy at times, and funky & bluesy at others. The end result is a fresh new sound that integrates melodic sensibility with a healthy dose of old-school guitar-riff-laden drivin' grooves. To stay up to date with all the shows SwampDonky is taking part in, check the events section of their facebook or myspace page. Also keep an eye on their blog where you will find the latest news.

The website which is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, a Content Management System designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The official SwampDonky website can be found at www.swampdonky.com

About SwampDonky:
Joel Anderson (Lead Vocals, Drums) was born with drumsticks in his hands. He has been an active participant in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for most of his life. Joel has performed on several albums and at countless venues, both as a drummer and lead vocalist.

Tommy Huxley (Lead Guitar) has a unique style that draws upon several elements of blues, rock, and jazz. He has been known to bastardize his strings and to rip facemelters when least expected. Before SwampDonky, Tommy was active in the East Bay and Santa Barbara scenes. He has played in many styles of bands including Blues, Progressive Rock, Latin Jazz, and R&B.

Ryan Lorenzini (Guitar, Vocals) is admittedly the "rhythm" guitar player and "backup" vocalist. Did I mention that he's involved in the production of everything, from sound engineering, arrangement, songwriting, marketing, artwork, keeping Tommy & Joel in line, etc... you get the idea.

Tony Las Vegas (Bass, Vocals) plays an Ibanez bass through an Ampeg SVT. His influences range from rock to metal to jazz. He is also heavily influenced by Dimmu Borgir. He lays down bass lines that are both complex and simple and his sounds tend to resemble those of the great Mike Watt. Tony has played in several bands in the San Francisco Bay Area over the past 15 years.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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Browse Our Flickr Photostream Digital Photo Album

2010-01-04T13:12:00.000-08:00

Millions of people use Flickr nationwide for commercial promotion purposes, including: artists, photographers, real estate agents, bloggers, students, models, and more. Even JVF Consulting has been a frequent Flickr visitor for many years now, we love to browse through pictures of family and friends and also on occasion search through photostreams from around the world. There are dozens of photo sharing websites out there, but Flickr has caught the attention of the global online community, and it has spread like wildfire. This wildfire has sparked JVF into creating an official JVF Consulting photostream on Flickr. To see our impressive portfolio of logos, corporate identities, custom website designs, and craigslist advertisements on Flickr, simply follow this link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvfconsulting

JVF Consulting is impressed with the talent from the Flickr community, and we are proud to once again lead our industry in this exciting new direction. We are eager to hear what our customers think, and look forward to their input in shaping our ever-expanding collection on our Flicker photostream.

With 73 million worldwide visitors each month and more than three billion photos stored by 35 million members, Flickr serves as the 'eyes of the world' and has revolutionized the sharing and discovery of what people see and experience through digital imagery. Flickr was developed by Ludicorp in February 2004 and acquired by Yahoo! in March 2005. To sign up for an account, or just to browse around, visit www.flickr.com.

JVF Consulting Announces The Launch Of The Brentwood Insider Website Redesign

2010-01-04T13:07:00.000-08:00

"Stay informed about all the events taking place in Brentwood, CA and the surrounding East Bay Area by visiting the Brentwood Insider, a monthly newsletter and calendar of local events."

The Brentwood Insider is a monthly newsletter provided to the tenants and friends of the Sand Creek Business Center to keep them current on what is taking place in Brentwood and the surrounding areas. Featuring coupons for local stores and articles about a local businesses, the monthly newsletter provides useful information on events and opportunities that are available throughout the San Francisco East Bay.

In addition to the site's many new technical features, the search engine optimization aspect presents a dramatic improvement. In addition to the web server rewrites that create a spider friendly URL's, we have streamlined the site's navigation, making it more intuitive and user friendly. With an easy to use interface, its effortless for users to locate a desired event. Allowing for a fast sign up, there is a new mailing list feature for visitors to quickly add their email address to the eBlast campaign.

"We believe that the website redesign will bring an opportunity for The Brentwood Insider to reach a larger audience, engaging more people back into their community." stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. "The Brentwood Insider is committed to providing their visitors with extensive information needed to participate in all the exciting events around the Bay Area."

The website which is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, a Content Management System that provides tools to help organizations manage their events, members, and data more efficiently, was designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Brentwood Insider can be found at www.thebrentwoodinsider.com.

About The Brentwood Insider:
Brentwood Insider is a monthly newsletter provided to the tenants and friends of the Sand Creek Business Center to stay current on everything taking place in Brentwood, CA and the surrounding areas. It also provides useful information on other opportunities that are available at the affiliate properties; Sand Creek Business Center, Brentwood Business Center, Sand Creek Plaza, and Brentwood Self Storage.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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Follow Us On Twitter! @jvfconsulting

2010-01-04T13:03:00.000-08:00

You can now follow JVF Consulting on Twitter to stay on top of all the latest web technologies. Simply follow @jvfconsulting to be the first to get vital information about website launches, press releases, JVF blog updates, and web technology tips & tricks. If you don't have a Twitter account, we suggest you get one right away! If you're an iPhone user then log on the App store immediately to download one of the many free twitter applications. Everyone at JVF Consulting prefers the simple, clean, and fast application called TwitterFon.

At JVF Consulting we like to think of Twitter simply as blogging for regular people. Most of us don't have much to say, or we're just too busy. Thankfully Twitter posts are limited to 140 characters, and the topic is simply, "what are you doing?". We know, it sounds totally silly, but that's precisely why Twitter is on its way to becoming the next killer social networking application. And if you don't like it, why waste your time reading this post, or even talking about it? Don't you know blogs are dead? Get on Twitter!

2010-01-04T11:48:00.000-08:00

"She's Blues, She's Soul, She's Gospel, She Rock's! The new redesign of the official Sista Monica Parker website highlights the different genres of Sista Monica. Continuing to sharpen her musical skills, Sista Monica is proud to offer music listeners exactly what they want to hear."

Sista Monica Parker is now showcasing her many musical talents on her new official website. She's Blues, She's Soul, She's Gospel is the latest installment to the ever expanding website redesign. Offering a full range of professional services, Sista Monica's band has a horn section with background singers that is appropriate for your guests at any corporate event, convention, or festival. Sista Monica is a true performer that plays music your audience craves to hear more of.

Recently joining the ranks of well-established and legendary artists such as BB King, Etta James, and Buddy Guy, Sista Monica won the "Artist Of The Year Award" at the prestigious Monterey Bay Blues Festival. She is a fierce force of nature while blending soul, funk and gospel with her blues. With a stage presence that commands the listeners attention, Sista Monica will keep your audience captivated.

"We believe that the website redesign will bring an opportunity for Sista Monica to showcase her many talents to her loyal fans." stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. "Web 2.0 technology is revolutionizing the way music artists market themselves around the world."

Today, Sista Monica is one of the most admired women on the international festival music scene. To stay up to date with all the events Sista Monica is taking part in, check the events section of her official website. With her inner strength, discipline, and spirituality, Sista Monica gives a renewed meaning to blues as healing music.

The website which is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, a Content Management System designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The official Sista Monica website can be found at www.sistamonica.com

About Sista Monica Parker:
Sista Monica is a winner of the prestigious Monterey Bay Blues Festival 2002 Artist of the Year Award; the 2003 Gail Rich Award; the 2004 San Jose Mercury News' Most Creative Women in Silicon Valley Award; the 2007 Santa Cruz County's Artist of the Year Award and the 1999 BAMMIES - Bay Area Music Awards. She has been nominated two times as the United Kingdom's Best Blues Female Artist. In 1998, 2007 and 2008, she was nominated as Best Contemporary and Blues/Soul Female Artist by the Blues Foundation (formerly known as the W.C Handy Awards, Memphis, Tennessee).

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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His & Hers Formal Wear Website Designed By JVF Consulting

2010-01-04T11:32:00.000-08:00

"Annette and Susanne opened His & Hers Formal Wear with an eye for good fashion. Together they have created the perfect storm of knowledge and expertise. From proms and quinceaneras to galas and weddings, His & Hers Formal Wear is equipped to handle it all from imagination to realization."

Dublin, CA January 28, 2009 - The tuxedo and bridal formal wear industry has come a long way since the introduction of the internet. With the digital era in full force, His & Her Formal Wear is leading the way with their website re-design.

JVF Consulting, LLC the San Francisco bay area leader for custom website design and content management systems has announced the deployment of the His & Her Formal Wear official website.

Through the use of the World Wide Web, His & Her Formal Wear plans to make an impact in the tuxedo industry. Dedicating a page on their website titled spotlights that highlights all their amazing customer feedback. This spotlights page features an interactive Google map that ties their customer's testimonials to their location, showing pinpoints all over the globe.

"Web 2.0 technology is revolutionizing the way businesses market themselves around the world," said Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. "We think that web technology will bring an extraordinary opportunity for small businesses in the community to compete with the big guys."

Powered and monitored by JVF Consulting, LLC, His & Her Formal Wear can be found at http://www.hisandhersformalwear.com.

About His & Her Formal Wear:
Our seamstress has over 30 years of experience in creating the custom fit that is right for you. Long gowns can become shorter, and strapless dresses can get shoulders and sleeves. You will be amazed at the difference custom tailoring can do to your dress, it will truly be made to fit just you. When you walk into His & Hers, you will feel like you have stepped off the sidewalks of Rodeo Drive into a designer boutique. It creates the perfect backdrop for the large inventory of amazing designer gowns that fill the store.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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Best San Francisco Wedding Photographer Custom Website Is Live!

2010-01-04T11:29:00.000-08:00

"Award winning San Francisco Bay Area photographer Peter Bruce provides fine portrait style and fashion style wedding photography with photojournalistic professionalism."

Dublin, CA February 16, 2009 - Photography is one of the many important elements that make up a wedding. Finding everything San Francisco has to offer you can be tedious, and that is where we come in.

JVF Consulting, LLC the San Francisco bay area leader for custom website design and content management systems has announced the deployment of the Best San Francisco Wedding Photographer official website.

Through the use of the World Wide Web, Peter Bruce plans to make an impact in the wedding photography industry. With his wide range of wedding photography, browsing photos will make it easy for you to find the approach you're looking for. With several examples in the photo gallery you can see the range and styles and used today. Whatever culture or ethnic background you represent, his photographs will capture exactly what you're looking for.

"As your company grows, so should its presence on the web." said Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. Peter Bruce is taking the necessary steps to ensure his success on the net.

Powered and monitored by JVF Consulting, LLC, the Best San Francisco Wedding Photographer website can be found at http://www.bestsanfranciscoweddingphotographer.com.

About Peter Bruce:
Peter's philosophy about weddings is this: simply put, it's your day. Not the photographer's. His job is to capture the beauty of your celebration without interfering. To be a helpful presence. And to treat your wedding as something that's unique as you are, not as a photography package. One size does not fit all!

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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JVF Consulting, LLC Launches Custom Website For SureHarvest

2010-01-04T11:27:00.000-08:00

"SureHarvest is creating the 'sustainable currency' for the agrifood marketplace. We make sustainability quantifiable so that it can be measured, valued and rewarded. We seek practical, scientific solutions to resource use. Ultimately, our aim is to enable you to stay profitable."

Dublin, CA February 13, 2009 - The agrifood industry has come a long way toward embracing sustainability since SureHarvest was first founded in 1999 by Dr. Jeff Dlott. SureHarvest believes in first measuring, and then rewarding growers for producing public benefits like cleaner water and air, job opportunities, and vibrant communities. SureHarvest sets out to design the knowledge and technology systems needed to create a sustainable currency, while exchanging environmental and social benefits in the agrifood marketplace.

JVF Consulting, LLC the San Francisco Bay Area leader for custom website design and content management systems has announced the deployment of the SureHarvest official website.

Through the use of the World Wide Web, SureHarvest plans to reach stakeholders throughout the agrifood industry. SureHarvest's vision of a marketplace based on a sustainability currency is here. With its scientific knowledge, practical know-how, trusted reputation and comprehensive software tools, SureHarvest enables growers and food companies to compete in the expanding sustainability marketplace.

"As your company grows, so should its presence on the web." said Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. SureHarvest is taking the necessary steps to ensure their success on the net, with the assistance of JVF Consulting.

Powered and monitored by JVF Consulting, LLC, the SureHarvest website can be found at http://www.sureharvest.com

About SureHarvest:
SureHarvest is a leading provider of software and services for growers and agrifood companies pursuing sustainability strategies, by offering sustainability management software, farming management software, consulting services and third-party certification. Six of the top 12 U.S. wine companies use SureHarvest software to manage their vineyards. SureHarvest Farming MIS is used by growers farming a cumulative 300,000 acres. SureHarvest's Sustainability MIS powers the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance's sustainability performance management system that confidentially houses self-assessment data from 1,026 vineyards and 230 wineries (www.sustainablewinegrowing.org). Dr. Dlott is a co-founder of the Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops, an initiative to develop a system for measuring sustainable performance throughout the specialty crop supply chain (www.stewardshipindex.org).

JVF Customer Featured In San Francisco Chronicle SFGate

2010-01-04T11:20:00.000-08:00

SFGate.com, home of the San Francisco Chronicle Publishing Company, featured an article February 1st, 2009 about the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. The news article, which boasts about Livermore Valley being the prefect day trip for win coinsurers, also mentions their new "easy-to-navigate" website. JVF Consulting takes this as a compliment since we had the pleasure of designing and deploying the website. "All the hard work has paid off" says Chris Chandler executive director of LVWA. We're gaining the publicity we need to continue to grow during these economic hard times.

JVF's attention to detail, matched with their flawless designs and software skills, created the logic behind the LVWA trip planner called "Plan My Visit". Plan My Visit allows you to interact with the LVWA website by selecting the wineries you want to visit, move them in the order you want, and with a click of a button it gives you an itinerary including driving directions from start to stop. This interactive map was called "A nifty feature" in the San Francisco Chronicle article featured on SFGate.com. With positive feedback coming from such a credible news source, the team at JVF Consulting wants to thank Susan Fornoff, Chronicle Travel Editor, for writing and covering the story. JVF will continue to prove ourselves on and off the web as the leader for custom website designs and content management systems in the San Francisco bay area.

To read the article featured on SFGate.com simply click here. To see for yourself what the hype is all about, visit the Livermore Valley Winegrowers website www.lvwine.org and don't forget to give the Plan My Visit map a try while you're there!

Stewardship Index Featured In PMA Newsletter!

2010-01-04T11:19:00.000-08:00

Measuring Sustainability throughout the crop supply chain is gaining more press than ever, and at the forefront of the movement is the Stewardship Index For Specialty Crops. PMA (Produce Marketing Association), the leader in global trade and produce marketing, featured the Stewardship Index in their recent newsletter dated January 6, 2009.

The article titled "Group Seeks to Measure Sustainability Performance for Specialty Crops" PMA identifies the group and addressed their project which is currently seeking private and public interest. If you would like to read the article it can be found on the PMA website.

JVF Consulting, the leading bay area web design company, has been behind the scenes ensuring the launch of the new Stewardship Index website went flawlessly. Now the power of sustainability will enable operators at any point along the supply chain to benchmark, compare, and communicate their own performance. With this technology the Stewardship Index can address the unique needs of the specialty crop industry while improving environmental and social impacts.

Below is a screen shot of the Produce Marketing Association newsletter that referenced the Stewardship Index article. We look forward to sharing all the good press about our friends at the Stewardship Index For Specialty Crops!

New Year Technology Resolutions For 2010

2010-01-04T11:13:00.000-08:00

With the new year finally here, the JVF team has been hearing all types of tech resolutions for 2010. So far it seems like the majority of all the resolutions are all "Green" related. So what exactly does 2010 hold for us? Maybe some of the following resolutions will spur some ideas that will help shape your IT department or web technology team.

Take control of your energy waste. There are plenty of steps companies can take to reduce power costs. Implementing PC power management is by far the leader. There are numerous products out there designed to put inactive machines into low-power mode when they're not in use. After all, there's no good reason to leave your computers and monitors on if they're not doing any useful work.

Travel less as a company. I'm not talking about the daily commute here, I'm talking about our air miles and business trips. Thankfully it is not our technology we need to be worried about when going green, but rather the degree of mobility. With videoconferencing and the new features of GoToMeeting, there is no need for complicated journey's to meetings abroad. Thanks to new technology reducing our carbon footprint has dynamic effects on our sustainability.

Recycle everything! With Yahoo! Green you will find lots of helpful information right at your fingertips. With so many recycling guides and helpful tips, staying up to date with everything green is a snap.

Practice green techniques. From energy reduction, to reducing the use of toxic materials, save both the environment and money by becoming more conscious of the products you use every day. What's good for the planet, is good for business in 2010!

These New Year's resolutions are meant to help your organization rein control while saving money in the process. Most resolutions require minor changes in lifestyle that might effect some bad habits. Although difficult at times, the end results should prove worthwhile, and perhaps help set the stage for more efficiency down the road.

Free Gold Watch Reprogrammed Online Retail Shop

2009-12-16T11:34:00.000-08:00

After upgrading and reprogramming, the Free Gold Watch custom desktop computer online retail store is booted up and running! Free Gold Watch brings you all new designs such as shirts with secret side pockets, envelope wallets, sheer black women’s tops, free tanks, luxury tote bags, sunglasses & eyewear by Gucci, Playboy, Cazal’s and more!

JVF Consulting Launches Jumpness Bounce House Custom Website

2009-12-16T10:45:00.000-08:00

Save time searching for the perfect inflatable bounce house for your party or event. Jumpness shows available bounce house’s from participating local businesses in your area. View pricing, descriptions, reviews and pictures, then easily book your reservation online.

Dublin, CA December 16, 2009 – Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC announced the launch of an innovative website for bounce house party rentals, Jumpness, LLC. This custom website features a stimulating web 2.0 design that appeals to both parents and kids alike. This new, very user-friendly website, makes finding a bounce house for kids ridiculously easy to find. With a catchy look and feel Jumpness creates a user experience that is more intuitive and personalized than any other rental site currently on the World Wide Web.

The Jumpness website features vendor logins which allow bounce house owners to create their own page, add content, pictures and rental information. Now when someone in their area needs a bounce house for their party, they can book the date, make the payment, and wait for the party to begin.

"The possibilities for this website are greater than anyone has envisioned; it's not only for bounce houses but any type of party rental entertainment.", says Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. "The bounce house industry is becoming more streamlined and efficient thanks to Jumpness! "

Jumpness realizes that more and more parents are now using the internet to find entertainment for their children’s parties than ever before. Providing bounce house rentals for any outdoor or indoor event on the web makes their job much easier. So when you want to do something special for your child's birthday or any event where there will be kids, why not make your next party one that will be remembered for a very long time. With Jumpness your party is guaranteed to be a hit!

The Jumpness website is fast and easy to navigate which sets itself apart from the rest. For more information, and to see the website for yourself, visit Jumpness at www.jumpness.com.

About Jumpness, LLC:
The Jumpness team is innovative, dedicated and simple. Relationship building is a top priority so you can expect to be treated more than just a number. Also, you will not experience what they call "super fake niceness, but we know you hate your job" customer service. Instead, you will experience real people delivering innovative solutions in the bounce house industry. That's the way it should be and Jumpness is out to prove it.

Contact:
Anthony Tori, President
Jumpness, LLC
(877) 870-2590
http://www.jumpness.com

Customer Testimonials Make Powerful Marketing Tools

2009-11-30T08:51:00.000-08:00

At JVF Consulting, LLC we understand that positive word of mouth from our customers is an essential part of maintaining our reputation as a leader in professional website design and custom content management systems. By proactively listening and learning from our customers, JVF Consulting continues our commitment to customer excellence by delivering web design services of the highest industry standards.

Using customer testimonials in your advertising, marketing materials, and on your website is a common practice today. If your customers are saying great things about your business, then why not publicize those positive testimonials for the world to see?

Frequently, our customers will provide us with compelling testimony that validates the claims we make about our services. At JVF Consulting we authenticate our testimonials by using a picture of the customer along with their real name and the project we completed for them. In other words, we prove our customer testimonials are real up front so there is no room for doubt! Today we feel the need to share these testimonials with you. If you’re a new or potential customers, you should definitely read these testimonials, they will help with any skepticisms you have about us. Click here to read JVF Consulting's testimonials.

Designer Purse Dust Covers Available Now At BellaCaché™

2009-11-25T13:38:00.000-08:00

"Protecting purses, shoes and fashion accessories is now easier with BellaCaché™, an innovative manufacturer of accessory dust covers."

San Ramon, CA November 25, 2009 – Liz Boyd, President and Founder of BellaCaché™ announced themselves as a new player in the dust cover market. BellaCaché’s™ line expands on what the fashion world calls a purse dust cover. Available in three sizes, this unique product line protects and stores shoes, purses, tote bags, scarves, hats, boots, laptops, briefcases and any other accessory that needs added protection.

BellaCaché™ dust covers are 100% cotton which are essential for storing leather goods. Their unique identification tag makes it easy to identify the contents even when stacked high in a closet. BellaCaché™ covers can be stored horizontally or vertically on a closet shelf, stacked in a drawer, or put on hangers. The line's color palette includes neutrals and rich jewel-tones which appeal to all of their customers.

"The possibilities for this product line are greater than anyone has previously envisioned; it's for both men and women.", says Liz Boyd, President of BellaCaché™. "The patented and trademarked design offers stylish protection for all your fashion investments."

BellaCaché’s™ research found that more and more men and women are using the internet for their fashion shopping to find individual and unique products that they simply cannot find on the street. The strong demand for dust covers in the market today is not being satisfied. Research also found that it was not only difficult to find anything of quality, but also variety. The entire BellaCaché line is stylish, colorful, affordable, accessible, and with a unique identification tag, it sets itself apart from the rest. For more information visit the BellaCaché website www.bellacache.com.

About BellaCaché™:
BellaCaché™ was founded by Liz Boyd who was tired of digging through her closet trying to find one of her many purses, only to discover that when she finally found it, it was dusty and scratched! Puzzled to see there was currently no products available to protect these items, she developed her own! Known for her organizational skills she developed her unique identification tag which greatly increases the functionality. With a color palette that includes neutrals BellaCaché™ appeals to both men and women. Liz continues to explore the many uses of her product and encourages customers let her know how YOU use BellaCaché™ Dust Covers!

Contact:
Liz Boyd, President & Founder
BellaCaché™
(866) 817-0080
http://www.bellacache.com

JVF Consulting Announces Launch Of The Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc Custom Website

2009-11-02T13:54:00.000-08:00

"For more than 40 years John Hanna has invented over 35 products and holds three patents which have sold internationally. With his focus on value and functionality, every new invention created provides ultimate performance."

Dublin, CA November 2, 2009 - Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC announced the launch of a revolutionary website for The Hanna™ Landscape Grader Blade. This state-of-the-art tool made its first appearance at the 2009 National Hardware Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada and is based on the standard garden rake platform allowing the tool to fit on all rakes. The tool has many great uses and is considered to be one of the greatest inventions since the rake itself.

The Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. website was designed and built in the USA just like the Landscape Grader Blade itself. Constructed with .php the website loads smooth and fast across every platform.

"We were determined to create a website that showcases the tool to the highest possible caliber." said Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. “With a little hands on approach, we had what we needed to build the best website for the best tool in the business.”

Dedicated to manufacturing high quality state-of-the-art products with outstanding value, Hanna’s reputation is unrivaled.

Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. is dedicated to manufacturing high quality state-of-the-art products with outstanding value. High standards is what their customers have come to expect from the Hanna™ organization, and that is what the will continue to get. Hanna™ is an environmentally safe company which makes their labels from recycled materials.

The new Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. website is powered and designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Landscape Grader Blade website can be found at www.hannaproductsmfg.com.

About Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc.:
Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. is the inventor and manufacturer of the Hanna™ Landscape Grader Blade. Every product they invent displays master craftsmanship. You can be confident that when you choose any of the Hanna™ products, it will become a trusted and reliable companion for many years to come. Hanna™ appreciates this trust and is committed to providing functionality and a great pride of ownership to their entire product line. The Hanna™ facility is located in Livermore, California, where the Landscape Grader Blade is manufactured and shipped throughout the United States and Canada.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com

Encrypt Your Transactions With An SSL Certificate

2009-11-02T13:45:00.000-08:00

Don’t let your SSL certificate expire without your knowing! Make sure it is up to date so you don’t lose out on any sales! If your certificate is set to auto renew, be sure you have the correct steps ready to install the new certificate to your server. We have heard about many websites who lose out on valuable online holiday shopping due to an expired ssl certificate, or just lacking one completely. If you’re unfamiliar with SSL certificates, and currently maintain an eCommerce website, this article is for you.

An SSL certificate allows you to do secure credit card transactions on the internet. If you don't have one, people won't shop with you because they'll get a bunch of warnings that the site is not secure when they attempt to pay with their credit card.

Here are a few indicators to let people know that you are safe to do business with online.

1. Make sure that your URL is actually https://www.yourdomain.com. When someone see that "https" they know that is the first line of defense.
2. Next, check to see if there is a "lock" icon in the bottom right or top corner of your browser. This informs the visitor that there is a valid certificate on the page to protect them.

If your eCommerce website is not properly secured, then your customers are at risk for identity theft. If you need help with your website, be sure to call the experts here at JVF Consulting.

Best Content Management System CMS

2009-10-16T14:19:00.000-07:00

Would you like to have total control of your website and its content without the use of a webmaster? How about the freedom to update your website how you want, when you want? If you think this sounds to go to be true, then you haven't discovered the best content management system on the market today, JVF Amass CMS. With our CMS software you can make live edits to your website with only a few clicks of a mouse. Our content management system requires no technical skill or html knowledge to run! If you can browse the web, then you can customize your website!

JVF Consulting specializes in customizing your current website design with a 128-bit password protected dashboard which controls every aspect of your website. Since our content management system is web based, no special software is needed. Amass can easily be accessed by anywhere in the world with an internet connection. With little training, you will be editing and making changes to your website in no time. By empowering our clients to control their message without the use of a webmaster, we have become the leader in CMS.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is feature Amass has mastered. As you can see in the screenshots below, you can easily change the metatags for every page within your website with a click of a mouse. These metatags include title tag, keywords, and description. If you have added or removed any of your featured pages, create a Google friendly xml sitemap with the Amass sitemap generator. Sitemap updates guarantee that your pages are crawled and indexed by all the major search engines. The final result is higher page rank which will keep your site at the top of all search engine results.

Since JVF Consulting designed and built the Amass Content Management System, we provide 24/7 support and responsibility. Amass CMS is based on PHP and PostgreSQL, which makes the final product fast and powerful. With Amass we will ensure your business is successful and designed to grow with your organization. With the most powerful and reliable software at your fingertips, success is now within reach!

Below are two videos demonstrating the power of JVF Amass CMS. To see more video demonstrations check out our YouTube channel or view us on Vimeo!

SlideShowPro Picture Integration: Amass Content Management System from JVF Consulting on Vimeo.

JVF Consulting Announces Launch Of Peter Bruce Wedding Photography

2009-10-09T12:32:00.000-07:00

"Award winning San Francisco Bay Area photographer Peter Bruce provides fine portrait style and fashion style wedding photography with photojournalistic professionalism."

Dublin, CA October 9, 2009 - Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC announced the launch of Peter Bruce Wedding Photography, an innovative and elegant website focused on the work of Peter Bruce.

Born in Australia, Peter spent much of his life traveling the globe. He's a seasoned professional, experienced in many styles of photography. Peter’s job is to capture the beauty of your celebration without interfering. Peter is a helpful presence, and will treat your wedding as something that's as unique as you are.

Peter prefers to shoot weddings using film. He understands the importance of having a digital file, so he first shoots on film, then scans the negatives and supplies you with everything! The prints, negatives, and unlocked DVDs are yours to use however you wish. His approach to wedding photography is pure and captures your wedding day discreetly with a sense of wonder.

"Capturing the true essence and beauty of your wedding through photographs enables you to tell a story and keep it alive forever." stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. “With the power of Amass Content Management System Peter Bruce Wedding Photography can make live revisions to his custom website all through a rich user-friendly interface.”

Everyone knows that a wedding is a complex process that encompasses many lives. Hiring a professional photographer to immortalize all the beautiful memories that you will be creating on your special day is an aspect you should definitely not overlook. If you are getting married in the San Francisco Bay Area, you should know that there is a wide range of photography services that you can choose from. The importance of having an experienced photographer at your wedding could not be stressed enough. Making an informed choice will allow you to create a state of the art wedding album that will help you reminisce about those wonderful times for the rest of your life.

At the Peter Bruce Wedding Photography website you can visualize samples of his previous work in order to better understand the quality of his services. By hiring Peter Bruce you will create and immortalize wonderful memories that you can reminisce about for many years to come.

The new Peter Bruce Wedding Photography website is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, the best Content Management System on the market today, and designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Peter Bruce Wedding Photography website can be found at www.peterbruceweddingphotography.com.

About Peter Bruce:
Peter Bruce Wedding Photography serves the entire San Francisco Bay Area for wedding photography and videography. Everything from your wedding day and engagement poses, to the best man's toast, you will get the best of both worlds in both film and digital. Peter and his wife Kathleen live in San Francisco with their daughters Sophia, Charly, and a big happy dog named Dude. Peter has worked with several charities over the years, including Smile Train, F.I.R.E., and Dulaan projects (providing clothing for homeless children).

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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Hanna™ Announces Revolutionary New Product: The Landscape Grader Blade

2009-10-09T11:42:00.001-07:00

"John Hanna is proud of his heritage. Every product he invents displays master craftsmanship. You can be confident that when you choose any of the Hanna™ products, it will become a trusted and reliable companion for many years to come. Hanna™ products are committed to providing functionality and a great pride of ownership to their entire product line."

Dublin, CA October 9, 2009 - John Hanna, CEO of Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. has announced the introduction of a new consumer product that is "innovative, revolutionary and different". The Hanna™ Landscape Grader Blade made its first appearance at the 2009 National Hardware Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The state-of-the-art, precision made blade is built in the USA and is currently patent pending with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Landscape Grader Blade is available now for shipment in the US and Canadian market.

The Hanna™ Landscape Grader Blade is based on the standard garden rake platform allowing the tool to fit on all rakes. The tool has many great uses and is considered to be one of the greatest inventions since the rake itself. Quickly and easily converts any garden rake into a grader for leveling and spreading. The blade makes all those awkward jobs easier and faster to do. From family vegetable gardens, to landscaping your yard, the grader blade requires limited bending or lifting which saves your back, heart, and legs. Carpenters use it to clean debris from newly constructed homes and buildings, farmers use it for their barns, corrals, and general clean up. Even plumbers, electricians, and sprinkler companies have adopted this universal tool to backfill trenches and cleanup job sites with ease. The grader blade has infinite uses.

Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. uses only eco friendly materials when making their product. The powder coating is strictly recycled plastic while the label material also comes from 100% recycled material.

Fueling speculation about their new product, John Hanna said “Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. is clearly leading the way with this extremely versatile and durable product. We feel the tool will enable its users to complete tasks that once required special equipment or heavy machinery.” Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. strives to stay at the forefront of today’s technology with their precision tool.

About Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc.:
Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. are the inventor and manufacturers of the Hanna™ Landscape Grader Blade. Seven years in development and design, John E. Hanna is the inventor who designed the tool. Once the Landscape Grader Blade was refined, John teamed up with Magdaline T. Ulrich to form Hanna™ Products Mfg., Inc. Their facility is located in Livermore, California, where they manufacture and ship the grader blade throughout the United States and Canada. The Hanna™ Products Mfg. website can be found at www.hannaproductsmfg.com.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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How To Fix You Are Running Out Of Disk Space On HP_RECOVERY

2009-10-09T09:39:00.000-07:00

From time to time we help friends and family with their troublesome computers. This past month I had the privilege of working on two HP Pavilion laptops that had the same reoccurring annoyance. The annoyance happens on the Windows XP operating system right after system startup. After the computer finishes loading, a box in the taskbar located in the bottom right hand corner displays an annoying message saying “You are running out of disk space on HP_RECOVERY (E:)”

Normally you would access the drive and remove any unwanted files, but the purpose of the recovery drive is to store all the files needed to do an emergency recovery when the system become unstable. The recovery drive is actually a partition on the main hard drive in your computer, not an actual physical drive. It has much less available space than Drive (C:). The only files on the Recovery drive should be related to a system recovery and for some reason reads as full. When it gets full there is only one sure way to fix it, by changing the registry settings. To do this follow the instructions below. Once changed, reboot your computer and you will notice the annoyance is now fixed!

The windows registry controls this annoyance, to fix it follow these simple steps.

1. Click START–>RUN and type REGEDIT. Click OK.

2. Click the plus sign next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER
then SOFTWARE
then Microsoft
then Windows
then CurrentVersion
then Policies
then Explorer

HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

3. Double-click on NoLowDiskSpaceChecks if it exists. If it doesn’t, right-click on ADVANCED and Select NEW–>DWORD VALUE and name it NoLowDiskSpaceChecks

4. Set this value to 1 to disable the low disk space warning message.

5. Save and close the Windows registry.

6. Reboot

JVF Consulting Announces Launch Of The Big Rumble Custom Website

2009-10-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

“This year, we mark the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. The events of October 17, 1989 are forever scarred into the lives of our community. Through The Big Rumble we have the opportunity to reinvigorate our commitment to being prepared for any type of hazard.”

Dublin, CA October 5, 2009 - JVF Consulting, LLC is proud to announce The Big Rumble custom website redesign is online and accessible on the World Wide Web. Mayor Gavin Newsom and the city of San Francisco plans to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake through a series of events called The Big Rumble.

The Big Rumble website now features a community calendar of events, recent news, and a countdown clock to the anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. By having the event information available online it allows for everyone to come together as a community to learn more about how we can better prepare for all types of emergencies.

“The Big Rumble is a stark reminder of our vulnerability to natural disasters. Allowing to become better prepared for emergencies will require powerful and accurate tools that can be quickly updated through a content management system.” stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. “With the power of Amass CMS The Big Rumble can make revisions to their custom website on the fly all through a rich user-friendly web 2.0 interface.”

The new Big Rumble website is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, the best Content Management System on the market today, and designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Big Rumble website can be found at www.thebigrumble.org.

The Big Rumble website provides links to resources and tools that can help you to talk, share, learn, organize, practice, support, serve and ultimately prepare together so that we can recover, rebuild and thrive after any type of disaster.

On October 17, 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck the Bay Area. It was the largest earthquake on the San Andreas fault since the great San Francisco earthquake in April 1906. The earthquake, also known as the “World Series Quake,” caused 63 deaths, 3,757 injuries, and an estimated $6-10 billion in property loss. It caused severe damage as far as 70 miles away from its epicenter; most notably in San Francisco, Oakland, and the San Francisco Peninsula. On the 20th anniversary of the most significant disaster in our recent history, we come together as a community to remember those who lost their lives, comfort those who lost their loved ones, and honor those who emerged as heroes on that day. At the same time, this commemoration provides an opportunity to reinvigorate our commitment to making emergency preparedness an everyday part of our lives.

About The Big Rumble:
The Big Rumble is a website resource and a week-long series of special events designed to connect our communities with preparedness resources. Committed 2 Community is honored to have been able to partner with the agencies of the City and County of San Francisco and its community partners to pilot The Big Rumble in its inaugural year. City departments with a major role in coordinating the events include the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health, San Francisco Fire Department, and the Office of the City Administrator.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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Become A Fan Of JVF Consulting On Facebook

2009-09-11T14:42:00.000-07:00

JVF Consulting just recently begun its presence in Facebook. We recognize that Facebook provides an opportunity for our customers and audience to not only keep up with the information and events at JVF, but to connect and establish relationships with us at an equal level. JVF enjoys social networking, but we really love the whole blend of personalized contact with technology. The combination of the two into a simple user interface allows people across the globe to connect, reconnect, share memories, plans, and of course, their photo album.

If you are on Facebook, we would love it if you would become a fan at our page. All you have to do is visit our page, then just click on the "Become A Fan" link.

Once you become a fan, you'll be able to receive status updates with all of the latest JVF news and information, along with updates on special events and promotions. What's even better is that you can join in on discussions with other website designers and software developers, or even share interesting information of your own!

Our Facebook page is currently a work in progress as new features get added. We also look forward to feedback from our fans as to what they would like to see on our page.

If you are a Facebook user and haven’t joined our fan page, please stop by and click the “Become A Fan” button at the top of the page. Then leave a comment on our wall and introduce yourself! And if you are already a fan of JVF’s then we would love it if you would invite your friends, and tell us what you think!

If you have your own company or web site, and need assistance setting up a Facebook fan page, JVF Consulting can help! Contact us to customize your fan page the way you want!

JVF Consulting Announces Launch Of The Digesti Law Firm Custom Website

2009-09-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

“The Digesti Law Firm offers their clients aggressive legal services in litigation and transactions. With over 35 years experience in representing individuals and businesses, Digesti Law is committed to the success of their clients.”

JVF Consulting, LLC is proud to announce The Digesti Law Firm, LLP website is online and accessible to the public. Focusing on every aspect of their practice, Digesti Law offers their visitors information about their team, and their practice areas. With many legal resources, and even a Blog, the Digesti Law Firm website stays true to its roots while continuing to take pride in providing excellent services in all practice areas.

The Digesti Law Firm advises its clients on a wide variety of business law strategies in both the transactional and litigation context. They combine their experience in business, economics and the law, to advise clients on issues including formation, operation, employment, intellectual property, business sales and purchases, partnerships, joint ventures and strategic alliances. The Digesti Law Firm is becoming a pioneer in e-commerce legal representation as it continues to draft, negotiate and close such e-commerce partnerships and joint venture agreements encompassing merchandising manufacture fulfillment, merchandising distribution fulfillment, online sponsorship, VIP ticketing, and direct social networking between artists, athletes and fans.

The Digesti Law attorneys are licensed in both Nevada and California. They have tried cases and serviced business clients in city centers and rural areas in both Nevada and California. Nevada consistently ranks as a top state for business and California generates more gross domestic product than most countries. With their experience in state laws, representing clients who have interests in both states allows for effective litigation.

“Digesti Law is revolutionizing the way law firms market themselves on the World Wide Web.” stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. “Their custom website will attract all kinds of new visitors looking to research the specific type of practice they’re looking for, all through a rich user-friendly web interface.” In the end, Digesti Law strives to stay at the forefront of today’s technology while remaining competitive with big firm resources.

The new Digesti Law Firm website is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, the best Content Management System on the market today, designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Digesti Law website can be found at www.digestilaw.com.

In today's digital age, intellectual property protection is at the forefront of our cultural shift. The Digesti Law Firm handles all aspects of intellectual property protection, transaction and litigation. Their list of clients include established corporations and visionary entrepreneurs in the social networking, e-commerce, web site design, videography, music, athletic, advertising and real estate industries.

The Digesti Law Firm has worked closely with attorneys and management for entertainers and athletes such as Kobe Bryant, the Game, Back Street Boys, Boys to Men, Paul Oakenfold, Thalia, Third Eye Blind, Eric Byrnes, Chris Daughtry, and T-Pain, to name a few.

Leveraging their vast experience in law is what they do best. From corporate formation advisement, to ongoing operations in the internet, music, athletic and real estate industries, The Digesti Law Firm has you covered.

About Digesti Law:
The attorneys at The Digesti Law Firm come from varying backgrounds such as the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Nevada Supreme Court, McGeorge Law School, and a private practice law firm that represented fortune 500 businesses. Our attorneys have also served as appointed special prosecutors, Judge Pro Tem, teachers of the law, and guest speakers on legal panels. We draw upon our experiences at these diverse institutions to provide excellent representation in our practice areas. We expect the best from ourselves so we can provide nothing but excellent service to our clients.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
925-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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Yelp Gives Website Designers A Louder Voice!

2009-08-17T14:06:00.001-07:00

People love us on Yelp! Recently JVF Consulting started a business account on Yelp and is requesting our customers to take some time and submit a review of our business and services. We're currently pushing to get our name out there and we'd love it if you could help us out! We want to hear everything you have to say, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Just be honest is all we ask. These reviews will help us become a better service provider and will also allow us to reach more customers and future webmasters.

Yelp has become powerful ammunition to consumers in cities across the country, particularly in San Francisco, where the company was founded in 2004. As the site matures it has been doing more and more to appease small-business owners like JVF Consulting. A year ago, Yelp started allowing business owners to contact reviewers privately. Then a few months ago it added space on business profile pages for owners to advertise special offers. Next they started publishing video interviews with business owners on Yelp’s company blog. Now they allow small business owners to respond publicly to reviews they think are incorrect. This is a big change for the review site which has a complex relationship with small businesses. With the new public comment feature, business owners will only be able to correct or add factual information, not advertise or argue. Comments will not be read before they are published but users will be able to flag inappropriate comments and Yelp’s customer service team will review them.

If you’re a business owner who’s establishment is listed on Yelp, then you should claim your business immediately. If your business is not listed, then you should add it now. By doing so, your business will reach a new audience, gaining loyal customers which will enhance your sales. Create your listing now, or claim your business by logging into Yelp for business owners. https://biz.yelp.com If you don’t have the time or the resources to update your Yelp profile, JVF Consulting can put one together for you. This is just another one of the many marketing services we offer.

JVF Consulting believes Yelp is an evolution of the business owners communications. As long as it’s done in a respectable way, it’s good for both the consumer and for the business owner. To contribute to the JVF Consulting Yelp page you must first have an account. To register follow this link Sign Up. If you already have an account then what are you waiting for? Click the following link to go directly to the official JVF Consulting Yelp page. We look forward to reading your reviews.

Subscribe To The JVF Consulting Vimeo Plus Channel With HD Video

2009-08-17T11:35:00.000-07:00

JVF Consulting had an awesome time creating video content of our Amass Content Management System. We think this is an extremely effective marketing tool, so much that we plan to make a lot more. In the past our team members have used YouTube, Viddler, Blip, and a handful of other video services. We preferred YouTube's HD, large-file capabilities, but we hated the media player and the YouTube watermark that ended up on our content. We fancied Blip's customizable player, but our longer videos were a bit too large under their format. Our last resort was Vimeo, and so far we have been very pleased with the results.

Vimeo is video-sharing social networking site which supports the embedding, sharing and long-term storage of user-generated content. Users can share their videos publicly or exclusively with family and friends. The site supports a higher bitrate and resolution than competing sites like YouTube. Vimeo also offers High Definition playback support to the Plus members. Vimeo also has a very strong focus on community. It’s attracted an audience with a reputation for offering constructive comments relevant to the content, rather than the critical or downright offensive feedback sometimes found on YouTube.

To allow you to view our videos commercial free JVF paid for the Vimeo Plus account which is $59 a year. We encourage you to leave comments on our videos and add as a contact. If you aren't already subscribed to our Vimeo channel, what are you waiting for? Subscribe to our Vimeo channel and stay up to date with all the latest features the Amass CMS has to offer. Comment on our videos and interact with other users. To do so you will first need a free Vimeo account, sign up here! Regular users do not need a “Plus” account. After you sign in to Vimeo, visit the JVF Consulting Vimeo Channel and click the "Subscribe" button on the top right side of the page.

So without any further ado, here’s the official JVF Consulting channel on Vimeo. We will be featuring exclusive videos of our Amass content management system, tips & tricks, sneak peeks at upcoming technologies and providing previews from some of our custom websites. JVF is always striving to stay current with the latest technologies, while making sure to fully utilize proven techniques and standards. For the JVF team, social networking is just another great opportunity for us to connect with new folks and strengthen our ties with the amazing individuals & businesses on the web.

Mozilla FireFox Tips & Tricks: Disable Google Toolbar New Tab Page

2009-08-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

After installing the new Google toolbar for Firefox we noticed that when opening a new tab the page which was once blank, now displays your web history as tiled web pages for you and everyone to see. The thumb nailed sites will list up to nine, and also shows recently closed and bookmarked pages based on your browser history. For most people this may come in handy, either for instant access to your most visited site, or to spy on whoever used your computer last. As for us here at JVF Consulting, we think the splash page is pretty annoying, the 1 second lag time is too slow for us. So for those of you who also think the toolbar is annoying, here are the correct steps on how to remove it.

1) On the Google Toolbar, right click, and then select “Google Toolbar Options” or click on the wrench icon and select Options.

2) Under the “Search” tab remove the check next to “Enable the Google new tab page.”

3) Now click “Save” and then restart your browser.

From now on you will no longer have the annoying Google toolbar tab page appear when opening a new tab.

Open Office 2007 Documents In Older Versions Of Office

2009-08-12T16:08:00.000-07:00

If you have been using Microsoft Office 2007, then you have probably noticed your word documents have changed file extensions. In the new version of Office, Microsoft introduced a new set of file formats: .docx, .docm, .xlsx, and .pptx, all of which are not compatible with any of the previous Microsoft Office. Of course most of the population is still running older versions of Word, and will experience compatibility issues when trying to open the new file extensions. Luckily, the fix is easy and in just a few minutes you will be up to date with the latest compatibility from Microsoft.

To open Microsoft Office Word 2007 .docx or .docm files with Microsoft Office Word 2003, Word 2002, or Word 2000, you first need to install the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for 2007 Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint File Formats. Simply download and run the executable file located here. File format converter

By using the Compatibility Pack you can open, edit, and save Office Word 2007 documents in previous versions of Word. You cannot open Office Word 2007 template files that were saved in .dotx or .dotm format.

If you just need to convert a single .docx file, and you don’t know how to install programs, or do not have administrator access to do so, then follow these steps. Point your web browser to www.docx-converter.com. Upload your file, select your preferred format (.doc), and enter your email address. In a moment, you should get a note containing a link to download the converted file. This is a free service, so please do not abuse it.

SEO Tips & Tricks: HTML < h1> to < h6> Header Tags

2009-08-07T13:46:00.000-07:00

Search Engine Optimization is the focus of every website JVF Consulting deploys to the World Wide Web. When a new website is on our drawing board, the first question our SEO teams asks he designers is, “Where will we put the h1 tags?”. As simple as the question may seem, most often times the h1 tags have been left out, or there is no room left for them on the page. The importance of the header tags are so great, we will continue to build the website until all the pieces fit perfectly.

For those of you who are not familiar with header tags, I’ll do my very best to explain them as simple as possible. Basically heading tags help structure a webpage and highlight the topics within. Header tags are used to emphasize the importance of a certain text within a page. The h1 element is a heading, the topmost out of six you can use. In other words, there are six headings available in HTML. h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 and h6, with h1 having the most importance, and h6 having the least importance. Therefore, if you use h1 tags (the most important header tag) with a keyword, it's like you’re telling to your site visitors and the search engine spiders that the topic is very important. Google and the other major search engines will know a heading tag when they see one, and always treat it as important relevant information.

One problem some developers have with the h1 tag is that it's often too big and unappealing to use. In most browsers the h1 tag is a huge font that can look out of place on a page, unless it is properly formatted. Fortunately, you can get the best of both worlds by using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). By using CSS, you're able to tell the browser to display the h1 tag and other tags on your page to look any way you like. This is the trick that most developers are not completely aware of. If you follow these CSS instructions correctly you can get the best of both worlds, which is a boost in keyword relevance, and better control of your site's look.

Here is an example of what the header tags will look like on a webpage that does not have the CSS hack applied.

To trick your header tags you must locate and edit the style sheet of your website. Once you have located your style sheet edit the file to look like this:

When applied to the web the page the h1 tag will be rendered to look like this.

Give that a try on your web page and alter as needed! Once you have mastered this method be sure to implement it on all the websites you deploy for long lasting SEO.

Craigslist Tips & Tricks: How To Post Duplicate Ads

2009-08-07T13:41:00.000-07:00

If you have ever tried posting an ad on craigslist, and was rejected because it was a duplicate, then give this trick a try. This is a simple, but effective strategy I use to get around the craigslist rules.

1. Put together your post.
2. Press the “Print Screen” button.
3. Open paint or photoshop.
4. Paste screen to the canvas.
5. Crop only the copy of your post.
6. Save as .jpg
7. Upload the .jpg to a free image hosting service.
8. Paste the location of your .jpg image between the “quotes”, then copy and paste the code to craigslist.
9. Press “Continue” and publish your duplicate post with no warnings or error messages harassing you!

** This should be only used once a day to prevent spam.

JVF Consulting Launches Modesto Brides Online Bridal Show Website

2009-07-27T12:53:00.000-07:00

“Modesto Brides has the top wedding professionals for everything you will need on your special day. It's like a 365 day a year bridal show.”

JVF Consulting, LLC is proud to announce the Modesto Brides website is now live and accessible to the public. The Modesto Brides is focused on making your wedding planning experience smooth and easy. They have the top wedding professionals for every aspect of your special day. The website features high quality videos integrated to the page with SlideShowPro technology. By bringing the experience live to you through high definition video is like visiting a real bridal show in the comfort of your own home!

Modesto Brides makes it easy to explore all your options while saving you time and money. Brides and grooms alike can browse the different wedding vendors by categories. The wedding vendors information is easily accessible with links to their website and email address. Modesto Brides goal is for your special day to go smoothly by hiring only best. You should not have to worry about a single detail, just sit back and let the professionals help you enjoy every second of the day!

The Modesto Brides website has a very friendly web 2.0 look and feel. By using the latest in web technology, the web site sets itself apart from the other online bridal shows by offering accessible information through high definition video. Their new custom website is just another way Modesto Weddings provides outstanding relations to all their wedding vendors.

“The Modesto Brides online bridal show is revolutionizing the way wedding vendors market themselves on the World Wide Web.” stated Jason Franco, President of JVF Consulting, LLC. “The new website will bring an opportunity for new couples to research and build a good relationship with their wedding vendors, all through a rich user-friendly web interface.” In the end, Modesto Brides wants to make your wedding planning experience hassle free and easy.

Also be sure to keep an eye on their wedding blog where you will find the latest news and events in the Modesto area. Featuring the latest in wedding services and informative articles to help you plan for your wedding day. With so much useful information to help you prepare for your special day, every new bride and groom should visit Modesto Brides.

The new Modesto Brides website is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, a Content Management System designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Modesto Brides website can be found at www.modestobrides.com.

About Modesto Brides:
Modesto Brides was created to provide local area brides with information on vendors in their local area. National websites do not service the San Joaquin Valley. Most often they are in the larger markets like the Bay Area. Bridal shows are nice, but they often have only limited vendors and push you through like cattle to gather information in a limited amount of time. They are a necessity, but the time and location restrictions are always a problem. Modesto Brides is a completely different experience. The goal is to have all of the benefits of a bridal show, but without any of the drawbacks. Each vendor has a short video clip showcasing their services, much like if you had stopped by their booth at a bridal show. The result is a 365 day-a-year online bridal show.

Contact:
Jason Franco, President
JVF Consulting, LLC
5-479-9768
http://www.jvfconsulting.com
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JVF Consulting Blogspot Is A DoFollow Blog!

2009-07-13T13:32:00.000-07:00

JVF Consulting would like you to join in the conversation on our blog. With your comments and feedback we can continue to grow and give you exactly what you want. Comments left here can be good or bad, we want them all! Bloggers will be glad to hear that all the links in our comments area are dofollow, so your website will gain relevant backlinks rich in page rank. We do moderate our comments to prevent spam, so be sure your comment is not spammy, or else it will not be instantly deleted and your IP address will be banned and marked as spam. We have removed the rel=”nofollow” attribute from this rap music blog, this means that comments left with a URL attached to the commenter will receive some search engine strength for their time and energy. In addition, blogging about a JVF Consulting post from your own blog will result in a link to your post via a trackback. You may have also noticed that the JVF Consulting Blog can be submitted to your favorite social bookmarking service. Just click the + Add This button to submit the blog article to the social network of your choice.

So what are you waiting for guys, go on and start commenting. Not only will we appreciate it but your domain will increase in the search engine result pages (SERPS). As you can see next to all the JVF blog comments section there is a U Comment I Follow icon so visitors can visually tell we're in fact a DoFollow blog. Now visitors will not have to view our source code anymore to find the answer to their question.

If you have not already removed the nofollow attribute from your blog there are many plugins available for your to download and install so you can also become a member of the DoFollow community.

The Official JVF Consulting Blogger Blogspot Is Live!

2009-07-13T13:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the official JVF Consulting, LLC blogspot account on Google's Blogger website. Here we bring you the latest news and updates about everything JVF Consulting.

Leading the web industry with the latest in website design and technology, our portfolio continues to grow on our ever expanding website. Utilizing the latest Search Engine Optimization (SEO) technology, JVF Consulting's domination of all other content management systems is now within reach! Watch out competition, the cream always rises to the top!