INS Web Development Launches INS Ripple Effect

INS Web Development has recently unveiled another public-facing Web site that grew out of a partnership between the Iowa Area Development Group and INS. INS Web Development proudly announces INS Ripple Effect.

Ripple Effect, funded by INS and implemented by IADG, provides a portfolio of financial and technical assistance program options for business and community development through rural Independent Telephone Companies and their development partners.

The primary focus of this new project was to introduce Iowa’s Independent Telephone Companies to financial assistance opportunities provided by INS and IADG. The site not only provides rich information and case studies of current and past projects, it also offers abundant resources to communities looking to strengthen their local economy.

To keep up with INS Ripple Effect, follow them via the new Web site and Twitter at: Twitter/INSRippleEffect.

INS Web Development Launches Kiesling Associates

INS Web Development is pleased to announce the official launch for Kiesling Associates new Web site,  www.Kiesling.com.

The new Web site offers customers up-to-date information and easy-to-find resources. The new Kiesling.com site is organized into three primary categories: “Who We Are”, “Services We Offer”, and “Relevant Resources related to the Telecommunications Industry”.

Kiesling Associates’ Co-Managing Partner Joseph Gerot comments on the new site:

“The newly designed website is fresh – both in look and pertinent information to our customers.  We asked INS to view the site as a tool to expend our relationship with our customers and we feel they have delivered a great product!”

In addition to the new design, a new Secure File Transfer enhancement was added to the site. Through a password protected portal, Kiesling customers now have the ability to quickly, and securely send and receive confidential business files to Kiesling staff from any location.

In the economic downturn, this product helps Kiesling Assocates provide more services remotely to over 400 clients spread throughout the United States.

IT Symposium Presentations now online

On behalf of  Solutions, Inc, Iowa Network Services would like to thank everyone who filled the room for the presentation, “Striking the Right Balance-The Risks and Rewards of Social Media” at the Iowa IT Symposium.

Going into this presentation we were unclear as to how many participants wanted to listen in on this topic and we were delightfully surprised to see a full room. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough handouts prepared for everyone today.

If you missed out on the handouts, they can be accessed here.

INS Web Development to co-present at Iowa IT Symposium

How are businesses incorporating social media to serve their customers, build their brand and fuel business growth? What are the user tools available to implement, moderate, monitor, and manage effective social media strategies?

Brad Rounds, INS Web Development manager, and Lori Howe, Solutions Inc. Strategic Marketing Consultant, will present practical information you can apply to build your business case and strategy for social media. Case studies and client examples will illustrate how you can reap the rewards and manage the risks of integrating social media into your business. Visit Iowa IT Symposium Web site for more information.

INS Web Development Launches Creating Great Places

INS Web Development has launched the non-profit Web site (http://www.creatinggreatplaces.org) for Creating Great Places. Based out of Coon Rapids, IA, this new Web site is home to robust content on the historic 1959 Nikita Khrushchev visit to the Garst Farm house and trail planning for a 17-mile bike trail connection from Coon Rapids to Herndon.

Creating Great PlacesThe new Web site, built on a Content Management System, features information for all visitors. Wether you are a local, a part of the media or an avid fan of history, you are sure to find something of interest in the news and events or the one-stop shop featuring everything Khrushchev.

INS Web Development Launches Interstate Communications

INS Web Development has launched the newly redesigned Web site, www.interstatecom.com, for Interstate Communications located out of Truro and Emerson.

thumbnail.jpgThe new Web site was built on a Content Management System which will allow staff at Interstate Communications to update the site as needed. The Web site features both a RSS and Twitter News feed which makes quick news updates possible from anywhere. A live webcam was also added in time to show visitors all of the action from Ragbrai 2009 as it passed through Truro and Emerson.

INS Web Development Launches Team INS Racing

INS Web Development is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Team INS Racing Web site that spotlights the INS dragster.

thumbnail.jpg The goal is to provide visitors with a virtual experience that is as thrilling as a day at the raceway. The new Web site features a blog by driver Donald Kimm, updating visitors on his progress one round at a time. Visitors now have easy access to an up-to-date calendar of events and a modern photo gallery that takes you right to the track.

INS Web Development I-T-A Marketing Seminar Posted

On Thursday, May 7, Brad Rounds, INS Web Development Product Manager/Developer, presented to over 60 enthusiastic marketers “Marketing Tips for the Web“. This presentation is on our web server for download. Follow this link or copy + paste this URL into your favorite browser: http://www.inswebdevelopment.com/ita_webpresentation.ppt

INS Web Development Launches Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

INS Web Development has launched the newly redesigned website (http://www.saintfrancischurch.org/) for Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, IA.

The new Web site features information about the Parish, including Worship, Youth Ministry, Adult Faith, and much more. The site also features a virtual tour, the latest bulletins, and the Church Web Store.

About Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

saintfrancis.jpgSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church was established in 1991 to be an instrument of peace and love in a growing community. After 18 years and multiple expansions, the Parish has much to offer to all ages of the Catholic, Christian Community.

INS Web Development Launches RIITA

INS Web Development has launched the newly redesigned website http://www.riita.com for the Rural Iowa Independent Telephone Association, or RIITA. The new Web site features event information, industry resources, legislative issues, and marketing opportunities.

About RIITA

Rural Iowa Independent Telephone AssociationThe Rural Iowa Independent Telephone Association was organized in 1966 to represent the small telephone companies throughout Iowa.

Although telecommunications has changed drastically over the years, RIITA continues to represent the interests of the locally owned, independent service providers and keep Iowa’s rural communities connected to the world.