KReed Design Services, Inc. has dedicated programmers available for web development, database integration, and custom programming for online and offline projects. KReed Designs provides basic to advanced programming to fit the needs of a diverse business world. We believe programming should function intelligently and be easy to use otherwise it is not much use to our clients or your potential users. Our certified programmers are experienced in PHP, ActionScript, Database integration, JAVA & Javascript, PERL, and CGI scriptsI. We can produce custom solutions to fit your needs, enhance and convert existing code into more flexible smarter code.  You name it... we can program it!

E-Commerce sites -Database integration - Secure Transactions - User Authentication - Content Management, Dynamic Catalogs - User Database - Shopping Carts - Event Calendars - Dynamic Newsletters - Bulletin Boards
Custom Solutions Available! You name it ... we can program it! 

What is Database Integration and which DB is the best?
Don't know what DB integration is. Well... in a nut shell it is the key to just about every successful online business today. If you do not have a database integrated with your web site than you web site is simply not as powerful and probably not as successful as it could be. Smart database utilization is the backbone to all successful online businesses.  Database integration is the key to just about every programming module listed on this page and so much more.  Think of Database integration as the heart and soul of your website... without a database your site may look great but most likely is not effectively helping you build your business.

There are a number of databases to utilize with your web site but we specialize in MySQL. Which is a powerful, reliable and very stable database which will allow your web site and database to grow as your business grows. Because MySQL is SQL-compliant it will be very flexible to port data from one server to another if your business out grows your hosting provider.   While we support other databases we highly encourage the use of MySQL.  It is fast, simple, reliable and powerful enough to handle a huge workload.

If you have not done so already we suggest you consider the following modules to add to your site: Newsletter Module; User Database; Event Calendar; Content Manager; Bulletin Board, and Dynamic Product Catalog. Whether you need a custom online form to allow user to submit data and to store that data in a Database or to simply email the data to you or a staff member we can help you design and program intelligent forms. DB integration allows you to accurately identify and link customer data across systems and so much more.

What is Actionscript?
ActionScript is an object-oriented programming language that is designed specifically for Web site animation. Originally released with Macromedia Flash 4 and enhanced for Flash 5, ActionScript is a sophisticated version of the script language introduced in Flash 3. ActionScript makes it possible for developers to create onscreen environments (such as games, tutorials, and e-commerce applications) that can respond to user input through the keyboard or mouse. ActionScript is an event-based language: actions are triggered by events. In the Flash 5 version, new ActionScript syntax, conventions, and features were introduced that make it similar to JavaScript, which is why our programmers have been able to accomplish some great flash based programs recently.

What is Bulletin Board?
A bulletin board is a community portal whereby users may contribute and share ideas online through a user interface.  Typically they require a user database, user authentication.   They can be maintained by internal staff, self governed, or both.  There are several prefab bulletin boards available in the world today we currently offer phpBB by default with our hosting packages.  Installation varies depending on client needs. If you have a specific bulletin board in mind let us know and perhaps we can support the installation and configuration of that software package.

What is Content Management?
Content Management is another one of our specialties. In fact we recently built a huge site which allows multiple users to control their own personal data, as well as allowing the site owner to control internal content. We have developed an easy to use online tool to manage web content. Our browser based content management tool will allow any user you define to control content or manage content on any page of your web site Content Management can be as easy to use as writing an email or typing a word document. If you need to manage your online catalog for your online store or if you simply need to be update news or information to instantly notify members of your organization worldwide we can help.

KReed Design Services, Inc. programming department can handle anything you can imagine. Our process of working directly with our clients allows us to quickly discover the details, propose and create a custom solution to fit their specific needs. Often staying within their timeframe and budget.

What is a Dynamic Catalog?
If you sell products or services you should consider adding a dynamic catalog - a list of products or services which you have the ability to securely log in and control through an admin control panel. We will build a system for you to login and control the information and prices associated with your products and services. In some cases simple solutions are available that may work for your specific needs. However we can also produce custom solutions to fit your specific needs.

What is a Dynamic Event Calendar
If your business or organization has on going events on a semi-regular basis you could benefit from having an event calendar.  Event calendars can be simple one page solutions which are managed by a content manager or they can be sophisticated interactive solutions which allow multiple user to make updates and changes.  Event calendars can look like a typical yearly calendar or simply a list of events.  You can have additional features built in to automatically update event subscribers by email whenever changes are made - or perhaps send bi-monthly updates.  If you have a restaurant, church, club, cafe, meetings - this is an invaluable tool for you.

What is a Dynamic Newsletter?
Do you find you need to update a group of people, or perhaps would like to update a group of people about upcoming events, public announcements, special sales, coupons and discounts, news, etc... obviously the best way to do this is through a newsletter.. imagine being able to hit a button and update 1,000, 5,000 or even over 10,000 people in a moments notice without the need to pay for postage, and address's 10,000 envelopes.  Run your newsletter online and save thousands of dollars in development per newsletter.  Essentially a dynamic newsletter can be on a web page which you direct people to view on a regular basis, or you could actually send the newsletter by email to a group of opt-in subscribers.  We build a simple editor to allow you to update the newsletter and can provide another module to allow you to send the update to your user database to announce the newsletter is available.   

What is a Payment Gateway?
A Payment Gateway allows your customers to make online payments.  The most common payment gateways are Authorize.Net, PayPal.com and Verisign.com.  In some cases you will need an SSL certificate and a merchant account in order to allow Secure Transactions on your site using a Payment Gateway. It all depends on the level of service and the provider you choose.

What is a User Database or E-Mailing List?
A user database is a very important key to the success of your business. The most common user database is an opt in E-mail List.  A List of users which have subscribed to receive announcements, newsletter, email updates, etc... A user database will allow you to store contact information of existing or potential customers. A user database can help manage user access to members only areas of your site. We can setup personalized passwords and give specific levels of access to the users if needed.

What is User Authentication?
A process used to identify an individual, usually based on a username and password. Typically used to protect a specific space on the web such as the admin control panel or special user or member only features. KReed Designs can consult you if you feel you may need user authentication built into your web site Simple authentication could be based around .htaccess / .htpasswd. Complex authentication could involve Secure Certificates, THAWTE, VERISIGN, or other such methodology. No matter what level of authentication you may need we can help.

What are Secure Transactions?
The most common secure transaction would be the exchange of credit card purchases from an online store. But We can help negotiate and consult you through the process of using services like Authorize.Net which provides Internet Protocol (IP) payment gateway services that enable merchants to authorize, settle and manage credit card or electronic check transactions anytime, anywhere. We also work with Verisign.com and PayPal.com. Perhaps you have a special need that does not involve a credit card but instead a transfer of secure data. Our programmer and network specialists can answer any of your questions and help provide the solution to fit your specific needs.

What is a Shopping Cart?
In it's simplest form a shopping cart is a tool to allow multiple items to be selected and stored for the purpose of ordering services or products.  This allows a customer to choose several options and place an order for multiple items before submitting or arranging payment.  You can have a shopping cart independently or with incorporated with a payment gateway or merchant account.   You do not have to have secure transactions occur at the end of a shopping cart order process... perhaps you simply want to receive an email and arrange payment by phone.

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