IT Strategy
Making technology decisions can be daunting. You can't always afford to have technology experts with the right experience on staff, but you need to have an expert you can trust to guide you through the important decisions.
Our customers can depend on us for a variety of technology-related advice. While our primary service is developing websites and database systems, we know that there are a lot of people out there who just want some advice about how technology affects their business.
We do not participate in programs that offer fees to firms like ours for selling products or services to customers. Instead, we offer unbiased advice to our clients based on their business needs and budget.
Our IT strategy services include:
- Software Selection
We have helped clients evaluate and select Content Management System (CMS) software, e-commerce/shopping cart systems, social networking tools, email marketing applications, and more. These software packages range in price from free to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Total cost of ownership—including implementation, product upgrades, and support licensing—may not be directly correlated to the "sticker price." - Budgeting
Many clients are frustrated with estimating mid- and long-term costs for maintaining and upgrading software or hardware. We help our clients understand the current financial outlook, and then suggest ways to proactively influence looming costs while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. - Prioritization
With a tight budget, it is important to "pick the low hanging fruit" off the tree first in order to maximize an organization's dollars. Unfortunately, what may look like a nice rosy apple to some may harbor hidden costs, long implementation times, or unforeseen effects on website traffic or usability. - Grant and Proposal Writing
Our clients have found that they experience greater success in obtaining funding—from internal and external sources—if proposals are infused with clear language about risks, benefits, and realistic post-launch goals. Demonstrating an understanding of Internet technology, traffic metrics, and user-centered design can go a long way toward convincing a funder that your organization will spend their money wisely. - Staffing and Hiring
When it comes time to replace personnel vacancies or bring IT expertise in-house for the first time, we can help. With a thorough understanding of the IT job market, we can help you prepare job descriptions, post openings where qualified applicants will find them, evaluate applicants, and structure employee agreements. Where appropriate, we can also offer training, documentation, and other support for new employees.
At Foraker Design, we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients. We measure our success by how successful our clients are. To learn more about whether our services are right for your organization, please contact us.