As we approach the end of a busy summer for Old City Web Services and many of our clients, we decided to take a quick break from our regular weekly newsletters to talk about some of the exciting things that have been going on in the OCWS family lately.

Crown Weather Presents the St. Augustine Weather Page

From comprehensive charts and live radar to current conditions and detailed discussions, everything you need to know about St. Augustine’s atmosphereic conditions are now available on Crown Weather (a site designed, developed and hosted by Old City Web Services). Based out of Maine, meteorological guru Rob Lightbown is one of the most reliable forecasters on the web, so we are honored that he decided to give St. Augustine its own page on CrownWeather.com. Thanks Rob!

A new site and sponsor for Unity Outreach St. Augustine

We recently launched a new website for community group Unity Outreach, an organization dedicated to providing assistance to local breast cancer patients and survivors. The new site (http://unityoutreach.org) features online registration forms for each of Unity Outreach’s three annual events, including the Think Pink Motorcycle Ride this Oct. 1st, which Old City Web Services is helping to sponsor this year.

Sykes & Cooper Farms is preparing another aMAZEing fall

Throughout the month of October, Sykes & Cooper Farms will be running its second annual 9 acre corn maze, pumpkin patch and hayride in Elkton, Fla. OCWS created a new logo for Sykes & Cooper, plus we launched a new website (http://sycofarms.com) with information on all that the farm has to offer for guests, field trips and birthday parties.

OCWS Tip of the Month: Take precautions to protect your computer during storms

Whether it’s an afternoon thunderstorm or hurricane, we want you to know that there are steps you can take to protect your computer from lightning related power surges. Every computer at your business or in your home should be plugged in to a surge protector–just last week our office building was hit by a powerful bolt of lightning that damaged several computers in our building, but all of Old City Web Services’ equipment was safe thanks to our surge protectors. In really bad storms, it’s a good idea to completely unplug your computer and any other electrical equipment from the wall outlets to prevent damage. You should also back up your files on an external hard drive or CD.

St. Augustine, Fla. – The space shuttle Atlantis isn’t the only launch worth noting in Florida lately. Old City Web Services has been hard at work this summer creating a series of new custom websites for several Northeast Florida businesses and community organizations. Since May, this boutique graphic and web design company has launched six new websites with more still to come.

The summer began with the launch of SmarterMeds.com, the new home of a web-based business that pairs certified pharmacists with patients for one and one medication therapy management. Old City Web Services was actively involved in the creation of the new business’ brand from start to finish including a custom created logo. The company also sought help from OCWS in optimizing their website for better search engine results.

On the heels of launching SmarterMeds, Old City Web Services created two dynamic websites for St. Augustine restaurants Sunset Grille (http://sunsetgrillea1a.com) and The Corner Bar (http://thecornerbar.gypsycab.com). In addition to custom designed desktop websites with menus, interactive maps and more, OCWS also created separate, mobile friendly websites for both of these restaurants, making it easier for potential patrons to find them on the go.

Just in time for the 4^th of July holiday, OCWS launched its fourth website of the summer—this one for antique book and ephemera retailer Wolf’s Head Books (http://wolfsheadbooks.com). Locally owned and operated, Wolf’s Head Books has long been a favorite stop for visitors and locals alike. The new website includes a Featured Items section with an evolving list of special titles available at Wolf’s Head which will be updated using the website’s built-in content management system. Users can also browse much of the store’s collection through the ABAA link on the new website or find directions to browse the collection in person.

With a company history so intertwined with St. Augustine, it’s always important to Old City Web Services to give back to the community where possible, which is why the company recently helped local non-profit Unity Outreach launch a new website for their organization. Unity Outreach (http://unityoutreachstaug.org) is dedicated to providing financial, physical and emotional support to St. Johns County residents undergoing or recovering from breast cancer treatment. These services are provided thanks to the generous donations of local citizens, many of which are collected through the group’s annual Think Pink motorcycle ride. Interested participants can now register online for the Motorcycle Ride or one of Unity’s other annual events. Qualified candidates can also download an application for assistance online.

Most recently, OCWS launched a new website for Gateway Contracting, Inc., (http://gatewaycontractinginc.com) one of Northeast Florida’s most trusted commercial and industrial contracting companies. Based out of Jacksonville, Gateway operates throughout the southeast, specializing in commercial plumbing, industrial/mechanical piping and general construction work. The company’s new website features more details on the services offered as well as a sample of completed projects for some of the company’s top clients including the U.S. Navy.

It’s certainly been a busy summer for Old City Web Services, with no signs of a vacation anywhere in sight! Visit oldcitywebservices.com, follow us on Twitter or “like” us on Facebook to keep up with all the exciting things going on at OCWS and find out how our services can help your business boom this summer.

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