Tools and Technology

It is all about Collaboration
We have so many companies and resources available now, both online and within our community. In many regards, they act like partners, enabling minkstudios to provide complete solutions for your business needs. Below are some of the tools and technology used at minkstudios.

iStockphoto > Your world in Photos, Illustrations, Video and Audio
The web’s orginal source for user-generated royalty-free stock photos, illustrations, videos, audio and Flash. Millions of affordable images, vectors and clips to help you tell your story.

WordPress > Blog Tool and Publishing Platform
An open source blog tool and publishing platform powered by PHP and mySQL. It’s often customized into a Content Management System (CMS) through thousands of plugins, widgets and themes. Currently the most popular CMS in use on the Internet. (from Wikipedia)

Dropbox > Web-based file hosting
Users can store and share files and folders with others across the Internet using file synchronization.

freedcamp > Project Management System for small businesses and organizations
Aims for simplicity —a place where people can connect, share, and create in an intuitive manner. Freedcamp features individual and group task assignment, allowing team members to assign tasks based on priority and due date (To-Do’s). Also featured is the ability to set deadlines and keep projects on track. (Milestones) plus file sharing online storage management.

MailChimp > Email Marketing and Email List Manager
Makes it easy to design exceptional email campaigns, share them on social networks, integrate with web services you may already use, manage subscribers and track your results. Think of it as your own personal newsletter publishing platform.

jAlbum > Online photo albums
A web photo album and slide show generator that’s easy to use yet incredibly versatile.

jQuery > The Write Less, Do More JavaScript Library
A fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development.