CiviCRM

This week we launched our new service, WebAzetas, providing hassle-free and headache-free Web site moves daily.

After being in business for 7 years, we've had a lot of our clients ask us to move their site from their current host to another one. They might be unhappy with the customer service, price, or features. It's one of those sensitive issues because you might be concerned about asking your current host to help you with the move. And sometimes the new host doesn't offer that as a service.

Are you new to CiviCRM?

Have you heard about CiviCRM and are wondering how it can assist your nonprofit?

Over the past few years, CiviCRM, Drupal, and Joomla! have undergone some version changes that affect the look and feel as well as the backend structure of the software.

• Drupal 4.x is no longer supported
• Joomla! 1.x will no longer be supported after July 22, 2009
• CiviCRM is only accepting issues for version 2.1 and higher

When considering upgrading your software, you may have heard us utter the familiar phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." There are times when it doesn't make sense to upgrade right away. Here are a just a few:

We're launching a value-added service for Data-Scribe® clients. It consists of monthly, no cost Webinars called “How-To” Hours focused on tips and tricks for Drupal, Joomla! or CiviCRM. If your are paid client of Data-Scribe® and your organization uses one of these systems, you or anyone from your organization are welcome to attend at no charge.

Are you interested in learning Joomla!, Drupal, or CiviCRM to use for your clients?

We can teach you. We're a Web development company that has worked with Joomla!, Drupal, and CiviCRM on a daily basis for the past 4 years. Learn what we know so you can expand your offerings to your clients.

We can provide virtual training to you on everything from installation and configuration to best practices and light customization.

Ideal candidates for this type of training:
*Web designers who are familiar with HTML/static sites

There are a lot of customer relationship management systems available on the market. Prices, features, technical requirements, and customizability (is that a word?) all vary. Whether you're looking at open source software or proprietary, you need to consider several factors before plunking down the cash or working with a certain consultant.

CiviCRM, the open source CRM designed especially for nonprofit organizations, requires a specific database structure to work properly. Certain Web hosts don't offer it. We have had to move some clients' sites upon realizing that their host did not offer it.

MySQL is a Web-based database that CiviCRM uses. The database structure it requires is known as InnoDB.

Classes run from 9:00a to 4:00p and will be held in central Albuquerque (unless otherwise noted). Also, classes include a training manual and use of a laptop.

March 3rd: Microsoft Project 2003 Level 1 - registration closed
March 5th: QuickBooks 2007/2008 Level 1 - registration closed

March 10th thru 12th: Small Business Web Site Bootcamp (Drupal and Joomla!)

All classes run from 9:00a to 4:00p and include a training manual and use of a laptop.  Classes will be held in central Albuquerque.

February 3rd: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Level 1
February 4th: Microsoft Excel 2007 Level 1

February 10th: Microsoft Project 2007 Level 1
February 11th: QuickBooks 2007/2008 Level 1

February 18th thru 20th: Nonprofit Web Site Bootcamp (Drupal and Joomla!)

February 25th thru 27th: Nonprofit CiviCRM Bootcamp

We're starting a series of multi-day technology training sessions in Albuquerque. They are designed for nonprofit and small business staff who are or will be responsible for the organization's Web site.