Not only was it the year of our inception, it was also the year that proved we were more than just another web development company - but a true leader in the industry. The applications produced during this year were crucial to our success. We created a site that used Perl scripts for the transfer of data into an HTML newsletter format, and a built in search engine that allowed users to search for specific data items by keyword. Another application for Budco - the Image Warehouse Application, was developed by our CEO, John Lauer. It is an interactive catalogue of images that is searchable by category and keyword.
Authorized users can search, find and download any number of images in a variety of formats.
After the development of this data-driven site, We were contracted to perform the periodic maintenance needed to keep the Image Warehouse up to date. Contracted by the Inca Computer Company, we were hired to create a code that would enable users to develop their own web sites without knowing HTML or other web building languages. This application took the programming novice step by step through the web building process with no learning curve or software to download. Once the codes connected to the correct fields in a database, they would place an icon on a street map to represent the exact location of the dealership. We developed the Detroit Lofts web site to provide end users with information on loft-living in the city of Detroit.