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Clarity is Key

Jason Broadwater
In this video, you’ll learn about why clarity is crucial to your marketing strategy. Presenting a clear idea that makes sense is always going to draw positive feedback from your audience. The more your marketing can present a clear identity of who you are, the better your return will be.  
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The 2016 Googly Eye Challenge

David Frick

2016 marked the first year of the Googly Eye Challenge—a competition to create more pictures with Googly Eyes for the world to enjoy. Teams compete for points based on specific prompts, such as “Add Googly eyes to a piece of beautiful artwork.” Pictures are uploaded to facebook with the hashtag #googlyeyechallenge, and after a week long event, judges award points to determine the winner.

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New Year’s Resolutions

RevenFlo
When asked for New Year’s resolutions from the RevenTeam for 2016, here are the answers I collected:  Chance (Director of Accounts): “Pierceson and I have decided to try 8 new things this year (he just turned 8 in October). So far we have come up with: run a race together, rock climbing, horseback riding, volunteer at…
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13.1 Miles Later

RevenFlo
This past summer I had a chip on my shoulder that I just couldn’t seem to shake. Fed up with my bad attitude, my dad called one day and informed me that he signed us up for a half-marathon. That’s 13.1 miles. I hadn’t run ONE mile since I was in high school (5 years ago).…
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The Simplest Way to Post Your Podcast: 5 Steps

Micah Troublefield
After recording three episodes of our new podcast Coulda Been Rad, it was my job to figure out how to get these episodes up and onto iTunes. Seems simple enough; we’d already done over 60 episodes of our Old Town New World podcast at that point, no problem. I searched, headscratched, compared my options and was…
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Video Games Powered by Crowdfunding

Jason Broadwater
The Olden Days of Gaming It used to be that game development companies were at the mercy of publishers. A publisher evaluated a game and decided if they wanted to fund the development and then distribute the game. Many games were originally developed in Japan and thus would be in Japanese. This created a problem…
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Bluer Summer

Josiah Blevins
My summers always have this uncanny sense to them. I feel like I am supposed to be doing something, or be somewhere, or have some type of plans. I feel like I should feel busy. And when I don’t, my sense of time languishes and can turn hazy. Memories, flickering heat waves coming up off a…
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Chance Volunteers @ LOVE Week!

RevenFlo
Last week, Elevation Church in Charlotte hosted their annual “LOVE Week”, where volunteers go out into the community to serve those less fortunate. Our very own Accounts Director, Chance Heflin, volunteered all week with the help of her boyfriend, 7-year old son, and 11-year old twin nieces. Keep reading to learn more about their week volunteering,…
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5 Reasons Movies Are About to Get Better

Chris Gervais
The cinema ain’t what it used to be. The age of reboots has left us all a little disillusioned, and doubtful about the direction of Hollywood. You’ll find more than one major filmmaker spouting warnings about the dire future of movies. But, of course we’re at the cusp of a new golden age, right? Yes.…
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Shark Bait Oo-Ha-Ha

RevenFlo
(Enter Jaws theme music here). This week we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. As a broke college kid, I can’t afford cable television but I was able to catch a few shows at friends’ houses. Joan of Shark had to be my favorite – and 18 ft. Great White FEMALE shark!…
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When I Grow Up

RevenFlo
I was seven when I decided to be an author. My other ambitions of becoming an artist, a ballerina, and Indiana Jones took a backseat as I spent hours in my room scribbling fantasties and storylines about adventurous ballerina artists. (They were pretty cool.) Pursuing my goal also meant that I’d probably never be a…
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Balancing for Fruit

Jason Broadwater
So, we’re presenting fashion with a few projects we’re doing here at RevenFlo. We are working with a few wonderful brands with exciting and compelling people running businesses behind them. As we present our products, we want the customer to love them – as if encountering this product online is receiving a gift from a…
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French Friday Treat

RevenFlo
Hi there, New in the web team, I already wanted to delight everyone’s taste by bringing one of my favorite dishes from home: the French crêpes. Those thinner pancakes, eaten during the night of Mardi Gras, are very famous in France and make the smile of every kid (it still does that to me). Sugar, Nutella, jam,…
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Meme Me!

Chris Gervais
  What’s the most infamous line in the Star Wars saga? “Luke, I am your father,” right? There’s only one problem. That line is NEVER spoken in a Star Wars movie. Are you shocked? Probably not. It’s unlikely I’m the first smarmy thirtysomething to inform you that Darth Vader doesn’t say the words, “Luke, I…
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Patois Counselors

RevenFlo
I’m really excited about this new band I’m in. Firstly, because we have our first show coming up, and it’s been a while since I’ve performed with a group.  Secondly, because of the awesome folks I’m playing with. But mostly I’m excited because I think the music we’re making is pretty great (or “sick”, or “beast”…
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Making the Perfect Frappuccino from Home (or Work)

David Frick
What you’ll need: An espresso machine Espresso (finely ground) Cocoa Powder Sugar A blender A coffee thermos Half and Half Recommended Additions: [tooltip image=”http://revenflo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_6729-e1416844305521-300×201.jpg” theme=”tooltipster-light”]Power Maxx Mocha Cappuccino protein powder [/tooltip] (sold at GNC) [tooltip image=”http://revenflo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_7024-300×200.jpg” theme=”tooltipster-light”]Chocolate Syrup[/tooltip] Mocha Flavored Syrup The Day Before If possible, brew the espresso the day before and mix in about…
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Rebooting the Me Generation

Chris Gervais
I moved alongside a small group of peers from my exact demographic from an Imax movie into a theater corridor.  We were stopped dead in our tracks by the sound of something emerging from a nearby theater. It was heavy and roaring.  By the time we saw them it was too late. A horde! No!…
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The Evolution of revenflo.com’s Design

Micah Troublefield
Design, especially in a collaborative environment, is all about iteration. I’ve always known this, but when we decided to build a new RevenFlo website from the ground up, we really pushed ourselves to never settle and to keep looking for a better solution. A lot of writers give the same advice: Never accept your first…
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You Must Have rules!

Chris Gervais
To learn a craft is to learn rules. It’s the spine of our education as children. We’re made to recite facts and follow rules, and the assumption is we will take this combination and create a productive adult. When mastering a craft we are either lucky enough to have facts and rules explained to us,…
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J.J. Abrams’ Mystery Box and Social Media

Chris Gervais
J.J. Abrams has built a career on the mystery box. He uses them to power his stories and drive consumers to marketing campaigns rather than away. If you haven’t seen him detail the importance of the mystery box on TED, stop wasting your time and play the video: Anyway, the idea goes something like this:…
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Service is Better than Sales: Flipping the Sales Paradigm

Jason Broadwater
I’ve never thought of myself as a sales person. Actually, growing up I thought sales was the root of all evil. I interpreted sales as trying to push something on somebody through manipulation and negotiation. I thought it was dishonest at its core. But I was missing something critical in my perspective. I started RevenFlo…
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Making Machines That Run on Characters

Chris Gervais
I’ve spent the last couple of years immersing myself in education and advice on screenwriting/storytelling. There’s a million storytelling ninjas out there with differing ideas on how it’s done and so many of them (who aren’t selling a book) will tell you that “how it’s done” is a very liquid thing. I decided my best…
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On Asking Friends to Like Your Facebook Page

RevenFlo
If you’ve been on Facebook for a while, you’ve probably gotten used to (or have begun to ignore) the constant stream of requests to like the pages of your friends.  These are the friends who own their own businesses, make art, or play in bands, and want to share the latest updates with you.  And…
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The Rise of Font Icons

David Frick
The recent WordPress update to 3.8 woke many web designers and developers up to a new trend.  Font icons were introduced in the WordPress dashboard to replace .png image icons. The move towards flat design is well past its infancy–but the use of flat design to cut page load time is on the rise. Font…
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Quality Control Takes a Shift in Perspective

Jason Broadwater
We’re working on quality control as part of our process. It’s not easy to get this firmly built into the process. I think about my son. He never checks over his work. He scores through the roof on standardized math tests, yet when he’s taking tests in class, he makes simple mistakes. Just because he…
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Well-rounded

RevenFlo
I am really fortunate to be working at RevenFlo at this point in my life. This isn’t the first time I’ve had this thought, but it’s one I had again during a recent conversation with a fellow student about past and present work experiences.  His first job in the field of software development was as…
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Be Kind to One Another

RevenFlo
I recently stumbled across an article and immediately got reeled in by the title: “A Man Stole This Woman’s Wallet, and You Won’t Believe What Happened Next”. Like anyone else reading, I wanted to know what happened next. Usually, I skip to the bottom or speed read to see what happens. You could say I’m…
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Letting Go of Code

Jason Broadwater
When it comes to cleaning up code I have noticed that I have a tendency to comment large chunks of code to preserve them for later. While sometimes this is useful, many times it is completely unnecessary. This is especially true when working in a version controlled environment. Just delete the old. Sounds painful, but…
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Internet Marketing for Medical Services

Jason Broadwater
Internet Marketing As Enhancement Of Referrals And Network Physicians, as well as hospital managers, know that the referral will always be one of the greatest importance. The referral is the physician’s best prospect.  Yet, people qualify even direct referrals through the web. They do their homework on the Internet. They visit websites to check out…
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The Hive Kicks Off For Fall 2013

RevenFlo
The Hive, a collaborative of students from York Technical College and Winthrop University has begun its fall semester, which will see the creation of 3 new websites for area non-profits: Taste of Fort Mill This event brings together local restaurants and entrepreneurs to raise money in support of The Palmetto School, which provides a safe…
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RevenFlo Offering Corporate, Small Business And Individual Training

RevenFlo
The new economy is built around constantly changing technology and practices. Keeping yourself, and/or your employees knowledgeable is imperative. RevenFlo is proud to offer thorough education in all facets of the web. Individuals, small businesses and corporate groups can attend workshops around various Internet marking subjects including Google Adwords/Analytics, website management, effective blogging, open source…
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The Hive Helps Keep York County Kids Safe With New Web Development

RevenFlo
Design and Development students from Winthrop University and York Technical College came together through The Hive to provide a new website for Safe Kids York County, a non-profit organization. At YorkCountySafeKids.Org, users can receive extensive education on child safety over a range of subjects and keep up to date with fun and informative events held…
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RevenFlo Launches Old Town New World Podcast

RevenFlo
You can now join Jason and Chris every Wednesday at Millstone Pizza and Taphouse for conversation and beverages in their new Podcast, Old Town New World via iTunes. They’ll be talking about everything surrounding the growth of small-town USA, from technology to social and economic trends. You can expect some laughs, advice and an abundance…
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RevenFlo Signs With Attorney, Tommy Pope For Web Management

RevenFlo
Tommy Pope, attorney and former Solicitor for the 16th Judicial Circuit and SC House Rep. has chosen RevenFlo Web Teams for the management of TommyPope.com. It ‘s an honor to help our good friend and respected public leader. Be sure to check out the site for updates on and information on Tommy’s proven ideas for…
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RevenFlo Launches New Website For Rock Hill Law Firm, Elrod Pope

RevenFlo
Recently, we completed work on a comprehensive website for long-standing Rock Hill law firm, Elrod Pope. The project included six months of cutting-edge development and the production of original video content, which culminated into a final product that we are very proud of. This site is a groundbreaking one for us here at RevenFlo, as…
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RevenFlo Hires Nicole Sabourin, Social Media Manager and Writer

RevenFlo
We’ve welcomed another true believer into the RevenFlo Web Team! Nicole Sabourin has found a home with us as a Social Media Manager and Content Writer. So much of modern life is built around the online interaction of people and the sharing of content. Nicole brings a focused sensibility that helps our clients more fully…
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RevenFlo Launches Aday Remus, A Powerful Crowdsourcing Tool

RevenFlo
It’s been a rewarding experience from concept to coding, and we are proud to unveil the beta release of our new online tool, Aday Remus. This website challenges users to prototype ideas for the use of space in their own community. Using the familiar backdrop of Google Maps, users can select a building or property…
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Corporate Social Media Training for CPA Firm in Columbia, SC

RevenFlo
We were thrilled to kick off the first in a series of LinkedIn Corporate Training seminars last week with our ongoing client, Burkett Burkett & Burkett in Columbia, SC.  Employees got down to basics in this beginner-level class, learning how to create/develop their profile and connect with colleagues.  Future training will incorporate more advanced topics…
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ArrowPointe and 1st Patriots Merge, RevenFlo Produces Video

RevenFlo
We are proud to share the news of the merger of ArrowPointe Federal Credit Union (a RevenFlo client) and 1st Patriots. We created this video for ArrowPointe about their organization, success, and growth. In the video, the employees of ArrowPointe discuss the benefits of a credit union versus a bank, as well as their plans…
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