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Video Games Powered by Crowdfunding

August 21, 2015

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

August 14, 2015

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!

August 3, 2015

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

July 17, 2015

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

July 10, 2015

(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

July 3, 2015

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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Mobile Website Design

June 27, 2015

Jason Broadwater

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Balancing for Fruit

April 2, 2015

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

February 20, 2015

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!

January 28, 2015

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

January 23, 2015

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)

January 19, 2015

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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Knowledge Park Rock Hill, SC

September 23, 2014

Jason Broadwater

A Strategy for Marketing Knowledge Park from RevenFlo on Vimeo.

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Rebooting the Me Generation

June 25, 2014

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

May 9, 2014

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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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Understanding Women

April 17, 2014

A very thoughtful piece by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about understanding women: http://www.esquire.com/sports/news/a28367/kareem-understanding-women/

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You Must Have rules!

April 9, 2014

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

March 18, 2014

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

March 14, 2014

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

March 11, 2014

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

February 28, 2014

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

February 25, 2014

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

February 25, 2014

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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How Being a Perfectionist Can Actually Be a Weakness

February 10, 2014

Micah Troublefield

I’ll admit it: I like being a perfectionist. It’s a big part of who I am, especially when it comes to anything creative I do. This is where you’ll have to pretend it’s not a humble brag when I say I can never accept less than perfection from anything I do. Or when I say…

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Well-rounded

February 7, 2014

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

February 6, 2014

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

February 5, 2014

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…

Internet Marketing for Medical Services

January 25, 2014

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…

The Hive Kicks Off For Fall 2013

September 5, 2013

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…

RevenFlo Offering Corporate, Small Business And Individual Training

August 22, 2013

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…

The Hive Helps Keep York County Kids Safe With New Web Development

August 15, 2013

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…

RevenFlo Launches Old Town New World Podcast

August 14, 2013

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…

RevenFlo Signs With Attorney, Tommy Pope For Web Management

August 13, 2013

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…

RevenFlo Launches New Website For Rock Hill Law Firm, Elrod Pope

August 8, 2013

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…

RevenFlo Hires Nicole Sabourin, Social Media Manager and Writer

August 6, 2013

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…

RevenFlo Launches Aday Remus, A Powerful Crowdsourcing Tool

July 30, 2013

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…

RevenFlo Designs / Develops New Website for Industrial Absorbent Solutions of South Carolina

June 20, 2013

We are proud to launch a new website for Industrial Absorbent Solutions (IAS) of South Carolina. IAS provides absorbent materials for soaking up leaks and spills, then cleans the materials and returns them to the users. IAS also recycles the oil extracted from the absorbents in a closed-loop, patented process. The website is a custom…

RevenFlo Produces Television Commercials for HVAC Company in York County SC

June 19, 2013

RevenFlo works with Jason Whitesell of Comfort Zone of the Carolinas to design, shoot, and produce testimonial commercials to be shown on TV and integrated into the Comfort Zone Internet Marketing.

RevenFlo Signs Springs Creative to Build Website for Springsteen Logistics

June 5, 2013

We are happy to work with Springs Creative in the development of a new website for Springsteen Logistics, which is a warehousing and distribution company integrated in the Springs Creative family of businesses. We look forward to having the website live soon!

Small Business LinkedIn Training in Rock Hill, SC was a Success!

June 2, 2013

The first session of the Hive Summer Series – a small business web training series in Rock Hill, SC – was a training session on LinkedIn for Small Business and Local Professionals. We had eight attendees, and it went swimmingly well.

Corporate Social Media Training for CPA Firm in Columbia, SC

May 7, 2013

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…

ArrowPointe and 1st Patriots Merge, RevenFlo Produces Video

April 11, 2013

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…

Google Adwords & Analytics Training Comes to Charlotte by way of Minnesota’s Own, DemandQuest

April 5, 2013

DemandQuest, a tactical training institute that teaches tools to market businesses effectively online, will be partnering with Central Piedmont Community College to host Google Adwords & Google Analytics classes on Wednesday, April 10th through Friday, April 12th from 9-4:30pm. The first of its kind, DemandQuest is a school rather than a service provider or agency…

Distinguished South Carolina Hospital of the Year in Cardiovascular and Stroke!

March 15, 2013

Piedmont Medical Center was announced as “American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® Distinguished Hospital of the Year” by DHEC – the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Congratulations Piedmont! This exclusive award is presented to a hospital that has made significant contributions in quality of care for patients with cardiovascular disease…

Community Leaders and Piedmont Medical Center

March 14, 2013

We’re proud to begin the release of our Community Leader Video Series for Piedmont Medical Center. These 30-second spots will run on CN2 and be shared on the Internet. They will allow a list of community leaders to each tell a personal narrative about their relationship with Piedmont Medical Center and why they each choose…

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RevenFlo Launches New Website for Burkett Burkett & Burkett Certified Public Accountants in Columbia and Rock Hill

March 4, 2013

RevenFlo works with Burkett Burkett & Burkett to design and develop a new website for the firm. Burkett has around 50 employees and is one of the biggest independent firms in South Carolina. RevenFlo specializes in Internet Marketing for Financial, Legal, and Medical Service professionals. The BurkettCPAs.com site features well-developed optimized content, authentic web video,…

Strategic Internet Marketing Partner with Piedmont Medical Center

February 14, 2013

We are proud to announce our renewed strategic partnership with Piedmont Medical Center. Internet Marketing for Medical Services is one of our focus areas as an agency, and Piedmont Medical Center is right here in our own backyard. We are honored to be selected to be on their team of marketing vendors and look forward…

RevenFlo Signs Marriage Counseling Group in Charlotte, NC for Internet Marketing

February 1, 2013

RevenFlo signs Marriage Rescue – a Christian Marriage Counseling group out of Charlotte, NC – for Internet Marketing, including web video marketing, search engine optimization, and more. We proud to have your business, Marriage Rescue. You have helped many people be happier in their lives. Good work!