Latest Skipjack Projects

Lobster Ink website

20 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Lobster Ink is the revolutionary media-based training solution based on the level of expertise, innovation and details that has helped to establish Let's Sell Lobster as the leading training providers in Africa. The Lobster Ink system allows any number of establishments (and their students) to sign up for specific courses, allowing them to partipate in assessments, thereby completing courses. The system comprises a student area and a manager area. The student area allows students to write assessments, review written assessments, and monitor their results and progress through the curriculum. The manager area focuses on providing the manager with information on how his/her students are performing. The system is managed via a backend allowing administrators to manage establishments, students, documents, and course material (courses, levels, subjects, questions).

Canon Features website

12 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Canonfeatures.ca is a website dedicated to showcasing the features available in Canon products. Skipjack collaborated with The Brainstorm Group and Andries Odendaal, an independent Cape Town based new media developer and guru. The site is bi-lingual (English and French) and features interactive flash elements and a HTML (non-flash) version of the site.

Aperitivo Peroni minisite

20 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Skipjack collaborated with R3 to develop the Aperitivo Peroni minisite. The minisite promotes the aperitivo competition and contains information about aperitivo, the events and dates, recipes and the chefs involved. The site contains an age screener and a registration form that users can submit if they wish to be kept up to date.

The Next 36 website

8 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Next 36 is Canada’s entrepreneurial leadership institute where an international faculty and Canadian business leaders lead an academic boot camp for entrepreneurs. Skipjack collaborated with The Brainstorm Group to develop next36.ca, which provides users with information about the program, who is involved, news, videos, testimonials and contains photo galleries. The core functionality of the website is to facilitate the program application process of candidates, which allows selected referees to participate in the actual process. The site is managed by a backend allowing administrators to manage applications and site content.

Whisky Live Festival website

22 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Skipjack collaborated with BrandsRock to develop the Whisky Live Festival website. The aim of the site is to give the festival an online presence, providing users with information about the festival. The website includes a Whisky Lover’s club area, a calendar of events and a whisky finder module allowing users to search an extensive whisky database. The website is driven by a backend allowing administrators to manage content, news, events, polls, competitions, brands and whiskies. The system further allows brands to manage their own company content and whisky information.

BrandsRock website

13 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Skipjack were instrumental in developing the first version of the BrandsRock website (in the interim it has been re-developed by another development house). The aim of the website was to showcase the portfolio of clients and work that BrandsRock engages in, as well as display information about BrandsRock. The homepage contained an interactive jQuery-based mp3 player and integrated video components.

Coweys Corner website

15 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Cowey’s Corner is a beautifully restored spacious guest house situated in Durban’s popular suburb of Berea. The website provides information on rooms and rates, contains photo galleries, has an integrated Google map, and offers information on activities in and around Durban.

Hire immigrants roadmap syndication

25 May 2010 14:18:29 GMT

The hire immigrants roadmap syndication is an extension of the previously developed hireimmigrants.ca website and flash roadmap application. The aim was to increase the footprint of the roadmap application by developing an HTML version that could be syndicated into any other site (for a syndicated example in action click here. A module was developed to allow the syndicators to specify a font size and color, as well as disabling images within the syndicated roadmap.

Veeva website

20 May 2010 12:29:29 GMT

Veeva is a Canadian based stress relief product and a mood enhancing formula that helps people deal with the daily stresses and pressures of real life. The website is bi-lingual (English and French) and provides users with detailed product information, as well as allowing users to purchase capsules online via an integrated E-Commerce system. The website is driven by an advanced backend system allowing an administrator to manage users, orders, item costs and discounts, news items and store locations.

IJR website

17 May 2010 07:29:29 GMT

Skipjack in conjunction with COMPRESS.dsl developed the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) website. The design and content of the site focus on providing the user with information about the IJR, news and events, publication, and programmes. The is not database driven but is rather updated by a set of Smarty template files. The site includes an integrated Google search factility and interactive maps.

Alcolin website

6 Apr 2010 14:29:29 GMT

The Alcolin.com website aims to showcase the DIY and Industrial product ranges of Alcolin. The site features a categorised product catalogue with search functionality, a news section, and a series of about us and contact us pages. All information on the site is managed by the client by a backend administration console.

RGBC Xmas Brochure website

17 Dec 2009 14:29:29 GMT

Skipjack developed the templating system, navigation and backend functionality for the RGBC Xmas brochure, a micro-site designed by Wireframe Studio. The micro-site showcases alcohol brands. The user can enter a competition by adding three items to a wishlist and submitting the list along with personal details. The data is stored in a backend MySQL database. The site makes uses of an elegant multi-level vertical jQuery navigation.

RGBC Whisky Fest Survey

15 Dec 2009 14:29:29 GMT

Skipjack developed the backend functionality for the RGBC Whisky Fest survey, a micro-site designed by Wireframe Studio. The survey comprises two screens: one for personal details and another for answering questions. All form entries are validated and the data is stored in a backend MySQL database.

Drambuie Survey & Referrer

15 Dec 2009 14:29:29 GMT

Skipjack assisted in adding a survey and referral mechanism to the Drambuie website. The survey is a fully validated form and when submitted, the data is stored in a backend MySQL database. The referral mechanism allows a user to refer up to three friends. The referral data is stored in a backend MySQL database and each friend receives an HTML referral mailer.

Felix Unite website

25 Nov 2009 14:29:29 GMT

Felix Unite is the leading African adventure travel specialist with 15 years experience. Skipjack is proud to be partnering with Felix Unite and have taken over web development responsibilities from a previous company. We are more than sure we can add value!

@home Touch Screen Application

27 Oct 2009 14:29:29 GMT

Skipjack developed backend functionality for the @home touch screen application developed by Wireframe Studio. The application show cases the electric appliances available in @home stores, allowing a user to search and compare products. The user can then email or SMS himself/herself the details about a selected product.

ancestry.ca Templates

23 Oct 2009 14:29:29 GMT

The ancestry.ca website is the leading family history resource in Canada. Skipjack was involved in HTML and CSS authoring standards-compliance templates for promotions on the website.

Bostik Website

8 Oct 2009 14:29:29 GMT

Skipjack, in conjunction with Urbian, are proud to present the new Bostik website, which showcases Bostik products and displays crafts that can be made from Bostik products. The site features a website theme selector, dynamic promotional elements, dynamic pages, a product and craft search, and a product and craft catalogue which are controlled from a backend content management system.

CHET Indicator Graphs

24 Aug 2009 07:00:48 GMT

The Center for Higher Education (CHET) has made performance indicator data available on-line to enable university councils to better assess performance relative to the Minister's targets, to their own institutional missions and to the performance of their peers. Skipjack made use of JpGraph, a PHP library for creating graphs, to allow users to create dynamic graphs using data stored in a MySQL database. Data is shown in graph and tabular format, and a glossary of relevant terms is displayed for each graph. Users can download the graph, export the data to Excel and submit comments on each graph via a form mailer.

ShellInfoSight.com Mapping

21 Aug 2009 14:46:48 GMT

ShellInfoSight.com and Skipjack are proud to release their latest version of Map Routing and Map Search tools, making use of the NAVTEQ mapping engine, a world leader in premium-quality digital map data and content. Register for free on ShellInfoSight.com and try out these mapping tools for planning any travel road route and finding any map in South Africa.

Hennessy Artistry

14 Jun 2009 14:46:48 GMT

The HGRS website is an online job listing directory for Hone Greyvenstein Recruitment and Search Specialists. The site contains a job listing section and focuses on providing information about the company and how they approach recruitment.

HGRS website

14 Jun 2009 14:46:48 GMT

hireimmigrants.ca website

10 Mar 2009 08:04:22 GMT

hireimmigrants.ca in the online portal that provides Canadian businesses with the tools and resources needed to better recruit, retain and promote skilled immigrants. The website assists decision makers and business leaders who drive Canada's economy - to source, select, develop and welcome skilled immigrants as creative contributors to their workforce. Features of the website include: a talent pool and success story database, RSS feed, and an online registration. Skipjack assisted in integrating a new look and feel into the existing website and content management system. A second phase development is underway to build a French version of the portal.

hireimmigrants.ca Roadmap Flash website

10 Mar 2009 08:04:22 GMT

The hireimmigrants.ca Roadmap is a Flash-based, content managed, step-by-step interactive guide with comprehensive strategies and tools to help businesses enhance their human resources planning and practice, from recruiting to retaining skilled immigrants. The hireimmigrants.ca Roadmap is easily customizable for both employers with immediate needs and HR professionals looking for strategic and/or planning support. The Roadmap is driven by a backend management system allowing administrators to manage content and resources. Skipjack developed a XML Flash-database communication layer and the backend content management system using PHP and MySQL.

Shell Select website

10 Mar 2009 08:04:22 GMT

The Shell Select website is an online photo gallery competition where users can win cameras worth R300 000. Registered users upload images and vote for their favourite images. Users can view images in three galleries: most voted, most viewed and most recent. The website is driven by a backend which allows an administrator to moderate users and uploaded images. Features of the website include: image upload and automatic resizing, image voting, ensuring users can only vote once per image, and the sending of an image to a friend via email.

Katya & Gachao Wedding website

10 Mar 2009 08:04:22 GMT

The Katya & Gachao website provides guests with information for Katya and Gachao's wedding in Kenya. This information includes the wedding program, accommodation details, logistics, recommended travel options in Kenya, and details about the venue. The feature of the website is a RSVP system whereby guests are asked to answer a series of questions regarding their partners, accommodation and travel options. The RSVP system calculates the associated costs and allows guests to make payment via PayPal. The system stores RSVP and payment submissions and notifies administrators via emails. Administrators can further manage the RSVP submissions and payments via a backend system.

Southern Comfort Lime Light Flash website

14 Feb 2009 14:34:17 GMT

Lime Light is a promotional competition flash website for Southern Comfort where users can win 3 months of fame on a Southern Comfort billboard. The site contains information on how to enter, a party venue list, and a photo gallery. The feature of Lime Light is the Invite-O-Matic component, which allows users to generate self-constructured post cards that they can email to friends. Skipjack worked on the flash integration, which included data capture, CRM integration and the functionality to generate a post card and email it to a friend.

Shell InfoSight mobi site

13 Dec 2008 11:54:33 GMT

Skipjack is proud to annouce the release of its first mobi site. ShellInfoSight.mobi is the mobile version of ShellInfoSight.com and contains two competition channels, 7-day weather forecasts and searchable directories for restaurants and AA-rated accommodation. The site is developed using mobile standards facilitating support for most mobile phones if not all, and receives a 4/5 rating by the ready.mobi testing tool, which evaluates mobile-readiness using industry best practices & standards.

Southern Comfort iPod Survey

9 Nov 2008 15:52:01 GMT

The Southern Comfort iPod Survey is a competion based campaign website where by users register and answer eight questions to enter the competition. The survey information is stored in a MSSQL database which is accessible to administrators via an backend built in ASP.

Shell InfoSight website

14 Nov 2008 09:13:29 GMT

Shell InfoSight is a travel portal for South Africa and is among the top ten most visited sites in the SA. Skipjack redeveloped the site using PHP/MySQL from an existing ASP/MSSQL Microsoft platform. Key features of the site include map routing and map search capabilities, live news and weather, a live AA-rated accommodation booking system, travel book sales, golf package sales, and searchable databases for AA-rated accommodation and restaurants. Development technologies we implemented include Smarty Template caching, multiple database sources, dynamic Google sitemaps, jQuery, CAPTCHA image security and emailer functionality.

Pomegranate Food website

18 Nov 2008 10:04:22 GMT

Pomegranate is a renowned catering company in Cape Town. Their website markets the company, as well as a new product range called Ready Meals, that users can order from the website. Key features of the website include a content managed Ready Meal menu, Ready Meal ordering and checkout, photo gallery, newsletter subscriptions, information about Pomegranate, and contact and enquiry forms. The website is driven by a backend system which allows Pomegranate to manage the Ready Meals menu and orders.

Splinter Flash website

28 Oct 2008 18:34:02 GMT

Splinter is a consulting firm that delivers advanced marketing, concept, strategy and branding solutions across the technology, media, retail and hospitality industry. Their Flash website showcases their work and provides information about the company. Skipjack developed a tree-structured content management system and dynamic XML menu and content system used to drive the Flash website.

Digicape website

23 Oct 2008 13:14:32 GMT

Digicape is South Africa's largest independent Apple retailer. The E-Commerce website sells Apple products, as well as Adobe software and the Mac software range from Microsoft. Skipjack was involved in integrating a new look and feel into the existing code base. At the same time the payment system was upgraded from PayGate's PayWeb processing option to the streamlined PayXML option. Users are no longer redirected to an external site when entering credit card details, but remain on the secure area of the Digicape website. The website also contains a classifieds section and competitions for registered members.

Soco Mardi Gras 2008 Flash website

17 Sep 2008 15:43:22 GMT

Soco Mardi Gras 2008 is a promotional competition flash website for Southern Comfort. The site contains competition entry forms, a gallery, a Mardi Gras party event list, and a card-o-matic component, which allows users to generate self-constructured post cards that they can email to friends. Skipjack worked on the flash integration, which included data capture, CRM integration and the functionality to generate a post card and email it to a friend.

Mobile InfoSight website

20 Sep 2008 12:14:22 GMT

The mobile InfoSight website is a static website for a PDA software product. Its aim is to give customers software information, as well as to allow customers to submit suggestions and problem reports. The website also has an access controlled survey section, allowing customers to submit a survey on the software product. This data is stored in a MySQL database and is read via access controlled pages. All form submissions make use of CAPTCHA image security. Since its initial release, the website has transformed into a fully access-controlled site with no public access.

BrandDirector website

16 Jul 2008 18:14:12 GMT

This is the official website of BrandDirector, which is a secure web portal that manages key, everyday activities in the organisation's marketing department. The site was implemented using Drupal 5.0 and contains detailed information about BrandDirector and the company Jam Warehouse which owns the product.

Letseng Diamonds website

22 Apr 2008 12:07:08 GMT

The Letseng website is a light-weight, fast, static website developed using Smarty templates. The site contains information pages, a news section, a contact us form which is sent via PHPmailer, and a neat jQuery diamond selector. Smarty was used in order to separate the website information from the design, thus placing the foundation for a CMS to be developed at a later stage.

Black Grouse Survey website

22 Nov 2007 18:24:32 GMT

The Black Grouse Survey website allows users to complete a survey on The Black Grouse brand. Users are asked to register and are then taken through a series of 12 questions which are stored in a MySQL database. The survey results were used to determine the success of The Black Grouse brand and whiskey in general.

HSRC Press E-Commerce website

1 Jun 2007 11:45:03 GMT

The HSRC Press website is an implementation of the proprietary X-Cart E-Commerce system. The sales of online HSRC Press titles quadrupled within the first two years of going live. The site features an advanced search facility, RSS feeds, Podcasts, user profile management and order history. The HSRC Press make use of the open access publishing model, all chapters of titles can therefore be downloaded in PDF format. So many PDFs have been downloaded that a dedicated media server was setup in Germany to manage the large bandwidth requirements. The site also contains a jQuery suggest form which allows users to instantly find the titles they are looking for.

The Famous Grouse website

18 Jul 2007 14:34:09 GMT

The Famous Grouse launched a campaign allowing users to personalise The Famous Grouse labels. Skipjack developed the application that captured the text users wanted to have displayed on their bottles. The application allowed users to preview, process and cancel their orders. A follow up promotion allowed customers to return bottles of The Famous Grouse that they were unhappy with. Development technologies used on this project include jQuery validation, PHPmailer, and PHP image overlay scripts.

InfoSight Touch Screen Property Finder Kiosk Application

18 Aug 2006 09:01:02 GMT

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The property finder is a .Net application written in C# with a Flash front end and an XML RPC communication layer. Users interact with the kiosk application via a touch screen, which can be mounted on the inside of a storefront window or can be a stand alone computer. The application contains a powerful search facility and functionality to send SMS' to agents and send emails to friends. Pam Golding, RE/MAX, Seeff and Jawitz all make use of this application in storefront windows and exhibitions. The entire system comprises an advanced infrastructure, including a virtual private network (VPN) and a centralised server used for data collection and updating. Each computer / kiosk is self-sufficient and updates both data and images automatically, on a daily basis.

Titan Bridging website

13 Oct 2006 13:04:22 GMT

The Titan Bridging website provides information on Titan International's Bridging Finance department. They provide short-term bridging finance to the various participants of property transactions, including property owners, sellers and purchasers. The site is a fast, light-weight static website developed using Smarty templates and includes a "Tell a friend" function for referring friends to the site.

Boschendal Wines website

12 Mar 2006 15:45:00 GMT

The Boschendal Wines website uses a Content Management System which allows administrators to manage a wine catalogue. The site features a JavaScript wine selector allowing users to instanlty view summarised information on each vintage. They can then click through to the full details page of the specific wine. The website also contains a gallery page implemented using phpAutoGallery, as well as sub-galleries scattered within the site.