What's happening at RBMS...

Need a website, but think you can't afford it?

2011-12-29T12:35:00.001-05:00

Your own website for less per day than a cup of coffee!!!*

What if I said you can have your own five-page website for less per year than some businesses are paying for hosting alone per month? Not to mention the thousands they've spent for design work and maintenance.

For as little as $200 a year, you can have your own customizable five-page website. Domain registration cost and hosting fees are included. There are no additional costs or hidden fees!

Visit www.ronnieboone.com to request your own website. This site was built using the same Website Creator you can use to build your own site. Play around and change the colors on the site to see it in action.

Call Boone Multimedia today to get started. 727-537-WEBS (9327)

* $200 per year is equivalent to 54.8 cents per day.

Attention Real Estate Professionals

2011-11-17T18:39:00.001-05:00

Attention real estate professionals!!! RBMS has created a program that will make your listings easier to search for your potential clients. It's a map that plots the location of your properties, and gives an icon showing the price of the property. This way, visitors to your website will know exactly what properties are available in what area immediately, instead of looking at a list of properties and wondering where that address is. There is a sample of the program here on this website. It is highly customizable to suit your needs. If you are interested in having this added to your website, please contact RBMS today.

Bucs Babe

2011-08-18T06:24:00.001-04:00

I recently completed another new website. Bucs Babe is Christina, the "Queen of Football", a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan with radio shows on CBS Radio 1010 in the Tampa Bay area. The website contains her blog, photos, YouTube videos, etc. One feature I especially love is the ability to search through every game ever played by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Visit BucsBabe.com today.

Wanna Make A Few Bucks?

2011-08-15T15:45:00.001-04:00

RBMS is now offering a 10% reward to anyone who refers a new client. If you know someone who needs some web design work, whether it's a brand new site or a redesign, a new logo, or other multimedia related work, please contact me. Upon completion of the job, you will receive 10% of the cost of the job. For instance, if a client pays $2,000 for a job, the referrer will collect $200 just for making the referral. How easy is that?

Congratulations to Scott D. of Tampa, FL, who recently collected his 10%. Who's next?

Man vs Food: The Blazin' Challenge

2011-07-05T10:06:00.000-04:00

This post has nothing to do with work. It's just something I wanted to share. This past Friday was my birthday, and what better way to celebrate your birthday than to scratch something off your bucket list?

I've enjoyed spicy foods for quite some time now, and decided to attempt a food challenge. Buffalo Wild Wings has a challenge called the Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Challenge, where you must eat twelve chicken wings smothered in their Blazin' Sauce in under six minutes.

Just how hot is their Blazin' Sauce? I e-mailed prior to going there and asked if they could give me a list showing the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) for each of their sauces. The Scoville Scale measures the amount of capsaicin in a chili pepper, or how hot it is. The higher the number, the hotter the pepper. In comparison, a Bell pepper has no heat, and is listed as 0 SHU, the average Jalapeño pepper is about 5,000 SHU while a Habanero pepper ranges from around 100,000 to 350,000 SHU. One of the hottest hot sauces I've ever used, Endorphin Rush, rates about 33,900 SHU. I got a reply from Danielle, from Buffalo Wild Wings, who told me their Blazin' Sauce rates at 170,000 SHU or higher.

When we got to Buffalo Wild Wings, I asked if they could give me a small sample of the sauce, so I would know what I was getting myself into. I tasted the sauce, then tasted it again and looked at Cindi, my fiancée, and said, "I can do this." I ordered the wings, and as I began the challenge, I realized they were straight out of the fryer... they were still steaming. It wasn't the heat from the spice that was burning my mouth, it was the temperature of the wings. No matter though, I was on the clock, and there was no way I was not going to complete this challenge. I had six minutes to devour all twelve wings, and as my taste buds went numb, I was downing wing after wing. I was half way done in just two minutes, and my mouth was in pain (from the temperature), but I kept pushing on. I completed the challenge in just over five minutes.

I had an order of mozzarella sticks standing by to help cool my mouth afterwards, but unable to eat them because the breading on them was irritating my the roof of my mouth, which was raw from the heat of the wings. So, I finished my beer and drank a glass of water instead.

Since I completed the challenge, the wings were free, and I was given a free t-shirt that said "Blazin' Challenge Survivor" on the front and "It's like walking on hot coals, except you eat 'em" on the back along with the Buffalo Wild Wings logo.

To be honest, my stomach didn't feel so good afterwards, but I'm still glad I did it. I didn't touch any spicy foods the next day, but the following day, Cindi made her famous Habanero Chicken Alfredo for dinner. I guess I'm a glutton for punishment.

Big Rockin'

2011-06-08T05:23:00.000-04:00

I'm headed up north! This weekend is the start of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, held each year off the coast of Morehead City, North Carolina, where I am the official photographer. This will be my 12th year shooting one of the largest Blue Marlin tournaments in the world. Last year's total purse was over $1.6 million, and to date, the Big Rock has donated over $2 million to charity. If you're in Eastern North Carolina, stop by the weigh station and say hi!

100 Watt Hosting

2011-01-18T15:36:00.002-05:00

Boone Multimedia and Barefoot Logic have teamed up to form 100 Watt Hosting, a full service hosting company for all your website needs. Now, not only can we offer you top notch web design, but a place to host your site as well. Check out 100 Watt Hosting at www.100watthosting.com.

RBMS and the Android Market

2010-11-25T07:33:00.000-05:00

Earlier this month, I published my first app on the Android Market. Since then, I've added several more and have already had over 5,000 downloads. These apps are marketed under the name "Robomuse" (short for ROnnie BOone MUltimedia SErvices). Here is a brief summary of the apps on the market at this point...

5-Letter Words
You start with a random 5-letter word and five randomly chosen letters. The object is to change a letter in the 5-letter word with one of the random letters to form a new word. How many new words can you create?

4-Letter Words
I decided to make a new version of the 5-Letter Words game to make it a little easier.

All Zeros
Every time you click a number, it and its surrounding numbers decrease by one. The object is to make all the numbers zero. Careful though... If a number is already zero, it will change to 3 if it or a neighbor is clicked.

Binary Clock
This is a simple digital clock that shows the current time in binary format.

Freebird
Next time you're at your favorite concert, and the band plays a ballad, you'll be ready... even if you don't own a lighter.

Grocery Calculator
This app will help you calculate how much you're about to spend, even before you reach the register. The paid version includes a calculator for items sold by weight, and a receipt to show all the items entered so far.

Military Ribbons
A list of all ribbons awarded by the United States Armed Forces, including photos of each ribbon.

Nature Search
This is a version the classic memory game where you flip two tiles, with nature photos taken by yours truly. If the tiles match, they are removed. If not, they flip back over. Once you remove all the tiles, a larger nature photo is revealed. Game play is 36 tiles laid out in a 6 x 6 grid.

Nature Search Jr.
This is an easier version of the Nature Search game, great for kids. This version has 16 tiles laid out in a 4 x 4 grid.

Paint It Black
Each time you click a block, all the blocks in that row and column change colors. The object is to turn all the blocks black. This game is very challenging, and contains 20 progressively harder levels.

QB Rater
Use this app to calculate your favorite quarterback's rating in two formats using the official NFL and NCAA formulas. The paid version also allows you to enter each pass as it happens, so you can keep track during a game.

Tip Calculator
This app will help you decide how much to tip. You can also figure out how much each person should tip if you are in a group.

I've Gotta Have More Cowbell!

2010-09-27T15:14:00.000-04:00

In the past week, I've been working on a few ideas for some new Android apps. The first app I developed was one that will allow you to speak, rather than type, to send a text message. From that idea came another where you could speak to add items to a grocery list. The first app also gave me the idea to create one that would take a received message and read it to you. Then I got the idea to combine the two, and added a feature to the app that reads texts that will allow you to speak your reply rather than type. I want to add a database to this app so that it will store your received and sent messages, but for now, it's working really well. I also created one more, just for fun, that has a cowbell with the Tampa Bay Rays logo on it. When you tap the cowbell, or shake your phone, it makes a cowbell sound. I've got a fever, and there's only one cure. I've gotta have more cowbell!

Android App Development

2010-09-22T06:30:00.000-04:00

I have been working on programming a new application for Android based phones that will allow you to speak instead of typing to send a text message. So far it's working out pretty good. I'm curious... When this is finished and is available, what would you expect to pay for an app like this?

New Design!

2010-09-09T14:33:00.002-04:00

I have updated my website with a brand new design, a blog, some cool social networking links, if you want to share the site with your friends, and a new "Feedback" form so people can let me know what they think, and make suggestions. I've also moved the site to a new address... BooneMultimedia.com. Take a look, and let me know what you think. You can still go to the old address if you want, but you'll be redirected to the new address.

Database Reorganization

2010-08-29T17:49:00.001-04:00

RBMS is currently working on reorganizing a pretty massive database for an organization associated with NC State University, and building them a new admin console using AJAX technology (Asynchronous Javascript and XML). I'd love to show you the admin section and how it works, but it's password protected, of course.

Yet another satisfied customer...

2010-07-30T16:12:00.000-04:00

The redesign for DVBJJ.com is complete. Check it out!

David Vieira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

2010-07-27T10:47:00.005-04:00

Working on another redesign... This time it's for David Vieira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. David holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is currently undefeated as a professional MMA fighter (4-0). I'll let you know when the site is done. I designed the original site about three years ago.

www.dvbjj.com

Another Satisfied Customer!

2010-07-20T14:12:00.002-04:00

I just wrapped up the redesign for Talking Sports Network. Check it out...

www.talkingsportsnetwork.com

Talking Sports Network

2010-07-15T16:28:00.001-04:00

Another new design almost complete. On the left is the old site. Lots of new features added.

Back in Florida

2010-06-21T11:39:00.000-04:00

Back in Florida after a week and a half on North Carolina's Crystal Coast as the official photographer of the 52nd Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Thanks to everyone who made last week an enjoyable one, especially tournament director Crystal Watters, her assistant Rowanne Robertson, the volunteers and all the board members, especially Tommy Bennett, Randy Ramsey and Richard Crowe. You guys Rock! See you next June.

Major Site Transfer

2010-06-09T09:15:00.001-04:00

Just finished transferring this website to a new hosting company. Sounds easy, but this is the largest database I have ever worked with. If you need anything marine related in North Carolina, this is the site for you. Over 6500 businesses listed. If you're a marine related business in North Carolina, and you're not listed here, check it out. It's free!

http://www.ncwaterways.com

Big Rock'n!

2010-06-09T09:03:00.000-04:00

RBMS is headed up to Morehead City, North Carolina to shoot the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

Goodbye Chris

2010-06-09T09:01:00.000-04:00

I've made a few minor adjustments on Chris Hovan's website, like the color scheme, to match the St. Louis Rams colors. Once I get some photos of him in his Rams uniform, I'll change the Flash stuff. Chris, we're gonna miss you.

High Adventure Sailing in the Bahamas

2010-05-14T10:57:00.003-04:00

Finally wrapped up a fun project, redesigning the website for the Ciganka Sailing Ship, based in the Bahamas. Check out the new site, and let me know what you think. Next up, the North Carolina Marine Trade Association... the largest and most complicated database I have ever worked with.

www.sailingshipcharter.com

Ciganka Redesign

2010-04-21T14:11:00.002-04:00

Before and after screenshots of a website I'm redesigning. I'll let you know when it's done and online. You can't tell from the image here, but the photo on the right side of the new page is a photo gallery that constantly fades from one photo to the next, and the small photos at the top of the page that look like Polaroids enlarge when you roll your mouse over them. The text in the menu changes colors too when you mouse over.

Staying Busy

2010-04-21T06:44:00.000-04:00

I've been juggling several projects at one time. The redesign for Joppa Maintenance is finally done, and I should be wrapping up the new design for the Ciganka Sailing Ship, based in the Bahamas. I've also started on a new website for former NFL running back Michael Pittman, who is now pursuing a modeling and acting career. Things are starting to get busy... but that's a good thing.

http://www.sailingshipcharter.com

Big News!

2010-03-30T12:32:00.001-04:00

Yep... I'm getting married! And what kind of self-respecting web designer could plan a wedding without putting together a website? Check out "Cindi and Ronnie.com" (without the spaces). The site will be updated as the details of the wedding are worked out.

JoDell and the Mountain Road Band

2010-03-23T15:41:00.000-04:00

If you're into country music (or even if you're not), check out my friends JoDell and the Mountain Road Band. They have a media player on their page now, so you'll be able to check out some of the songs their working on for their next CD.

www.JoDellCountry.com

Ciganka

2010-03-10T18:31:00.008-05:00

Next up in the list of projects... A redesign on a website for a yacht called the Ciganka, which means "gypsy girl" in Czechoslovakian. This beautiful ship sails in the Bahamas! I'll be working on this site as soon as I wrap up the job for Joppa Maintenance I'm currently working on.

Joppa Maintenance

2010-02-23T12:05:00.000-05:00

Right now, I'm working on redesigning a website for Joppa Maintenance Company from Hampstead, NC. I designed their current site about a decade ago, and it's time for an upgrade. The company's official colors are red and blue, but I decided to change their color scheme to a more earthy tone, since their work consists of grounds maintenance. Here's the new colors for the logo on their site...

Fish Tales Seafood House

2009-11-13T02:01:00.003-05:00

RBMS is close to wrapping up yet another project... Fish Tales Seafood House. I'll give you the link when it's done. If you're in downtown St. Pete, check 'em out at 1500 2nd St S.

Hooked on Twitter

2009-09-12T13:11:00.005-04:00

Several months ago, I gave Twitter a shot. After about a week or so, I couldn't understand why anyone needed it. It wasn't that much different than your status message in Facebook or MySpace... or at least that's what I thought. I deleted my account and gave up on it. After some time, I thought things over, and decided to get back into it... not so much as a way of tracking my friends, but as a way of promoting my business. I figured the more sites out there where my business is exposed, the more chance someone would see it. So, a few weeks ago, I created a new Twitter account, and started following a few pages. Later, I found out about a nice program called TweetDeck. With TweetDeck, you don't have to have your Twitter page open and refresh it to see the newest tweets. It does the checking for you, and lets you know when someone you're following posts a new tweet. What I've learned is that Twitter is not only a good way to follow your friends, but a great way to get information delivered to you quickly, as it happens. For example, I'm following the official Twitter page of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I learned about the firing of their offensive coordinator before any of the news organizations posted anything about it. From some other pages I'm following, I learned about a brand new app available for my cell phone the day it came out. I get weather alerts immediately as soon as their posted. I even found out about a new version of Facebook called Facebook Lite the day it was released. I'm not so sure I want to follow all my friends on Twitter... I have Facebook for that. But as far as information is concerned, Twitter, when paired up with a program like TweetDeck, is probably one of the best websites ever created. Ronnie Boone Multimedia Services can be found on Twitter: @BooneMultimedia

Minor Update

2009-09-04T09:32:00.000-04:00

Just finished a small, but important job. The state of North Carolina has increased the taxes on a hotel room, so an update was needed for the room rates page on a hotel's site. This is a page I created some time ago, with a database that the client can update with the room rates. The page then calculates the charges, including tax, when you do a search for the room they want and the length of stay. Check 'em out...
http://www.windjammerinn.com

Adding a customizable interactive map to your website

2009-09-04T08:48:00.003-04:00

Adding a customizable interactive map to your website has never been easier now that Google's Maps API has released version 3. This is perfect to let visitors to your site find your business location, or the location of an event. Visit RonnieBoone.com for more information.

Virtual Resort Manager: eConcierge

2009-08-28T15:14:00.000-04:00

Yet another programming project wrapped up. There are no examples I can show you at this time, so I'll give you a brief description. A client of mine has created software they sell to businesses that manage rental properties. They wanted a piece added to their software so people who check have rented these properties can order groceries, supplies, etc., and have them delivered to them.

Minor changes to site

2009-08-28T06:14:00.000-04:00

I have made a few minor updates to my site. The biggest one is a new "Subscribe /Follow" button (just above the menu on the left side). When you click this button, you can enter your e-mail address to be notified whenever there is a change to the page. However, his only works on specific pages, so you'll only be notified of changes to the pages you've selected.

Planning the Shot

2009-08-26T17:39:00.000-04:00

Sometimes a lot of planning goes into getting a great photo. Read this story about how I got the sun right in the middle of the Sunshine Skyway. Read this story on RonnieBoone.com...

http://www.ronnieboone.com/planning_the_shot.asp

New Site Design

2009-08-24T12:42:00.000-04:00

I've finally gotten around to creating a new design for my website. Check it out at www.ronnieboone.com.

Carteret County Court House

2009-08-19T05:46:00.000-04:00

Ronnie Boone Multimedia Services has wrapped up another project. I cannot go into the specific details, as most of it is classified. Let's just say... Next time you're in the Carteret County Court House, and look at the TV monitors to see the court schedule, think about me. ;-)

Chris Hovan Show coming soon!

2009-08-17T14:38:00.000-04:00

The Chris Hovan Show is returning to the Talking Sports Network for another season. This year, we will be broadcasting live from Quaker Steak & Lube in Clearwater every Monday evening starting September 14th. For more information, visit Chris Hovan's official website (www.hovan95.com) or the Talking Sports Network (www.tsn13.com).

Carteret County Parks & Recreation

2009-08-11T10:46:00.000-04:00

Ronnie Boone Multimedia Services just wrapped up my latest project... redesigning the website for Carteret County Parks and Recreation. I can't really take credit for most of the design of this site. Basically, I rearranged it a bit, made it cleaner and easier for them to update it. Still, it was quite a project. Check it out at www.ccparksrec.com.

RBMS Goes Mobile

2009-08-07T17:33:00.000-04:00

Ronnie Boone Multimedia Services has gone mobile! Now you can access RonnieBoone.com via your mobile device! Why mobile? To demonstrate that your business website can be mobile too. It seems everyone these days has a Blackberry, iPhone, G1, Palm Pre or some sort of smart phone... if we can still call them phones. I do far more on my phone than using it as a phone. Ask yourself this... Before you had your smart phone, how many times had you wanted to look up a website while you were out and about, and had to wait until you got home... then either forgot about it, or it was too late? How many times do you suppose this has happened to someone who was thinking about your website? Now you can have your own mobile website designed, and keep your business on the go!