Malbec Media
USA > Arizona > Scottsdale
We are the MacGyver of web development.
Our shop is focused on clean design both in web & print. Online we build simple, attractive, easy-to-use Web sites. We use intuitive design, and clean, standards-compliant code to ensure that your site is widely accessible and easy to maintain.
Offline we design documents that not only are pretty to look at, but also communicate effectively.
Call us today to get started on your project. 602 288 5333
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Building & Construction, Media & Communication, Professional Services, IT, Entertainment, Not for profit / Charity, Educational, Tourism & Travel, Food & Drink, Sports & Leisure, Manufacturers & Engineers, Consumer Services
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, Individuals, Startups
General location of clients: Arizona, EEUU
Latest Project
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What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
11 October 2007
Dale Castro at Metaphour LLC.
Malbec is a rare company that takes pride in the work they do, and still have fun along the journey. Malbec has always went over and beyond anything I have asked of them. If you want to get great value...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Malbec Media:
”What we do is fun.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Malbec Media:
”We are excited about what this company will look like ten years from now. ”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Malbec Media:
”Malbec is a tasty wine from Mendoza Argentina. Digital Media is what we do... To truly understand how the name came about I suggest you buy a bottle of Malbec to share with friends... then imagine yourself enjoying life high in the pristine Andes Mountains and getting paid for it.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Printing
- Flash Websites
Technologies Used:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, , PHP, XHTML, XML, , Java, J2ME
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand, Paid (Branded) Service
We work with and customize Expression Engine, Drupal, Radiant, Wordpress and our own in-house CMS. When it comes to E-commerce we prefer Magento and custom paypal integrations.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 2005
Address:
Scottsdale
Contact:
Adrian Fisher
Phone: 602 288 5333
sales@malbecmedia.com
www.malbecmedia.com
Joined WWDC: 9 October 2007
We Recommend
Hosting company:
Blue Host
Mailto Encoder
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
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Languages: english
Project type: Online application
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: July 2009
Argentina Rafting
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Malbec Media worked with Argentina Rafting to develop a bilingual website to showcase this unique brand and its many different adventure tourism products.
Languages: English, Spanish
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Silverstripe CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: March 2009
1000 Corks
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Website Design
Malbec Media was selected to provided the front end graphic and HTML & CSS layout for this california start-up.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: February 2009
Fatfish Media
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Malbec Media provided FatFish Networks & Media, Inc., part of our USA branch, with a custom a design content management system. Included was a full media kit; custom online graphic design, content layouts, HTML newsletters, logo & concepts, business cards, stationary, brochures and more.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: February 2009 (on-going)
Gear Guard Sports
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Website Development
Malbec Media was contracted out to provide Gear Guard Sports with a custom E-Commerce back end system for there new line of No Errors products. We worked with the Metaphour team to adapt a custom design and functionality that showcases the Gear Guard Brand.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: December 2008
AZ K-12 Center
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Website Development
Malbec Media was contracted out to provide modifications, maintenance and new functionality for the Arizona K-12 centers online prescience. Malbec Media worked to create custom sign-on sections, user registration modules, an event handling system & signup system, and more for the hundreds of schools and thousands of teachers in the system.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: December 2008
Pima School System
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Website Development
Malbec Media provided the pima school system with a custom back-end content management system as part of the redesign of their online presence. We worked to incorporate their new custom design and trace flash elements into a streamlined and easily maintained and updatable system.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Expression Engine
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: September 2008
Wave Yard
- Website Development
Malbec Media provided Waveyard with a easy to update back-end content management system. Also provided was a custom built application to manage access press releases, media packs and sensitive documents to clients.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: May 2008
Classy Closets
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Website Development
Malbec Media was contracted out to provide classy closets with a custom back-end Content Management System for both their corporate and franchise systems. We worked with the good people at Metaphour to build a custom solution that spanned across their entire brand resulting in the creation of websites for 27 managed franchise locations across the country.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom, Expression Engine
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, J2ME, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: February 2008
Eddie V's
- eCommerce Solutions
- Website Development
Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille, a restaurant in Scottsdale “Sets the standard for seafood” according to Bon Appetit Magazine. Malbec Media was contracted out to build a unique online e-commerce application for sale of gift cards online. The application provides a sexy front-end to encourage multiple card sales as well as a back-end where administration can view and manipulate transactions.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: February 2008
Fisher Custom Home
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Arizona's premier custom home builder approached Malbec Media for a redesign of their existing website with a goal of providing potential customers with unique way to view hi-resolution images of a selection of homes. Also needed was a way to provide existing customers with a secure account where they could view photos of their homes being built, updates and view important documents. Malbec Media constructed a custom front end design to accomplish the goals of displaying the images tastefully, and also built a custom content management system to manage all site content and client accounts.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, Ruby on Rails
Completion date: October 2007
Mendoza Expats Club
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Mendoza Expats Club is a business club hosted locally here in the park Hyatt Mendoza. Malbec Media designed and implemented a system to encourage communication between members and provide an online home for this vibrant community. We had good fun working with mapping systems and internal chat to make this private online community a asset for its members.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Customized durpal
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: September 2007
Liquid Evolution
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Development
Liquid Evolution Adventure Parks (LEAP) is a sports and recreational development company dedicated to changing the way people recreate through the design and construction of urban action and adventure sports facilities. Malbec Media was contracted out to implement a custom content management system to facilitate easy site maintenance and management.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Expression Engine
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: September 2007
Area Agency on Aging
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Area Agency on Agency is part of a national network of organizations established under the 1971 Older Americans Act (OAA) to respond to the needs of older adults. We provided AAAPHX with a customized back-end CMS solution to organize and felicitate easy maintenance of this ever growing base of helpful information for older Americans. This site was built using open-source Drupal, along with our custom programming.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: September 2007
Info-Click
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Info-ClickTM, a Digital Kiosk System developed by Net Marketing Solutions Inc, came to us in search of a revamped logo and marketing materials to increase awareness about this exciting new product. To date Malbec Media has created Info-click's promotional website, logo, brochure, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, banner ads, along with various custom prototype touchscreen software demos.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2007
Spanish In Mendoza
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Spanish in Mendoza, a website for a well known Spanish institute here in Mendoza. Malbec Media was trusted with the design and re-branding of this institution in order to increase online visibility. A custom SEO optimized content management system was constructed to help our client stand out in this market.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Frog
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: August 2007
Bard Biopsy Systems
- Website Development
Bard Biopsy Systems provides a variety of breast biopsy products. Malbec Media was contracted out to update and add to existing content as well and fix existing site issues.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Jamoola
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: HTML, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: June 2007
Fisher Consulting
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Fisher Consulting takes the mystery out of dealing with local and state bureaucracy. Their working knowledge of the political, development, and land use processes can help you and your project through the local jurisdiction. When starting we kept in mind that there’s no holy grail in logo design - every business is different. We considered the practicalities and communication/marketing elements of designing their logo. Next, we designed a variety of marketing materials for strong online and off line communication including business cards, letterhead, envelops, and a easily up-datable custom content management website. All this completes the delicate balance that, when done well tells their customers who they are, clearly, the first time and every time.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2007
Erth
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Printing
- Website Design
- Website Development
Erth.us, a site for a start up. Malbec Media was chosen to provide a business card website, (just a few informational pages) to help get the word out about this new venture.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: durpal
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: April 2007
San Martin
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Honestly...it´s undescribable... Its our favorite website :)
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category:
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML, Freedom
Completion date: April 2007
B2B Hispanic Marketing Group
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
B2B Hispanic Marketing Group is one of the fastest growing targeted retail distribution and sales channel development companies for telecommunications and financial products. We helped improve the image of this fast moving company starting with vectoring their existing logo making it ready for application across a variety of mediums. Malbec Media then followed up with a brochure, business cards for the entire staff, letterhead, envelopes, and a custom bilingual Content Management website built using Drupal an opensource CMS solution. Consistency of colors and attention to logo placement were focused on across the entire package.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2007
Lamb Spa Week
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Lamb Spa Week, Malbec Media was selected to provide a promotional website for a week long spa vacation in the Rock Mountains of Colorado. The site is a simple one page promo with a photo gallery from last years event
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: durpal
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: July 2006
Reviews
Malbec is a rare company that takes pride in the work they do, and still have fun along the journey. Malbec has always went over and beyond anything I have asked of them. If you want to get great value and great service -- contact Malbec Media!
great job
Malbec Media comments:
http://www.fishercustomhomes.com
Melbec media has provided Net Marketing Solutions outstanding quality and service. The services has been always what we expected or above.
Marc Cobb
CEO
Net Marketing Solutions Inc
excellent service, logo desing and letterhead/business cards were fantastic. The web site tunred out just like I envisioned. I love that I can update it myself. Great company!
Adrian Fisher
Principal
Our resident gringo and dreamer. You'll catch him answering the phone and trying to make each project as fun for the client as it is for us.
Barbara Lipinsky
Design
Barbara is in charge of all our amazing design, her years of design experience bring a unique perspective to our team.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Malbec Media:
”Adrian, Founder”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Malbec Media:
”What we do is fun.”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Malbec Media:
”The philosophy is keep it simple and enjoyable for the client while at the same time deliver huge value every single time. This "philosophy'' is pretty effective at keeping our clients happy and our pipeline full, its a win win for everyone. ”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Malbec Media:
”It's fun, a crew of talented people sharing an office and getting excited about design and programming. ”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Malbec Media:
”Well...I would say we pack the punch of the A-Team, the deep understanding of Buddha, and the problem solving of MacGyver into one efficient unit. Mmm…. Yes, that is definitely an accurate description of the team, how we work together and tackle tough projects is equally awe inspiring.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Malbec Media:
”We say no more then yes when it comes to taking work. ”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Malbec Media:
”Word of mouth and a little Guerrilla marketing...”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Malbec Media:
”Depending on the size and complexity of the project we have few different work flows. Small projects start with a phone call, small brief and proposal that once agreed upon enter our system and rapid collaboration starts. Bigger projects we scope, bid, propose, collaborate, then roll-out according to contract. We use tools such as basecamp and sugarCRM to keep things organized and the client involved. ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Malbec Media:
”I have been told by female counterparts that great relationships are built off open communication and trust... wise words. Since we LOVE working with our clients, we keep communication open, respectful and professional... all of which helps build trust. ProTip: doing what you say your going to do makes keeping relationships easy ;) ”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Malbec Media:
”If they are demanding bad (cheap) we try not to take them on in the first place. If they are demanding good (know what they want and need) the process is awesome as we are a proactive team to begin with. ”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
Malbec Media:
”First off, review portfolios, look for real work and experience. Once you have a few choice companies selected do yourself a favor and pick up a phone and call them. By talking to a few companies and asking basic questions you can see who is serious or not. Unfortunately, too many web design companies are flaky or go out of business after a year or two, so look for web companies that make money and be ready to pay a little extra for quality. ”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Malbec Media:
”We are excited about what this company will look like ten years from now. ”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Malbec Media:
”More pre-designed templates, Woothemes type operations will dominate the bottom end giving people really good design and many choices for next to nothing. On the other end of the spectrum very high quality custom application development will be in demand to build next generation services. ”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Malbec Media:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Malbec Media:
”Malbec is a tasty wine from Mendoza Argentina. Digital Media is what we do... To truly understand how the name came about I suggest you buy a bottle of Malbec to share with friends... then imagine yourself enjoying life high in the pristine Andes Mountains and getting paid for it.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Malbec Media:
”Make sure you plan a way to capture data.. emails, phones, anything, just get something real to follow up on. Websites are great tools to build brand and image, although when done right they are also good at gathering data and building new sales channels. ”
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