We’re thrilled to announce that Media Mechanic is expanding our services to include AI consulting and development! As technology continues to evolve, AI is becoming a game-changer for businesses across all industries. We’re excited to help our clients tap into the power of AI to improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
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2025
2024
Top Web, App, and Design Trends for Small Businesses in 2024
2024 is here, and with it comes a wave of new trends in web application development, mobile app development, and web design. As a small or mid-sized business owner in Portland, Oregon (and beyond), it’s important to stay updated. These trends can help you improve your online presence and grow your business.
2023
Why WordPress Might Not Be Enough for Your Web Application Needs
WordPress is an amazing tool for building websites—it’s user-friendly, has tons of themes, and offers many plugins to help create everything from blogs to e-commerce stores. However, when it comes to building a web application, relying on WordPress might not always be the best choice. Let’s break down why that is and when you should consider a more custom solution. You may just find that WordPress might not be enough for your web application needs.
The Danger of Not Monitoring Your WordPress Site for Hackers
If you have a WordPress site, website, or web application, it’s important to keep it safe. Cybersecurity threats are real, and hackers are always looking for gaps to exploit. If you’re not monitoring your site regularly, you could be leaving it open to attacks.
2022
Choosing the Right Mobile App Development Vendor: Key Things to Consider
When it comes to choosing the right mobile app development vendor in Portland, Oregon, it’s important to think carefully. The right vendor can help you build an app that helps your business grow. The wrong vendor, however, might waste your time and money. Here are some things to keep in mind as you look for the perfect partner in 2022.
Is Building a Mobile App Still a Good Idea for Your Business?
As a small or medium-sized business in Portland, Oregon, you might be thinking about building a mobile app. But you might be wondering—Is Building a Mobile App Still a Good Idea for Your Business? In this post, we’ll look at the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.
2021
Website vs. Web Application: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
At Media Mechanic, we often get asked about the difference between a website and a web application. It’s an important question because it helps define the best approach for your online presence, whether you’re using something like WordPress or building a custom solution using tools like Laravel. So let’s get started: Website vs Web Application, what’s the difference and which do you need?
2017
Should you use WordPress or build a custom website?
So you are in the market for a new website.
The question is, should you build it from scratch or use something like WordPress to create it? Let’s outline a fairly generic scenario:
- You need a new website
- You are on a budget, so cost is an issue
- Functionality beyond just an “online brochure” is needed
- You want control of your website
- An eye catching design that looks professional is very important to you
- You don’t want to wait 6 months to launch it
Sound familiar? You are not alone.
2016
iPhone or Android? Which is good for you?
iPhone or Android?
A common question I get asked (occupational hazard): “You’re a smart-phone guy… which do you think is better? iPhone or Android phones? Which should I get?”.
Here is my honest answer: “it depends”.
This is really a two part question I will discuss over the next two articles. The first part is which phone is right for you to USE. The second part is directed at clients: which platform should you BUILD for.
Bossman back from Japan vacation
Hello!
Well that was fun. My wife and I just got back from our 10 day vacation to Japan as part of my Aikido federation‘s training trip (outside of Media Mechanic, I am an Aikido martial arts instructor). This was our first long term vacation in nearly 10 years. This was our way of celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary.
We spent four days at Ki Society World Headquarters while I participated in Aikido training with the world’s top Ki Aikido Master. Afterwards we traveled for six days of site seeing around Japan. It was fantastic and refreshing. We were able to visit Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo in addition to the prefect that our Aikido Federation’s World Headquarter’s is located in. Japan is a truly beautiful country with wonderfully polite people. We highly recommend visiting when you can.
2012
FHR 5 Tier: app hits iTune’s Top 3!
Our latest iPhone/Android mobile app, FHR 5-Tier: FETAL HEART MONITOR, created for OB Apps has been featured in the top 3 for Medical Apps on iTunes!!
2011
Media Mechanic launches KIDS MAPS
Media Mechanic is proud to announce KIDS MAPS. The Kids Maps App for iPad and Android Honeycomb tablets is intended to help kids as young as 2 years of age learn geography through a fun, interactive, puzzle game which uses colorful artwork, voice, sound and animation to teach.
2010
New Services: Mobile Apps and SEO
We are proud to announce the expansion of our service offerings!
The Media Mechanic team now offers three brand new services by popular demand:
Paul Ward in BusinessWeek Magazine!
Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward was featured in this week’s BusinessWeek Magazine (a Bloomberg News mag). Paul was interviewed for his perspective as a small business owner on the new healthcare bill.
2009
Paul Ward interviewed by The Times newspaper
Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward was interviewed featured in todays edition of The Times newspaper (serving the cities of Tigard, Tualatin Sherwood Oregon).
Paul Ward interviewed by U.S. Energy & Commerce Committee
Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward was asked by The U.S. House of Representative’s Energy & Commerce Committee (one of 3 currently writing healthcare legislation) to discuss (via conference call) his views on the current healthcare debate from a small business owner’s perspective.
MM owner Paul Ward interviewed by Wall Street Journal
MM founder Website Designer Paul Ward, was recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal for an upcoming summer feature.
Paul Ward invited to White House roundtable
The Small Business Majority has asked Media Mechanic founder, Website Designer Paul Ward if he would join their delegation at the White House on April 24th for the Small Business Roundtable.
Paul Ward speaks to Oregon Legislature
Media Mechanic founder Paul Ward will join other small business owners concerned about the skyrocketing costs of healthcare as they hold a press conference in conjunction with the Oregon Small Business Healthcare Initiative’s (OSBHI) Small Businesses Go to the Capitol for Healthcare Legislation event to urge Legislators to put Oregon on the map for healthcare reform.
