Slantwise Design offers enterprise online solutions that harness rich-client Web 2.0 paradigms, from long-tail social networking to syndicated folksonomies to integrated community-oriented brand management. (Or if you prefer, we can work without the buzzwords.)
Ruby on Rails
Rails offers a great blend of rapid development and high-quality code. Slantwise Design has built web applications using Ruby on Rails for over two years. In that time, we've authored 10 open-source Ruby libraries, presented at dozens of events, and built more than 20 Rails applications. We write clean, test-driven code, and follow agile development practices. And we've done this for bootstrapped startups and established businesses, from Minneapolis / St. Paul to California.
Design
Design and usability are critical to any web project. Design is the first thing that users notice; a good design will build trust with users, and will make your site a more pleasant experience. And usability is just as critical: in the end, if a site isn't easy to use, users will leave. We create beautiful designs without sacrificing usability.
Startup Consulting
Many of our customers are Web 2.0 startups. We're actively involved in several startups: as advisors, contractors, and founders. So while we can provide world-class design and development, our services don't need to stop there. We can help with your marketing, business development, and strategy.
Facebook Applications
Facebook is the most exciting thing on the internet since Google. With the Facebook platform, you can connect directly with millions of active Facebook users. We've built Facebook apps and even a Facebook application programming library for Ruby.
Video Transcoding
Video transcoding systems aren't easy. We've built several of them, including Zencoder, a video transcoding platform that is powerful, reliable, customizable, and scalable. Zencoder can work with just about any application that needs scalable video transcoding. And the price is right: Zencoder is less expensive than either its enterprise competitors or a custom-built solution.