10 Questions Before Beginning Web Development

What every prospective online homeowner should consider before breaking ground

When we’re approached about beginning a new Web presence, ecommerce system, or mobile or web application (referred to simply as “site” below), ERA404 likes to pose 10 questions to our clients. This not only stirs up ideas to begin the process, it also allows all parties to fully explore what the process of Web development entails.Read More

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John Hodgman Mentions ERA404 on Twit.TV Podcast

The author attributes his new site to ERA404 Creative Director, Don Citarella

Upon completion and launch of John Hodgman‘s new web site, Areas of My Expertise, the author recently mentioned ERA404 on a Twit.tv interview and pays tribute to the colors and theme-switching functionality.Read More

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Beautiful Children Susceptible to Viral Marketing

ERA404 Viral Video Gets Rave Reviews on Gawker, Adrants

“In this competitive publishing environment, you need book promotions that are really HOT…This is truly forward-thinking strategic marketing.”

Hamilton Nolan, Gawker

“We’ve seen a lot of videos used to promote all sorts of things…This is one of the best.”

Steve Hall, AdRants

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Behind the Design: Brooklyn Style

HOW International Design Annual

“Many wine drinkers select wines in part because of the label,” says Creative Director, Don Citarella about his recent designs for the Brooklyn Wine Co.’s Feliz White and Red. “Our main goal was to entice customers to take that first sip. Afterward, the wines speak for themselves.”

To appeal to both Brooklynites and wine connoisseurs, the labels for two of the eight varieties, which will be released over the next two years, feature an image of Brooklyn’s iconic bridge.Read More

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ERA404 Packaging Design in the New York Times

Florence Fabricant, journalist for The New York Times Dining & Wine section, recently ran the below story and photo, “Food Stuff.” The article prominently displays the Brookyn Wine Co.Wine Labels—Feliz Red, Feliz White—designed by ERA404 Creative Group.

This article is reprinted from The New York Times Dining & Wine section.
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PC Maker ASUS Teams With N.Y.’s RCS

ERA404 Environmental Design featured on TWICE.com

By Doug Olenick — TWICE, 11/12/2007

New York — ASUS Computer International opened its first retail showcase in partnership with RCS Computer Experience in Manhattan today.Read More

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