We write the code & engineer the databases powering our clients' dynamic web applications.

We usually develop for LAMP environments. LAMP is a collection of free, open-source software, consisting of:

Linux Apache HTTP Server MySQL PHP

LAMP isn't right for every project. We also have experience working with alternative server set-ups which feature:

nginx MariaDB

Open-source technologies enable faster, cheaper, and more secure web applications. Long live open-source!

We are fully fluent in:

HTML CSS JavaScript

As well as the idiosyncrasies of the platforms which render them. This means we can construct sites that maintain strict standards compliance (for maximum compatibility), or sites that bark and scream from the cutting-edge of emerging standards (for maximum sexiness), or sites compromising somewhere between the two.

Here are some of the technologies we use, the platforms we develop for, and the services we interface with:

Wordpress jQuery Drupal Stripe Shopify Google APIs Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube

We love servers so much that we help make sure they're healthy & safe.

We always make sure to code websites that are as secure as possible, but a good server configuration can make a world of difference. Because of this, we also offer system administration services for small-to-medium Linux-based servers.

We help keep your server safe from exploits. We apply security patches as soon as they're available and monitor system logs for suspicious activity. We also backup frequently and redundantly so you can sleep easier knowing your data is easily recoverable in a worst-case scenario.

We are Blobfolio, a small web development firm with big talent & plenty of experience.
Meet the dynamic duo.

Josh Stoik
Left Desk

I broke the first computer I was given access to. Then, naturally enough, I proceeded to break it repeatedly. It was all part of my brilliantly evil plan to figure out how it worked. And I did. I was able to gradually move toward more constructive avenues and began writing small programs to perform useful or entertaining tasks.

The programming languages I started with have, of course, long since been retired to the history books, but others, better, have taken their place. I now develop complex and custom web applications with my wife, Tiffany, and our three domesticated dingoes, Dagon, Deilos, and Dactyl.

Tiffany Stoik
Right Desk

I entered the wide world of Web development as a teenager, making Diaryland templates for other teenage girls. From then on I was committed to helping people communicate and connect with others on the Web. I moved on from Diaryland to an open-source blogging software called Greymatter, which was popular in the early 2000s.

Now I focus on helping individuals and companies define themselves on the Web with free and open-source technologies like WordPress and Drupal.

We work with designers to create
the foundation & functionality of a website.

AvantCredit
AvantCredit is an online personal lender based in Chicago.

We coded the fully responsive, form-heavy front-end of their side based on designs by Collision Labs. They wanted to be sure all their content, including a complex application form, was completely accessible on the myriad of devices their clients use.

We delivered front-end assets that met these standards and were easily usable with the Ruby back-end they developed in-house.
Regenerative Leadership Institute
Common Circle Education teaches permaculture design and sustainable living.

We built them a fully customized content management system from scratch, including event and class scheduling, client and order management, a ticket-based support platform, and the generation of comprehensive statistics. We have also coded various incarnations of their web site, integrated and consolidated third-party applications and data, and completed many small-scale coding projects.
Temple Rock Productions
Temple Rock Productions is a live event production and creative services company.

We coded a WordPress theme for Temple Rock using designs by Collision Labs.

We also developed a custom file-sharing application through which they can manage access to sensitive files and monitor downloads, allowing them to easily collaborate on projects with their clients.
InVision Communications
InVision Communications is a communications consultancy firm with an emphasis on powerful content and audience engagement.

We built InVision a WordPress theme using designs by Collision Labs.

We also did a security assessment of their server after an exploit on a secondary website left them vulnerable. We then helped them implement our suggestions to get their server back to a healthy & safe state.
LA Music Blog
LA Music Blog is a blog about music based out of Los Angeles.

We secured their site after they were affected by an exploit.

We also built a custom ad manager plugin to help them monetize their blog, and we occasionally make tweaks and changes to their site as needed.
The Pullman Foundation
The Pullman Foundation is an educational foundation providing awards and scholarships to qualified individuals.

We developed a WordPress theme for them based on designs by Collision Labs, as well as an easy-to-use scholar directory so they can easily keep track of the bright students they've helped.

We also provide Pullman with system administration services, making sure their server is always safe and their data easily recoverable.
Lisa Bun
Lisa Bun is a graphic and web designer based in Chicago. She is the creative force behind Collision Labs.

We developed a responsive WordPress theme based on the designs Lisa provided. It has a work page that can be filtered by category, many different options for featuring Lisa's gorgeous content, and it looks beautiful on any device.
OpenMarkets
OpenMarkets is a network of healthcare providers joined together to create cost-savings for capital equipment.

We developed a WordPress theme for them based on designs by Collision Labs. We also worked on front-end development for their MarketBuy web application.
Douglas Adesko Photography
Douglas Adesko is a photographer based in New York and San Francisco.

Doug wanted a site that featured his photographs in all their glory, but would also enable him to quickly show potential clients his work on any device available.

We developed a fully responsive WordPress theme integrating Amazon S3 as the content distribution network to ensure fast load times. We also built a similar theme for another of his projects, Photo and Sound Space.
Collision Labs

Collision Labs is a creative design studio based out of Chicago with whom we collaborate on a regular basis. We provide programming and other technical services as necessary for their clients.

We've worked on everything from large, custom-built, database-intensive infrastructures to simple WordPress themes with this wonderful firm. Thanks to them, all of it was beautiful.

(Pssst! They designed this site!)

Call One Essential
Call One is one of the nation's largest providers of voice, data, and internet services and systems.

We developed their new Call One Essential Dashboard based on designs by Collision Labs. The dashboard allows staff and clients to comprehensively manage enterprise infrastructure through one easy-to-use system we built from the ground up.

We also provide Call One with system administration services for their Essential Dashboard, making sure their server is always safe and their data easily recoverable.
NASBE

NASBE is the National Association of State Boards of Education.

We developed a complex WordPress theme for NASBE based on designs by Collision Labs.

The theme features multiple custom post types to help them provide their members with a wealth of resources, including NASBE publications, education news, podcasts, webinars, study group materials, and a calendar of events.

We always leave our clients
happy & excited about their new website.

Kristin Hauser
LA Music Blog
As the web support and development team for my site, LAMusicBlog.com, Blobfolio has proven themselves to be reliable, efficient, knowledgeable, and proactive. Every question I’ve had or email I’ve sent their way has been met with a prompt response in a language that I -- an admittedly non-techy person -- can easily understand.

I’ve yet to find a web development company that provides the same quality of service at such reasonable rates, and I would recommend Blobfolio to anyone looking for a web development team guaranteed to approach their project with unparalleled skill, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
Cindy Crescenzo
Crescenzo Communication
I'm not sure how I'd run my business without Josh. As a small business owner, dealing with website issues is the last thing on my list to do. But having a great looking, effective website is at the top. Josh makes this happen. He's so efficient and always has the best solutions to keep my website easy-to-manage and modern looking. If there's ever a problem, there's never a wait time to get it fixed. All at incredibly reasonable rates. We see Josh as an extension of our team, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone.
Douglas Adesko
Douglas Adesko Photography
Before I hired Tiffany, I spent a year working with several different programmers trying to get my site rebuilt. In that year a lot of deadlines were missed and I listened to a lot of explanations of why I couldn't have the functionality that I wanted.

Tiffany rebuilt my site in about a week. It works exactly as I envisioned, and it cost less than she originally estimated. She solved all of the problems that no one else could. She is always available when I need her for updates and fixes. She communicates clearly and gets things done fast. I recommend her highly.

We use our knowledge to create & share
useful resources with the community.

wordpress plugin
Apocalypse Meow

VERSION 1.4.1

A simple, light-weight collection of tools to help protect wp-admin, including password strength requirements and brute-force log-in prevention.

Requires: 3.4 or higher
Last Updated: May 11, 2013

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wordpress plugin
Look-See Security Scanner

VERSION 13.05

Verify the integrity of a WP installation by scanning for unexpected or modified files.

Requires: 3.4.2 or higher
Last Updated: May 11, 2013

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