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TF Metals Report is the premium online destination for discussions on precious metals, commodities, and our economic situation.  The site has been in existence for a very brief amount of time, yet already has traffic ranking it among the top 30,000 websites in the world.  TF Metals was founded by a former licensed securities professional with nearly 20 years of experience who writes under the pseudonym of "Turd Ferguson".

Given our expert knowledge of the socio-economic and global financial landscape and our deep experience in developing technology solutions for entrepreneurial organizations, we were hired by TF Metals to be their system implementation consultants.   The goal of our work was to bring to life Turd's vision of a vibrant, unique online community focused on precious metals and people helping each other during difficult economic times.Read more...

BetterNetworker.com is the #1 social community for home business owners and network marketers. The site has over 75,000 members, 500 companies, and a site traffic ranking among the top 4,000 websites worldwide. Community members write content, build business relationships, and interact on a lively forum. BetterNetworker also provides an opportunity for visitors to join the Association of Better Networkers (ABN). ABN members receive access to exclusive training seminars, membership badges, and lead capture tools.Read more...

ChrisMartenson.com is the world's top online community dedicated to the discussion of current issues surrounding the economy, energy systems, and the environment. A focal point for the site is the Crash Course, a video seminar created by Chris Martenson that has been viewed by nearly 2 million people worldwide. The Shimshock Group has been an integral part of the growth of ChrisMartenson.com, and provides strategic, creative design, user experience, and technology implementation services to the organization.

Read more about our work with ChrisMartenson.com by clicking here.

I wanted to offer an assessment of a report I recently read which analyzes freelance opportunities for the design and development of Content Management Systems (CMS).  The report examines freelance work performed in Q3 2010 using WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.

The report was written by DoNanza, a search engine focused on work-from-home and freelance jobs.  In its Work-From-Home Market Trends Report for the third quarter, DoNanza proclaims that "most CMS sites use WordPress while the largest budgets go to Drupal developers".Read more...

ChrisMartenson.com is an online community and information center founded by Chris Martenson, PhD.  Dr. Martenson's mission is to contribute to a tipping point of national awareness, to a readjustment of national priorities, and to a renewed valuation of personal connection and human prosperity.  The centerpiece of Martenson's work is the Crash Course, the world's most concise video seminar on how our economy, energy systems, and environment interact, and how our economy, energy systems, and environment interact, and how they will impact the future.Read more...

While we are in demand primarily for our technology consulting services, the Shimshock Group is a full-service consulting firm that offers a complete array of services to help you and your organization. We combine technological expertise with business savvy to provide a comprehensive support system that enables you to move your vision forward.

Our services include executive coaching, business strategy, process design, creative services and technology implementation. Contact us for more information or sign up for a complimentary one-hour executive coaching session today.Read more...