Top 4 Strategic Reasons for Going Mobile First Posted on Aug 01, 2013 | Jordan McNamara For years, mobile design wasn’t top-of-mind, and at best was an afterthought. However, that is all quickly changing as mobile-first becomes the norm. Continue Reading
Responsive Web Design, CSS3, and HTML5 Posted on Jul 18, 2013 | Tyler Kane Technology is changing, which means there are always new ways of doing things as a web developer. Learn about Responsive Web Design, CSS3, and HTML5. Continue Reading
Sturgis Falls App Traffic Increases 71% Posted on Jul 03, 2013 | Chad Feldmann Far Reach developed a mobile app for the Sturgis Falls event in Cedar Falls, Iowa. App usage increased 71 percent in 2013, and website traffic improved. Continue Reading
Core Value #10: Have Fun Posted on Jun 27, 2013 | Kate Washut Core Value #10: Have Fun is important for remaining sane in the fast-paced world we live and work in. We don’t believe fun at work takes away from productivity—we believe it increases it. Continue Reading
Far Reach Core Value #9: Balance Posted on Jun 06, 2013 | Kate Washut Far Reach's core value 9, Balance, focuses on finding the right blend between work and life to optimize productivity in both. Continue Reading
What Autism Taught Me About Entrepreneurship: 6 Lessons Posted on May 01, 2013 | Chris Rouw Co-founder of Far Reach and father of twins with autism, Chris Rouw, explains how fathering kids with special needs has made him a better entrepreneur. Continue Reading
Core Value #8: Work Smarter, Do More, Kick Ass Posted on Mar 05, 2013 | Kate Washut Far Reach Core Value #8 encourages us to care less about punching a time clock and a whole lot more about getting important work done. Continue Reading
Cedar Valley Life Site Wins Gold ADDY Posted on Feb 22, 2013 | Sue Munnik Far Reach was awarded a 2013 Gold ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation - Cedar Valley on February 21 in the category of Digital Advertising, Websites, Business to Business. Continue Reading
Need a Mobile Website? The Advantages of Responsive Design Posted on Feb 19, 2013 | Sue Munnik If you're considering a mobile-friendly website, responsive design offers important advantages. Continue Reading
Far Reach Core Value #7: We're a Team Posted on Feb 06, 2013 | Kate Washut Why do kindergartners make better team members than business school graduates? The marshmallow challenge holds the answers. Continue Reading
Custom Software Development, Part 2: The Process Posted on Jan 29, 2013 | Jason Nissen What can you expect from a custom software development project? We explain the various steps in our development process. Continue Reading
Custom Software Development Part 1: Project Bids Posted on Jan 23, 2013 | Jason Nissen An important part of every custom software project is developing the bid. We explain why fixed bids rarely set up a project for success. Continue Reading
Far Reach Core Value #6: Learn and Grow Posted on Jan 11, 2013 | Kate Washut Far Reach's Core Value #6 encourages us to learn and grow both professionally and personally. Continue Reading
Kate Appointed to TAI Board of Directors Posted on Jan 08, 2013 | Sue Munnik Far Reach Partner Kate Washut was recently named to the board of directors of the Technology Association of Iowa. Continue Reading
Introducing Allowd Posted on Dec 12, 2012 | Chris Rouw We recently launched our newest product, Allowd beta. Allowd is a secure portal where employees can view Dwolla transactions. Continue Reading
Chad Named to Courier 20 Under 40 Posted on Nov 12, 2012 | Sue Munnik Far Reach Partner Chad Feldmann was named to the 2013 class of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's 20 Under 40. Continue Reading
Far Reach Core Value #5 – Simplicity & Quality Posted on Nov 09, 2012 | Kate Washut Far Reach's Core Value #5--Simplicity & Quality--requires persistence, as well as the courage to walk away from some opportunities. Continue Reading
Kate Washut Named TAI Women of Innovation Finalist Posted on Oct 25, 2012 | Sue Munnik Far Reach Partner Kate Washut was named a finalist for the 2012 Technology Association of Iowa's Women of Innovation awards in the category of Entrepreneurial Innovation and Leadership. Continue Reading
Far Reach Core Value #4 - Embrace Change Posted on Sep 13, 2012 | Kate Washut Far Reach's Core Value #4 - Embrace Change - encourages us to take risks, be open-minded, and not fear making mistakes. Continue Reading
Far Reach Named 2012 Employer of Choice Posted on Sep 05, 2012 | Sue Munnik Far Reach has been selected as one of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's 20 Employers of Choice for 2012. Continue Reading