Full Service Custom Web Development

POPCMS is our proprietary content management system built on CodeIgniter 4. We created it because WordPress and similar platforms have become targets for hackers, and their plugin ecosystems create security vulnerabilities and performance problems.

POPCMS provides:

• Security by design. No public plugin repository means no attack vectors from third-party code. Every line is written and audited by our team.
• SEO optimization. Built from the ground up with search engine visibility in mind — clean URLs, proper heading structure, schema markup, and fast load times.
• Simple content editing. Clients can update pages, blog posts, and media without needing developer assistance for routine changes.
• Custom functionality. Need a feature? We build it directly into the platform rather than bolting on plugins that may break with updates.

POPCMS powers this website and several client sites where security and SEO performance are priorities. View examples in our portfolio.

POP Members shares the POPCMS codebase but extends it into a full association management platform. We built it for organizations that have outgrown Wild Apricot or similar platforms and need complete control over their membership systems.

Unlike platforms where you are limited to JavaScript customizations and must work within their constraints, POP Members gives you:

• Complete customization control. Every feature, workflow, and interface element can be tailored to your organization — not just the parts the platform vendor allows.
• Your data, your rules. No vendor lock-in. Your member database lives on your server, exported and backed up however you choose.
• Integration flexibility. Connect to payment processors, accounting software, email platforms, and other systems without waiting for the platform to support them.
• Predictable costs. No per-member pricing that punishes you for growing. No surprise fee increases when the vendor changes their business model.

POP Members is ideal for associations that have complex membership structures, custom workflows, or integration requirements that off-the-shelf platforms cannot accommodate.

The IWF Portal demonstrates what becomes possible when you build exactly what an organization needs rather than forcing workflows into generic software.

International Women's Forum Chicago came to us with a problem: their new member nomination process was managed through Excel spreadsheets passed between committee members via email. The process was confusing, error-prone, and created version control nightmares.

We built a custom web application that:

• Guides nominators step-by-step. An intuitive interface walks users through the nomination process, ensuring all required information is collected.
• Manages the review workflow. Committee members can review, comment, and vote on nominations without spreadsheet confusion.
• Tracks status in real time. Everyone sees the current state of each nomination — no more wondering which spreadsheet version is current.
• Integrates with Wild Apricot. Approved members flow directly into their membership platform, eliminating duplicate data entry.

The result? A membership expansion process that went from chaotic to streamlined, enabling IWF Chicago to grow their organization more effectively.