We're on a mission
...to inspire our clients to leverage the full potential of the Internet. And we're not just talking about projects, we're talking about our process; short build cycles (1-2 weeks) and frequent releases nurture real and relevant feedback, the key to informed decisions. We're evolving on a daily basis.
We specialize in
Custom Functionality
Is new software a key component to growth or essential to your new business idea? Rapid prototyping and constant evaluation can insure you only build exactly what need; nothing more, nothing less.
Analysis, Design
We can work alongside you to identify your audience and organize your content to create a lasting solution. Whether you need a completely new web strategy, or just a simple redesign, we can help.
Management
Once your site is released to world, we also offer devoted (not just dedicated) management services to keep it alive and growing alongside your business.
* Ruby on what?
We build our sites to strict web standards which guarantees you end-up with a site that everyone can use (screen readers, mobile devices, etc) and that Google will love. We use Ruby on Rails for most everything we build and we love every minute of it.
Call us
As of May 15, 2008 we're looking for a new client or two. We feel that our value is exceptional. Please, give us a call.
Loren Johnson
505-586-1293
loren@hellovenado.com

Paul Haidle
505-514-0077
paul@hellovenado.com
What we're up to
King content at the Diocese of Pennsylvania
When the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania lost its entire communications department in 2006 due to severe budget cuts, they turned to Venado to establish a web-based platform to serve its 40,000+ members. A custom Radiant-based CMS solution now powers the diocesan and parish calendars, website and online newspaper. We also manage the newsletter campaign and daily content. An integrated web-based database is in the works: http://www.diopa.org
The North Pole goes 2.0
A local toy shop moves from distribution to selling online. We couldn’t resist buying lots of toys. http://www.northstartoys.com/
It's not easy being Green
Our close partners and friends, the FN Group needed a new website to document their promotion of green business and their daily brushing with famous shoulders. The site is done in Ruby on Rails using Radiant CMS: http://www.fn-group.com
Top-shelf Real Estate search
Dreamcatcher Real Estate Company needed a platform to be as popular on the web as they are in the desert. Save your searches, save your listings and spend all your money on the "biggest purchase of your lifetime" http://www.taosnewmexico.com
MemberBase: Know your people
An application designed to enable communication between leadership organizations and simple maintenance of member data. We hope this project will apply to other scenarios (nfps, schools, neighborhood associations?): http://members.diopa.net
Small Press eCommerce
The Comic continues to educate the masses. Look what can be done in Shopify; they take a cut but earn their keep. http://www.minutiaelabs.com