Welcome to hardwYred

Enterprise-Level Solutions at Small Business Prices!

hardwYred is a Java Software and Web Development, Marketing, and Information Technologies Consultant company based out of South Bend, Indiana.

We concentrate on practicing Industry Standards, developing reliable code, providing solid Search Engine Optimization (SEO), having open communication with our clients, and staying abreast of the latest solutions that can propel businesses to the next level.

Enjoy your visit to our site!

"Hello... My Company needs to track inventory and display our products online for our customers, where do we begin?"
"Sounds like an online inventory user and administration application is just what you need. hardYred has over 20 years of combined design and software development. Let's see what we can do for you."
"I have just started
my business...how do I create a company logo for business cards, signs, and mailers?"
"Branding can often be a large expense. We understand as a new company, this is a crucial time both financially and strategically. hardwYred can create low cost solutions for your new company."
"I know my company needs a website, but I don't have time to learn how and I just don't think I can afford the expense right now."
"You can't afford to miss out on online customers, especially in these economic times. hardwYred strives to build websites in a highly professional, yet amazingly affordable manner."
"I have zero time to spend researching new tools I can use to help our business progress, can you help?"
"hardwYred strives to stay ahead of the curve. We spend time reading and researching current and future tools that can propel businesses to the next stage of their development."
Software
Consulting
Marketing
Web Development
Technology

WholesaleMagneticSigns.com

Company Overview

WholesaleMagneticSigns.com is a wholesale producer of custom magnetic signs for cars, trucks, vans, fleet vehicles.

hardwYred Project

We are currently designing an online sign creator with a configurable quote system for instant ordering.

Hope Ministries

Company Overview

Hope Ministries is a non-profit organization that operates on the Grace Model housing residents and helping them find their way in the World.

hardwYred Project

We are currently designing an online donation system for the community to make gifts online.

Madison Oyster Bar

Company Overview

Madison Oyster Bar is a warm, cozy, and classy oyster bar located in downtown South Bend Indiana. They serve excellent food and fresh oysters daily.

hardwYred Project

hardwYred created, designed, developed, hosts, and maintains Madison Oyster Bar's website.

Hensley Composites

Company Overview

Hensley Composites, LLC is a leader in custom FRP manufacturing and processes. They specialize in FRP manufacturing by a process of hand lay-up or light RTM processes, and are known for raised door assemblies.

hardwYred Project

hardwYred created, designed, developed, hosts, and maintains Hensley Composites' website.

Development With over a decade of combined experience in software development, and over six years in Java development, hardwYred has the capability of creating custom software solutions to meet nearly any client's needs. We write Java exclusively, as we feel the Java community and available frameworks provide the best tools for quickly building scalable, robust and extensible solutions for the lowest cost to the client. However, we will never apply the "round hold/square peg" principle of development; should it be apparent that a different technology would be a better fit, we will always make that recommendation.

hardwYred employs the following technologies:
Click here for a list of our current projects.
Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is integration of all marketing tools, approaches, and resources within a company which maximizes impact on consumer mind and which results into maximum profit at minimum cost. Reference: Wiki

hardwYred is dedicated to the IMC concept. With constant research we understand the latest technologies and tools which represents an effective and lucrative Marketing Campaign. Our top 5 areas of research and production are:
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Internet Viral Marketing (images, videos, podcasts, blogs, etc.)
  • Logo creation and Rebranding
  • Magnetic, Cling, Adhesive signs (nearly unlimited sizes)
  • Various Marketing Materials (Letterhead, Business Cards, etc.)
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Websites The Web is hardwYred's primary focus, as more and more software moves to the distributed computing paradigm, and the web browser becomes the platform of choice for software and service delivery. We focus on providing clean and contemporary web design as well as secure, well-written, manageable, and easily maintainable back-end code for offering database integration and dynamic content.

We concentrate on:
  • practicing Industry Standards
  • developing reliable back-end code for dynamic content
  • providing solid Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • being Cross Browser compliant (IE 6, 7, 8 and Firefox)
  • creating Dynamic content (Galleries, Calendars, Pages, etc.)
Contact us today ( ) to find out how we can help!
Information Technologies With nearly 20 years of combined experience in the IT realm, hardwYred is capable of providing excellent IT consultation and peripheral services. Although our core services lie in the realm of web and software, we understand that without solid hardware infrastructure, there would be no web and software.

If you are in the Michiana area (Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan), we gladly provide on-site services which include but are not limited to:
  • Business Technology Consultation (data redundancy, latest technologies, etc.)
  • Data Migration and OS Installation
  • Network Set-up and Troubleshooting
  • PC Buidling, setup, repair, and general software support
  • Mac support
Our rates are reasonable, and we can make ourselves available after-hours, if needed (sleep is for the weak).
Team hardwYred consists of talented and experienced developers, designers, and technicians. Each team member is dedicated and passionate about his or her field of expertise.
From Custom Software and Web Design and Development, to Full Service Marketing and Computer Technician Support and Repair, Team hardwYred can provide complete solutions for businesses without large costs.
Our core beliefs are:
  • We are not Magicians, but rather, dedicated practicioners of our craft.
  • We care about our clients and strive to tailor projects to their needs.
  • Staying current in technology is a must for a successful company.
  • Constant research is required to improve cost and efficiency.
  • Quality First!
Click the arrow below to read more about each of our entities.

Theresa Hardy

As an ultra active and highly organized professional, I take great pride in all projects I am involved with. I believe strongly in keeping current in technology and business practices and constantly strive to stay abreast of industry best practices. These traits along with my rigorous adherence to a high moral code and standard of ethical conduct in all aspects of my life have successfully enabled me to become an invaluable asset of any team I have been a member of.

Ryan Hardy

Spending the better part of the last decade honing my skills as a developer I pride myself as a professional, having dedicated myself to learning the language of my industry, to communicate effectively with my peers and superiors, to learning the standards of my industry, to produce clean, functional, and understandable code, and to learning the constructs of my industry, to make effective use of the tools and frameworks available in quickly and expertly completing projects.

Accent Graphics

Accent Graphics was formed in the summer of 2001 by John C. Lindsey after realizing that affordable graphic and sign materials were not readily available to businesses small and large. Successfully eliminating overhead by the incorporation of several efficient techniques allows Accent Graphics to charge up to 70% below most local retail vendors, providing an affordable outlet for obtaining marketing and advertising materials for emerging and established US businesses.

hardwYred provides services and onsite consultations to small businesses in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Contact Us
These Services include but are not limited to:
  • Custom Software Development
  • Custom Web Design
  • Marketing Initiatives
  • Information Technology Support
We also provide remote services as needed Nationwide!

For prompt attention, please email us at:
or call us at: (574)261-8667
Mailing Address: PO Box 4451 | South Bend, IN | 46634

Wendigo

Project Overview

Wendigo is a Web Application Framework comprised of configuarable plugins for web based business software. Wendigo will include a full, simple, and user friendly Content Management System (CMS); Inventory management plugin; Slot (Calendar) management plugin; configurable Chat and Blog plugin; and many many more.

Expected Completion: Summer 2010

jwYre

Project Overview

jwYre is our JavaScript Framework that includes easy to use JavaScript widgets that have a User Interface (UI) for users who wish to have a visual experience in creating Web Galleries, Sliders; Custom Scrollbars; and many more.

Expected Completion: Summer 2010

Why do you use <some technology>?
The tools we choose are well developed and have been researched to provide our clients with the most efficient and cost effective solutions in the industry today.
Can you help my business with an internal employee portal?
Internal portals are a perfect way to communicate news, tasks, etc. in any business. hardwYred has many tools and ideas on how to build custom portals for small businesses.