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The CTS Web Design Team Wins Another Web Award in 2020
Earlier this year our web design team was presented with the AVA digital award for their web design work on Sacramento’s local BPS station, KVIE. Most recently we received a web award for outstanding achievement for our work on MCE conferences’ website. The most...
CTS Acquires New Office Building Across the Street
Before office building 2830 G St. in Midtown Sacramento closed escrow this month, it had to overcome numerous hurdles. According to broker John Mudgett of Turton Commercial Real Estate, these issues included a lockdown stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, stock market...
CTS Team Wins Top Mobile App Development Award
We are proud to announce that Good Firms Directory lists Capitol Tech Solutions as Top Mobile App Development Companies in 2020. Good Firms is a research organization that seeks to find the best performing companies in a wide variety of tech service industries. Good...
CTS’ Kevin Olsen Expands Upon Shopify eCommerce Knowledge
Capitol Tech Solutions Marketing Implementation Specialist Kevin Olson recently acquired his certification in Shopify Product Fundamentals. Shopify is the world’s leading eCommerce website platform with millions of online store fronts across 175 countries. Completing...
Capitol Tech Solutions’ Team Becomes Certified Divi Frontend Developer
Capitol Tech Solutions today announced that web designer Alex Wright is now a Certified Divi Frontend Developer. This certification, awarded by Divi Space, demonstrates that Alex is proficient in the front-end code languages required to create innovative and...
Capitol Tech Solutions Named on Two Separate Top Company Lists by Sacramento Business Journal
Every year, the Sacramento Business Journal publishes their annual “Book of Lists,” naming top local companies in a variety of individual business professions and fields. Capitol Tech Solutions was recently honored by the Sacramento Business Journal with recognition...
4 Essential Tips for Managing Projects Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Organizations unfamiliar with working remotely might find themselves anxious or unsure of the rules of engagement in a virtual world or unfamiliar with the communication platforms available to facilitate remote meetings. A communication plan is a critical part of all...
Integration Pros and Cons for Zoom and GoToMeeting
Comparing the API functionality, ease of integration, and developer support for online meeting tools Zoom and GoToMeetingGoToMeeting Integration CapabilitiesWith the adoption of online meeting tools accelerated due to the pandemic, businesses are inquiring about using...
CTS’ Steve Reed Completes Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification
Capitol Tech Solutions Senior Software Engineer Steve Reed recently acquired his certification in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. Microsoft Azure is one of the leading cloud computing services in the world today, offering a wide variety of capabilities from host web...
CTS Team Receives CMAS Contract for Both IT & Non-IT Services
We are proud to announce we have received CMAS contracts for IT and Non-IT services. These contracts allow us to contract our services for state projects in our areas of expertise, including program design, strategic planning, mobile app design, social media publicity...
CTS Team Offers $10,000 Dollars in Digital Marketing Service to SVP Fast Pitch Project Finalist
Capitol Tech Solutions gives back to the Sacramento nonprofit community by offering $10,000 in digital marketing services to one of the finalists for the Social Venture Partners (SVP) Fast Pitch project. As a platinum sponsor of the Fast Pitch project, Capitol Tech...
How digital marketing can help your restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic
Digital Strategies for Restaurants During the COVID-19 Pandemic There is no doubt that all types of businesses are being negatively impacted by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In order to fight the spread of this virus, various cities and states are enacting shelter in...
Capitol Tech Solutions Works Remotely to Serve our Clients
During this time of uncertainty, Capitol Tech Solutions remains committed to providing the same level of service to our clients while complying with the state-wide shelter at home order. We will be using the latest in remote technology, including cloud-based platforms...
How to best run paid ads for law firms
Online Paid Advertising – Is it Right for Your Practice?You’ve invested in a website but is it generating business? If it has not been designed with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in mind you are likely missing out on prospective clients who are looking for the...
COVID-19 and Your Website
5 Communication Tips for Small Business Amidst COVID-19In light of the recent COVID-19 developments, many businesses are facing reduction of staff, shortened work hours or even temporary closures. During this time of uncertainty, it is critical to be transparent in...
Capitol Tech Solutions Maintains Support During COVID-19 Social Distancing
Continued Support of Our Clients During Social DistancingWe are taking the following measures to ensure that Capitol Tech Solutions is there to serve you, our clients, every day during these uncertain times. As of last Wednesday, we have given our employees the option...
Capitol Tech Solutions’ Energy Management Client Highlighted by CleanStart
Sacramento region clean tech leader spotlights CTS client Capitol Energy SystemsCapitol Tech Solutions has long been dedicated to creating innovative strategic software solutions for a variety of clients across many industries. Our energy management client Capitol...
Capitol Tech Solutions wins prestigious 2020 AVA Digital Gold Award for KVIE website
We are proud to announce that we have won a 2020 AVA Digital Gold Award for developing and creating the website for your local PBS Station. The AVA Digital Awards are sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). This...
3 tips on how to be a successful graphic designer
Have you ever wanted a career as a graphic designer? Our team is always looking to hire the best and most creative graphic designers in the Sacramento region. Below are three tips on what we are looking for when we hire our graphic designers.How can a designer ace a...
Professional Website for Law Firms
Is Your Website Working For or Against You? How important is a website to a law firm? Today, three out of four people needing the services of an attorney will turn to the internet first to begin their search. A website enables a lawyer or law firm to provide important...
The Top Five Digital Marketing Strategies for Small Law Firms
Create an informative Website Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Key Words Create an active Blog Leverage Social Media Build your online authority Create an informative and Engaging WebsiteThe digital world has opened a host of new opportunities to promote and...
5 Tips on Reputation Management for your Online Business
A recent report by Forbes.com indicates that 97% of business owners within the hospitality and travel industry feel that reputation management is critical to the success of their business. The article goes on to illustrate that a single negative review or negative...
We’re So Proud of Our Award-Winning Web Designers
Our Web Design & Development team at Capitol Tech Solutions has years of experience building award-winning websites that are custom, fast, and scalable. Whether you need to build a website for a small or large business, government agency, or nonprofit CTS has the...
Capitol Tech Solutions becomes an official WP Engine Partner
We would like to announce that we are officially a WP Engine Partner! “We are thrilled to officially be a WP Engine Partner. We now have access to even more tools and resources as we continue to offer our clients fast and scalable websites,” said Bobby Reed, CEO, and...
CTS helps build a home with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
Last Summer, a few of our CTS team members, Marik Knapp, Lyna Vu, and Robert Haney attended the Public Relations Society of America Summer Mega Mixer, where we won the Habitat for Humanity Team Build in a raffle! There were many raffle options, but we specifically...
Kevin Olson earns Facebook Blueprint Certification!
We are proud to share that our Digital Marketing Specialist, Kevin Olson, recently earned his Facebook Blueprint certification as a Digital Marketing Associate. Facebook Blueprint certifies professionals who demonstrate advanced-level proficiency with Facebook...
CTS Now Offers Services for PowerSchool Products at a lower rate!
Capitol Tech Solutions is now able to offer our high-quality PowerSchool customization and training services at a new lower rate. Our team has over 30 years of combined experience providing services for PowerSchool products, with the in-depth knowledge to simplify...
Capitol Tech Solutions announces the launch of its redesigned website!
It’s finally here! After months of hard work, we are proud to officially announce the launch of the redesigned CTS website. The main goals of our website redesign were to improve the overall user interface and user experience of the site. In addition, we wanted to...
Join our CTS Team at Sacramento’s Run to Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving Day Fun Run
Join us in Sacramento on November 28th, 2019 for the 26th annual Run to Feed the Hungry! Rain or shine, the Capitol Tech Solutions team will be there running and walking to raise awareness about food insecurity in our community. CTS team members Bobby Reed, Steve...
How much does a website cost in Sacramento?
Recently, a CTS employee researched the top web design companies in Sacramento and discovered that the average cost of building a website in this area is $6,653. The price for a new website can range from $500 up to over $25,000, depending on the complexity of the...
Capitol Tech Solutions CEO Bobby Reed named one of Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 under 40
Congratulations to our CEO, Bobby Reed, for being named one of Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 under 40! First, congratulations to all of Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 honorees. It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as one of the most influential...
4 Tips for Creating a Successful Website
A website will help your business grow by utilizing your online presence to target and engage with new customers. A website is the backbone that supports all of your other digital marketing strategies, such as SEO, social media marketing, paid online advertising, and...
Capitol Tech Solutions listed on Best SEO Agencies of California in 2019
“I am extremely proud of our Digital Marketing team as they continue to receive recognition for the hard work they are doing day in day out. They continue to educate themselves on the latest in SEO and Google search trends and implement new strategies that are paying...
Cheers to Capitol Tech Solution’s Office Expansion in Sacramento, CA!
We’re thrilled to announce our office expansion! Our wide range of tech expertise, exemplary customer service, and unmatched results for clients and partners have led us to this milestone. Capitol Tech Solutions is one of the largest software development companies in...
SEO vs. PPC – Which marketing strategy is best for your business?
In the digital marketing world it is vital to understand which marketing strategy will produce the best results for your business.Two options are Search engine optimization (SEO) or pay-per-click advertising (PPC).There are several marketing strategies to choose from...
5 Reasons why we write better content than a CEO
Bill Gates once said “Content is King” and at Capitol Tech Solutions we wholeheartedly agree with this statement.A website with a variety of content will see improved Search Engine Optimization(SEO) and the foundation of that variety is content writing. Everything you...
Our SEO Team is Constantly Expanding Upon Their Expertise
When potential customers search Google for a business such as yours, it’s important that your website be on the first page of search results, and not buried on other pages. At Capitol Tech Solutions, we can help your business appear on the first page of Google by...
Join our CTS team at Sacramento Century Challenge
Join us on October 5 2019 for the 6th Annual Sacramento Century Challenge sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sacramento. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery Program.Our CEO Bobby Reed signed up as a Challenge Champion...
1STOPlighting Hits 10K Followers on Instagram!
We are proud to announce that our client, 1STOPlighting, has reached 10K followers on Instagram! 1STOPlighting, an eCommerce retailer located in Sacramento, CA, has built their business by successfully selling home lighting products through their online store....
Why do we prefer Xamarin for Mobile Application Development?
We are in the era of mobile applications. Mobile applications are a popular alternative to mobile websites because of their efficiency and performance capabilities. If you are thinking about building an application for Android iOS or even Window phone platforms...
My Experience at FileMaker Developer’s Conference 2019
I'm Chuck Merkle, a Senior FileMaker Pro developer since 1998. This year I was fortunate enough to attend the FileMaker Pro Annual Conference, and below is my take on the excellent event. The 24th Annual FileMaker Developer's Conference was held in Orlando this past...
Alex Wright achieves Google Analytics Certification
Our front-end web developer Alex Wright has recently achieved certification for Google Analytics. Google Analytics is one of the most popular analytics software on the market because of its ability to collect a massive amount of data related to how users are finding...
What is a Cloud Architect?
As cloud technologies grow Cloud Architects are becoming more and more prevalent. A cloud architect is an IT professional who is responsible for overseeing a company's cloud computing strategy.Similar to a building architect Cloud Architects plan and develop...
Capitol Tech Solutions selected by the California Energy Commission for Software Evaluation and Assessment
“We are excited to be selected by the California Energy Commission to work with their Renewables Portfolio Standards Online System,” said Bobby Reed, CEO and founder of Capitol Tech Solutions. “As a certified small business and CMAS contractor, our team is well...
Why is 4G LTE Cat M1 a game changer for IOT?
At Capitol Tech Solutions we work with our clients to design build and optimize Internet of Things(IoT) applications. When discussing IoT devices that use cellular networks our clients usually have one of two comments.The first is “I’ve heard of 5G I’ll be able to...
IoT Trends that Will Change How Businesses Collect and Think About Data
At Capitol Tech Solutions we work with businesses of all sizes and are constantly offering the most up-to-date technology an digital trends for our clients. In keeping up with the latest technology we are seeing a great shift towards Internet of Things (IoT)...
Capitol Tech Solutions welcomes our new hires to the Digital Marketing team
“We are thrilled to have recently added four new employees to our CTS team” said Bobby Reed CEO and founder of Capitol Tech Solutions. “These additions are all on the digital marketing side of our business and will help meet the rapid growth we have seen in that area...
Capitol Tech Solutions Becomes a Certified Google Partner for Digital Marketing
“We are very excited to officially be a Google Partner. We now have exclusive access to many Google training programs as we continue to offer our clients the best ad spend opportunities” said Bobby Reed CEO and founder of CTS. “We are proud to offer our expertise in...
Capitol Tech Solutions is proud to be recognized on “Largest Software Development Companies” in 2019
“We are thrilled to be included in the Business Journal’s list of largest software development companies in 2019” said Bobby Reed CEO and founder of Capitol Tech Solutions. “We are proud to contribute our small part to making Sacramento a hub of innovation and look...
5 Tips to up your Social Media Game in 2019
The digital marketing team at CTS has gathered a few of our favorite ingredients to create a “recipe” for a successful social media program. See what tips you can incorporate into your Social Media Marketing efforts below.Have questions? Our marketing team is here to...