One of Ratchet’s long-standing clients wanted a more socially relevant approach to search; one where users’ could filter results by who was part of their LinkedIn network. Ratchet partnered with them and the LinkedIn team to deliver a proof-of-concept – something the LinkedIn team believed was a first-of-its-kind use of their tool. The project was recently green-lighted and we are slated to lead this integration effort to their public site in the coming months.

We build apps. While there are many tool and platform decisions to consider when embarking on an app strategy, you can rely on our expertise when selecting the platform(s) and approach. We look at what your users are using, what tasks they need to accomplish and what is on the near horizon to arrive at the optimal solution - be it a mobile web view, native application or a cross-functional / mobile application platform. Equally as important; we ensure you know the key trade-offs of taking one approach versus another.

Ratchet partnered with the Minneapolis-based agency, Fallon, to create the “Caprica Open Mic” Facebook Application as part of a larger launch of the new Syfy series Caprica … a spin-off of the Syfy series Battlestar Galactica (http://www.syfy.com/battlestar/). The application creates a forum for Caprica actors to connect directly with the fans by posing topical questions and capturing fan responses via web cam or video upload. Responses are reviewed and a set of 9 are compiled into a Caprica video documentary posted back to Facebook.