Fresh Web Tips And Ideas: Evolve

Evolve Creative Group, the Akron, Ohio based web design company has been recognized at the Interactive Media Awards Competition™ by receiving the Best in Class Award for the design and development of the Akron METRO RTA website (AkronMetro.org). This is the highest category awarded by the Interactive Media Awards (IMA).

“We are truly ecstatic about winning this award,” said Todd Bertsch, founder and president of Evolve Creative Group. “A lot of hard work went into this website. It was the tremendous effort put in by our entire team, our strategic development partners, Summit IT Solutions and the METRO staff that made this website a success. This award is shared by many and proves that hard work and determination does pay off. To win Best in Class is truly an honor, especially coming from the IMA.”

Receiving a score of 480 points out of a total 500 available, the METRO RTA website was the only website to receive Best in Class in the “Transportation Category.”

The purpose and goal of AkronMetro.org was to give Akron METRO RTA passengers access to timely route schedules and system maps in a user friendly way. In preparing for this project, Evolve spent a large amount of time in preliminary research. The web design company engaged with passengers via online surveys and usability testing, allowing Evolve to design a website based upon feedback from the actual people using METRO RTA services.

“IMA's choice to award METRO's site is a testament to the hard and inspired work the teams at Evolve Creative Group, Summit I.T. Solutions and METRO accomplished. Given the improvements to METRO's new web site, this award is a win for our passengers, too,” said Jessica Dreschel, METRO communications specialist.

Evolve Creative Group, the Akron, Ohio based web design company has been recognized at the Interactive Media Awards Competition™ by receiving the Best in Class Award for the design and development of the Akron METRO RTA website (AkronMetro.org). This is the highest category awarded by the Interactive Media Awards (IMA).

“We are truly ecstatic about winning this award,” said Todd Bertsch, founder and president of Evolve Creative Group. “A lot of hard work went into this website. It was the tremendous effort put in by our entire team, our strategic development partners, Summit IT Solutions and the METRO staff that made this website a success. This award is shared by many and proves that hard work and determination does pay off. To win Best in Class is truly an honor, especially coming from the IMA.”

Receiving a score of 480 points out of a total 500 available, the METRO RTA website was the only website to receive Best in Class in the “Transportation Category.”

The purpose and goal of AkronMetro.org was to give Akron METRO RTA passengers access to timely route schedules and system maps in a user friendly way. In preparing for this project, Evolve spent a large amount of time in preliminary research. The web design company engaged with passengers via online surveys and usability testing, allowing Evolve to design a website based upon feedback from the actual people using METRO RTA services.

“IMA's choice to award METRO's site is a testament to the hard and inspired work the teams at Evolve Creative Group, Summit I.T. Solutions and METRO accomplished. Given the improvements to METRO's new web site, this award is a win for our passengers, too,” said Jessica Dreschel, METRO communications specialist.

About METRO RTA

METRO RTA is the public transportation provider for Summit County, Ohio. METRO transports more than six million passengers annually to work, to school, to medical appointments and to some of the best places in town.

About The Interactive Media Awards™

The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement. The competition is open to individuals and organizations involved in designing, developing, managing, supporting and promoting websites.

Interactive Media Awards™ Judging

Websites receiving an overall score of 480-500 points receive the IMA “Best in Class” award. Websites receiving an overall score of 460-479 points receive the “Outstanding Achievement” award. Under their system, it is possible that no entry in a given industry category will qualify to win a Best in Class or Outstanding Achievement award. Conversely, it is also possible that more than one entry may qualify to win the same award in the same year.

About Evolve Creative Group

Founded in February 2009, Evolve Creative Group is devoted to best-in-class web site design and development. Led by founder Todd Bertsch, Evolve offers award-winning web site design and development expertise along with online marketing, e-commerce, usability, and video production services.

METRO RTA is the public transportation provider for Summit County, Ohio. METRO transports more than six million passengers annually to work, to school, to medical appointments and to some of the best places in town.

About The Interactive Media Awards™

The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement. The competition is open to individuals and organizations involved in designing, developing, managing, supporting and promoting websites.

Interactive Media Awards™ Judging

Websites receiving an overall score of 480-500 points receive the IMA “Best in Class” award. Websites receiving an overall score of 460-479 points receive the “Outstanding Achievement” award. Under their system, it is possible that no entry in a given industry category will qualify to win a Best in Class or Outstanding Achievement award. Conversely, it is also possible that more than one entry may qualify to win the same award in the same year.

About Evolve Creative Group

Founded in February 2009, Evolve Creative Group is devoted to best-in-class web site design and development. Led by founder Todd Bertsch, Evolve offers award-winning web site design and development expertise along with online marketing, e-commerce, usability, and video production services.