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The Case for Custom Software
The question of whether to build or buy new software can be a hotly debated topic. These days, the large players have silenced a lot of that discourse, arguing that you can either “build” what you need out of their

Improving Usability For Courts and Judiciaries
Portland Webworks and GovWebworks have been supporting the judicial sector since our first project with Maine Judicial Branch in 2006. Our work in the judicial sector focuses on increasing usability for visitors to the court system websites, improving tools for

Celebrating Our People
We toasted a successful 2024 and the 11th annual People’s Choice awards during our holiday party on December 13 at Via Vecchia in Portland, Maine. The following team members were nominated for Most Valuable Player, Grace Under Pressure, Most Versatile,

Management Team Spotlight
“I’ve been fortunate to grow with Portland Webworks since the very beginning,” says founder and CEO Justin Davis. “We’re here today because of our team’s commitment to the innovation and skill adoption required to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the

Digital Innovation for the Environment
Portland Webworks, along with our public sector brand, GovWebworks, has been supporting digital innovation for the environment, including conservation and recreation, since 2002. Our first project with the Maine Department of Tourism promoted recreation in our home state of Maine,

Developer and DevOps Spotlight
“Writing software is not just about numbers and bits,” says Kevin Ferguson, Director of Software Development at Portland Webworks. “It’s about understanding and caring about the people using the software.” As custom software consultants since 1999, we place people at