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 lego blocks, or that their lego blocks are actually a SaaS product. These resulting low-code … Read more

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 Self-Represented Litigants, and building custom software to support court administrators. Our deep experience with secure … Read more

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, and new this year, Mentor Star and Top Innovator. The six winners received plaques and … Read more

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, among other initiatives, which led to many other projects around recreation, conservation, and the environment. … Read more

Websites Honored With Design Awards

“Over the years we’ve focused on providing our clients with award-winning web designs,” notes Tom Lovering, the Portland Webworks/GovWebworks Director of Business Development. “We’re glad to continue the tradition with four new design awards.” In 2023, two GovWebworks clients received design recognition from the W3 Awards and Web Excellence Awards. The Maine Department of Education’s … Read more

Celebrating the PWW Team

Portland Webworks/GovWebworks celebrated the 10th annual People’s Choice awards during our 2023 holiday party at Via Vecchia in Portland, Maine. The three winners were awarded plaques and gift cards for the categories of Most Valuable Player, Grace Under Pressure, Most Versatile, and this year, a Certificate of Achievement to Todd Merry for his retirement. While … Read more

2022 Year in Review

This year we celebrated 20 states served during our 23 years in business. Our team also grew to 57 members with employees in 23 states. We are grateful to each state agency and client we worked with this year and each team member that worked with us to create a network of employees and clients … Read more

Public Sector Procurement Pointers

Two recent articles on public sector procurement by Tom Lovering, director of client engagement at GovWebworks, published by GovWebworks and Mainebiz. How to respond to RFPs and build business in the public sector By Tom LoveringPublished by MainebizFebruary 7, 2022 As the post-pandemic economy revs its engines, you may be looking for new and innovative … Read more

Top 12 for 2020

By GWW Staff Yes, this has been a year like no other. Despite all that, as usual, we wrap things up with a list of our most successful blog articles. Thank you, always, for reading and sharing with friends and co-workers and on social media. We are glad to have you as a reader! And … Read more