After more than 25 years of writing code — from hand-coded HTML in Notepad to AI-powered SaaS platforms — one thing’s never changed: I still love it. That passion runs through everything I do at 815 Media, LLC. We’ve helped countless businesses launch websites, grow their online presence, and keep up with tech — and we’re still doing that every day.
But it’s not just websites anymore.
As the tech world shifts, so have we. Behind the scenes, we’re quietly staffing up, not just for client sites, but for something much bigger. The spotlight now is on scalable SaaS products — tools that help schools, marketers, and businesses work smarter. Solutions like NiceHatCRM and Career Readiness (Expera) are driving that next phase for us, and they’ve completely transformed how we think, code, and deliver value.
A Shift in Altitude
Big things are happening. I won’t say too much yet, but the skyline’s changing — literally and metaphorically. I’ll still be coding, just from a different vantage point. Same principles. Bigger scale. A lot more data. And a broader mission.
Life, Rewritten
I’m engaged now — and that changes everything in the best way. You start thinking more about legacy, sustainability, and building things that outlast you. It’s not just code anymore; it’s about crafting systems that serve real people, save time, and solve real problems at scale.
The AI Surge
AI is reshaping everything. It’s baked into every new project, from smart task management to dynamic policy generation. What used to take hours now takes minutes — and what used to feel out of reach is now standard. We’re leaning into it fully, not as a novelty, but as a core part of how we build.
The heart of 815 Media still beats strong in LaSalle — but our work is reaching much further. We’re evolving, expanding, and launching tools that do more than just look good — they work hard for the people who use them.
Stay tuned. Something big is building.