Go Media - Latest Comments in Go Media Construction Update

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Chris — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:01:14 -0000

I guess you don't fully understand that the "recession" doesn't affect every single thing in this country and that infact there are many industries doing just as well as before it. I think you need to actually do more than devour what corperate media gives you, and research a little more before taking stabs at GoMedia for what they're doing.

Amazing work GoMedia, it's great to see you all prosper. The office looks amazing.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Bill — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:17:08 -0000

Mike,

This is a common misconception. Our stock vector and design resources are just a side business. We absolutely do graphic design! That's what the company was built on.

Our primary website is: www.gomedia.us

You can see lots of samples of our design work there. That's what we're doing most of the time.

The design resources side of our business kind of grew out of the fact that we had compiled a huge database of vector art. WE used it regularly, and thought other designers could benefit from it too. So... we put up the store.

Thanks for asking.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Mike — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:22:41 -0000

All you guys do is sell vector packs and stock media? Or do you also do 'services'? I wouldn't imagine building such a big business around selling stock media, but then again, you seem to be 'leading' cool brand around it!

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Sue Major — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:49:50 -0000

The Construction Update articles are great and a wonderful way to see a dream become reality. Two years of construction and 12 years in the making - a long time but WELL WORTH IT! You have created an amazing workspace.
We wish you and the rest of the GoMedia team the very best for 2009.
Thanks for sharing the progress.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

James Kurtz III — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:26:40 -0000

Looks like a killer place to work.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Travis — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:08:42 -0000

Wow! This office space looks incredible. What an awesome place to work. I wish my offices looked like this :-( Keep up the great work!

Re: Go Media Construction Update

bill — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:10:32 -0000

@ David

...David, you are correct. We do not use fireworks and Macs. BUT.. last time I checked - Adobe OWNS Macromedia and Macs are running on Intel chips - just like our Dells... :)

soooo.... I don't feel too bad. ;)

-Bill

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Ruben — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:28:04 -0000

Congrats on your success! Love the walls dude, not to mention the conference table, sweet job!

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Long Le — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:02:08 -0000

You got an awesome office. I really like such an well-decorated and open space.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Mr. Sorbic — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:12:43 -0000

Any close-ups on the graff? Looks sick!!! The office looks amazing. Looks like a place and creative person would love to work at.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Joe — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:55:47 -0000

Congratulations guys! I've been watching the project since you first started posting pics on the blog and I must say I'm impressed! I'd actually wanna be placed in the "messy area" with a nice Mac Pro ;)

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Lemon — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:49:29 -0000

Wow that is looking great. Thanks for sharing Bill.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Eric — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:30:00 -0000

Great Minimalist-Industrial Space. Can't wait to see what creative genius comes out of of your new HQ.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Daquan Wright — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:56:10 -0000

Sexy...just what I expect from the gomedia designers.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Mabuc — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:48:23 -0000

Very nice working place guys, love to see 100% of the office. Thank you for sharing.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Averyl — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:50:14 -0000

OMG.....it's like a home and it's huge!!! I would love to work there fore sure!!! It's also a great thought for everyone, warm and comfortable!

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Tim — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:57:08 -0000

So you've got your torrenting situation handled, then? XD XD XD

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Simon H. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:31:49 -0000

@ Wilson : so it's much more for filesharing/backup purposes then... Nice !

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Jus10GFX — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:20:17 -0000

Nice set up. A little loud but nicely done man.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Takumi86 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:10:44 -0000

Oh my.. that seems really nice place to live in, i like your office :)

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Wilson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:50:09 -0000

@Simon - Actually we do not host our websites in house. This is because of the ISP "backbone" load and security patching we don't want to worry about. We leave our web server hosting to the professionals at Softlayer and Rackspace both located in Texas. We mainly run a Linux cluster for the web and one Windows server. Our in house fileserver is Windows and we have a part-time Server Administrator and a full time developer named Dave who is also a Windows guru. I think we've reached a good balance over the years as how to best leverage vendors over our internal competencies.

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Jhay — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:32:36 -0000

A dream place to be! Good job GoMedia!!

Regards,
JHAY, Philippines

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Simon H — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:27:48 -0000

Woaw ! I'm impressed by how much the data side of the work is handled ! So are you guys hosting your own website ?

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Bill — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:18:51 -0000

The acoustics have turned out great. We were a little worried about it when we moved in, but it's been fine.

We do have a server room which I did not show you (top secret). We have a Dell Blade Server with a Power Vault 220 (with 1.1tb) set up in a RAID 5. Also on the rack is a 2TB back-up hard drive that ghosts the entire hard drive twice. Then we have an external that we back up the entire drive and keep off site. Plus we have a full collection of Disks (once a year back-up) plus any clients that are removed from the server. Finally, we mail all source files to our clients when we finish each project. Phew. I guess you could say we're obsessive about protecting our data. OH!.. almost forgot. We have massive insurance on our data. In the case of a fire or something - State Farm cuts us a huge check to cover the time it will take to rebuild our files.

Obviously... we want to protect our customers!

We had taken the glass out of the project until we found a shower enclosure company that could install it for a THIRD of the cost of our best bid. Yes, that's a shower door that goes into our conference room. I'm not sure what makes it better or worse than a "normal" glass door. I certainly can't tell the difference. It's real heavy-duty glass.

Sometimes at night I just sit at my desk, stare around and can't believe this is where I work. It's a joy... ...even if I have to work on a PC. :)

Re: Go Media Construction Update

Geoff May — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:56:57 -0000

Looks great. Hire me!