In The Spotlight: Dave Smith

How would you describe DMXzone in one sentence?

DMXzone Extensions:  INCREDIBLE value for money, time saving and efficient, a joy to use!

What was/were your most memorable moment(s) with DMXzone?

Most memorable moments for myself are when I discover that all the information I required to do something is located in the concise user manual five minutes after I posted on the DMXzone Support forums asking for help!  The realisation that the answer is there all along brings to mind the saying RTFM.
 
Aside from the silly mistakes and neglectful digest of the instructions I would also like to mention the realisation that things can be achieved so much faster utilising the DMXzone Extension base.  It was very pleasant to be able to achieve so much in so little time.

"Things can be achieved so much faster utilising the DMXzone Extension base"

Items such as the Repeat Region Sort options and the ability to format data from the source to fit specific requirements such as Date and Time for example.
 
Not to mention the numerous other options there are contained within the Extension to provide for Sums, Groups and other conditional variables.
 
Repeat Regions are as simple as a few clicks and the ability to call Behaviours in to the mix are options I use on a daily basis.
 
Combine all the above with incredible support for the Bootstrap Framework and you have a tool set almost capable of achieving most things an Application Developer needs.  You can then, if you wish, take all of your hard-work and code and in a few clicks using Cordova Builder have yourself a fully functioning Android/IOS application ready to deliver content to your user base.
 
One of the most obvious memories I have is the saving I have made in time and money for both myself and my clients.  Selecting to go for the Subscription package on DMXzone was probably one of the soundest moves I have made both financially and logically.

"My professional life has been improved dramatically"

What is the primary benefit that you have received from us?

The primary benefit has to be the amazing value for money the Subscription offers.  Not only do I have access to ALL the DMXzone Extensions to try but I have the option to actually use them within any project I am involved with, with no restrictions.  Add to this amazing value a continual upgrade and improvements program and what you have is simply incredible.
 
Other benefits are being able to actually provide constructive feedback right back at the Developers themselves via the Support Forums.  Usually far removed and hidden behind help desks and the PR Department this access gives me great confidence in the product in that the Developers themselves are there to offer their opinions and ideas to the mix.
 
It is a great feeling when the Developer mentions that these ideas will be considered or are themselves being implemented into a future release.
Something else I must mention is the vast amount of video tutorials available on the DMXzone website!  These aids are essential and lighten the learning curve dramatically.  If a picture saves a thousand words a video saves a thousand pictures and paragraphs!  Another fantastic resource which I rely on heavily as I have mentioned manuals and instructions really are not my strong point.
 
Like many people who love working with computers there is a great sense of satisfaction when you hack a method together without the aid of a manual.  Sometimes though we need a little help and DMXzone is always there if we need it.
 
There are hundreds of benefits being a DMXzone customer.  I fear I could never highlight enough of them.  To be honest I don’t know how I worked without DMXzone and that’s as big a statement as I could possibly make!

"The Developers themselves are there to offer their opinions and ideas"

What were the best websites you have built with the help of our extensions?

Unfortunately due to Non-Disclosure-Agreements being in place I cannot discuss a lot about the sites I have created utilising the DMXzone Extension base.  I can say that we recently developed an end to end solution for a global market leader involved in the European Golden Visa scheme.  With over €67.000.000 in property investments in responsibility this is probably the largest such platform I have created.
 
All aspects of the platform have DMXzone code embedded within them.  Clients can examine their portfolios, manage their responsibilities, keep their contacts in order, outwardly publish information to numerous partner networks, collate, report, distribute and interact with all data relating to their concerns.  Second and third parties can liaise with the primary client and share data across multiple domains and markets.

"A stylish and intuitive interface that is incredibly in-depth yet absurdly simple"

Up to the minute important financial information can be obtained within two clicks, dissected, interpreted, and distributed to those that need to know when they need to know.  A mixture of short-term and long-term customers can also keep their finger on the pulse with up to the minute data.
 
From owners to guests, tenants, lawyers, marketing departments, channel partners and much more can all be provided for in a stylish and intuitive interface that is incredibly in-depth yet absurdly simple.  Shielding our clients from previously complicated scenarios has allowed us to give them even more responsibility over their actions and interactions with their respective data and display it in a fashion that suits them personally.  All of this content can also be provided for inside applications designed and deployed for mobile devices.  Something we never considered offering until the arrival of DMXzone into our working lives.
 
Suffice to say we have upped our game with regards to the quality of our output.  Every facet has been affected positively.  The outcome speaks for itself.  Not only is the platform easy to maintain it has a tiny footprint and is incredibly efficient.  Something we are very proud of!

How have we helped you in your personal/professional life?

DMXzone has helped me regain a huge amount of time in my personal life.  I am a resident of Portugal heralding from the UK and love to enjoy every aspect of living in such an amazing country.  Not to mention I get more time to spend with my girlfriend and our menagerie of animals (3 horses, ten dogs, a cat, plus chickens, sheep and others on the way).

My professional life has been improved dramatically also.  I can offer much more to my clients with regards to providing exactly what they ask for without shying away from items that were previously incredibly time consuming or otherwise impracticable due to budget constraints to include within their respective briefs. I now find myself throwing in the kitchen sink just because I can, and at no extra cost to the client!
 
So not only do I benefit greatly from being a DMXzone customer, but my clients, friends, family, and animals all benefit.  Something I am extremely happy about.

"DMXzone has helped me regain a huge amount of time in my personal life"

Is there anything else you would like to add?

My sincere thank you to the whole team at DMXzone.  You do an amazing job.  I am eager to see what the future brings from DMXzone. I am sure it will be fantastic and a benefit to myself and my clients.  We cannot thank you enough. I think the best is yet to come and that excites me greatly.