About Squirrelinabox Media

Squirrelinabox Media is a small Web development studio with big ideas. The goal is simple, deliver unique Web experiences that are both useful and fun.

The Past

The first "official" Squirrelinabox website, Home Poker System, came online in April 2005 (though it was called Squirrelinabox Poker at the time). The website came about when some poker friends and I wanted a website to track and manage all our games and stats. We looked around at existing websites, but they just didn't cut it. So, being a Web developer, I figured I'd just whip something up and see if I could do any better. Of course, I didn't want all my work to be wasted on just my friends and I, so I decided to make it all public. Within a few weeks, new leagues started being created by people around the world. I knew I was onto something.

A few months after Home Poker System launched, I got an itch to try out some blogging. Everybody seemed to be doing it, so why shouldn't I? Thus, Office Humor Blog was born. And like Home Poker System, Office Humor Blog was a pretty quick success right off the bat. Sure, I only had a dozen or so visitors a day, but after a few of them started subscribing to the RSS feed, I knew it was something people wanted.

The Present

And so the story went - new website after new website was created. Some websites became huge successes, while others got left behind.

The current network boasts a little over a dozen websites, each adding something unique to the Web. Blogs, Web services, directories, social networking sites, Web games, and a store with original merchandise all make up the current network. New sites are currently being worked on as are updates to existing sites like Book Clubs Online.

The Future

More, more, more! Ok, so obviously a few new websites are on the to-do list. While I don't want to talk too much about new projects before they're completed, I will say a few of them are quite ambitious and may just shake things up a bit.

Of course, the future also means improvements to existing websites and my to-do lists are enormous. A few websites are going to get some major enhancements and will also introduce a "premium" subscription model. Yup, that's right, a few sites may get a pay option in the future. Don't worry though! I'll be keeping free versions of all my existing projects and won't be cutting back on current features.

Beyond that the future is still a pretty big mystery. What you can be sure of is that new sites are definitely on the horizon so be sure to check the news page for the latest updates.

Squirrelinabox Media F.A.Q.

  • How many sites are in the Squirrelinabox Network?
    There are currently 10+ websites in the network with new sites added frequently.
  • What technologies are used to make Squirrelinabox websites?
    Most blogs are being run on the Wordpress platform with all other sites being built custom with a combination of ASP.Net, C#, and MSSQL 2005. Adobe Photoshop CS3 is used for creating most of the graphics.
  • How can I advertise on a Squirrelinabox website?
    Each website offers different advertising options so the best thing to do is to look up that site in the network and see what kind of advertising is available. Also, you can always submit your advertising questions via the contact form.
  • Does Squirrelinabox Media do custom work for other companies or individuals?
    With so many projects on the "to-do" list, no outside work is currently being accepted. Of course, if just the right project comes along with the right incentives... you never know.
  • Where did you come up with the name Squirrelinabox?
    It's a secret... for now.