Cape Cod Small Businesses had a problem…
{DEVADiGM} was started by Shane Skinner with 2 Cape Cod clients in 2015, and has grown to manage web projects for hundreds of clients worldwide. Shane had just moved to beautiful Cape Cod and spent a lot of time meeting other industry professionals. He quickly realized that there were quite a few specialists on the Cape. Web Developers, Web Designers, SEO Experts, Social Media Marketers, etc. Yet while all these services were available locally, he found that there was a shortage of experienced professionals who offered multiple types of services.
Small business owners hired one person to design their website and sometimes another to develop it. Another person would handle their SEO and usually they would attempt to manage the social media accounts, copy writing, and newsletters themselves. Tight on time and budget, this often led to social media accounts and websites becoming outdated as they weren’t maintained with current information and weren’t updated with the latest software updates. This was a problem!
{DEVADiGM} to the Rescue!
This is how {DEVADiGM} came to be – to solve problems. Shane wanted to build a company that can solve small business owners’ digital problems by becoming the Project Manager for their web projects. Eliminating the need to hire multiple people or contractors, business owners could now hire {DEVADiGM} to manage their digital presence. We work with clients to create a consistent, relevant, and successful brand message across all their utilized digital platforms. Our primary focus is to solve problems and help clients exceed their goals. If {DEVADiGM} doesn’t complete a type of work that is needed, we’ll find a professional that will. This saves the business owner time and money allowing them to do what they do best – manage their business.
“I started {DEVADiGM} for both my clients and myself. I love solving problems and helping businesses grow and succeed, especially small businesses. This combined with my background in project management and web development made the concept of Devadigm an easy choice. I enjoy and appreciate the opportunities that doing work that I love provides. I get to meet and work with professionals from all backgrounds and have the flexibility that my family and I desire.”
Shane Skinner – Founder and Chief Problem Solver
Values
Provide Value – Honesty – Integrity – High Quality
Those are our core values. These values are so engrained in our DNA that we can’t function properly without them. This is why you can always expect a fair price and quality work from us. Shane’s philosophy is to constantly provide value in all areas of life. This is the primary reason that Devadigm has grown to what it is today. Shane joined a networking group and the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. While networking and meeting other Cape Cod professionals, he actively seeks ways to provide value. Whether it’s volunteering his time or offering consultations to help others solve a problem or improve their business, Shane’s ultimate goal is to provide value.
Involvement
The philosophy of providing value has led to some really cool opportunities. Shane believes in giving back to the community and supporting others. He is passionate about helping small businesses succeed, supporting Veterans, and providing children with opportunities to develop new skills or gain confidence.
Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce
Shane joined the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce and quickly learned what a great chamber it is. To help fuel his passion for helping small businesses succeed, Shane immediately joined the Chamber’s Marketing Committee. After some time on the committee, Shane joined the Board of Directors and was elected as Vice President of the Board in October of 2022 where he still serves on the Board, Executive Committee, and the Marketing Committee.
Networking Group USA
The Mid Cape chapter of Networking Group USA turned out to be a good fit and the connections built and referrals received have really helped Devadigm grow. Being able to build both professional and personal relationships has created many opportunities.
Veterans Top Shot Invitational
One of the opportunities that arose from being a member of the networking group was joining the committee for the Veteran’s Top Shot Invitational. Top Shot is a two-part fundraiser that raises money for Cape Cod Veteran charities. We hold a golf tournament each spring and a target shooting competition around September 11th. All proceeds support Heroes in Transition and the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Fund.
Cape Cod Baseball League
Probably the coolest opportunity that providing value has opened up was Shane’s time with the Cape Cod Baseball League. In 2019, he joined the Board of Directors of the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox and during his 3 years with the team he held many volunteer roles, including Interim Team President for the 2022 season. He also served on the Cape Cod Baseball League Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Shane really enjoyed marketing to increase attendance at the games, putting on a quality, family-friendly game day experience, and working with the interns. His proudest accomplishment from his time as the Interim Team President was when the team earned the Paul Galop Commissioner’s Cup, which is awarded to the team that displays the highest level of integrity and professionalism, off and on the field. Don’t be surprised to see him at the baseball field again in the future whenever he decides to retire.
Non-Profits
Another great way to give back is to support local non-profits. Shane and Devadigm are proud supporters of Heroes in Transition (HIT) and the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC).
What does {DEVADiGM} mean?
