Creating a new Ning Network is so easy, you can get your Ning Network up and running in less than 30 seconds and deliver a compelling social experience to millions of people. However, you may be interested in working with an outside designer, developer or consultant to create a differentiated look and experience for your members, or to help you grow and manage your Ning Network. The following Ning Certified Partners have a strong track record of providing these services to Network Creators.

Interested in becoming a Ning Certified Partner? Please contact certifiedpartner@ning.com. Include your area(s) of expertise and examples of past work.

Designers & Developers

Agency	Contact	Expertise	Clients on Ning
	Apps.IO Contact: Benjamin Cavanaugh Eufaula, OK	Integrated customizable apps, social network solutions, custom app development, social network integration, and consulting services	JenSocial BikersPost
	The Brick Factory Contact: Todd Zeigler Washington, DC	Website design and development, social media consulting, building social networks around political and public affairs issues	Pickens Plan Peace Corps Connect IAVA
	Cando Entertainment Contact: Jerry Thompson Apex, NC	Design/CSS/XHTML, Flash development, JavaScript (jQuery), 3rd-party integration/OpenSocial, advertising solutions	Mams Taylor iSeeColor Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
	Go Forward Media Contact: Dave Iannone Columbia, Maryland	Full scope online strategy, operations & consulting including social media, website design and development, eMedia sales training, online branding and marketing	Firefighter Nation Event Peeps JEMS Connect
	LYD Labs Contact: Ernie Hsiung San Francisco, CA	Formerly part of the Developer Advocacy team at Ning, experience in X/HMTL, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery) and Ning App development	GovLoop Taylor Hicks Fulham FC Borderline Amazing
	Playground Group Inc. Contact: Noah Gaynin Brooklyn, NY	Design, production and development for branding, print, broadcast, interactive, social networking, games, apps and mobile	My Best Birth Canal Sony Animax Asia
	7ONE8 DESIGN Contact: Johanna Guevara New York, NY	Online branding for fashion, entertainment and events including identity development and content strategy	Afropunk Social HAE ButtaFly Unlimited Dare to Dream
	Ten Minute Media Contact: Brendan Ciecko East Coast, USA	Specializes in the music/entertainment industry, with services that include website design & development, Flash/widget/application development and custom themes for MySpace/Twitter/YouTube	Denis Leary Jon Reep T-Pain/Nappy Boy Ent. Plain White T’s

Consultants

Agency	Contact	Expertise	Clients on Ning
	The Bivings Group Contact: Todd Zeigler Washington, DC	Website design and development, social media consulting, building social networks around political and public affairs issues	Pickens Plan Peace Corps Connect IAVA
	Devious Media Contact: Dave Andrews Hermosa Beach, CA	Specializes in media properties (but can also work with brick-and-mortar groups of any size), with services that include social media strategy development, moderation (globally, in any language) and brand awareness building	The Twilight Saga Pick a Poppy James Patterson
	GovEngage Contact: Joseph Porcelli Washington, DC.	Founded by two awesome Ning Network Creators, Steve Ressler of GovLoop and Joseph Porcelli of Neighbors for Neighbors, GovEngage helps Government and their partners, plan, ignite, feed, and tend vibrant Ning communities.	US. Department of Homeland Security Argus, (Client, State of MA)
	Go Forward Media Contact: Dave Iannone Columbia, Maryland	Full scope online strategy, operations & consulting including social media, website design and development, eMedia sales training, online branding and marketing	Firefighter Nation Event Peeps JEMS Connect
	Red Magnet Media Contact: Rachel Masters Palo Alto, CA	Founded by the former VPs of Community Management and Strategic Relationships at Ning, specializes in helping you launch, grow and manage your Ning Network	Linkin Park Music for Relief Linkin Park Street Team
	TAG Strategic Contact: Corey Denis San Francisco, CA	Digital entertainment consulting firm providing expert strategy, market intelligence, community building, product ideation, business modeling, and development services to multinational companies, artists and select emerging businesses.	SXSW Insider’s Guide High Sierra Music Festival Reapandsow