Irvine, California (September 04, 2008) - MindFireInc, a leading developer and distributor of marketing intelligence and sales automation software, has captured the #6 position in the Inc. 500 fastest-growing software companies in America. It also secured an 11th ranking among Southern California businesses and ranked #152 among the fastest growing private companies in the country overall for 2008. MindFireInc's software is particularly popular among printing and marketing service providers, a network of nearly 500 partners who have recognized the value of adding personal interactivity to their print-based campaigns.
 
The Inc. 500 judging panel found good reason for the rapid rise in sales. "MindFire's software meets a strong need with a simple solution," the magazine reported. "Its flagship product, LookWho'sClicking, is a Web-based application suite that facilitates the creation, management, and tracking of personalized URL's and landing pages - putting real-time measurement and analytics into the hands of marketers at all levels."
 
The Inc. editors were equally impressed with the company's customer-centric
philosophy: "MindFire strives to instill an others-first mentality in its corporate culture, which has paid off with a 92% renewal rate among existing clients."
 
Moe Farsheed, Co-founder and CEO of MindFireInc, expressed his appreciation to Inc. Magazine for recognizing his company's achievements. "While we're not in business to win awards, it's gratifying to be placed among the leaders in this competition," he said. "The Inc. 500 is all about providing products and services that offer effective solutions to one's customers. MindFire's rankings are an indication of how well we are connecting with our clients and serving their needs."
 
MindFire's signature system, LookWho'sClicking, provides marketers with a quick and easy way to create, maintain and monitor personalized websites and allows prospects to respond to direct mail and e-mail campaigns. In a market environment where the return on marketing expenditures is being closely scrutinized, marketers are increasingly looking for solutions like MindFire to allow them to maximize the effectiveness of their direct mail campaigns.
 
"LookWho'sClicking revitalizes the power of print," Farsheed said. "It lets prospects respond directly and immediately to any printed offer. That's why marketers and printers love us and why we're among the top enterprises in the Inc. 500."