Technology
The bulk of my web design business is based on designing sites in Wordpress. It's a free open source content management system that is among the most powerful on the market and almost infinately expandable via plugins - everything from full-featured e-commerce to user forums to dynamic photo galleries and on down the line. For clients who are constantly adding content. I recomend Wordpress since it's a breeze for even a total novice to update and maintain once it is set up. This is a very good thing because it means long term my clients can update their own websites without having to be dependant on or pay someone else to do it for them.
I can also built sites using Gallery 2, Zencart and a range of other Open-Source applications, depending on the client and their needs. I can also work with proprietary applications and scripts as needed.
Or, if you just want a simple static page that won't be updated frequently, I can build in straight HTML or SHTML. For my HTML sites I design in Photoshop and then do my coding in Dreamweaver using CSS.
I can also create custom skins for MySpace and other social networking sites. Just ask.
I have over a decade of experience in Photoshop, and I worked professionallyfor two different large publishing companies before starting my independant practice in 2006. I have an even longer history with HTML, I created my first html site in 1996 and have been working with it ever since. Because I have an intimate knowedge of the html, CSS, and php (unlike many designers) I can write and check code myself instead of having to rely on WYSIWYG editor, so my code is usually cleaner, leaner, and faster loading. That translates into a better website for you.
My HTML sites are designed around clean, easy to use, fast loading static pages and are ideal for anyone that doesn't need to add content to their site on a regular basis but just wants a solid and good looking web presence or an informative site.
And, of course, I am also available for print design work - everything from basic photo touch-up and editing to full-fledged layout projects. For print design I generally use Photoshop and Quark X-Press.
I do not work in Flash, but if you have pre-existing flash elements I can embed them into your site.
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