Custom Website Design
This is the whole enchilada ... I design a mockup and pitch it to you as a concept. At that point, we can make any necessary changes to the mockup and finalize it. Once we are happy with the design, I turn the mockup into an actual, functioning website. We then make final changes and post the website live!
HTML, CSS, Jquery and Javascript
Maybe you already have a design of your own or like the look of a particular template or even an existing website. In this case, I can turn that design into a functioning website for you using the latest in HTML, CSS and Jquery/Javascript.
Advanced Flash Design and Interactivity
Do you already have a website that just needs a little sparkle? I am an advanced Flash animation and interactivity guru. Flash isn't just for websites ... it can be used effectively for animated banner ads with click through capability, advanced multimedia or kiosk presentations. The sky is the limit with Flash!
Wordpress Website Development
Wordpress has really come into it's own as of late. Wordpress is an open source web development tool that makes it very easy to incorporate advanced features like blogs, visitor commenting, email opt-in forms, and advanced e-commerce solutions. Another nice thing about this method is that you are free to do your own website maintenance like copy edits and image uploads. Nice. And very affordable.
Graphic Design and Branding
As stated on the "About" page, in my past life, I was a Graphic Designer. And it is this training that informs all my interactive and web work. And yet I still love to get my hands dirty designing logos, letterheads, menus, CD/DVD jackets, advanced digital maps, trade show media, brochures, newletters, advanced packaging and die development ... whatever your brilliant idea, I can make it look like it belongs in the marketplace.
I also specialize in suggesting fresh branding strategies for your initiatives. One of the things that really sets a business apart is when they have properly seen to the "look and feel" of their media in every conceivable way. In other words, the website matches the business cards which match the letterheads. The same logo is used consistently across all media. I can definitely help you in this area or help refine what you currently have.
Branding is often overlooked as a critical differentiator for building businesses and increasing marketshare. It's critical to define your business in terms of its vision and core values. This vision can then be spun into a brand. Look what "That was easy" is doing for Staples; "I'm loving it" for McDonalds; the duck for Affleck and the music in Jonesy, the boy without insurance, meets Flo from the Progressive Insurance commercials. Branding is the ticket!
Email Campaigns
Need to get the word out about your business on a large scale? Custom email campaigns directed explicitly at your customer demographic is the answer! I have years of experience doing custom email campaigns that are cross browser compatible and can read across almost any end user platform. Text only versions of the emails are also included for users who prefer to browse with images turned off.
Website Optimization for Mobile Devices
With the proliferation of the mobile phone as a web browser, clients now more than ever are concerned that all the hard work they put into their websites can be enjoyed by users no matter what type of device they are using. If your website has been done with this in mind — mainly that semantic HTML was used throughout — it shouldn't be too difficult to create a separate style sheet for those users. In fact, you can view this site on your mobile device to see my work in action.
Interactive Consulting
Have you started an awesome project of your own only to hit an unforeseen snag? My years of expertise in the Web Development field could be just the thing to get you back on track. I would be happy to discuss best practices and current technology options with you at your convenience.
Copy Writing
Having trouble wordsmithing your project? I can help. I offer complete copy writing services or, if you are already off to a great start, I can offer excellent editorial services to tighten up the copy you already have.
Audio Composition
My first love is music and I have been a musician since I was four years old ... so I always leap at the chance to provide original music for your website, multimedia presentation, kiosk, commercial spot or wedding reception for that matter. Anybody can go to Getty or iStock and lease commercially available audio for their project, but what really sets you apart is when you have custom music composed specifically for your project. I have also composed several "sound alike" jingles and themes for various clients. Please don't hesitate to inquire as it can be surprisingly affordable to have original music.
I have a lifetime of experience playing several different instruments. What this means to you is that I am able to affordably layer each of the various parts in such a way as to create the illusion that a band of musicians gathered for your project. Feel free to visit my music website to better hear what I can do!