Site Building Experience and Training

15 years of designing web pages of all kinds on various platforms. I've modified e-commerce, informational, interactive and flash templates to fit the needs of my clients or adapt them to their brand of Content Management System (CMS). Additionally, I have built several sites from the ground up, complete with "AJAX" javascript effects such as lightbox or thickbox and dynamic database. I have formal training - graduating with honors from North Georgia Technical College. I am also certified with Certified Internet Webmasters (CIW) both as a CIW Professional and a Master Designer. My transcripts are available upon request.

Site Maintenance

In addition to creating sites, I have always been available to upgrade sites on all platforms at a modest hourly rate. However, if you are so inclined, we can set up a sliding scale that saves you money while giving you a set number of hours I am at your beckoned call. This way you know what you will be cost you and if it looks like it will run over, I will contact you in advance.

Search Engine Optimization — Making You Find-able

In the "old days" of web development — pre-2004 — web developers would build a site for clients and send them on their way. Leaving them to build their traffic using both old and new methods of marketing.

Today, however, it has become necessary for web development professionals to "step in" and help clients build sites that have "built-in" traffic. I offer free advice with coaching and research at my hourly rate or as determined under our agreement.

Graphic Design

I have the technical skill to create original graphics using graphic editing and creation programs for both the Web and for offset or web printing. I have worked with both offset printers and web printers (Use for printing newspapers, shopper papers, etc..) for such purposes and understand their special requirements and specifications. Dots per inch (dpi), dot gain,CMYK and color sep are all terms I understand and can fulfill. Here are a few things I can do for offset and web printing. In all of these, a digital master tailored to specification creates a crisper, more professional looking image:

Logo Design Masters

Logo design is an interactive art that requires physical meeting or at least phone contact with the client. I design a growing number of start-up company logos. I always surrender all development files to the client. Logos purchased by wages belong to the employer. As such, I retain no royalties for use of said logo, unless otherwise agreed. Agreed hourly rates apply.

Print-ready Business Cards

Business card designs are made to printing specifications. You retain all of the design materials and files should you decide to hand them off to someone else for changes — like another graphics professional or your grandson.

Print-ready Letterheads

Letterheads usually require a logo. Agreed hourly rates apply. You retain all of the design materials and files should you decide to hand them off to someone else for changes.

Print-ready Posters

These require all information as well as necessary graphics. Agreed hourly rates apply. You retain all of the design materials and files

Advertising Print

This is the down and dirty work of old school graphic design and commercial art. With a good understanding of composition and design layout, I can produce a print-ready ad for instant inclusion in any publication.

Technology Consultant

I am also available as a technology consultant. I have varying degrees of proficiency with regard to technology hardware and troubleshooting and will give limited advice for free, including referrals to those whom I deem more competent if necessary. Research and troubleshooting are time consuming and hourly rates apply.

Hourly rates

Hourly rates are determined by agreement, however, it should be known that my rates are well on the low side. Currently $30 per hour or under. Lower rates of pay can be negotiated with the purchase of subscription packages. I never charge for changes made to correct my errors. I do my best to read carefully the instructions that are laid down by clients, but sometimes words mean different things to different people.

You are the Boss

What I mean when I say this is that you will recieve every courtesy and all respect due an employer. My goal is to make a living as a servant. I take my job seriously and will make every effort to accomplish my goal. I will from time to time make suggestions that you are free to reject. If the task you require demands the skills of a professional better suited to the task, I will gladly make that referral.