a business card or a website. What makes your message stand out?
There are almost as many web designers as there are websites. But I think you'll discover that I am uniquely positioned to fill the need for fast, quality web, graphic and audio work. I have a valuable combination of skills and assets that are not typically found in one developer which allows me to serve clients better. Below are a few of the items I bring to your project.
Smart Design
It all starts with the design. Keeping the end user in mind, your website should offer the most efficient delivery of information. Regardless of content, simple or complex, if you frustrate the user, they won't come back. Careful consideration should go into the presentation, navigation and organization. Whether you plan it or not, your site will send a message to your visitors, and they will form their first impression almost before they read the first word. I work with each client to establish the "look and feel" of their site, to discover the most effective way to convey their message.
Tight Content
My history professor hung a sign in his classroom with a simple message: "Verbosity kills ideas." This is even truer on a website than it was on a history paper. Our culture expects information immediately, and if a user can't find it quickly on your site, she'll go to the next. Similarly, if she stumbles over run on sentences, incorrect grammar, and simple typing mistakes, you'll make a poor impression that will take time to overcome, if she even gives you the chance. With experience in both creative and technical writing, I can help you tighten verbiage and clearly present your message efficiently and colorfully.
Options
Specialization is a double-edged sword. Delving deeply into one area can sometimes leave one ignorant of a related element. I strive to be current on several forms of web development, thus providing you with the most appropriate option for your website. If you're looking for a hardcore coder to develop your company's database back-end, or a Flash monster to animate a new cartoon series, I'm not that guy. But more importantly, can that coder create a dynamic, animated menu with strong design sense, or can the animator organize a large content management system, supporting multiple user log-ins and updates? With experience in Flash, HTML, CSS, and the multiple content management softwares, I can be your one-stop shop for the web, and you won't have to hire a different developer for each element. I also offer a full array of graphic design services, including logos, business cards, brochures, and more. And if you need original sound or music elements, I can offer that, too. Using a fully digital studio and several years of recording and composition experience, I can create a simple sound effect, a background loop, or even a full-length song or CD.
Affordable
I like to work fast, and now that I've started my own business, I can focus on what I love. As a result, I can devote solid time to a project and complete your job quickly. I base my fees on an hourly rate of $80, and will provide your quote based on an hourly estimate, converted to a fixed price. This way, you don't have to worry about going over budget, and if I can get your job done faster than expected, I effectively get a raise, and everybody's happy.
I know I can't serve everyone. But I'm confident that if you've found this site, I'm more than likely able to do what you need. Contact me today and we'll find out.