Integrated Web Design
If working with a compartmentalized individual or company makes no sense in general, it particularly makes no sense when it comes to the web. Today's web sites not only need to be logically and attractively designed, but they also need to be designed according to modern web standards, and properly optimized for, and advertised on, the search engines. Unfortunately, very few freelance web designers understand optimization, advertising, web standards, or the relative merits and proper uses of html versus Flash. Fortunately for you, if you're looking for integrated web design, you've come to the right place.
html Web Design
Today, html design is actually xhtml/css web design, a paradigm whereby design (css) is separated from content (xhtml) via the use of css style sheets. This new approach ensures that a site will be functional with future versions of web browsers, and optimizes each web page for search engine visibility and future changes in design and content.
Flash Web Design
The implementation of web sites in Macromedia Flash format can result in truly superior designs loaded with impressive multimedia content. Unfortunately, there is a tradeoff involving useability and search engine visibility when creating sites with Flash. I can help you intelligently choose the best overall implementation of your web site, depending on its content: xhtml/css, Flash, or a combination of both (as is this website).
Flash Video Specialist
With the increasing use of professional-level desktop video editing software and the new Flash Video format, video has become ubiquitous on the web. I have extensive experience in both: visit the Chuck Braman Jazz Groups site.
Search Engine Optimization
I can design your site and edit and organize its content to maximize “natural” search engine placement.
Search Engine Advertising
Guaranteed search engine placement for important keywords can be obtained though search engine advertising, a promotional technique that is highly effective for xhtml web sites, and essential for Flash web sites. I can manage a search engine advertising campaign for you, or guide you through the steps of setting one up yourself.
Consultation/Training
Gain an overall context for web design from someone who’s traveled the path before you and knows all of it’s ins and outs and detours. Learn what approaches work best, what knowledge to pursue and where to find it. Receive phone support whenever you need it for whatever questions arrive as you develop the foundation for your your new skills, while learning the skills themselves from an expert guide.