California Institute of Technology
Working with CalTech was about accessibility and web standards. Their previous design for their Human Resources department wasn't bad, but the way it was built was awful.
I worked on developing a CSS based design which matched their table based one, and transformed their menu of images into an accessible and updateable menu. Improving their accessibility was key to the success of this work. As a result, more people who read the Internet differently are able to view this particular department's website.
- CalTech's old style - Table based, no web standards.
- CalTech's new style - Accessible, CSS based, web standards compliant.
Wedding Bakes
Wedding Bakes are a new company based in Manchester, UK. Not your atypical wedding cake site (white and purple), but they wanted to stand out from the rest of the crowd, and their site is definately memorable. Since their target market is most of the UK, they decided that embracing the Internet was the best way to attract customers.
Integrated into a CMS, the clients are easily able to update their own site, and add more photos to their galleries. Another feature of their site is the customer interaction. Customers are able to log-on and see the progress of their cake, this feature has received great feedback, the customers really appreciate being kept up-to-date.
Together with taking care of their website, I manage their domains and hosting to provide a complete website package.
- Wedding Bakes - Accessible, usable CSS design.
Bostock Tree Services
Ben Bostock approached me and asked for a website. As is always the case I dug down a little deeper and found that he wanted to show off his skills and services with a business website so that he didn't need to pay for an expensive Yell listing.
The theme was worked into a Content Management System so that updating the site is easy as pie! Another feature of this website is the mobile optimisation which was carried out so that the information within the website was suitable to be viewed on older mobile phones. Newer mobile phones get the full experience.
- Bostock Tree Services - Optimised for older mobiles.
Reverse Mortgage Oregon
Although mortgage lenders are feeling the effect of the credit crunch, Reverse Mortgage Oregon decided that they needed to spruce up their old website to increase their conversion rates. Their old site was dated, and lacked life, something which has now been rectified.
As interest rates change frequently, the client needed a solution to keep the site updated, therefore the design was integrated into a CMS which the clients were very pleased about. The client also needed a hosting and email solution, and I have been able to provide this much to their satisfaction.
- Reverse Mortgage Oregon - Accessibility CSS design, with CMS integration.
Morko Products
Morko Products are a Texas based company who sell specialised equipment for sewing machines. The makeover of their site had to be colourful and fresh. Previously products couldn't be bought online, but I implemented a PayPal solution, which meant that the client could increase the amount of sales immensely.
Again, the focus was on accessibility and usability, and we have had great feedback from the users of the website.
- Morko Products - CSS redesign, and eCommerce functionality.