Coding from HTML and CSS to HTML5 and CSS3

Web Design Summary

I create "unique" web sites and Web Apps. I don't use templates because very few templates have usability in mind. I will be creating your web site from the ground up using my wealth of cross-browser, usability, SEO and accessibility knowledge. I have worked on a number of multi-million pound projects so I know how to create successful web sites.

I'm in a very fortunate position where I do not need the money I make from freelancing. What this means is I don't overload myself with work so I can keep to deadlines and I have no need to take shortcuts. I limit myself to 1 big project or 2 smaller projects at any one time. This means I turn down a lot of requests because I'm already committed but those I do accept will always have my full attention.

Web Design

The process I use to build a web site offers you the greatest say in the design process and I will encourage you to communicate with me. I will ask you a series of questions about your business. These are important because you know your business better than I do. From your answers I will sketch out where I think each block of information will go. Once we've discussed this and you've signed it off I will create a visual wireframe.

From here you can ask as many questions as you need and request as many changes as you need. Once you've signed this off I will then begin coding the site

My code will be valid HTML and will have the tags required for search engines. It will include statistical information and will work in many resolutions and browsers. In short my site will work for just about everybody no matter what tool they use to access the site and the journey path should be the shortest possible.

My work takes time because a lot of research and care goes into making your site succeed. An average time-scale for a big project is 4 to 8 weeks and for smaller projects 3 to 5 days.

Charity work

I do a lot of free work for charities including web design, SEO advice, usability advice and so on. If you are a "registered" charity and need some guidance I may be able to help. I cannot undertake very big projects but often undertake smaller projects. You can also try IT4C for assistance. This is one of the places I check regularly for charity work.