About Me

Welcome to my personal wordpress weblog.

I am a positve, forward thinking and experienced web designer. I maximise the use of all the current web technologies. From Microsoft .net environments to Open Source Linux environments, I have planned, designed and built all manner of websites.

I have an aptitude for business and have a consumer oriented approach to my work.

Personal Profile

I am an honest and hard working professional with experience in Information Technology, Web Design / New Media, Web Development, Search Engine Marketing / Optimisation, Email Marketing and Online Promotions.

My core skills are in web and graphic design as well as managing, building and implementing projects. I have worked on almost every kind of website and believe that I am adaptable, trustworthy and reliable.

Front End Development / Design Skills

• Working knowledge of XHTML / W3C web standards
• Ability to code designs across different browsers using pure CSS
• Expert use of Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash Creative Suite
• Solid understanding of the importance of Usability, Accessibility, Wire-Framing and Prototyping
• Awareness of Google guidelines surrounding search engine friendly design
• Good understanding of bespoke and open source content management systems
• Basic ability to amend PHP and .net source code
• Substantial knowledge of social networking sites and technologies
• Practical knowledge of email marketing guidelines

Back End Development Skills

Over the years I have had good exposure and have developed many websites using Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, IIS, ASP, SQL, Javascript, VSS, SVN, Joomla, Wordpress and Drupal.