the process

Learn about The Five Step Process To Building A Better Website and be on your way to more success online.

The process will help you organize the goals of your website and form a clearer vision of what it should be doing for your customers.

services & pricing

Find out about my services and pricing and then call or email me to get a quick estimate for your web project.

I can work within your budget to help you build your business or organization through your website.

web design work

The web requires unique design skills involving text, user interface and graphics.

Finding the perfect balance is always the goal of my web design work. Your website should be easy to navigate, easy to read, and pleasing to view.

Web Site Design and Development
in Athens, GA Since 1997

I've been working as a website designer in Athens, Georgia since 1997. I serve businesses and organizations in Athens, Atlanta, Augusta and all of Northeast Georgia.

I'm available for short or long term web design projects and am proficient in the following software applications: Photoshop, Flash, HomeSite, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Contribute, Premiere and Acrobat.

I specialize in developing Section 508 compliant website's and have completed Section 508 compliant web projects for The University of Georgia.

Although some of the behind the scenes technical terms like "stylesheet based layouts" and "Section 508 compliance" might be a bit boring, they are important when it comes to your website being accessible to people with disabilities and to search engines.

A CSS based layout for your site ensures that your important content is placed high on the page and content high on a page is what search engines like Google deem to be most important.

Speaking of search engine optimization, I can help you get your site ranked high in Google and other search engines as well with appropriate text content placed on your home page and throughout your site. Things like page titles and URL's are also important factors which search engines use to rate your website's importance.

Section 508 Compliant
Website Development

It's good business practice to make sure your website is designed (or redesigned) with Section 508 compliance in mind. Section 508 compliance ensures that:

  • Federal employees with disabilities to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency, and
  • Individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities.

Section 508 compliant web development will ensure your website is coded to the highest standards.

Athens, Augusta and Atlanta
Web Design Specialist

Most of my clients come from the Northeast Georgia area but a few are as far away as California and New York. I'm available to meet with you concerning your web development needs and I specialize in projects for small businesses and large organizations.

I've built websites for universities, churches, non-profits, financial planners, talk-show hosts, and insurance agents to name just a few. I'm located in a convenient location to both Augusta and Atlanta here in Athens, Georgia. Call 706-338-1464 or to set up an appointment or speak with me about your needs.

Search Engine Optimization

One of the main requirements for a highly ranked website is good content. The pages on your website should be considered from a keyword perspective to determine how they can positively effect search engine placement. The writing on your site should be created for both top search engine placement and for your website visitor.

Web Design Projects

My primary goal when designing a website is creating an interface to your business that your clients and prospects will embrace. Clear, clean, design and easy to use navigation will help your site visitors find just what they came for and leave them with a positive impression of your business or organization.

Stylesheet Based Layouts

Stylesheet based websites rely on cascading style sheets to control the layout of the web page. It makes updating your site much easier and even helps with future redesigns. It's more difficult to build a stylesheet based layout than the conventional table based layouts used in the past, but it can pay off for future maintenance of your site.



Web Development Process
  • Step 1. Consultation
  • Step 2. Content
  • Step 3. Design
  • Step 4. Production
  • Step 5. Maintenance
Step 1: Consultation

The starting point for a web design project is the consultation. During this phase we'll establish what the main objectives are for your site and the overall size of the project.

Step 2: Content

Developing content for your website needs to take place before the design process. If your site is being re-designed much of the content may simply need to be moved to its' new home. If your site is new, content will need to be developed.

Step 3: Design

During the design phase your site will begin to take shape onscreen. All or most of the written content will be finished and the visual elements will be agreed upon.

Step 4: Production

During the production phase your site will begin to be functional. You'll use the Project Site to test and approve the pages before they are publicly available. You'll also begin to get a real understanding of how your site will work when it's posted at your web address.

Step 5: Maintenance

Before your website is posted to its new address it will be thoroughly tested. Every link and graphic will be checked. All of the written content will be checked for grammatical errors.

Web Development Links

The Web Standards Project works for reducing the cost and complexity of website development while ensuring simple, affordable access to web technologies.

The W3C HTML Validation Service allows website owners to check their HTML for errors.

A List Apart publishes articles "for people who make websites". It's a great resource for developers and site owners.

1and1.com a great web host with reasonable prices, great service and an easy to use website administration area.

Service Area

I can help you with your web development project no matter where your business is located.

I'm located in driving distance to the following cities: Athens, GA; Atlanta, GA: Augusta, GA; Gainesville, GA; Watkinsville, GA; Winterville, GA; Jefferson, GA; Winder, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Cumming, GA; Cartersville, GA; Dallas, GA; Dalton, GA; Dahlonega, GA; Dawsonville, GA; Roswell, GA; Lawrenceville, GA; Macon, GA; Milledgeville, GA; Warner Robins, GA; Monroe, GA; Loganville, GA; Marietta, GA; Peachtree City, GA; Montgomery, AL; Rock Hill, SC; Gastonia, NC; Charlotte, NC; Spartanburg, SC; Hendersonville, NC; Chattanooga, TN; Rome, GA; Smyrna, GA; Conyers, GA; Covington, GA; Anderson, SC; Hilton Head Island, SC; Charleston, SC; Goose Creek, SC; Summerville, SC; Canton, GA; Albany, GA; Blairsville, GA; Helen, GA; Aiken, SC; Columbia, SC; Savannah, GA; Columbus, GA; Huntsville, AL; Birmingham, AL; Franklin, NC; Highlands, NC; Cashiers, NC; Asheville, NC; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Tallahassee, FL. So whether you're in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida or Tennessee I can meet with you concerning your project.

Contact me and let me know how I can help with your project.