I’ve been designing websites since 1997
Many “Social Media Experts” are relatively new to the field. While they are knowledgeable about the concepts involved, they have little to no technical experience building websites. Why does this matter? Because Social Media is not separate from web development, it is a very important PART of it. By working with my team that has a long history in this area, your business will have our experience behind you. Our approach is not “do as we say”, it’s “do as we do”. Want to add some jazz to your Facebook Page? No problem, we write HTML in our sleep… and that’s the trick to making your profile stand out. We will build your website to be speedy to update…because we have spent many hours doing it “the hard way”. We feel your pain and we can fix it!
WordPress Blog & Website Design
While I have designed many websites from scratch, I currently design almost exclusively using WordPress. I use premium themes either out-of-the box designs or as a basis for custom design. I can make a decision based on your budgets and site goals. I won’t upsell to fancy custom design if that is not what the project requires. WordPress is:
- Cost-effective and one of the most popular web design platforms on the market
- Easy to integrate with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
- A content management system to give you control of your content
- Easy to use to build a blog, or a whole website
The Social Media Works Team
Currently, my team works under the name Social Media Works. To see older work, please visit Cirquel Design. I can work solo on projects or assemble a team of capable specialists for each project based upon the client’s needs. A team member might assist with one small part or be a key resource throughout the entire process. Linda will be the point of contact for all of these services. My service model was created with this idea in mind: to be able to bring together the top talent in a flexible business model.
My Design Approach & Experience
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I believe that successful web development combines three elements: aesthetics, usability, and ease of programming.
If I create a design that is difficult to navigate or extremely costly to program, I have not done my job. From years of hands-on experience with web production, I understand when I design, what coding challenges will follow.
This combined design/production perspective enables the development team to do their job better and faster. Understanding all phases of development allows me to make choices up-front that will mean less work (and less cost) later in the process.
I have completed projects for companies of all sizes in a variety of industries. I spent three years in Silicon Valley working with various high-tech companies. Being at the center of the Internet boom has given me a unique knowledge of what makes a successful website. I have also worked with major hospitals, universities, banks, and a major Washington lobbying group. My freelance projects range from small businesses and non-profits to large media companies.
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My experience also includes project management and bridging the gap between clients and backend developers. I have the ability to explain tech talk to non-techies, as well as to talk tech with software engineers. I am able to suggest creative solutions for sales challenges and marketing needs. No matter what your location or size of your business, Social Media Works can help your company succeed. Although based in Baltimore, Maryland, I have clients globally.
I take pride in the fact that many of my clients are from direct referrals or previous working relationships.
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