E-commerce and Digital Design. Specializing in everything Volusion and making the most out of your online store.

About

I have worked in web development since 1998. It all began when I was nearing the end of my film degree and decided it was probably best if I had a back-up degree. I took a course in “new media” at SFSU. I quickly learned the basics about HTML, CSS, FTP and server management.

How It All Started

One day while working late in the computer lab, one of my professors looked over my shoulder and asked if I could do a simple web page for him. And so it began.

Soon, I was answering job postings at school (before Craigslist.org). I began creating static HTML sites, small PHP templates, a few Javascript thingies and launching email campaigns for various clients.

I answered a few more postings and began managing small, eclectic online stores around the San Francisco area. I managed my first Volusion store in 2003 and a few more after that.

My Second Wind

I still needed a lot more experience in actual web development so I moved on from freelance work to full-time employment with various companies around California where I learned a great deal about UI design, UX, usability, accessibility, standards, QA, large scale product development and branding.

I continued to learn, to experiment, to fail and to succeed. Many years and many companies later, I ventured off on my own once again. While I have learned a good amount of the acronyms and geekspeak, I still prefer to keep what I do real and tangible for each new business.

What Now

I have teamed up with some very clever people in both the European and American design/development arena. We collaborate on many different areas of Volusion and Design. It is by all these relationships that all my clients receive a diverse and well-rounded service.

What I Understand

  • Each business is unique. Templates and generalizations work to a degree, but every business has unique requirements which mean customizations and fresh discussions are always necessary.
  • Your challenges are my challenges. I take ownership of everything I do.
  • Communication and follow-up is vital. This is where balls are dropped, fumbles are made, and projects go amiss. It takes organization and tenacity to finish projects. Touchpoints are crucial in keeping everyone on target. Bang.

If you are hungry for success, I may have the menu for you. Make contact and I will respond.