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Performed a search engine optimization analysis of a website for a client. Reviewed fundamentals such as page titles, header text, and keyword usage. Prepared and delivered a 5 page memo with an explanation of SEO, the analysis, and a series of recommendations to improve their site's performance. Where appropriate, I also provided recommendations to help […]
Developed and led a 1 hour training session on Google Analytics for the content staff of a state government website. The session included some basics of Google Analytics, but also some more advanced path (navigation summary) and multidimensional (segments and filters) analysis. It was designed to help the staff members begin to assess the effectiveness […]
A government website for which I serve as the lead developer and designer, just passed a rigorous 508 compliance review. The review was conducted after we did a number of enhancements and a significant content build out.
Developed the XML template that will be used for a new government RSS feed.
The AddThis bookmark and sharing widget isn't 508 compliant out of the box, and using their suggested solutions provides a very reduced service. To address the issue, I implemeted a fully 508 compliant version of their widget by working with some customized CSS and javascript code. Just got the repot back from the government compliance […]
NCLD-Youth's website (http://www.ncld-youth.info), a site I designed and developed, was recently launched. The site is managed via my custom content management system. One compontent of the site is an interactive timeline about disability history. The timeline was developed completely without the use of Flash, so it fully accessible, diplays on non-Flash supported devices like the […]
Just produced a series of new design comps for a section of a Federal website that is going to be revamped. The task included selecting the artwork, developing a new page layout, and required consideration for the site’s information architecture as a whole.
Oversaw the design work for a new HTML email newsletter for a federal government project. A junior designer developed the first set of comps. I revised those comps for final delivery to the client. I also developed the email marketing strategy including the mailing schedule and content.
Designed and developed a custom media console to match the branding of a client's site. The conosole launches using ColorBox, a jQuery plugin. Video (mp4, mov etc) and audio (mp3) are played using a custom branded FlowPlayer plugin. The console provides a photo gallery effect for images. The console also features AddThis functionality that allows […]
Integrated AddThis metrics to the custom website analytics reports that I provide to clients each month.