Don't underestimate the value of good design for your website. Having a professional image online gives you credibility and inspires confidence in your site visitors. Good website design however, goes beyond just looking nice. It affects how potential customers find what they are looking for, and ultimately whether they choose you or move on to one of your competitors. I design beautiful and usable standards compliant websites that convey your message in a clear an positive manor to your online audience.
A website needs much more than good visual design to be successful. It needs to have that backend functionality to back it up. Users need to have a reason to visit your site again and again, and that wont happen unless there is frequently updated content or they can interact with your site in a meaningful way. Static websites are dead. I specialize in integrating third party and custom Content Management Systems and developing custom web applications to ensure that you are getting the most out of your web presence.
My interest in web development began in my early teenage years when I wanted to learn how to create a website for a band I was in. I quickly became hooked and continued learning as much as possible. My career really took off when I started an internship at a local web design firm. I was later hired and continued working there for several years where I built up practical, real world experience.
I currently live in Salt Lake City, Utah with my wife Krista, who is very supportive of everything I do. I work as a web developer for the Utah Education Network where I am continuing to learn new things every day. I am always trying to keep up with the latest technologies and techniques. I love what I do and I can't wait see what the future of the web has in store.