Website Development
Every website project is different. The client, business type, location and customers define a unique set of needs. Other considerations include cost, functionality, reliability and expandability.
Simple Webmaster will help you find the right solution. From selecting a platform that underlies the website through designing, building and launching the completed website.
Website Portfolio
Below are some websites I have developed for clients. Each website is built from scratch to suit specific needs. I do not use pre-built templates or page builder websites. I work with different website platforms depending on the clients’ needs.
Found Rental Co
Found Rental Co is a pioneer in vintage furniture rentals. Jeni Maus started Found in 2010 and has grown the business to over 100 employees and three locations in Southern California, Northern California and Arizona. With over 30,000 items in inventory, Found needs a robust and easy-to-navigate website.
I have worked with Found since 2012 as their web developer. Initially, their site was built in WordPress and their early online store was developed using WooCommerce. As the company grew and increased online sales, the website was migrated to Shopify. Found’s website serves as both rental catalog and online store, as well as an active blog covering weddings and events.
Elemental Superfood
The Elemental Superfood website was built from scratch using a client supplied layout, sitemap and images. The client requested the BigCommerce ecommerce system. Responsive design was used throughout, along with various integrations including an Instagram feed, Jotform contact and wholesale forms, Mailchimp email signup and a store locator. This is an example of a site where the client had very specific instruction and vision which made my work easy and the end product reflects this.
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I work with clients of all sizes, from owner/operator companies to medium-size businesses. As a freelancer I have a range of experience to help almost anyone seeking a website. If you want to learn more about my process, see what to expect working with a web developer.
Website Platforms
I work with many website platforms, but a majority of sites fall under two categories: content sites and ecommerce sites. The content websites typically use a content management system such as WordPress that allows the client to edit and manage website content without learning how to code. The other type of website is an ecommerce site where physical products or services are sold online. If your business is primarily looking to do online retail, you should consider a specialty ecommerce platform such as Shopify.
What about Wix, Squarespace and other site builder platforms? While I am able to work on client sites built using these platforms, their limited features become a problem when it comes to customization and expandability. Other than the most basic site, these are not a good base for a business website. Not only can they tend to look unprofessional, they end up costing more in the long run since their monthly fees can end up higher than running WordPress on a web hosting service.
Simple Webmaster prefers to develop using the following platforms. Learn more about each one below:
WordPress is a powerful and easy-to-use platform. It is also the most-used website platform. WordPress allows complete customization and numerous plugins to expand its features.
Simple Webmaster specializes in WordPress development. Whether you need help building, customizing, maintaining or fixing a WordPress website, Simple Webmaster is the answer.
WooCommerce is a customizable, cost-effective ecommerce system that transforms any WordPress website into an online store. If you have an existing WordPress site and want to add ecommerce WooCommerce may be a good fit. As a bonus, it is also easy on the budget.
Simple Webmaster can build and customize your WooCommerce store to meet your needs.
MemberPress is a membership plugin for WordPress. With MemberPress you can sell subscriptions for your content, create online courses, sell digital content and build an online community. If you have a business idea or existing business that uses a subscription model then this plugin is for you.
Shopify is the most popular ecommerce platform in the US with many add-ons for businesses of all sizes and types. The simple interface makes managing your online store easy. If you want to sell physical (or digital) goods online, whether it is one product or thousands, Shopify can work for you.
Simple Webmaster can build, customize and maintain your Shopify store. One key specialty is template customization to make Shopify fit your unique requirements.
Put the Pieces Together
You have some of the pieces, now get the help you need to put them together. Simple Webmaster will help build your online presence with a custom-tailored website to serve your business and your customers.