Pleasanton Web Design

What “Looks Good” is Subjective

Published on 2012-02-02 22:22:48

We are all aware of the sayings “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” “Different strokes for different folks” and “There is no accounting for taste.” Unfortunately, although these sayings are universal, the associated insights don’t seem to be. This is nowhere more apparent when designing something for someone else. What looks “professional” to [...]

Criminal Attorney Web Design

Published on 2012-01-12 22:20:26

I designed this website for a criminal defense attorney.

Photographer Web Design – Custom WordPress Theme

Published on 2012-01-11 22:17:30

This custom WordPress Theme was designed for a Wedding Photographer’s portfolio blog.

$100 Google Adwords Gift Card – Free Trial

Published on 2011-12-04 11:27:41

UPDATE: I am out of gift cards for now. Will be getting some $75 credits soon, so check back. Please note that I need your mailing address, not your email address. Businesses in the U.S. get priority. Sorry – SEO and Web design companies are not eligible. As a Google Engage partner, Google gives me [...]

Beware of Google Adwords Strategists!

Published on 2011-11-28 15:00:15

I had my first experience with a Google Adwords Strategist recently. As a Google Engage partner, Google issues me Adwords credits to pass out to my clients. The credits are only good for first time Adwords users. I had just started to set up an Adwords campaign for one of my clients and issued them [...]

Freight Company Web Design

Published on 2011-11-27 22:25:52

This website was design primarily as a sales tool that features shipping software video tutorials. The website is available in English and Spanish versions. The Flash video features a custom player with full screen capability, as well as custom overlays that display calls to action when the video is paused, and when it completes.  

Non-Profit Website Design

Published on 2011-11-25 22:19:15

This project was a website redesign for a non-profit organization that works children, parents and teachers to promote a character-building methodology. The key function of the website is to provide educational document downloads. The site also includes an events calendar, an online shop and photo galleries of the organizations numerous events.

Non-Profit Web Design

Published on 2011-11-23 22:11:27

This website was created for a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding the hungry. Key components of the website are a custom interactive map feature, the ability to publish news articles to multiple categories and the ability to accept donations.

Damage Repair, Home Detailing Company Web Design

Published on 2011-11-21 22:05:34

This Website was created for a company offering a wide range of services including damage repair, home detailing, general contracting and much more. Key features of the website include project galleries, coupon downloads, and a mailing list manager that allows the company to send mass emails to their customers.

Google Removes Keyword Referral Data – UPDATE

Published on 2011-11-19 19:14:43

Almost a month ago Google removed the keyword referral data for searches made by logged in Google users.  At the time Matt Cutts estimated that the overall effect as a percentage of the overall keyword data would be in the single digits. WRONG! At least for me. My initial test for the couple of days [...]