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I am a web designer / developer living in Ottawa, Canada offering professional web design and development services for various types of projects. I strive to create attractive, clean, usable web sites which are geared toward your target audience and which are built to achieve your goals.
I have knowledge in designing websites and web-based applications for a variety of devices including Desktop Computers & Laptops, Netbooks, Tablets and Smartphones. I take pride in offering reliable communication to my clients. I work closely with you to build the website you want, within the timeframe you need it by.
About^
I specialize in Website Design, Front-End Development (making web pages more snazzy and interactive), Mobile Web Design and WordPress Theme Design.
Services
- Website Design (xHTML, HTML5, CSS 2 & 3, Wireframing)
- Mobile Website Design, Mobile Web App Development
- Website Assessment & Review
- Forum Setup / Customization (vBulletin & Simple Machines Forum)
- Front-End Web Development (Including Plugin Integration)
- Graphic Design (Logos, Branding, Ad Banners, Design Mockups)
- Social Media, Web Marketing, Search Engine Optimization
- Content Management System Design & Integration (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla!)
Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Interactive Multimedia Developer
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2009 - 2011
Development Skills
I have knowledge in the following technologies, techniques, and languages:
- xHTML / HTML5 / CSS 2 & 3
- Javascript
- jQuery
- XML
- JSON
- AJAX
- Ability to Use & Consume Various Web Services / APIs
- WordPress Template / Theming System
- Drupal Template / Theming System
- Joomla! Template / Theming System
- PHP (Object-Oriented & Procedural)
- phpMyAdmin & MySQL Database
- CodeIgniter MVC PHP Framework
- Lingo for Adobe Director
- Actionscript 2.0
- (Basic Knowledge Of) C# and the ASP.NET Architecture
- jQuery Mobile
- PhoneGap
- Google Analytics
- WampServer
Portfolio^
Click on one of the tabs below to see some websites and web applications I've made.
Hover over a thumbnail for more info, or click on a thumbnail to open the site/app in a new tab/window.
Websites & Design ExamplesClick: Collapse/Show
Skills Utilized:
- Custom WordPress theme design (Trending Child theme)
- Google Map integration
- Lightbox Photo Gallery configuration
- Custom logo design Bell Island Cottages
For this site I designed a custom child theme based on the Trending WordPress theme, designed a custom logo, and configured a lightbox photo gallery.
Skills Utilized:
- Custom WordPress theme design (Thematic Child theme)
- Custom programming of Google Maps-integration functionality (searchable bin location map)
- Installed and configured WP plugins for desired functionality (Pop-up contact form & green facts)
- Custom logo design Ottawa Clothing Donations
For this site I designed a custom child theme based on the Thematic WordPress theme, designed a custom logo, and programmed a custom Google Maps-based application.
Skills Utilized:
- Customized CSS site design (Custom child theme design)
- Integrated various WordPress plugins (gallery, e-Commerce, newsletter, slideshow)
- Configured e-Commerce functionality
- Optimized for Search Engines ParasolScrapbooking.ca
I created a custom child theme for the Phomedia WordPress theme to create this stylized, functional e-Store, in addition to configuring multiple plugins to achieve different site features.
Skills Utilized:
- Custom xHTML / CSS site design
- Integrated Nivo slider jQuery plugin
- Created mobile-friendly styles
- Optimized for Search Engines Warp9Design.co.uk
I created this static website for Warp9Design - an Aberdeen-based web design company. The website also includes a jQuery slider and a mobile-friendly CSS stylesheet.
Skills Utilized:
- Configured Themeforest WordPress theme
- Configured Various Plugins
- Optimized for Search Engines DenizenPlanet.ca
I set up this online magazine site using a purchased Themeforest theme and customized it to the client's tastes using various plugins to achieve desired functionality.
Skills Utilized:
- Converted PSD Design to Drupal 6 Theme
- Configured Various Modules
- Incorporated jQuery Content Slider Plugin OTTComputing.com
I created this Drupal theme based on a PSD design provided to me. PSD design and site management by Charged Pixel.
Skills Utilized:
- Converted PSD Design to HTML5/CSS Website
- Optimized Site for Mobile Devices
- Programmed Form Validation in Javascript & PHP
- Incorporated jQuery Content Slider Plugin
- Modified Provided Imagery
- Inserted/Formatted Content Get2Pay.com
I created this Mobile-Optimized HTML5 website based on a PSD design provided to me. The conversion to CMS was done by Mad Web Designs.
Skills Utilized:
- Custom WordPress Theme Design (Thematic Child Theme)
- Plugin Integration & Configuration
- CSS/xHTML Website Design
- Created Graphical Mockups of Design Kanata Renovation & Design
WordPress Website featuring a custom theme design & integration with Twitter, Flickr and Picasa galleries.
Skills Utilized:
- CSS/xHTML Template Design
- Created Graphical Mockups of Design Neil Watson Linux Consultant
I designed the CSS/xHTML template which Mr. Watson used to create his MovableType theme.
Skills Utilized:
- Customization of WordPress theme
- Plugin Integration & Configuration
- Shopping Cart Integration Soma-Sema Photography eStore & Tutorials
A WordPress-driven website I set up with shopping cart functionality.
Skills Utilized:
- xHTML/CSS Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Front End Development / Google Maps Integration Aikedo School of Ottawa
xHTML/CSS website design for Terry Gilliam, owner of Aikedo School of Ottawa. Site has not yet been launched.
Skills Utilized:
- xHTML/CSS Website Design
- Graphic Design
More Info: Following the design of this site, I provided Search Engine Optimization and Web Marketing services to improve her Search Engine Ranking. She has since gone with a new WordPress-driven website which can be viewed at www.stjohnsmith.ca Suzanne St. John Smith - Vancouver Psychotherapist
Website design for a psychotherapist in private practice in Vancouver.
Custom vBulletin Skin
A custom vBulletin skin I made in theme with my old portfolio design.
A custom vBulletin skin I made in theme with my old portfolio design.
Skills Utilized:
- Custom WordPress Theme Design
- WordPress Theme Development & Templating Custom WordPress Theme for Blog
My web design / dev blog runs a custom WordPress theme I designed.
Web Applications & Development ExamplesClick: Collapse/Show
Skills Utilized:
- jQuery Programming
- DOM Manipulation
- Crafted User Experience for Mobile Devices To Do List Mobile Web App
An HTML5 To Do List App I created with jQuery Mobile.
Skills Utilized:
- Custom WordPress Theme Design/Development
- Integrated Options into theme
- CSS/xHTML Website Design
- Optimized theme for Tablets, Smartphones Adaptivia - An adaptive WordPress theme
A WordPress theme I created which adapts to mobile devices.
Skills Utilized:
- Javascript DOM Manipulation
- jQuery Programming Frog Quiz jQuery Game
A jQuery-based game where users try to guess the correct order of frog reproduction.
Cargo Tracking Google Maps Web Application
An app I made which recieves location information from a database for fictional cargo ships, and renders them on a Google Map.
An app I made which recieves location information from a database for fictional cargo ships, and renders them on a Google Map.
Skills Utilized:
- jQuery Programming
- Interaction with WorldWeatherOnline.com's Free Local Weather API
- Ajax handling of asynchronous data transfers
- DOM Manipulation
- CSS3 Design Weather Forecast Application
An application which provides info on the current weather for a user-specified location, and forecasts weather for the following 3 days.
Contact Me^
I am currently not accepting new projects, but thank you for your interest!
Also, feel free to email me at wilder@wildertweedale.com
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