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Are you looking for a fast, sturdy site that combines dynamic pages with database capabilities and is EASY to update? With ten years experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining dynamic web sites that utilize MySQL and PostgreSQL, we can build a custom web application that fits your needs perfectly.

Imagine an online store that presents your business personality perfectly to your clients and ties in seamlessly with a custom backend that helps you serve your customers and business requirements logically and efficiently. Utilizing Server-Side Includes(SSI), Cascading Style Sheets(CSS), and Javascript, your site will be standards-compliant, handicapped-accessible, fluid, elegant, and functional.

Perhaps you simply need somebody to jump in and take over maintenance of your current website? We can handle your website administration needs quickly and efficiently. We know how frustrating it is when your emails and phone calls aren't answered in a timely manner and take pride in responding quickly to my clients' requests.

We started handcoding websites professionally in 1998. You will find a number of sites listed below that represent our work and range from simple HTML to a customized web application that is designed to handle every aspect of a business that can be automated. These sites are in various stages of completion and include descriptions for your convenience.

Does the project you have in mind require a different programming language, skillset or established Content Management System? Contact us anyway! We love a challenge. :)

Design and implement database-driven sites that utilize SQL, especially e-Commerce. 12 years experience.
Typically handle ALL aspects of a client's website needs from inception to front-end development to ongoing maintenance.
Telecommute routinely (10 years experience, Broadband Internet access, webcam on request).
Hand-code all websites with text editor.
Custom Content Management system design and implementation. 9 years experience.
Proficient with XHTML, DHTML, and CSS.
PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL. 12 years experience.
Javascript. 10 years experience integrating JS with my work for additional functionality.
GIMP, PaintShopPro, Photoshop. 10 years experience creating sites from image files.
API Integration. Currently includes YourPay, Linkpoint, PayFlowPro, PayPal, US Postal Service, State of Kansas Tax Rates, Drupal. 7 years experience.
Server Administration. Linux, OSCommerce, cPanel, and/or Plesk. 5 years experience.
Email Administration. Linux, cPanel, Plesk, Gmail, Google Apps. 5 years experience.
Drupal, SVN, Trac. 18 months experience.
Ruby on Rails. 2 years experience.
OSCommerce, ZenCart and experience porting from those e-commerce solutions to Drupal. 3 years.
ASP, ASP.net. 1 year experience.
VB, VB.net. 1 year experience.
CakePHP, jQuery. Currently learning.
Native English speaker.

Projects

ArtsCoffee.com: 2002 – 2008: Unfortunately, Artscoffee.com closed its doors in 2008. Ruby on Rails, MySQL. Database and site development, implementation and maintenance as well as server and email administration. This boutique roasting house required a distinctive shopping experience combined with an exhaustively function-rich back-end that does everything except measure the coffee, roast it and package it for shipment. This leaves the client free to focus on customer service, their strongest attribute besides roasting coffee! Currently, the e-Commerce front end includes customized credit card processing with the LinkPoint API, customer accounts, gifting options, multiple ship-to functions, periodic charges and pausing and canceling of recurring orders, and a dash of AJAX and Javascript for ease of use and an efficient user interface. It uses SOAP and WSDL to interact with the US Postal Service API and the State of Kansas API for shipping and tax calculations. The back-end of the site handles, among other things, customer accounts, inventory, logistics, shipping, and promotional sales . Future functionality is currently scheduled to include shipping label generation, automatic inventory control, financial forecasting, extensive reporting options and marketing promotions. I have been in charge of ArtsCoffee.com since 2002 except for 2006 when they chose to go with a different programmer. Please note that they dropped that programmer and re-hired me two years ago.
CutestPetContest.com: 2005 - Present: PHP, MySQL. Site upgrade, design, development and maintenance with a legacy MySQL database. This high-traffic contest site handles hundreds of user uploads and form submissions daily with a simple interface that suits a wide demographic audience of international pet-lovers. Javascript is used for all form validation. This client knows exactly what he wants and is very involved with every step of the process of building and maintaining the site. Numerous updates, improvements and specific marketing requirements have been added over the years as requested. A simple, secure administration area is included for handling entries and tracking some basic statistics.
JocksNitch.com: 2007 - 2009: PHP, MySQL, OSCommerce. Currently handling server administration, client support, OSCommerce functionality and site maintenance for this client. With four physical store locations in two states and the on-line store all utilizing and updating the OSCommerce inventory system constantly, server stability is imperative for this well-established retailer. The recent server migration and OSCommerce updates for the entire system were completed with only sporadic downtime over a couple of days for the on-line store.
ArtisanRoasters.com: 2007 - 2008: Also closed its doors in 2008. Ruby on Rails, MySQL. Site design, implementation and maintenance. Currently in use as an informational site. Development is ongoing to transform it into a full-fledged business app and e-Commerce site similar to ArtsCoffee.com for the same company.
TedWatts.org: 2005 - Present: PHP, dHTML. Site implementation and maintenance. Developed to showcase the work of arguably the most prolific and well-known sports artist in America, this site is currently an extensive gallery with recent press releases and media coverage featured. The back-end directory structure is carefully organized to aid in updates and additions. E-Commerce functionality is in the planning stages at this time.
SME-PortalsOfTime.com: 2002 - Present: PHP, dHTML. Site design, graphics, implementation and maintenance. A very interesting topic made this project exciting. It features many behind-the-scenes custom functions to make updates and expansion simple and quick. Eventually, we were invited to attend their Easter 'rendezvous'. WOW! Currently, it is being redesigned and implemented using CakePHP.
BlueHawkTradingPost.com: 2005 - Present: PHP, Flat-file, PayPal©. This site belongs to the same group who has SME-PortalsOfTime.com. Functionally, it is sound and uses a flat-file catalog and PayPal© shopping cart. Redesign and implementation with CakePHP is expected to be complete within a few weeks.

We look forward to discussing how we can help your endeavor reach its maximum potential with a customized web solution. We will be happy to provide code examples for serious business inquiries. Contact us at inquiries@serendipities.net for information.