Components and techniques for demonstration
I have created some common components which were not part of any particular live project, but just to
demonstrate some of my knowledge.
As part of my ongoing Codecademy study, I'm also building up projects, which practice particular techniques or frameworks.
I will be continuing to add both.
Website builds
I take on builds for individual clients, which can be on the client's preferred platform. This has tended to be
through WordPress.
I don't currently advertise due to time constraints but have built sites for client who have approached me by
word of mouth.
Daniel Morley
Brief
Create a new website for a self-employed artist. The site must include a blog and an online shop.
Details
Daniel needed a brand new website. His main requirements were:
- to provide a place to view and buy his original artwork and prints
- to give his customers some insight into his practice and to let them know when and where he is exhibiting
We discussed a range of options including Shopify and Squarespace. We decided to use WordPress due to the
flexibility it allows. He wasn't sure that making online purchases would be the primary objective for his
customers so didn't want to focus on the site being a shop.
The project included:
- domain and hosting set-up
- a purchased theme
- online shop setup using WooCommerce
- installing SSL certification
Visit Daniel's website
The Write Place
Brief
Move existing non-profit organisation's site to a supported platform to enable responsive and accessible
features and SSL.
Details
The Write Place, a non-profit writers group had an existing site which was not responsive or accessible. They
had a very low budget as they do not receive regular funding. The main focus was to get the content to a
platform which would allow them to maintain the site themselves. They also had the pressure of time as their
previous hosting provider was no longer able to support their site securely.
I used a standard WordPress theme and created a child theme to allow them to give their site a bit of bespoke
personality.
The project included:
- domain transfer and hosting set-up
- creation of a child theme
- translating old content to a new site and improving the accessibility
- installing SSL certification
Visit The Write Place's website
