About Anne Campbell Design
What I'm Not
Before
we begin, you should first know what I'm not: I'm not a big Web design
company with a big budget and tons of employees. This means that I can
respond to your needs and get to know you as a person and a respected
client, not a number - and it keeps the cost low.
I'm also not an über-geek who only speaks in technical jargon. I'm always happy to meet you at your level, even if you hate computers and just want to wash your hands of this whole business. I'll take the time to explain what you need to know and not bury you in gobbledygook.
What I Am
I'm
a Web designer who's been around the block a little bit. I designed and
coded my first, really ugly, personal Web site way back in 1995, when
Amazon and Google were just gleams in somebody's eye. This was while I
was in college,
and I thought, "What better way to use a bachelor's degree in poetry
and theater than to become a Web designer?"
In 1997 I got a job designing online training for Oracle Corporation, and I was able to build my skills with the help of some great colleagues there, until my job moved to India in 2003 and I was laid off.
This opened up a new opportunity: to start my own Web design business and serve a wider range of clients with sites that looked nice and worked well. That's still my goal, and I hope I can build your dream site.
Here's my résumé in Word doc and PDF format.
Okay, Just A Little Gobbledygook
In case you're interested in this kind of thing, my skills include HTML, XHTML, CSS (including laying out whole sites using CSS), Javascript, and of course Photoshop. I use Dreamweaver to speed up the coding process and for FTP, but not as a substitute for an in-depth knowledge of the code. I've incorporated several different third-party e-commerce solutions for online shopping, and after several good experiences, I can recommend Secure Net Shop. It's flexible, easy to use, and well priced.
What I Charge
My
rates are reasonable, and I offer a discount to nonprofit organizations.
I charge $50 per hour for hourly work, and that's pro-rated by the quarter-hour.
For most Web design projects, though, you and I will agree on a flat rate
that includes:
- the initial design in Photoshop
- revisions to your specifications
- all HTML, CSS and image files (they're your property once the bill is paid)
- help with setting up Web hosting and domain name registration
- uploading to the live site
After the site launches, I'm happy to make revisions and additions at my hourly rate. I often make updates for clients for years after their site goes live, and I send a simple monthly bill that's itemized so you can see what you're paying for.
Get a Quote
I'm happy to talk to you about the Web site of your dreams and give you a cost estimate. There's never a hard sell. Feel free to send me e-mail or give me a call at (413) 625-9428 to tell me more about your site.
What Else I Do
I wear many hats: I'm also a birth doula and a dollmaker. So if you happen to need a Web site, labor support, and a Waldorf doll, it's one-stop shopping.