Learning on the job

You know, I really do love my job. I love that I get to build websites and get paid for it. Whats more, because I freelance I meet a lot of different people – different temperaments, different ages, different experiences with computers and the web, different types of companies – and some of those people become my clients. Even though on some basic level they’ve all come to me out of the same need, because of the variety of people/companies there is a lot of different, specific needs. Yea, the code all has the same structure, but it is the stuff between the tags that makes each job interesting.

I’ve been freelancing full-time (oxymoron?) for nearly two years now, and I can tell you this: No two jobs are the same, because no two people are the same. Moreover, I’m grateful for that. My job is never boring. With each site I learn something new because each client needs something different.

I had a client sincerely ask me recently, “Are you having fun?” You know what? I really am. I don’t stop to think about it very often – certainly not nearly as often as I should – but this job is a gift. Each new client that hires me is a blessing, and I’m so grateful that I am entrusted with building their websites.

Michele’s Windows & Interiors

My most recent project to date is a website for another Shorewood based interior designer, Michele of Michele’s Windows & Interiors. Like Andi, Michele had very strong ideas of what she wanted the website to look like, so my primary job was making that happen.

• Graphic design
• WordPress theme customization – graphics as well as PHP
• Search engine submission
• Facebook fan page

Fall 2010 Niver House Redesign

I got bored with my mom’s website concept a while ago, I just haven’t had time to do anything about it until recently. I upgraded her to WordPress 3.01 and gave the site a major face lift. Here is the outcome:

New site design – Fall 2010

Yes, I realize that it isn’t actually autumn yet, but I’ve just launched a major graphical change on the site – so if you’re reading this via RSS or on Facebook you’ll want to click over and check it out. I’ve also got some awesome new folding business cards from Vista Print!

Eagle’s Nest Outreach of Illinois

Eagle’s Nest Outreach of IL is a ministry, based out of Bolingbrook, which initially is serving as a directory of other ministries and events that specifically reach out to Native Americans.

• WordPress
• Search engine submission
• Graphic design