web designer, search engine optimization (seo) consultant, Philippines

This is my personal and flagship site, chronicling my life adventures. Moreover, I'm using this site to employ everything I can do in web design. I have single-handedly built this site from scratch, utilizing all aspects of the web development life cycle: conceptualization, data hoarding, layout design, content writing, graphic design, optimization, HTML, search engine optimization (SEO), JavaScript, browser compliance, content update, maintenance and web marketing.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Keywords: "yoga, mountain biking, mountaineering" as of January 2010
Google search result ranking: #1 out of 215,000 search results
Bing search result ranking: #1 out of 568,000 search results
Yahoo search result ranking: #1 out of 2,910,000 search results

This is a site-redesign with the client providing the new design - layout, colors, format, etc. I simply translated into pixels the client's vision of the website. SEO was implemented in the codes.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Keywords: "educational trust, Phyllis Wallbank" as of January 2010
Google search result ranking: #1 out of 601 search results (November 2009)
Bing search result ranking: no ranking (November 2009)
Yahoo search result ranking: #11 out of 324 search results (November 2009)

Before and After: To view the difference in the redesign, click the links below:
old site (image size: 290K)
new redesigned site (image size: 234K)

This is a completely new site, designed from the ground up. It's practically 2 websites under one domain name. From the homepage, a choice is provided whether to go to the Birdwatching website or the Sightseeing site. View the Home Page snapshot (image size: 67K)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Keywords: "Bird Watching, Sightseeing, Philippines" as of January 2010
Google search result ranking: #1 out of 27,800 search results
Bing search result ranking: no ranking
Yahoo search result ranking: #6 out of 397,000 search results

This is a site-redesign. Being a drycleaning concern, I wanted prospective customers to get a sense of cleanliness, professional quality work, and convenience. To accomplish this, I liberally used white space with minimalist content, presenting a clutter-free interface.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Keywords: "dry cleaning Ashburn" as of January 2010
Google search result ranking: #2 out of 74,100 search results
Bing search result ranking: #1 out of 43,700 search results
Yahoo search result ranking: #6 out of 185,000 search results

Before and After: To view the difference in the redesign, click the links below:
old site (image size: 66K)
new redesigned site (image size: 56K)

This is a site redesign. As an NGO advocacy tackling burning current issues, I chose a newspaper format for its look and feel - compelling, relevant and urgent.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Keywords: "agrarian reform, rural development, local governance, Philippines" as of January 2010
Google search result ranking: #2 out of 30,900 search results
Bing search result ranking: #1 out of 49,900 search results
Yahoo search result ranking: #1 out of 64,600 search results

Before and After: To view the difference in the redesign, click the links below:
old site (image size: 70K)
new redesigned site (reduced color: 290K)

Because its business is outdoors packed with excitement and adventure, I wanted the site users to feel the adrenaline flowing right off the home page. For that I used action shots of the many packages offered, assymetrical left nav links and ripped look on its borders.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Keywords: "outdoor adventure Philippines" as of January 2010
Google search result ranking: #1 out of 208,000 search results
Bing search result ranking: #1 out of 1,020,000 search results
Yahoo search result ranking: #1 out of 4,380,000 search results

Before and After: To view the difference in the redesign, click the links below:
old site (image size: 84K)
new redesigned site (image size: 71K)

The site is essentially a gallery of bags they manufacture. I wanted a clean, intuitive site displaying an array of products being offered.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Keywords: "bag manufacturing Philippines" as of January 2010
Google search result ranking: #9 out of 226,000 search results
Bing search result ranking: no ranking
Yahoo search result ranking: #1 out of 6,110,000 search results

Site users get to vote on their favorite automobile for 2007

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