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a nomad in search of... January 2001 - Current
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
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
- ImageReady
- Quark Xpress
- MS Office
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Skills Used:
- Search engine optimization
- Conceptualization
- Data Hoarding
- Web Design
- Page Layout
- Content Writing
- HTML
- Photography
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Phyllis Wallbank Educational Trust based in the UK Dec 2009 - Jan 2010
Testimonial
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)
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- Search engine optimization
- HTML
- Graphic Editing
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Bird Watching and Sightseeing tours June 2009 - July 2009
Testimonial
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
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- Search engine optimization
- Design concept and implementation
- Information architecture
- HTML
- Graphic Editing
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Drycleaning and Laundry based in Virginia, USA December 2008 - February 2009
Testimonial
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)
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- Search engine optimization
- Design concept and implementation
- Information architecture
- HTML
- Graphic Editing
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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) for agrarian reform and rural development May to August 2008
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)
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- Search engine optimization
- Design concept and implementation
- Information architecture
- HTML
- Graphic Editing
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Outdoor adventure tour operator/outfitter October to December 2007
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)
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- Search engine optimization
- Design concept and implementation
- Data gathering
- Content writing (some)
- Information architecture
- HTML
- Graphic Editing
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Bag and Novelty Items Manufacturer Mid 2007
Testimonial
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
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- Design concept and implementation
- Data gathering
- Content writing (some)
- Information architecture
- HTML
- Graphic Editing
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Automobile television show February to May 2007
Site users get to vote on their favorite automobile for 2007
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- HTML
- Graphic Editing
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Online casino domiciled in the Bahamas December 2003
Testimonial
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
- Dreamweaver
- Web Trends
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Skills Used:
- Site Redesign (using web metrics and usability best practices)
- HTML Layout
- Site Tracking
- Graphic Editing
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Mutual fund company May 2001 - December 2003
Tools Used:
- Visual SourceSafe
- Test Track
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- HTML Layout
- Graphic Editing
- Source Control
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Canadian bookstore chain September 1999 - January 2001
Testimonial
Tools Used:
- Visual Interdev
- Visual SourceSafe
- Test Track
- Homesite
- Photoshop
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Skills Used:
- HTML Layout
- Source Control
- Multi-user project tracking
- Graphic Editing
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Ongoing Hobby
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Skills Used:
- Graphic Editing
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Power company August 1999
Tools Used:
- Homesite
- Photoshop
- Fireworks (image optimizing)
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Skills Used:
- HTML Layout
- Style Sheets
- Graphic Editing
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Student exchange program May 1999
Tools Used:
- Photoshop
- Homesite
- Fireworks
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Skills Used:
- Graphic Editing
- HTML Layout
- Use of Javascript
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Canadian college March 1999
Tools Used:
- Photoshop
- Homesite
- Fireworks
- Style Edit
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Skills Used:
- Graphic Editing
- HTML Layout
- Style Sheets
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Bar/café December 1998
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