Usability. I strive for accessibility, usability, and design simplicity. I am conscientious of color schemes, logical navigation, valid code, ethical search engine optimization, load time/page size, and compatibility across differing browsers and screen sizes. I generally stay away from animation, unnecessary Flash, and splash pages.
Standards. As a rule of thumb, I use as little code as possible to accomplish my objectives. I do not use web design software; I've been designing for the web strictly with text applications (such as EditPad and Notepad) since 2000. I am well-versed in (X)HTML and CSS. I have intermediate knowledge of PHP and JavaScript and have built interactive, dynamic pages. I segregate style from content as much as possible; I shy away from inline styles and deprecated HTML elements.
Customization. I pride myself on personalized service to fit the client; I will never limit my clients to, for instance, a set number of pages per site, or a number of images per page. As businesses are unique, their sites shouldn't have to conform to a designer's template. My preferences lean toward non-profit and service-oriented web sites.
I have very competitive rates. Call me (301.908.3113) or send me a message for further information.