Don Charlton

don[at]doncharlton.com
412.SixFiveSeven.8308


Latest Essays

10/02/2008
Get Them Over the Funnel

09/05/2008
Do You Suffer from Clicknosis?

04/17/2008
Information Versus "Entertainment"

04/17/2008
The Gift and Curse of Empowering Users

03/12/2008
All Content Should Be Readable and Scannable

02/20/2008
Take Back The Meeting—Go to the Whiteboard

02/20/2008
Turning Emergency Resources into a Time Saver and Not a Time Suck

Services


I have ten years of professional experience planning, designing and developing Web sites for non-profits, small businesses and global corporations. If you need an engaging online experience and would like the services of an award-winning interactive designer, drop me a note. I have a flat rate of $75 per hour for my services.
 

Web Site Planning

You need help planning and structuring a Web site. If you're a designer and need help planning a site, I'll make sure we plan the overall Web strategy (even if it ends up being "We need a few pages online") and then create an appropriate site map and wireframes for you to design from. You'll also have a technical contact to answer questions related to Web production during your project. Get into the Web design game and be prepared for what's coming.

Web Site Design

You need a beautiful and functional Web site. If you need a professional online presence that strikes the right balance or entertainment and information, I can help. Together we’ll zoom in on a desired design aesthetic and list of features. Our discussion will feed my sketches, which will not be a reflection of my design style, but rather the impression that best conveys you.

Web Site Programming

Your Web site looks great. It's just not a Web site yet. If your a designer and you've just created a beautiful Web site, and you're worried the developer is going to muck it up by increasing the leading, changing the grids, and under-appreciating all the other little design decisions you've made, work with me. I'm a designer. I hear you. When I'm done, your site will look identical to your Photoshop files. You'll be happy, and if it's a freelance job, so will your client.

Web Site Reprogramming

Your Web site is starting to look very, very bad. It's up, people are looking at it, and your cringing. Web sites that are improperly maintained (or improperly built—beware of Dreamweaver) can start to stray from the intial design. I can take your existing code and reprogram your site so it's easier to maintain, and harder to break. Again, beware of Dreamweaver!