Yep, it’s really that simple. There’s a reason why the waterfall approach is a mainstay of web design: it works. After 15+ years of building WordPress websites, I have my process down to a science.
I’m Daniel Quinn—a technical lead, digital strategist, freelance WordPress developer, and former copywriter with a background in communications. For 15+ years, I’ve helped digital agencies, startups, and nonprofits all over the world build digital platforms that reinvent their business.
With limited staff resources to spend on digital efforts, the new website’s easy-to-use WordPress Dashboard made broadening spreading awareness of their mission online a painless experience.
Bonnie Brunner and I worked with brand strategist Amy L. Perry to design her personal portfolio, which showcased case studies of her work and housed her industry-insider blog.
Designer Kit Casey and I worked with Karen Pelaez and Stephanie Vyce from the Harvard University Press to design a celebration website for the Press’ 100-year anniversary.
My approach in the redesign was to put the emphasis on the program’s very visual experience, as well as make it easier for the program organizers to collect applications.
While Devsec is a simple site from a technical perspective, we added visual complexity by introducing layers of graphical flourishes, motion graphics, and looping video to give it that science fiction feel.
Using WordPress as the platform for the website, I created a place for the founders of Leap to blog about branding and showcase their agency’s work.
O’Reilly Media’s “Missing Manual” series editor Nan Barber approached me to edit the Third and Fourth editions of CSS3: The Missing Manual.
As Editor of Touchstone, I created the 2006 issue of Touchstone, the student literary magazine of Stetson University, alongside Assistant Editor and digital artist Laura Oxendine.
Amanda Mcguire’s new WordPress theme is powered by Gutenberg, WordPress’ new page builder.
Qualified Digital partnered with me to build Amplify Partners’ new website, which Qualified designed. Amplify was looking to take advantage of a modern redesign and all that WordPress Gutenberg has to offer.
I redesigned Redivider’s website, introducing WordPress as the back-end content management system for the editorial staff.
The 2011 re-launch for Japanese rock magazine ROKKYUU focused on gearing the magazine toward visual kei in a highly customized WordPress installation.
When it comes to specialized work, hire battle-tested experts to get the job done right. I’ll build a platform that takes care of your brand, so you can get back to building your business. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. A consultation is free, and we can determine over a quick phone call if I’m a good fit for your project.
