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.
Director and Chief Curator Rachel Nelson hired me to develop the redesign for the Institute of Arts & Sciences at University of California Santa Cruz, a university art and research center that houses art exhibitions and social justice initiatives.
O’Reilly Media’s “Missing Manual” series editor Nan Barber approached me to edit the Third and Fourth editions of CSS3: The Missing Manual.
“Anthropological” ad agency Argus Communications approached me to code up their marketing blog, Think Insight.
The WordPress theme I built allows site administrators to create highly modular pages by selecting from a bank of configurable blocks that require no technical expertise to manage.
The new Freemasons website empowers the lodge’s leadership to easily manage front facing content for the institution in WordPress’ Dashboard.
Berklee College launches new JSON-driven dynamic campus map for their Drupal platform.
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.
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.
I created video aficionada Maddie Poirier’s website for The American Recipe Project, an ongoing TV series that documents the home cooking traditions of families across the United States.
Kingfish Media hired me to develop the redesign for Ascot Group, a worldwide insurance / reinsurance company that operates in the USA, Bermuda, and the UK.
Virtana’s new website takes full advantage of Gutenberg, empowering editors to build new experiences for their customers on the fly.
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.
