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.
Using designs provided by Redis, I developed a custom WordPress installation powered by Gutenberg, WordPress’ built-in block editor.
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.
Impact Radius streamlines its product suite with a powerfully modular new WordPress theme.
Design Director Matt LeGrand of Common Sensing approached me to redesign his startup’s one-pager in anticipation of the launch of his new insulin-tracking device, the GoCap.
Visual Designer Michael Robbins approached me to build the website for Dr. Neal Blitz, a renowned foot surgeon who engineered a procedure called Bunionplasty® as part of his practice.
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.
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.
The new GSS website is built on WordPress, taking advantage of the Gutenberg block editor to equip the GSS web team with a block library that enables them to build pages with zero technical intervention.
The Leap website relied on a robust, shortcode-driven templating system that allowed the agency team to construct portfolio pages with no technical expertise.
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.
Bonnie Brunner and I designed Trademark Your Company for New York-based IP lawyer John M. Trani, who wanted to sell his legal services with a series of single-page forms.
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.
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.
