I'm Robert. A Freelance Web Developer Making the Web a Friendlier Place.
I freelance for a diverse client base where trust and integrity make all the difference. If you’re an individual or a small to mid-size business looking for a WordPress developer, we can work together to create what you need within budget.
my services
Website Maintenance
If you are a small to medium sized business, I offer affordable support on an as-needed basis. No monthly retainer required.
Security
There are many threats to small business websites in the world today. Companies lose customer confidence if their site is hacked. I will keep your WordPress site up-to-date and set up extra-security as necessary.
Backups
Ensuring that backups are properly set up and occurring regularly means that in the event of a security breach, your site can be quickly restored.
Content Management
In a world of many screen-sizes, your content needs to be kept current and looking good on desk-tops, tablets, and phones. I will format and publish content, so you don’t have to. Whether you need occasional or frequent updates, the cost per hour is the same. No monthly fee or retainer required.
Website Development
I specialize in WordPress development with a good knowledge of the Laravel PHP framework.
New Website
Need a new website or want to re-do an existing one? We will work together to create a plan that works best within your budget.
Do you need a multi-lingual site? Is eCommerce a core feature? What about custom functionality?
I have experience implementing the functionality you need.
Design
I can implement a design that is provided or alter an existing design to make it yours. Novel design is expensive while ready-made designs are affordable and professional.
We will work together to implement a great design within your budget.
Custom Development
There are times when off-the-shelf functionality just won’t do. I can create custom PHP code and design an optimized MySQL database schema to bring your website to life.
My Process
Define
The first step is to understand the project’s scope and outline functionality and design goals. We’ll work out options that will best fit your timeline and budget.
Design
Outline the design requirements of the project.
Refine
Compile a scope-of-work document accompanied by a quote to be approved prior to starting the project.
Process
Work commences with intervals at which the project is reviewed on a staging server prior to going live after final approval.
Featured Work
Website Redesign
CIFST Website
This project was a complete redesign of the existing CIFST website. The design was provided by CIFST and created in WordPress with a custom Divi child-theme implementation.
Content from the old website was re-written and provided to me for formatting into the new responsive design in both French and English.
Website Redesign
CIFST Website
This project was a complete redesign of the existing CIFST website. The design was provided by CIFST and created in WordPress with a custom Divi child-theme implementation.
Content from the old website was re-written and provided to me for formatting into the new responsive design in both French and English.
Plugin Development
WordPress Plugin for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
This project involved the creation of a system to keep track of equipment loaned out by multiple equipment managers to the Club’s members.
I designed the MySQL database structure with supporting user interfaces to maintain a list of equipment for loan, assign equipment managers to one or more items, and allow members to log in and submit a loan request to the proper equipment manager.
Wesite Development
Mentorship Rocket
I worked as part of a small team to scratch-build and maintain the Mentorship Rocket website using the Laravel PHP Framework.
This on-going project uses integrated eCommerce so an association can purchase a subscription and set up a mentorship program. The mentors and mentees are made up from the Association’s membership. Helpful guidance and notifications allow the association’s designated administrator to manage the program over its duration.
Regular meetings are held to add functionality and to keep the Laravel framework up to date.
Wesite Development
Mentorship Rocket
I worked as part of a small team to scratch-build and maintain the Mentorship Rocket website using the Laravel PHP Framework.
This on-going project uses integrated eCommerce so an association can purchase a subscription and set up a mentorship program. The mentors and mentees are made up from the Association’s membership. Helpful guidance and notifications allow the association’s designated administrator to manage the program over its duration.
Regular meetings are held to add functionality and to keep the Laravel framework up to date.
About Me
Hello! I’m Robert. I’ve Been Building Websites for 25 Years
I have an educational background in the natual sciences and a post-grad Web Development diploma. For the first 19 years I worked as part of a team at a web development company, and then started freelancing. The clients I serve are from a wide variety of company sizes and industries.
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Maintenance
