Freelance Web Development
I'm Barbara Tripp, a freelance web developer located in Oceanside, CA.
I provide web design and development services both for small businesses that need web sites, and for design companies or others that need interactive features or databases added to their sites.
My skills include coding in PHP, PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor – A widely used scripting language that runs on the web hosting server. mySQL, mySQL is the world's most popular open source database. JavaScript, JavaScript is the most popular “client-side” scripting language on the internet. HTML, Hypertext Markup Language – the language for defining the structure of web pages. XHTML, Extensible Hypertext Markup Language – a variant of HTML that is part of the latest web standards. CSS, Cascading Style Sheets – the language for describing how the content of web pages is presented. and Ajax. Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. I also use open source In general, open source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification by its users. It is usually developed as a public collaboration and made freely available. scripts where appropriate to cut down on development time and save you money.
Web Developer vs Web Designer
I am more of a web developer than a web designer. (read more...)
A web designer typically is focused on the visual aspects of the web site such as the colors, fonts, graphics and page layout. They often have graphic arts backgrounds.
A web developer's main focus is on the “behind the scenes” coding to make a web site function quickly, efficiently and with stability. They have knowledge of HTML, scripting languages and databases and often have programming backgrounds.
There can be quite a bit of crossover between the two, with web developers also having web development skills and vice versa, but usually a person will have greater skills in one area.
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While I can create professional looking original designs, my skills are strongest in the “behind the scenes” coding (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc.)
- If you give me a PhotoShop file or even just a graphic image that shows your design, I can turn it into a standards-compliant web site that works across multiple browsers.
- If you already have a website, I can upgrade it to include additional pages and interactive features.
- If you are a graphic artist, or are working with a professional designer, please contact me. I am happy to work with professional designers to create beautiful, efficient websites.
Affordable Websites
If you don't have a lot to spend on your website, you may want to consider developing your site from a template. (read more...)
A web template is a pre-made design that can be used as a starting point for a web site design. It is customized with your content and images. Many templates can be fully customized to include the features, pages and design elements that you want.
Developing a web site from a template can save a substantial amount of time an money compared to paying a professional designer for a custom design. It also allows you to visualize what the site will look like before time is spent on the design.
Thousands of professionally designed templates are available. Some sellers of templates also have a “buy unique” option, which means that they stop selling the design after you purchase it.
Most templates are provided with the html code to make it a fully functioning site. Others provide a visual design, typically in a PhotoShop PSD file, leaving the coding to the web developer.
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I offer template customization services to provide high quality, cost-effective websites to small businesses that have a limited budget.
A Little More About Me
I have been involved in web design and development for approximately five years. Before that, I had a career in IT and management.
With my background in software development and my more recent web development skills, I am confident that I can help you with your web programming needs. From my experience as a manager, I also understand the importance of prioritizing work to keep costs within budget and to make sure that development resources are used effectively. I will work with you to make sure that you are getting the best value for your money and to ensure that your specific needs are met.
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