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adam alton bristol web design

geek skills...

  • XHTML

    XHTML

    I write valid, semantic and accessible XHTML. And when we all move to HTML 5 I'll be writing that too. I have experience in testing sites with screenreaders and all the associated fun that comes with that.
  • Plone

    Plone

    I have worked extensively with Plone, mostly working with Delib (Team Rubber) building the Opinion Suite platform and other online consultation websites. Please get in touch to discuss day rates and availability for Plone developemnt.
  • PHP

    PHP

    If it's humanly possible, then I can probably do it in PHP. It was the first language that I learnt, so it always feels like home. I build all of my small scale sites in PHP, often using the CakePHP framework for custom apps, or Wordpress when that is more suitable.
  • Javascript

    Javascript

    As you can probably tell from the boxes flying around on this page, I like a bit of Javascript. And now that jQuery is here I can write it at twice the speed. (Most of my JS is far more useful than the nonsense on this page.)
  • CSS

    CSS

    Although I tend to work mostly on the nuts and bolts side of things, I have good, solid CSS skills. These include a fair knowledge of how to torture Internet Explorer into complying with me.
  • MySQL

    MySQL

    As well as having a large amount of experience with Zope's object database, I still have a good head for relational storage toys like MySQL (which we all know are far better anyway).
  • Photoshop

    Photoshop

    Often used for splicing people's heads onto pigeons. I'm a big fan of the 'save for web' feature, which lets you put pictures of pigeons on the internet with minimal bandwidth costs. Seriously though, I'm quite handy in Photoshop, and I know my PNGs from my JPGs.
  • HTTP

    HTTP

    Sometimes I talk to websites when I get lonely.
  • Python

    Python

    Some people think that PHP isn't hardcore enough, so I also do Python-based web development, such as Zope and Plone, which proves my high level geek status if such proof was needed.
  • Zope

    Zope

    Most of my Zope knowledge comes from the Plone work that I did in my year or so working with Team Rubber. I also did some pure Zope work, such as building an internal accounting app for them.
  • Agile/Scrum

    Agile/Scrum

    I have worked with Team Rubber for over a year using the agile/scrum software development practices, and am now looking at ways to use them when I'm working directly with clients.

things i can do...

  • Help to plan your site

    Planning your site

    Whether you know exactly what you want or whether you'd like to see some options to choose from, I can help you to get a site that gives you the best value for you budget. Call me for a chat to discuss the posibilities.
  • Explain the jargon

    Jargon Busting

    I like to think that I'm slightly less socially inept than your average geek, so if you need anything clarifying in a language that makes sense then just ask.
  • Register your domain

    Domain Name

    If you've already got a domain name I can configure it to point to your website. Or if you haven't yet got one then I can tell you what's available and register the one you want.
  • Build your site

    Build Your Site

    I'm quite good at doing this. It's my speciality.
  • Host your site

    Hosting

    Every web site needs a home. I can house your website on my server where it will live happily with the other sites that I take care of. And it wont cost you an arm and a leg.
  • SEO your site

    Search Engine Optimisation

    Because I write my sites using valid HTML code, search engines are easily able to scan the content and place it in relevant search results. I don't promise to get your site to number 1 on Google, because the only people who can honestly control that are Google.
  • Rebuild your site

    Rebuild An Existing Site

    Does your site need a new lick of paint? Perhaps it could do with an overhaul, or maybe you'd just like to be able to edit the content yourself. I can re-work your site to fit your needs.Give me a ring for a chat about how your site could be brought up to date.

you might like...

If you're planning a new site you might want some of the following:

  • Content Management

    Content Management

    Having a content management system allows you to edit the content of your website without having to phone me up and get me to edit it for you. It can let you edit text, create links, upload photos, or even add new pages. This saves you time and money and puts you in control.
  • Visitor Tracking

    Visitor Tracking

    This is not a big green counter that you see on an eBay page, (although you can have one of those if you like). Visitor tracking can tell you how many people have visited your site, where they came from, which pages they looked at, and how long they spent on the site.
  • Email Form

    Email Form

    Displaying your email address on your website is a great way to collect spam mail from robots which trawl the web looking for viagra customers. If you're not so keen on getting special offers on pharmaceuticals you can have a form on your site which lets people contact you without disclosing your email address.
  • Online Shop

    Online Shop

    Having a shop on your site may be easier and cheaper than you think. By using a pre-built infrastructure combined with a custom-made design, I can create an online shop that is highly professional and highly affordable. Send me an email to find out more.
  • A jukebox

    Jukebox

    If you're an artist you can let people listen to your music without letting them download it. It can be built in conjunction with a content management system to allow you to upload songs. And I can create it so that it keeps playing as users change between the pages on your site.
  • A mailing list

    Mailing List

    Got lots of adoring fans? Or want some? You can have a form on your website that lets people join your mailing list, and you can then email them all at once to tell them about your news/meetings/world domination plan.

about me...

Hi, I am a freelance web developer based in Bristol.

I work both on a freelance/contract basis with companies, doing back and front end web development, and also directly with customers - building tailor made, client-editable websites.

I am well versed in PHP (CakePHP, Wordpress), Zope/Plone, MySQL, XHTML, Javascript (incl. jQuqery) and CSS.  So if you're lucky enough to know what those words mean then I'd love to come and work with you.  Please contact me for day rates and a free friendly chat.

If you're looking to find someone to create a new website for you I can guide you through the whole process and help you to choose the right design and features for your site.  I can also explain everything you need to know in a language that makes sense.

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some of my work...

Mountain Trike - The All Terrain Wheelchair

Mountain Trike

A site for a start-up company developing an all terrain wheelchair. The site was built using CakePHP and has a custom designed content management system including a blog roll, facilities to upload documents, images and videos, and a visitor tracking system.
inspiring schools website

Inspiring Schools

A large website with a bespoke content management system that allows the client to add and edit all of the pages on the site, as well as send emails and newsletters to their mailing list. It also allows users to submit news, information and event listings which the client can then moderate and publish on the site using the content management system.

kowetha string quartet website

Kowetha - String Quartet

A site for a string quartet, which includes a jukebox that keeps playing as the user switches through the different pages in the site.
ffred jones website

Ffred Jones

A site for Welsh solo artist Ffred Jones. The site includes a content management system and a hidden hit counter, allowing the client to edit the pages in the site and to track visitors and see where they came from. The site also includes a guestbook and an online shop.