I take a no nonsense approach to Web development, and know that it is possible to create good Web sites in a reasonable time frame and at little cost. To ensure my projects run smoothly I:

Use brainstorming sessions and conduct interviews with key stakeholders to determine the true purpose of a Web site. Prepare clean designs that are pleasing to the eye and are deemed appropriate to key target group(s). Use information architecture techniques to ensure a Web site is organized properly, helps support business and user goals, and uses labels and wording that your target groups can understand. Prepare interface design documents, interactive design specifications documents, wireframes, site maps and work-flows depending on the needs of the projects. Prepare clean layouts using HTML that load quickly and error-free, are based on liquid design, and uses scalable fonts. Take into account privacy and security issues throughout all stages of Web development projects. Run iterative usability and quality assurance tests to ensure there are no surprises that pop-up at the end of a project. Program primarily using a combination of open source Web development technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL databases to keep costs down. Other programming experience is available for advanced Perl and ColdFusion applications as required.