Hi I'm Sean O'Grady& I design websites with xHTML, CSS, PHP and jQuery
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Some of my Services
Wordpress Development
Wordpress has been a designers favourite for years now. The reason I use it is due to the speed at which I can build websites. Wordpress is primarily a blogging platform but can be extended to create a rich web experience
With Wordpress, I can create anything from a basic 8-page website to a highly customizable shopping website within hours
User-Orientated Design
First and foremost, a website should always be aimed towards the users visiting the site. I create intuitive websites, that are easy to understand & use at first glance.
Designing a website should not just be about making things look great, but also making it easy for the client to use in the least amount of time possible
SEO Optimization
In order to make sure your website is visible to the greatest amount of people, I design my websites with search-engines in mind.
Search Engine Optimization is the method of designing a website so it can be easily found by the likes of Google or Yahoo! This is important not only because of initial visitors but also gives you more long term exposure.
Emerging Standard Design
In recent years there have been numerous standards that have been introduced to make designing and coding a website easier, faster and more aesthetically pleasing.
With the likes of jQuery, CSS3, and HTML5, I can make your website compatible with the browser of the future, while still supporting legacy browsers. Websites I design work on all major browsers, but I recommend Firefox 3.6
Latest Client Work
Mediabreakers
Mediabreakers provides “high definition videos for a range of businesses, products and services” They needed a simple Wordpress install with a quick turnaround. Both the client and I were happy with the outcome
Latest Articles
Starting Out – Things I’ve Learned as a Freelance Web Designer
In the 14 months I’ve been officially freelancing, I’ve learned so much. I’ve had the privilege of working with some truly remarkable people and companies. When doing what I do, it’s easy to lose track of time, so when I look back at some of the first designs I’ve made I can honestly say I’m [...]
Daily Links – 12th Feb 2009
This week, the biggest news socially has to be Google Buzz, a social aggregator integrated into Gmail. It needs to be refined more, but right now, its doing its purpose, worrying Twitter.
This is what else I’ve been reading this week.
Video
My favourite Super Bowl advert this year
Daily Links – 2nd Feb 2009
This is what I’ve been reading for the past few days
Videos
What an epic performance!
Helvetica – The Quintessential Typeface
Since I’ve been designing, “Helvetica”, has probably been my favourite typeface. And I know I’m not alone with my opinion. “Helvetica” has been a staple in advertising, design, and street signage for the past 50 years. And after watching the documentary “Helvetica”, directed by Gary Hustwit, it has enlightened me on how significant this typeface [...]
