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I offer discounts, variable rates, flat rates, and/or bartered services for eligible businesses and organizations to keep services affordable for you.

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You’re busy running your business or organization; you’re also human. I understand neurodiversity and the toll of mental labor it takes to get started and keep it going.

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I want to see you grow and thrive regardless of your competition. I’ll help you find options that fit your needs, budget, and vision for the future even if that’s not with me.

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I specialize in creating WordPress websites that can be easily maintained. Informational or eCommerce, WordPress has a plugin for that—and if it doesn’t, I can make it!

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Host your website with me! I offer affordable rates and I won’t confuse you or upsell you stuff to waste your valuable time and money. Free SSL and email accounts with your domain are included!

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Is your website broken and you have no idea how to fix it or who to ask? Contact me! If I can fix it within 45 minutes, it’s free!

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Let’s talk about making your website discoverable on popular search engines like Google. We’ll use analytics to help you make data-driven decisions.

Interactive Media

Looking to make something cool and interactive on your website? Interested in a web application? Let me help you with my expertise in user experience (UX) and human-computer interaction (HCI).

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Let’s create an engaging email or eNewsletter template! I’ve worked with Salesforce, MailChimp, Pardot, Marketo, HubSpot, SharpSpring, Vertical Response, and more!

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