THE BEST DESIGN AND FUNCTION.
Expert experience with multiple website media including blogs, online magazines, landing pages, interactive UI components and discussion boards.
WEBSITE DESIGN AND PLANNING
I like starting off with the GOAL ( KPIs – Key Performance Indicators ) of the page. Whether it is for Lead Generation, Donations or just plain consumption. Sitemaps and wireframes showing a foundation of the architecture would be presented. High fidelity prototypes can be presented showing a full spectrum of the website or app.
development and programming
I work in many different programming languages and Content Management Systems. My years of experience have lead me from writing code from scratch, to utilizing CMSs, to leveraging Node.js Stacks and headless CMSs. Let’s totally nerd out on this!
analytics and testing
Analytics and Split Testing have been an affinity of mine due to the learning or affirmation it provides. I work with real data, armed with powerful insight tools that show user behavior and what can be changed.
Portfolio
I have been fortunate to work on some great projects. This collection shows everything from initial branding, to full websites. These projects are only a small portion but most of the websites can be explored to see further work.
Testimonials
Relationships and community matter to me. These are some former colleagues that have had some nice this to say about me. Full references can be found on my LinkedIn and on my Resume page .
Dan is a highly skilled developer, thought-leader and all around great guy. He brings a strong background in design and user experience and applies these to his technical work. His unique skill set allows Dan to identify opportunities and then build the solution. He always takes into consideration the end user and continues to elevate all individuals around him.
Steve G.
Senior Technology Leader
When I first met Dan, it was in a meeting where we laid out the expectations of my team and how he would work with us to enhance and improve our (fairly outdated) websites. He brought a leather notebook with him. I remember this because by then most of us had elected to carry around our laptops, taking notes in word processors and peering up over screens. He sketched what would become the website prototype that still exists today. He showed me what our websites could become in the simplest of terms, taking time to answer questions and define terms I may not know. He explained why he made certain decisions, how it would improve performance, decrease bounce rates, etc. He was incredibly thorough and organized.
Christina S.
Marketer, Content Creator
Dan is passionate about creating beautiful webpages. He is always excited to work on a new project and test out new techniques and features. He is also a great colleague that is easygoing and works well independently and with teammates.
Alisha B.
Marketing Campaign Manager
Dan’s dedication to his team shines through every project that Dan is apart of. He spends the time needed to get things right and doesn’t hesitate to speak up with innovative and creative solutions to problems thrown his way. While at NAS, Dan became not only my confidant, but also taught me a lot about finding creative ways to integrate copy with design. Any creative team will find Dan to be a valuable asset and a true team player!
Stephanie D.
Senior Copywriter
Now get to know the other half
sometimes it’s just not that black & white
Outside of work, I really like to make music – I play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and attempt to sing. I also love to draw, read, camp, play video games, and watch corny dating shows ( who doesn’t? ).
I am a very personable guy, just call me and you’ll see. With that, I can be very communicative and articulate exactly what the best practices with the web are. I annually attend conferences to keep in mind the latest technology and actively consume data to learn what users are doing.