Friday, September 03, 2010

Web-design and construction that fits your bill.

  • Attractive, functional web-sites that can expand along with your ideas.
  • Content Management Systems including Wordpress, WebYep and Joomla!
  • Configuration, support and advice to get the most out of the web.
  • NEW - Styling of your Twitter page or Facebook Fan Page coding.

Framework to Artwork


Michael Cowie web design and development can take your project from concept to execution. Whether your plans require a simple blog, a stylish portfolio, or a complex web-site - with loads of content, from video galleries to e-commerce and booking systems - I have a solution that will suit your needs and your pocketbook.

Web Designer:
The person who designs the layout, styling, and all other visual elements of a website.

If you are looking for an advanced and stylish site without the time and expense of having it built from scratch, you can select from a range of templates from reputable sites like Elegant Themes, RocketthemeYootheme, Gavick and others. Your site can be branded with your logo and ready for your content in hours, not weeks.

Web Developer:
The person who constructs the website so it can be viewed in a web browser, and implements all of the programming and other technical aspects of the site so that it functions properly.

If you need a more customized option - designed to your specifications, and capable of expansion - I can use applications like Flex 2, Dreamweaver, Freeway Pro (and many more) to create code-valid web-sites for all your gorgeous and profitable content. If you want a custom-built template for Joomla!, Wordpress or other CMS, I can create robust and easy to configure templates using the new Gantry framework, and can even incorporate multiple services like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YoutubeWix and Wibiya in a completely unique web-site that you can update with ease.

After your site design is complete, I can also assist you with managing your content. Whether you need a one-off item built to be a showcase or centrepiece of your site, or if you just need assistance with updates and maintenance, there is plenty I can do for regular clients: creating and formatting images, preparing and uploading video, or even creating presentations or webcasts that get your message to your audience in the most effective and stylish way possible.

So have a look through the examples of my work, my recommendations and blog entries on various web-related subjects.  I'm always happy to answer questions via Facebook, Twitter, or Skype.  Get involved, get in touch, and we'll build something together.

Pimp my social media

Get your Twitter page styled to match your website, or have a Facebook Fan Page customized with FBML to give you exactly the appearance and functionality you need.

You can also take advantage of many pre-built extensions for Wordpress and Joomla! that can synchronize with numerous social media or networking sites like Flickr, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Contact me about having your social media pages and other online tools styled and integrated with your website.

Where are the buttons?

If you are looking for those buttons to share this page, or to find me on Facebook, you won't see many of them.

Facebook Fan Page

If you do, they'll work like this one, which is linked to the Wibiya toolbar at the bottom of the page.

This free tool allows you to read and contribute to my Facebook fan page, tweet and re-tweet what you find on the site through Twitter, or see what's on my YouTube channel.

The toolbar also provides links and an RSS notification service, a chat room users can enter using Facebook or Twitter, a public announcement service and a list of most recent posts.

Visit the Wibiya website to find out more, and remember to ask me about installing and configuring the Wibiya toolbar on your website or blog.