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James McCartney

www.jamesmccartney.com

Son of Sir Paul McCartney, James McCartney's new music is the result of working on
and off in the studio for over two years. The new website was carefully designed to give
a taster of James' music and aid the growth of his profile through natural discovery.

Welcome to the Portfolio of Neil Sampson.

I am a multi-disciplinary web designer & front end developer based in
London with a focus for attractive, clean and usable interface design.

What I do.

I specialise in fully bespoke web design, custom built
Content Management Systems (CMS) and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
By naturally ranking high in Google and other search engines my engaging designs
will help increase sales and achieve a real return on your investment.

Why Me?

I'm professional, reliable and affordable. My ability to understand and
appreciate your ideas and shape them into a concrete reality is what sets me
apart from the plethora of freelance web designers available.

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CMS Websites

A Content Management System is a tool designed to simplify the publication of web content to web sites. It allows you to publish web content without requiring technical knowledge. I am able to produce bespoke systems tailored to your specific requirements, giving you the tools you need to manage your website easily and effectively.

Bespoke Web Design

Whatever your online goals, I can develop a website with cutting edge design techniques and the latest coding standards. I'll boost your online presence with a site that works the way you need it to. I don’t use web site templates – each customer gets a unique web site that meets their specific requirements.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

What is the point in having a great website if no-one can find it? I put great emphasis into designing websites so they perform well in the search engines. But getting the top slots in Google is so much more that that. I can help you get there by conducting "organic" Search Engine Optimisation campaigns as well as standard "Pay-Per-Click (PPC)" marketing campaigns.

1. Discover & Plan

My aim is to offer a straight forward approach to your creative solution. At our first meeting we will discuss your requirements and project aspirations. I will brief you on the processes that are involved in designing and building a website using plain English. No Jargon, not yet anyway! Before any work is undertaken I will produce you a detailed specification and quotation. That way you know exactly what you will get and how much it will cost you.

What happens at this stage?

  • Research and Discovery
  • Understanding Requirements
  • Conceptualising Ideas
  • Setting Goals & Objectives

2. Design

After the specification, work on the website is scheduled upon receipt of a signed order, a deposit, and any written content materials and graphics you wish to include. During this phase I will build you a prototype to clearly illustrate the layouts and navigation of your web site. Once you have approved the prototype, the development of your website can be followed on a secure development server.

What happens at this stage?

  • Hand Drawn Sketches
  • Photoshop Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • Image Sourcing

3. Build

At this stage the main design is ready. It is now time to work out all the details. We also like to make sure, that the design is indeed made with perfect accuracy. As for the web, now it's also time for coding. I take pride in coding standards-compliant websites. I try to take advantage of all the modern technologies, but also make sure that our sites look good across all modern browsers.

What happens at this stage?

  • Sign off Design
  • Coding & Development
  • Accessibilty & Usability Test
  • Browser Compliance Test

4. Get Found

As search engines become more sophisticated, the focus is on producing content rich websites with clear navigation and good accessibility. I will ensure that the website I produce meets with search engine guidelines to maximise your website's potential to be found under your desired keywords.

What happens at this stage?

  • Register Website with Google
  • Integrate Analytics
  • Setup Pay-Per-Click Campaign
  • Setup Keyword Matrix

5. Manage

Creating your new website is just the first step in the process. Ensuring the site stays fresh, accurate and reliable will maintain your company’s strong online presence while increasing visitors and activity. This maintenance is key to the ongoing success of your website.

What happens at this stage?

  • Training & Support
  • Social media integration
  • Traffic & performance analysis
  • 7 day support

I work with a wide variety of clients throughout the UK, providing bespoke design for web, CMS solutions and internet marketing strategies. My background and qualifications are in the web and design, I have a first class honours degree in Bsc Web Technology from the University of Lincoln and I’ve been building websites for the past 5 years.

I’m a genuine, down to earth individual who will set out to provide you with only the best. I’m a perfectionist by nature, this is clearly manifested in my work and in the way I do business.

I provide a very personal service with my clients. It’s highly important to me that all my work is undertaken in a tidy and organised manner and I pride myself on my ability to work without supervision.


Neil Sampson