Nick Brandt

Services

I am a keen web developer who has focused on the Internet since '95 and been involved in most aspects of the Internet business in positions ranging from programmer, webmaster, to manager of websites, databases and programming projects.

I work for small to large businesses world-wide, mainly in Unix, PHP and SQL environments in the following manner:

My services

  • Turn-key websites
  • Custom programming
  • Design
  • E-commerce
  • Databases
  • Content management systems
  • Back-to-back systems
  • Advanced search engine positioning
  • Targeted marketing and advertising
  • Maintenance

I also consult, host, provide training and information on Internet-related subjects.

Programming languages

  • PHP (PEAR, ZEND implementation)
  • Perl
  • JavaScript
  • Unix/Linux shells
  • SQL-92 (MySQL 3.xx-5.xx, PostgreSQL)
  • Some iPhone development

Databases

Unix-based ANSI '92 compliant databases and DBMS's, including MySQL and PostgresSQL.

Technological concepts

  • HTML/XHTML/XML/DHTML
  • SSL (using HTTPS/shell)
  • CURL (Client URL Request Library)
  • CGI, scripting
  • CSS layout and formatting
  • AJAX
  • JQUERY
  • PhoneGap

Design

  • Graphics adapted for the Internet
  • Rich media

Search Engine Optimisation & Marketing

  • SEO keyword research
  • SEO submissions
  • SEO link building
  • Google AdWords advertising
  • FaceBook marketing & advertising
  • Twitter Marketing
  • Rich media SEO (YouTube etc.)

This is a large topic that needs to be tailored to budget and the target market so please contact me for further details.

Operating systems

  • Mac OS
  • FreeBSD/OpenBSD/Linux/RedHat
  • Windows (3.11, 95, 98, NT3.51, NT4, ME 2000, XP & Windows 7)
  • DOS

Tools

  • Adobe Fireworks CS4
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
  • Adobe Photoshop CS4
  • Adobe InDesign CS4
  • LAMP/MAMP

Hardware: IBM PC.

Notes

My main area is design and implementation of Internet sites from smaller sites to large, interactive database-driven projects.

I also focus on usability, marketing, social media, traffic-building, SEO, advertising solutions and traffic monetization for existing and new clients.

Please feel free to contact me for information on updates and ongoing maintenance for your Internet site or outline your project or question, I promise you a prompt and clear reply.