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 designer, programmer, webmaster, to manager of websites, databases and online projects.

My services

  • Turn-key websites
  • Custom programming
  • Design
  • E-commerce, bespoke and Magento
  • Databases
  • 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 (PhoneGap framework)

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.)

Operating systems

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

Tools

  • Adobe Fireworks CS5
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
  • Adobe Photoshop CS5
  • Some Adobe Flash
  • LAMP/MAMP/WAMP
  • All Google analytical and advertising tools
  • Various SEO & Analytical tools

I have used the Adobe web creation tools since they came out, I am starting to work with MS tools, such as MS Web Expression at the moment.

Hardware: IBM PC.

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