Maintenance of Existing Static Sites

If you already have a site but for some reason need someone new to help you to keep it updated, let's talk about maintaining your existing web site. We can discuss:

• simple maintenance of the site (text and graphics updates)

• whether it makes sense to move it to a Content Management System (CMS)

• how to enhance the site with other capabilities

Dynamic Web Application Development

Do you need a site that does something extra? Let's discuss your business needs to see if I can provide value for your organization. My first consultation is always free (up to 90 minutes), and a follow-up implementation plan, if appropriate, is also free.

Content Management System Installation and Configuration

Who wants to pay a web developer for every little change to a web site? A better idea is to set up a Content Management System (CMS), which enables YOU to update your OWN site, even if you have no HTML or web programming experience! Some of the benefits of setting up a CMS include:

• No software purchase necessary

• You can update your site from any Internet-enabled computer

• You can select from thousands of site templates to start off the design of your site (if you don't already have a layout)

• Savings over the lifetime of a site can amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars!

Click here to see how much like a word processor the CMS editing environment looks.

Search Engine Optimization

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a specialty all of its own. Established SEO experts can cost hundreds of dollars per hour. I have studied SEO techniques, and apply them as I develop new sites, and can also retrofit existing web sites to increase the likelihood of ranking highly in search engines such as Google. The application of standard SEO techniques during the creation of a site does not cost extra. If you would like me to apply SEO techniques to an existing site, I am available for this type of work for the rates listed on my Rates page.

Business and Technical Writing

Do you send out emails and letters to your customers that have to be worded just so? Are you outside of your comfort zone writing content for that brochure you're going to print 10,000 copies of*? Do you want to make sure that there are no grammatical gaffes, punctuation problems, and wonky wording in your content? Or maybe you have a technical document that needs to be written. I can help with all of these things, and have a 15-year career that has developed and leveraged these skills. You can see my portfolio at http://www.davidcastro.com or a general overview of my talents and experience at my LinkedIn page.

* Yes, it is grammatically sound to end a sentence with a preposition.