Darren Miller
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About me
I am website developer and consultant based in Surrey, UK.
With over 12 years of experience in both development and management, I know how to deliver a successful website on time and on budget.
I keep a close eye on the way the web is changing. Cutting through the jargon, I can offer you plain-English guidance on what's important and what's not.
Content Management Systems
It's your website, you want to be able to control it. For that you need a Content Management System.
Choosing the right CMS from the hundreds available is essential. Get it wrong and it can prove a costly and frustrating experience.
I've spent many years developing and customising all sorts of CMS installations. By learning about the needs of your website and the skill levels of your team, I can help you make the right decision.
Application development
Whether you need a simple contact form or a complex e-commerce system, I can help.
Your application will be fully specified, developed to industry (W3C) standards and tested thoroughly.
For the technically minded, I develop in PHP and MySQL on the popular LAMP platform.
Where appropriate, so-called "Web 2.0" technologies such as AJAX can be utilised to add interest and convenience for your end-users.
Standards-compliant websites
The web is supposed to be for everyone. I approach all my development with this in mind.
Working to the highest standards of HTML and CSS coding pays dividends.
- Your site will be easier to maintain
- Search engines will index all your content properly
- Devices such as mobile phones and PDAs will display the site properly
- People with disabilities will be able to use the site
Recent Projects
Yell
Departmental branding and intranet
A brief to enhance the image and awareness of Marketing Development, it's team members and projects. The MyMarketing logotype was developed and given personality through seasonal variations. A MySpace-style intranet was developed to allow team members to explain their roles and associations.
Biocompatibles
Corporate website
A full-service project to develop the company's website. Designs were commissioned to tie in with a new corporate look. A Content Management System was developed to handle a wide variety of data. Search Engine Marketing campaigns were launched to promote the company's products.
Visit www.biocompatibles.com
Orangutan Appeal UK
News blog and online shop
A busy charity with very little technical knowledge required a reliable site they could manage themselves. Easy-to-use, open source blogging software was selected to run the site. A custom visual theme and sophisticated e-Commerce plugin were applied.
Surrey Association for Visual Impairment
Accessibility, simplicity, ease of management
As a charity for the visually impaired, SAVI needed a site where accessibility and usability were second to none. Users can select from three colour schemes and text sizes. A bespoke Content Management system allows the staff to update the site at minimal cost.
