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Content Management Systems
Too often choosing a web designer means choosing a dependency, with you suddenly reliant on someone else each time a small change comes up.
I build sites that give you power over your content. With a background in publications, I understand how quickly priorities can shift. Nearly all my projects include some sort of content management system (CMS). I'll help you identify what information you need to track, how it relates, and what's most likely to change. Then I'll make sure you can easily update important areas, without having to sweat the small stuff.
For medium to large scale sites, I often recommend Expression Engine—a versatile and feature-rich program. However, I've also built sites using Movable Type, WordPress, home-grown code, and hybrid systems. My goal is to find the solution that's right for you, both now and for the future.
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2156 W Chicago Ave #3
Chicago, IL 60622
312.315.6350
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Gelf Magazine
The Gelf editors were comfortable with their established Movable Type setup, but wanted to track more kinds of information and present these in a modular fashion. Interrelationships between categories and articles were also becoming more important.
I began with a thorough review of Gelf's existing system, identifying areas that could be simplified or that might pose problems. I then integrated numerous extensions developed by the Movable Type community with my own scripts. The resulting system intelligently displays articles and categories based on page context while minimizing server overhead and build time. Key images can be associated with articles and featured content changed in an intuitive, flexible way.
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Created a business card for NYC-based private chef Eugene Edele.
Come 2008, I'll be working as head developer for ContentNext. ContentNext is an independent media and information company based in Santa Monica, covering the business of digital media. The company operates a number of award-winning sites including paidContent.org, mocoNews.net and contentSutra.com, all powered by Expression Engine.
Seth Bro (that's me) has relocated to Chicago. I love my new space in the Pilsen neighborhood so far, & am looking forward to many new opportunities and experiences. My old friend/new roommate Chris Keener & I plan on using the loft as a part-time gallery space as well, come spring and loosely titled "Cost of Living."
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Have signed on to re-develop the website for Cine-file.info—a non-profit online guide to the Chicago independent film scene. Cine-file plans to expand coverage to New York City in the near future.
Blueeyes Issue #16 is out. Besides the usual collection of world-class photo essays, this month features the debut of our new "Document" section. Document looks to create discussion about issues in photojournalism, & we start by publishing an excerpt from Jim LoSalvo's new book, who has shot for U.S. News & World Report over 15 years. NYT online's design director Khoi Vinh contributed some design, as well as some kind words about the site.
Built a simple XML-driven Flash image viewer for photographer John Loomis' new site: JLPFL.
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With designer Chris Vivion, signed on to redevelop and combine the professional sites of freelance photographers Eric Larson and Jenny Larson. The new site will feature custom integration with Photoshelter.
With photographer Colin Webb, have agreed to develop a website for the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame, based in Washington, MO.
Put together the album art for Grass is Greener—the new album from Columbia hip hop favorites The 40 Thieves.
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Began development on a time tracking widget for the Yahoo! Widget Engine. I'm terribly dissatisfied with the time tracking software out there. My program aims for an extremely simple, punch clock interface, but with versatile export and reporting options.
Blueeyes has been awarded first place in the News Photo Gallery category by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). The Best of Photojournalism 2007 contest honored us for "The Naked King", an essay on the revolt against the monarchy in Nepal. The photo galleries' ease of use was specifically mentioned in the judges' comments.