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Professional Web Design by Jansen

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Jansen VanMeter Tolle
Website Designer and Developer
Table of Contents
  1. Who I am
  2. Experience
  3. What I do
  4. Pricing
  5. Portfolio (More examples coming soon!)

1.) WHO I AM

My name is Jansen VanMeter Tolle, and I am a professional website designer and developer. Here is a little bit of information about me.
  • Name: Jansen VanMeter Tolle
  • Age: 20
  • Sex: Male
  • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jansenvt
  • Email: jvtstudios[at]gmail[dot]com
  • MSN: jansen[at]jvtstudios[dot]com
  • Skype: jansentolle

Education:
  • West Senior High class of 2008
  • TBAISD Career Tech Center – Student of the Year 2007 and Vice President of the National Technical Honor Society. Received certifications in XHTML, JavaScript, Flash MX 2004, and PHP
  • Working towards an Associate’s degree at Northwestern Michigan College

Hobbies
I love working with shapes and colors, but I’ve never been great at drawing, so naturally, I’ve always been pulled to work with digital design. I’ve also always worked with computers and technology, and simple logic always amuses me, which is what drives me to continue basic programming.
I’m also interested in Music Production, Video Production, Interior Design, Video Games, Concerts, Health + Fitness, and of course having a good time with friends!​

2.) EXPERIENCE
I’ve been working digital design since 2004.
I am mostly self-taught, but I do have some structure to my technical educations. I took two years of “Web Design and Programming” at the TBAISD Career Tech Center during my high school education. I have also taken some classes towards my degrees in Computer Information Systems and Visual Communication at NMC.
I currently work as the “Senior Developer” for a website design company in town, and have been working there for nearly two years. I also frequently do freelance work, mostly for friends and often for free.​

3.) WHAT I DO

I specialize in Website Template Design, coded to your preference in a number of formats.
  • XHTML/CSS
  • Wordpress
  • Jumla
  • Drupal
  • Other? Ask me.
I will design your template in Photoshop. After it is approved, I will begin the coding process. I start by converting the PSD to an XHTML/CSS layout, and from there I can add the necessary code to create a CMS template.

I can also do other stuff. I might not be the best at it, but I’ll try!
  • Business card or other print design
  • Basic logos
  • Advertisement Design (ad banners, fliers, etc)
  • Basic programming (eg: script modification. Always ask.)
  • Website updates
  • Consultation
  • Organic SEO
  • Various IT stuff

4.) PRICING

Professional work may seem expensive, but the difference shows.

My time is valuable. I make a fair wage at my work, and I expect the same (though a lot less) from any freelance clients I am working with. A typical design and development project takes around 20 hours, in my experience, so it is important to think about the raw time that goes in to your project when you're wondering why my prices seem astronomical :3. I charge on a per-project basis, and usually expect payment up-front. Any work requested that is not outlined in the initial agreement will require additional hourly payment (usually ~$10/hr).
In the web design industry, every project is unique.
Therefore I cannot give you an exact price without hearing your project’s details, but I’ll do my best to give you some examples.

Example – Mid-range Design, XHTML/CSS + Wordpress Template - $200
This sort of project would involve the following:
  • Pre-Design consultation disusing your visions and ideas, as well as tastes.
  • Template Design Process, involving revisions and previews
  • XHTML/CSS coding, including sample content or pre-provided content
  • Conversion from XHTML->CMS template
  • Basic setup and installation of modules/theme if necessary
Example – Basic Design, a few unique pages and a generic page - XHTML/CSS Template - $125
This sort of project would involve the following:
  • Pre-Design consultation disusing your visions and ideas, as well as tastes.
  • Template Design Process, involving (less frequent) revisions and previews
  • XHTML/CSS coding, including sample content or pre-provided content
Example – Simple Design, Home Page + Interior Page - XHTML/CSS Template - $75
This sort of project would involve the following:
  • Pre-Design consultation disusing your visions and ideas, as well as tastes.
  • Template Design Process, involving (less frequent) revisions and previews
  • XHTML/CSS coding, including sample content or pre-provided content
Again, every project is unique.
If you’re curious AT ALL, do not let this pricing scare you. We can work something out. Always ask me about your project and discuss the details before you think about the price.

5.) PORTFOLIO

More coming soon. For now, here are a few coded websites to look at (not functional, just xhtml templates with sample content)

FreewareDLs.com - for Renegade - Logo (For free, he didn't have one), Template, and XHTML/CSS
http://codespace.net/jansen/xhtml/

When finished, this will be a wordpress template.

GetThatView - for Zypur - Logo (For free, he didn't have one), Template, and XHTML/CSS
This one is rather incomplete in the body area for now... but here: http://codespace.net/jansen/gtv/

Timberlee Hills - For work - Template Design and XHTML/CSS
http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/1048/timberleeweddingsbyjans.jpg

Exit Bellaire - For work - Template design and XHTML/CSS
http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/6791/exitrealtybyjansin.jpg
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Vouch to jansen, taught me lots, helped me lots, and one helluva guy. I trust him with my money/pixels etc.
 
Thanks :)
 
jcd1827 said:
From what I see your going to go far in this business. And your prices are extremely low by the way. Some professional web developers charge $75 to ever $100+ an hour. To sum it up, good luck!
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yes indeed they do

its never fun to pay that much an hour for anything :C
 
I will probably be using your service pretty soon. How simple of a design are you talking about in your Basic Design? Also what exactly is a Interior Page?

Thanks, Merry Christmas!
 
Blindshots said:
I will probably be using your service pretty soon. How simple of a design are you talking about in your Basic Design? Also what exactly is a Interior Page?

Thanks, Merry Christmas!
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Great :) Currently I'm booked for commissions for atleast two weeks, but after that point I can work with you on a project if you'd still be interested.

Basic design is not entirely "basic", it just denotes a simpler interface. Either of these would be a good representation: http://codespace.net/jansen/gtv/ http://codespace.net/jansen/xhtml/ - No crazy custom matte-painted interfaces or anything like that, basically.

An interior page is simply another version of the page designed for regular content. A "contact" or "about us" page would be a good example.
 
Hi Jansen, I added you on msn and pm'ed you on sythe. No reply though, Get back to me asap please :) Intrested in your Web Design.

Thanks
 
Will do - sorry for the delayed response. I've been ill.
 
I will also add you on skype - my skype name is jansentolle
 
I may have something for you in the upcoming months, i've added you on Facebook for now.

Fyi - I Like What You're Doing Man.
 
Ah that was you that added me
 
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