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  • Hello! My name is Chris Mears…

    …and I make web sites. I’ve been making web sites for over 10 years and have experience in the following:

    • Web standard sites using HTML+CSS (XHTML, CSS3 (with transitions), semantic, degradable, cross-platform)
    • Javascript and AJAX (particularly jQuery, but also some Prototype and HTML5 APIs)
    • Progressive Enhancement & Graceful Degradation
    • PHP (including the CakePHP MVC framework)
    • Ruby on Rails, Drupal, WordPress
    • SEO and web site marketing
    • Web and technology trends

    Check out my portfolio, visit my LinkedIn profile, or contact me!

    Portfolio

    Canned Banners

    CakePHP framework, HTML+CSS, Javascript+jQuery

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    Date: 2011

    Cisco EOS (Cisco Media Solutions Group)

    PHP, Smarty, Velocity, HTML+CSS, Javascript+jQuery

    Cisco EOS Screen Shot 1Cisco EOS Screen Shot 2Cisco EOS Screen Shot 3

    Date: 2010

    Almanac Beer

    HTML+CSS, Javascript+jQuery, WordPress theming

    Almanac Beer Screen Shot 1Almanac Beer Screen Shot 2Almanac Beer Screen Shot 3

    Date: 2010

    Blue Label – Wedding Vendor Guide

    HTML+CSS, Javascript+jQuery, WordPress theming, WordPress plugins

    Blue Label Screen Shot 1Blue Label Screen Shot 2Blue Label Screen Shot 3

    Date: 2010

    Perfect Bound – Wedding Blog

    Custom WordPress plugin: NextGEN Photo Gallery image search filter with slideshow navigation

    Perfect Bound Screen Shot 1Perfect Bound Screen Shot 2Perfect Bound Screen Shot 3

    Date: 2010

    Foodbuzz

    HTML+CSS, Javascript+Prototype, Ruby on Rails

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    Date: 2009

    Daniel Winters Photography

    Design, HTML+CSS, Javascript+jQuery, WordPress Integration

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    Date: 2009

    Eastlake Girls Softball

    Custom WordPress Theme, Online Paypal Registration, HTML+CSS

    Eastlake Girls Softball - HomepageEastlake Girls Softball - Registration HelperEastlake Girls Softball - WordPress Theme

    Date: 2009

    Wine Institute

    Project Manager, Drupal implementation

    Wine Institute - HomepageWine Institute - State Shipping Laws from Ship CompliantWine Institute - Press Release Page

    Date: 2008

    Projects

    I have a blog, a silly site, and a fun music project. All keep me busy, inspired, and constantly thinking about web trends and technology. more…

    My Philosophies

    You’d think by being buried at the bottom of this page, my philosophies would be the same. However, I think of my philosophies as being my root. Roots need to be buried deep for a stronger tree :)

    • Integrity is the ability and willingness to do what you say you will do. I strive for maximum integrity with myself, my family, my friends, and my customers.
    • Communication is extremely important with any kind of relationship whether it be personal or business.
    • Standards on the web are a common set of practices for building web sites developed by the community and other entities such as the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). I follow these standards in each of my projects so that they are accessible, readable, and ready for future improvements.

    Contact Me

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