Websites don't have to be alien technology.

Photo of Vasquez Rocks by David Ball

Hi, my name is David

The digital media specialist, website designer, developer, video editor, and photographer piloting this operation.

Accessible, thoughtful & budget-friendly

Whether you need a completely custom-built product or want to enhance existing media, I'm invested with clients to find the perfect solution. I provide a wide range of skills, for many kinds of businesses (and people).

No job is too small (or too big)

Work with someone who has over two decades of experience. No sales reps, no project managers, one person to guide you through the entire process.
— from start, to finish.

Let's get to work.

SERVICES & CAPABILITIES

Website Design + Development

I've designed and developed sites for small businesses, journalism blogs, artist portfolios, non-profits, and digital art installations to name a few.

Some were handbuilt from scratch with complex data relationships on content management systems, and some were standalone static websites that required no upkeep, but all projects are built with a mobile-first approach.

Digital Photography

If your project needs photography services, these can be included in your estimate.

I can shoot everything from headshots, events and business tours, marketing materials, and product photography with my Nikon DSLR and 2 Paul C Buff Einstein studio strobes.

Video Editing

Storytelling is powerful, and sometimes video is the best method.

I have edited documentary film and trailers, digitally archived physical DV tape footage, and also work with legacy formats like DVD authoring.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Discoverability is essential. I'm happy to work with clients to get their websites set up on Google Console paired with proper meta tags, sitemap structuring, and copywriting to improve their page rankings using best practices.

Digital Marketing + Management

Email or social media templates that deliver an on-brand experience for your customers to inboxes and handheld devices.

Many small businesses I've worked with can't afford a full-time designer or content manager. I offer creative "a la carte" add-on services for this reason. Hire me for updates to your website platform, email campaigns, reels, digital signage and more.

Restoration + CMS Transitioning

Whether it's restoring a website from a database backup, a lost website from a snapshot, transitioning to a new CMS, or leaving paid systems to serve static HTML websites free of overhead.

Familiar Platforms

Shopify
Github Pages
Squarespace
Wordpress + WooCommerce
Webflow
Wix
A Chicago based digital media studio.
  • Website Design & Development
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Digital Marketing + Management
  • Content Management System Migration
Happily working with
  • Squarespace
  • Shopify
  • Github Pages (Jekyll)
  • CraftCMS
  • Webflow
  • Wordpress + WooCommerce
  • Wix

Websites don't have to be alien technology.

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