Website Production - Edward Ellsworth

I handle domain name registration, web and mail server hosting, WordPress site installation, website design and more. I take care of all of the details! I also produce video and audio live webcasting of events, expos and conferences.

I can create an economical, dynamically changing website for you! Click for details…

Since the dawn of internet time (Web 1.0), I used to create HTML pages on my computer, then upload the pages and linked files to create websites; which were great in their day.

For several years now, I have recommended using the newer Web 2.0 SQL database-driven website apps, using a CMS (Content Management System like WordPress. When I work with you, I install your own WordPress website on your web hosting service, integrate other services, like Constant Contact and PayPal, and teach you how to use it. Your WordPress site is expandable and easy to post images and text to, and to update on your own. I can create blogs and discussion forums for you, using open source software and plugins available. For instance, this website is created using WordPress (and it stores all the content in a MySQL database). I tie in services like merchant services or PayPal shopping carts. I add security to websites, like SSL Certification and password-protected directories. I embed Flash movies, MP4 movies, MP3 and 3GP audio on sites. Of course standards change, and now I use HTML5 video, which works on all platforms, and no longer needs Adobe Flash Player.

The new focus these days with websites is content, and being up-to-date, rather than an over-riding emphasis on graphic design. You may have really nice looking graphics on your web site, but if the content is not current, there is no reason for the viewer to visit the site again. The html web site design paradigm may allow for custom graphic design, but a higher skill level is required to update and add to the original web site content. The database approach allows choosing a theme (like a design skin) that is consistent throughout the web pages. The content is easily updated by logging into the database account, and creating a new page or post.

Database driven sites, based on MySQL, WordPress and other types of open source CMS software, allow a non-programmer to add their articles, pages, pictures, movies, etc. themselves to their website or blog. This database strategy allows you to log into your account, and write an article, and when you are done, hit the Publish button, and it appears on your site. RSS (reader subscription service) feeds are created automatically, allowing you to receive an email when a new update has been published on the website. This type of website is a much faster, easier and more efficient strategy for putting information out there.

I have also designed simple, easy-to-navigate sites using Adobe GoLive, Photoshop and other applications. I can set-up your domain name registration, choose a website host and transfer your files to it to publish them on the Internet. I tie in dynamic services, like a database server, PayPal or an e-commerce solution. I offer an inexpensive way to put your website up quickly and easily, and enable YOU to update it with new content!

I have produced hundreds of video, web and book projects for various companies and clients. I am a skilled audio and video producer. I do photo and video shoots, audio and video editing, DVD authoring, print and website production, web videos and all the mysterious things that make a website, campaign or project successful.