Wanted: somebody with a background in graphic art and web design willing to help take an existing site and redesign it for the new millennium (this will involve removing tables, improving layout and functionality, placing embedded videos, designing a virtual tour, and generally putting your mark on the site. I’ll rework the copy my own self).
The “client” is, unfortunately, in no position to pay big bucks for these services. In fact, I’ll probably end up footing the bill for him to start — and I’m just not a wealthy man.
But you would certainly be doing me an enormous favor — and helping out a guy who deserves to be helped out — and that I wouldn’t forget. If you have interest and experience, either leave a note in the comments or email me privately.
And please, no lectures in the comments about how I’m cheapening the profession by not respecting its going pay scale. No one is being forced to volunteer. Which, if last time I asked is any indication, is the most likely outcome, anyway.
Still, doesn’t hurt to ask…
Comment by ef on 3/26 @ 11:13 pm #
Welcome back Jeff.
But I have to ask… When you say the new millennium, are you preparing for 3001 already? This millennium already has a few blemishes on it that seem to disqualify it as “new”.
Comment by Jeff G. on 3/27 @ 12:25 am #
True. But if you look at the code on the site as it now exists, you’ll get a very 1996 vibe.
Comment by The Apologist on 3/27 @ 2:16 am #
I can’t help with the redesign as I lack the requisite expertise. Nor am I a rich man. But, having enjoyed this site for years, when I saw your request I initiated an expedition into my couch cusions and have returned with two dollars and some change. It is my intention to take these dollars to my neighborhood convenience store and purchase two Powerball tickets. With a little luck, we’ll have this all sorted out by Monday afternoon.
If you have any specific numbers in mind please let me know here. Otherwise, we’ll be going with my Pakistani friend’s random number generator.
Comment by The Apologist on 3/27 @ 2:18 am #
“cusions” should read “cushions”.
Comment by Enoch_Root on 3/27 @ 4:43 am #
Jeff – done – Dan has my “real” email at work, where we do this sort of thing. Send me the details.
Comment by Doug Stewart on 3/27 @ 5:30 am #
I’d be willing to help out, too. What’s the site running? (Please don’t say “Expression Engine”…)
Comment by Doug Stewart on 3/27 @ 5:31 am #
Unless you’re talking about PW/PW Pub, in which case it’s WordPress, and then, well, you know — cat’s meow and all that.
Comment by Bryan on 3/27 @ 5:49 am #
What is the site running? (PHP vs. ASP.NET, is it a blog with a blog engine, etc? I have specific specialties but I avoid certain systems to remain within my strengths).
Comment by serr8d on 3/27 @ 6:17 am #
I’ve zero experience on site design, but I’ll help with any graphics mods you might request. I’m easy that way.
Now, if you need someone(s) to use as practice dummys, I’ll donate a couple brothers-in-law and daughter’s current
punkboyfriend. Don’t expect much, but the b-i-l’s do come with ATV’s and camo in any season. Just the thing for enjoying a nice relaxing session of tracheal compression restraints.Keep can keep the lot of ‘em when you’re done ;D
Comment by Darleen on 3/27 @ 6:43 am #
Jeff
I have some webdesign chops (can do html and am getting better in FLASH… I’m doing a FLASH site right now on spec for a friend of a friend planning to open a kettlebell gym). Tables I might need help with. Certainly anything graphics I can do also.
I’m here, boss, least I can do seeing as you let me hang around these parts and nosh the Dorritos.
Comment by Slartibartfast on 3/27 @ 6:45 am #
I’m guessing Jeff is not publicly linking the site in question for a reason, so I’m not going to point y’all there.
Just a guess. Could have just been an oversight.
Comment by Enoch_Root - TWP also on 3/27 @ 8:36 am #
Slart thinks he’s too cool for school. Brown-Noser! Suck-Up! Teacher’s Pet!
Comment by Jeff G. on 3/27 @ 10:57 am #
The site is this one.
I have no idea what it’s running. I do know that it’s not a blog, but it has one attached (and seldom used) in Word Press that we could redesign to match the main site. Once that, too, is redesigned.
If any of you are able to tell just by looking at it and can post that info here, that’d be swell. Unfortunately, when it comes to this kind of stuff, I’m something of a moron.
Comment by Enoch_Root - TWP also on 3/27 @ 11:03 am #
it could be worse. at least there is decent content for the SEs.
again, if you want, dan can give you my details.
Comment by mojo on 3/27 @ 11:27 am #
I never lecture!
Comment by Jeff G. on 3/27 @ 11:49 am #
Enoch–
Wrote Dan, haven’t heard back. If you’d like, you can email me: jeff – at – proteinwisdom – dot – com. Same goes for anyone else.
Comment by Timstigator on 3/27 @ 12:36 pm #
I’d do it, Jeff, but I’m only capable of Hillary photoshop visual gags. Unless you like that sort of thing. Then, in that case, I’ll do it, but I’m not sure there’s much of a connection between catch-wrestling and Her Thighness.
Comment by Dan Collins on 3/27 @ 1:18 pm #
Sorry, guys. Computer troubles again. I’m at the College presently using a library computer.
Dan
Comment by McGehee on 3/27 @ 1:56 pm #
Well, if it were EE I could very easily assimilate the site to look just like mine.
‘Cause, really — that’s about all I know how to do.
Oh, and according to the page source at CatchWrestle.com, he’s using something called “HTML Tidy.” Which, considering the look on his face in that picture, I’ll keep my snickers very, very quiet and pointed into my hand.
Comment by BJTexs_TWP_MOUSE on 3/27 @ 2:00 pm #
Good call, MeGehee.
I’m thinking we could match Tony up with that Krav Maga lady on Fight Quest and end up with the Scariest. Couple. Evah.
Comment by JD TWP on 3/27 @ 2:08 pm #
BJ – She was evil, in an oddly cool way.
Comment by BJTexs_TWP_MOUSE on 3/27 @ 2:12 pm #
That’s a pretty good description, along with enough attitude for about five rappers and a highly developed “I don’t give a crap about you, you die” philosophy.
Best line of that show was when Doug said that he was pretty certain her students were terrified of her. Smart guys…
Comment by JD TWP on 3/27 @ 2:13 pm #
You fall. You are dead.
Comment by BJTexs_TWP_MOUSE on 3/27 @ 2:38 pm #
Hah! and, “Now, Doug, we do elbow strike. Elbow here…” WHAM!!!!!
Scary lady…
Comment by Eliot Frick on 3/27 @ 9:04 pm #
Jeff, I can help if you so desire. I do mostly strategy these days but I’ve done the server-side stuff (ColdFusion, PHP, .NET), the design and client-side stuff (dhtml, flash, etc). Here are some sites for reference:
Blog for my company (MovableType)
St. Louis Children’s Hospital (Design was a bit mangled by the folks who did the CMS implementation – oh well)
Ad Agency maring|weissman (all flash)
California Custom Decks
McGurk’s Irish Pub (I only did implementation on this one)
There are a bunch of others that are no longer online for which I can provide screenshots should you so desire. I know you’ve already got my email. I would have emailed you this, but I don’t have access to SSL sites from this machine so I’ve only got email on my phone (on vacation).
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