Welcome to my online portfolio.
I am a web developer based in Minneapolis, MN that focuses on creating beautiful yet functional websites using web standards.
Here you can find examples of my work, lists of services I provide and useful resources, as well as how to contact me. To view them, please scroll to the right.
Blog
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July 8th, 20082Fast Shoes
This website is what really kicked off my career in web development. It is a business run by my roomate and myself. This project alone is what led me to SEO, Web Standards, PHP, and many more of the services I provide today
- Date:
- July 2007
- Technology:
- XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Zen Cart
- Live Site:
- 2Fast Shoes
A Thousand Words
A website powered by Gallery 2, a completely user friendly online gallery that allows you to add, remove, and organize photos as desired without the knowledge of any HTML. Serves as portfolio for a Minnesota photographer.
- Date:
- Febuary 2008
- Technology:
- XHTML, CSS, Gallery2
- Live Site:
- A Thousand Words
Iconic
A Zen Cart powered store I customized for a client in New Zealand. Nearly everything was customized from the header and footer to the side boxes and product pages.
Cool Tech Central
A more involved Zen Cart template I did for a client in Georgia, USA. Cooltech is a very professional retailer that focuses on electronics and anime related toys.
- Date:
- May 2008
- Technology:
- XHTML, CSS, Zen Cart
- Live Site:
- Cool Tech Central
Minnesota Solar Decathlon
A full featured website in every sense of the word. Created for the University of Minnesota's Solar Decathlon team, this website features a collaborative design along with flash panoramas, photo gallery powered by gallery2, blog feeds, and many other features
- Date:
- August 2008
- Technology:
- XHTML,PHP, Gallery2, CSS
- Live Site:
- Solar Decathlon
Services
I provide a large variety of services ranging from useability design to copywriting. Use the links to the left to find out more about what I specialize in.
Web Design
I provide the most up to date web design services that make use of all the latest web standards. I provide beautiful designs and valid code. I do HTML, XHTML, CSS, and PHP. I also design templates for common CMS (Content Management System) software.Zen Cart
The learning curve on shopping cart software can be very steep at times even for relatively easy to use carts such as Zen Cart can be difficult for non developers.
Let me help your business get off on the right foot by setting up your Zen Cart right from the start.
Marketing
Websites can be virtually useless if no one can find them.
Make sure your website and business for that matter are exposed to the right people at the right time. I provide SEO (Search Engine Optimization) as well as link building and keyword copywriting.
Resources
Here's a list of resources I find most useful for website and business owners.
These are each handpicked by me and do not make the list unless I have personally used them and have been greatly satisfied.
Authorize.Net
An important component of every business, whether you own a retail store or provide a service, is receiving money .
As a user and official reseller of Authorize.Net I highly recommend their services. They have spectacular customer service and many levels of protection againsts fraud.
I should note that they will not suddenly limit your account like some other popular services.
Contact me to open an account today!
IX Webhosting
Why pay $50 dollars a month for reliable webhosting when you can get it for a fraction of the cost. IX Web Hosting's Business Plus Plan has everything you need to run a successful website.
For only $7.95 per month you receive unlimited web space, 2 free domains, 5000 email accounts, and much more! All of their features are backed up by superb customer service and $500 dollars of free advertising with services such as Google Adwords!
Don't take our word for it, check them out here.
Zen Cart
If you plan on building a successful online store then Zen Cart is a must. Whether you are a top notch programmer or don't even know HTML you can become an online success with this easy to use shopping cart.
With unbelievable support from the developers and backed up by a great community this software is the perfect ecommerce solution for any business.
Oh, and best of all, its 100% FREE.
Friends
Contact Info
Like what you see in my portfolio. If you would like something similar for yourself or your business do not hesitate to contact me.
- Email:
- ken@kthompson.org
- MSN:
- ken@kthompson.org
- Phone:
- 1-612-619-6094
