Margie M

Web Designer

web.dev • Freelance

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 • 4 yrs

Worked as a freelance Web Designer focused on creating modern, responsive, and high-performing websites for small businesses, entrepreneurs, startups, and personal brands. Built websites and landing pages with a strong focus on user experience, mobile responsiveness, website performance, accessibility, and search-friendly structure. Applied web.dev best practices to improve the quality and performance of websites across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Focused on creating clean page structures, optimized layouts, intuitive navigation, fast-loading pages, and engaging user experiences that help visitors quickly understand a business and take action. Created custom website layouts and landing pages based on each client's brand, services, target audience, and business objectives. Redesigned outdated websites to give them a more modern appearance while improving usability, content organization, mobile responsiveness, and overall website structure. Worked on website optimization by identifying areas that could affect page speed, responsiveness, usability, and visitor experience. Improved image presentation, page layouts, navigation, calls-to-action, and content structure to create websites that were easier to use and more effective for business goals. Collaborated directly with clients to understand their requirements, provide design recommendations, implement revisions, and deliver polished final websites. Managed projects from initial planning and wireframing through design, development, testing, optimization, and final delivery while maintaining clear communication throughout the process. Developed practical experience in responsive web design, landing page design, website redesign, UI/UX, website performance optimization, SEO-friendly web structure, accessibility, and modern web development principles. Focused on delivering websites that combine professional design with functionality, speed, usability, and a strong overall user experience.

Wordpress Web Designer

Website Design Service- WordPress and Custom Development • Freelance

Jan 2018 - May 2021 • 3 yrs 4 mos

I Designed and developed professional websites for businesses, entrepreneurs, startups, and personal brands, with a strong focus on WordPress website design, website redesign, responsive web development, and custom website development. Worked closely with clients to understand their goals, brand identity, target audience, and desired functionality, then transformed their ideas into modern, user-friendly websites. Specialized in creating WordPress websites from scratch, redesigning outdated websites, building custom pages and layouts, improving website navigation, and developing responsive designs that work smoothly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Also provided custom development solutions tailored to specific business requirements, including customized website features, integrations, forms, landing pages, and functional improvements. Focused on creating websites that are not only visually appealing but also fast, organized, easy to navigate, mobile-friendly, SEO-friendly, and designed with the user experience in mind. Improved website structure, page layouts, calls-to-action, content presentation, and overall usability to help businesses establish a stronger online presence. Successfully handled projects from initial planning and design through development, testing, revisions, and final delivery. Maintained clear communication throughout each project, paid close attention to client requirements, and delivered reliable solutions while meeting project deadlines. Built practical experience across WordPress website design, custom website development, responsive web design, landing page design, website redesign, eCommerce websites, website optimization, and ongoing website improvements. The main goal has always been to create professional websites that represent each client's brand effectively and provide a smooth experience for their visitors.

Wix Website Specialist

Website Design for Small Business | Roanoke VA | Daleville VA • Freelance

Jan 2015 - Nov 2020 • 5 yrs 10 mos

Worked with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and local brands in Roanoke, Daleville, VA, and surrounding areas to create professional Wix websites that strengthen their online presence and help them connect with more customers. Specialized in Wix website design, Wix website redesign, responsive web design, landing pages, eCommerce websites, and website optimization. Helped businesses turn their ideas into modern, professional Wix websites tailored to their brand, services, target audience, and business goals. Redesigned outdated or poorly structured websites into clean, engaging, and easy-to-navigate online experiences that work smoothly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Provided complete Wix website design services, including custom page layouts, homepage design, service pages, landing pages, contact pages, mobile optimization, eCommerce setup, and website redesign. Focused on creating clear navigation, strong calls-to-action, professional visual presentation, and user-friendly layouts that guide visitors toward taking action. Worked closely with clients to understand their business, brand style, content, and specific requirements before developing a website solution. Paid close attention to design details while ensuring websites remained responsive, functional, organized, and easy for clients to manage. Also helped improve existing Wix websites through layout adjustments, content organization, mobile responsiveness, SEO-friendly structure, performance improvements, and user experience optimization. Managed projects from initial consultation and planning through design, development, revisions, testing, and final delivery. Built practical experience helping small businesses establish and improve their online presence through professional Wix website design. The goal of every project is to create a website that looks professional, communicates the client's value clearly, provides an excellent user experience, and supports business growth.