I'm David, a web consultant based in New York City.

Let's make the Internet work harder for you.

I accompany my clients through the process from strategy definition to design and all the way past launch. I make sure they understand the available options. I can build custom website, install and alter existing themes and/or configure templated website solutions. I also look after and optimize existing websites — bringing or keeping them up-to-date, secure and performing — so that my clients can stay focused on their real work.

My goal is to build them the most effective online marketing tool possible, show them how to grow it themselves and then provide complete peace of mind by having their backs at all times.

Yes, sort of. Obviously I don’t run any data-centers and I am not a hosting provider but I can set you up with premium optimized hosting and manage it all for you. You will get fast, secure hosting with the latest software and configurations and I will take care of any hosting issue that may come up as if it were one of my own sites. I’ll even move your site over from your current host and change the DNS settings for you.

Hosting features include a staging site, a faster and hardened server, PHP7.4 and HTTP/2, malware protection, an SSL certificate (enables https pages), automatic daily full backups and access to a CDN (speeds up the site for geographically distant visitors). Obviously, you still get direct access to your site’s content admin just as you do right now.

On top of getting full hosting peace of mind, you’ll save a few $ per month compared to getting your own equivalent premium hosting account.

If you get stuck, have any question or need something tweaked, I’ll help. No additional charge.

Yes, it will be optimized for all screen sizes from smartphones to jumbo desktop screens. No pinching or zooming to read the pages and no Flash content. More info on what responsiveness means for websites.

Absolutely – via WordPress’ user-friendly admin pages that let you edit texts, menus, slideshows and more.

I charge by the project, not by the hour. This means I will give you a quote for the completion of the project as defined and you won’t have to pay for each little addition or change of mind (within reason). The project is over when you are happy with it. I ask for 50% to start work and the balance upon main delivery (i.e. when my part is done). On most projects post-delivery support, tweaks and advice are always included free of charge.

As for cost, each project is unique so a meaningful range is impossible to give. But give me some details and I will give you an idea as soon as possible.

I do: Namecheap (affiliate link that will get you whatever current promotions they have running). Good rates, good clear website (it matters), fast support, free WHIOS privacy protection, big enough that other service providers like hosting providers will frequently give you how-to instructions that are specific to Namecheap. I use them to register all my domain names.

Probably. Phone consultations cost $250 for up to 2 hours. Ask anything, including to make a quick fix to your site.

I have over 10 years experience as a freelance press photographer. My clients have included The New York Times, Le Monde, Der Spiegel and Saveur magazine. I have worked with Corbis, SIPA, AFP.

I am also a Certified PhotoShelter Consultant. Need a PhotoShelter discount? Use DA6BR5BT44 to get $15 off your subscription. More information.

Because I treat their project like one of mine. I speak frankly with them and am personally invested in the project’s outcome.

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