Finally, I've got the html editor FCKeditor working. I was using TinyMCE, but gave up because it was too tricky to work across subdomains (static.zachschwartz.com and such). It turns out, FCKeditor was just as tricky, but hey, now I know more about apache.
Hi. I'm a web designer & new media strategist based in Washington, D.C.
I also take photographs and sometimes write a blog.
What can I do for you?
WEB SITES PEOPLE LIKE
Bad websites bother me. Ask my friends. My family. It's something I complain about a lot.
I build websites based on a few principles that I think benefit both the site's owner and the site's visitors.
Relevant Buzzwords: Web Standards Compliant,
Unobtrusive JavaScript, UI Testing, Accessibility, Hand Coded HTML & CSS
Using those principles, I can help you think about the future of your presence on the web.
Relevant Buzzwords: Open Source Software, Scalability, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Networking, Online Community Planning, Python, Django
PAST WORK & PORTFOLIO
Obama for AmericaAs the new media director for the Obama campaign in Montana, I maintained the official state website, designed microsites and printed material, and used social networking tools and campaign online organizing tools to encourage and engage volunteers and voters.
Example: Early Vote Montana
Save DarfurAs the the online communications associate for the Save Darfur Coalition, I helped grow the email list to more than one million members, plan and execute online strategy, maintain and enhance SaveDarfur.org, and build microsites.
Examples: China Please , Blog For Darfur
East Meets LeftA project for myself and my friends, East Meets Left is a music website/blog focusing on the east coast of the US, reporting on new music and live shows. I built the site using Python and the Django for the server side, and jQuery on the client side, including an mp3 player which uses as little flash as possible. The site remains in beta for the moment.
Example: eastmeetsleft.com
Bombs In Our BackyardFor Academy Award nominated filmmaker Ginny Durrin I created a website to promote her latest documentary film, about a prominent DC neighborhood built on top of a World War I-era chemical weapons dump.
Example: Bombsinourbackyard.com
Marsha LedermanFor Marsha Lederman, the RISD educated illustrator, I created a website that would highlight the work she's done for a wide range of clients.
Example: Marshalederman.com
COMMON QUESTIONS
Wait, so you're just one guy?
Yes, and I don't send holiday cards to clients.
On the other hand, I'm always reachable, and I always know what's going on with every aspect of your project.
I don't like the way stuff on your site moves.
That's not a question, but the client is (almost) always right. Some rich interaction is good and enhances usability, while too much is distracting and disrupts usability. It's up to you.
This is great. Are you available to do some work for my organization?
Yes. I'm currently accepting contracts. Please contact me and let me know what you have in mind.
NEW GOOGLE STREET VIEW NAVIGATION
June 4, 2009
June 4, 2009
Google Maps has introduced a new method for moving around while using street view. It's much more intuitive than the previous method, now you just double click where you want to go.
NEW SITE X2
June 2, 2009
June 2, 2009
So yes, this looks almost exactly like the old site, but underneath, it's a whole new beast. What was once WordPress is now Django. At the moment, that means virtually nothing to someone visiting the site, but it will in the future.
