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	Judith Snyder is the principal and founder of Custom WebHelp. All clients work directly with Judith, who holds a MS from Syracuse University and SUNY ESF. She also has a certification in client/server programming from Syracuse University and additional graduate courses in information architecture and internet technologies. Prior to launching Custom WebHelp, Judith held positions in the information technology and education sectors as a software engineer, website developer, computer consultant, and webmaster. At Syracuse University, she developed websites from concept to launch and wrote the original website guidelines for the university while advising on web policy. She has also provided consulting services to the Hyundai car company, RadioShack, and Zyrtec. Her technical experience includes: Website design and redesign Usability (user-friendly) and user-centered layout Content and content strategy Information architecture Search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing Database, shopping carts, and HTML programming HTML newsletters Usability testing with real users Graphics, image manipulation/optimization, Photoshop Business analysis and website specifications Website editor Website maintenance Accessibility for people with disabilities Website evaluations Competitive analysis Website hosting, domain name registration The Custom WebHelp team includes database/HTML programmers, graphic web artists, and illustrators—all with academic credentials and over ten years of experience in their field. We listen carefully to your business needs and goals. Next we document your website requirements and present the best options for your web design project—making sure that we balance your needs with the needs of your website visitors. You will sign off at various stages and view the progress online so there will be no surprises at the end. Website design is an unregulated business. Anyone can "hang up their shingle" and call themselves a web designer. That means that you are at risk for getting a website that does not meet your expectations or long term needs. Often these sites are template sites or generated from software. We recommend selecting a web designer based on the quality of their work. Look for a firm that has developed at least 20 successful sites. Visit the sites and see whether it is easy to locate information and complete tasks. Are the sites user-friendly as well as professional and attractive? Do they reflect what is unique about each business? Check the website designer’s company site to see if they list personnel and stand behind their work or if they are anonymous. Do they list credentials on their about page? Custom WebHelp uses a team, comprehensive approach which allows us to provide a variety of custom services without sacrificing quality. With our comprehensive approach, you get more than just graphics and technology: User-friendly design and layout Search engine information Prioritized content Information architecture Usability Intuitive navigation Professional graphics Hand written code for HTML, database, interactive pages Required accessibility

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