Freelance Website Projects

Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on several freelance web design projects that each came to me through word of mouth:

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Each project was an opportunity to collaborate closely with a business owner, understand their brand, and create a digital presence that supported their goals. The nature of our relationship was largely dependent on how hands-on (or off) they wanted me down the line.

Client: Barry King, former professional tennis player and coach
Platform: Custom HTML/CSS using an HTML5 UP template
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Project Overview

Barry King sought a professional online presence to showcase his tennis academy's offerings and philosophy. The goal was to create a site that reflected his extensive experience and attracted aspiring tennis players.​

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My Role

• All me!: Barry told me he wanted to be very hands-off. He does not feel tech-savy and wanted the burden off his mind.
• Design & Development: Customized an HTML5 UP template to align with the academy's branding.
• Content Strategy: Structured content to highlight Barry's coaching philosophy, services, and testimonials.
• Responsive Design: Ensured the site was mobile-friendly and accessible across devices.​‍

Outcome

The website effectively communicates the academy's values and services, providing a platform for potential clients to learn about Barry's coaching approach and get in touch.​

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Client: Melissa Tafoya, Certified Pickleball Professional Coach
Platform: Wix
URL: oncourtadventures.com

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Project Overview

Melissa needed a dynamic website to manage her pickleball coaching business, including classes, leagues, and tournaments. The site had to be user-friendly and allow for easy updates.​

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My Role

• Extremely Collaborative: Melissa is very active in her entrepreneurial pursuits and wanted me to go along the process in a very involved way with her.
• Making Site Architecture: Organized content to provide clear navigation to classes, events, and booking information.
• Design Customization: Tailored Wix templates to match the brand's energetic and inclusive vibe.
• Integration: Linked external booking platforms and social media for seamless user interaction.​

Outcome

The website serves as a central hub for Melissa's coaching services, enabling clients to easily find information and register for events, thereby enhancing her business's online presence.​ We also settled on using Wix so she could be very proactive in her own updates and changes as she needed to be.

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Client: Megan Hanna, Professional Hairstylist
Platform: Wix

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Project Overview

Megan required a stylish and informative website to showcase her hair styling services and allow clients to book appointments.​

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My Role

• Visual Design: Created a clean, modern aesthetic that reflects the luxury and professionalism of Megan's services.
• Content Development: Crafted service descriptions and integrated client testimonials to build trust.
• Booking Integration: Connected the site to an external booking system for easy appointment scheduling.​

Outcome

The website effectively presents Megan's services and style, providing clients with an easy way to learn about offerings and book appointments, thus supporting her business growth.​

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Coming soon!

These freelance experiences have been invaluable in building both my technical and professional skills. I learned to:

• Translate a client's vision into a functional and visually cohesive website
• Adapt my design approach across platforms—from custom-coded sites to flexible, no-code builders
• Balance aesthetics, usability, and business needs
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and confidently with clients, done differently according to each person's wants and needs for the process

Most importantly, I learned how to ask the right questions, manage expectations, and keep projects moving forward with a collaborative, client-focused mindset.

These projects sparked my excitement for working closely with real people and helping them bring their ideas to life online.

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