Skills
Front End Development
JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, SEO
Back End Development
Apache, PHP, MySQL, MongoDB, Node.js
Content Management Systems
WordPress, Drupal
Graphic Design
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD
JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, SEO
Apache, PHP, MySQL, MongoDB, Node.js
WordPress, Drupal
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD
The research and discovery phase sets the foundation for all subsequent stages in the web development life cycle. In this stage, information is collected about project goals, target audience, competitors, and available content. Establishing a clear understanding of objectives ensures that the development process is aligned with desired outcomes and provides the direction needed to create an effective, user-focused product.
Building on the insights gathered during the research and discovery phase, this stage involves selecting the appropriate technologies, defining project deliverables, creating wireframes, developing a sitemap, and establishing an estimated timeline. The sitemap serves as a flowchart that outlines the hierarchical structure of the website, providing a clear visual representation of how content and navigation will be organized.
In the design phase, all visual elements are created, including images, icons and photos. A color palette and style guide are defined to ensure visual consistency across the project. Prototypes are then developed to illustrate how the website will appear across different devices, such as mobile, tablet, and desktop, providing a clear preview of the overall user experience.
The development phase brings together the planning and design work by building both the front end and back end of the website. The front end implements the approved layouts, style guide, and interactive elements for users, while the back end manages server-side functionality, database operations, and integrations that ensure the site runs smoothly.
In the testing and deployment phase, the website undergoes thorough evaluation to confirm proper functionality, security, usability, compatibility, and performance. After all tests are successfully completed, the site is deployed to the production environment and made publicly accessible.
The web development life cycle continues beyond testing and deployment. Like any application, a website requires ongoing updates to maintain security, ensure reliability, and protect users. Regular maintenance also provides opportunities to improve performance, optimize functionality, and adapt the site to evolving needs.
April revamped the website for the Montessori business I own. The website she created couldn't have been better. The experience was great and the results were even better. April paid close attention to our goals and offered great suggestion to help us achieve those goals. She exceeded our expectations. She took our old website with outdated graphics, fonts, technology and seamlessly transformed it into a modern and incredibly attractive site that is driving great business. Not only is the website good looking, it also captures customer data, integrates all our social media and blogs, which drive our SEO. Additionally April crafted a customer engagement form that gives us immediate notice for leads.
Our revenues increase 35% as a direct result of April's work. She continues to maintain our website and keeps it updated and fine tuned. April communicates great and is wonderful to work with. She did not talk over our heads and explained the technology in terms we could understand and educated us along the way. I highly recommend April.
I can’t say enough about how knowledgeable April Auger is in the area of Web Development. You can clearly see this with her work and her ability to create websites from scratch. She understands functionality and is great at constructing a site that is robust and fully functioning. She listens to her clients and delivers an outstanding product in a timely fashion that surpasses your expectations. My company website, valerierosecoach.com, was designed and developed by her, and I couldn’t be happier!
April is very professional and easy to work with. She really explains the process well, and helped me understand at each milestone the progress of our project. With a great creative eye, and her sparkling personality, I have recommended her to many business associates. Affordable, punctual, professional, and easy to work with. April Auger gets an A++ from my company!
April Auger did an amazing job on our website! She completely rebuilt it. She configured our multiple domains and worked with the previous hosting company to seamlessly point traffic to our new website. She answered any questions I had quickly and efficiently. We've gotten so many positive comments on the new site. She found an adorable photo for our front page that fits our brand perfectly. I found her to be extremely reliable, punctual, friendly and professional. I highly recommend her! See her amazing work at bobbysbrigade.org.
I highly recommend April Auger for any website design or hosting services. She is very detailed, prompt and professional. It was a pleasure working with her and I absolutely love my website!