WEBSITES

• The website for this brand new veterinary clinic is clean and compact
• A custom-designed Wordpress blog makes it very easy for the clinic owners to post news and photos of the clinic anytime
• Other graphic design work includes logo development and business card design

"Anne McKinsey was a pleasure to work with. She gently interjected creativity and style to my vague ideas. She listened well and applied my sense of style to the final design. And even when I was satisfied, she went an extra step to spruce up the final product further. Thanks Anne!" Andrea Gilbert, DVM

• This printmaker's extensive body of work is grouped within numerous portfolio pages, all of which utilize a javascript that sensitively displays her work
• A custom-designed Wordpress blog makes it very easy for Carol to post images of her new work and updates on her current shows, etc
• Limited edition prints and cards may be purchased directly from the web site with a shopping cart feature

• The use of superb photos taken by the client increase the vibrant feeling of this organization's goals
• Web page content speaks across the board to potential donors, educators, host families, in both the USA and Kenya

"Anne worked with me over many months to design a web site for Wenzi kwa Afya, a non-profit foundation in its start-up year. She took my tentative notions and made them beautifully visible, offering encouragement and clear advice exactly in tune with the tempo of my own evolving concepts. Her creative ideas, technical expertise, and kind patience made all the difference in bringing to fruition a multi-purpose site that has won praise from our partners here and in Kenya, while immediately attracting support from a wider public." Susan Greenstein, Wenzi kwa Afya

• The content for this site begged for a happy, bright feeling—delivered with the skillful use of pet portraits and bright color palette throughout
• Optimized mp3 files for super-fast download and streaming audio

"After working with several web designers and getting pretty discouraged with them for trying to sell me features and options I did not need for my start-up business, I knew from the first but brief conversation with Anne that she would be someone I could work with. I had a clear vision of what I wanted my website to accomplish. Anne was successful in taking my ideas and translating them into a professional looking and functioning website. She guided me along the way with her creative flair, art design skills, photography, and technical expertise. She kept in constant contact with me on every step of the design process. Anne was a pleasure to work with." Grace Mekelski, Pet Talk with Faith

• Tiny, 3-page website that showcases the counseling services that Burt and Alice offer
• Associated blog for "Ask the Shrinks" provides answers to "common and not so common questions that plague the human mind"

"I want to thank you for the excellent work that you did for us. You are very easy to work with, you really listened, and then transposed our thoughts and ideas beautifully and tastefully. While your skills and work are excellent, your prices are very reasonable. I am very happy with our website and blog." Alice S. Kitchel, ATR-BC, LCMHC

Phyllis Miller Lee, ceramic figurative sculptor
www.phyllisleeart.com

• Two javascripts have been combined to produce a smooth and fast-loading gallery slide show to feature this artist's work
• Google Analytics on every page gives complete visitor stats
• Search engine optimization features to ensure high search ranking
• Clean and fast-loading HTML/CSS coding

"After thinking about a web site and making some half-hearted attempts to get one, I heard Anne speak at the Annual Vermont Crafts Council Conference about web marketing. Several phone calls and a few emails later, she produced a very handsome site for my work. I am so pleased with it and found Anne so helpful and a pleasure to work with." Phyllis Miller Lee

Hounds Bay Woodworking
www.houndsbaywoodworking.com

• This site has a current Events web page that is easily updated by the client
• Three portfolio web pages of hand-turned bowls that feature fast-loading, beautiful photos taken by the client
• Business cards to match the website
• Search engine optimization features to ensure high search ranking

"I first saw Anne at a seminar she gave on web design at the Vermont Crafts Council Marketing Conference. I figured my lack of computer knowledge would be a major stumbling block for getting a new website, but Anne made the process very easy. We did the whole thing by email and a few phone calls. She always got back to me very quickly and I felt as though I was her only client even though she had other projects going on. I would highly recommend Anne to anyone looking for a well crafted, stylish, state of the art, affordable website." Dennis Grage, Hounds Bay Woodworking

At Home Designs
www.athomedesignsvt.com

• The original website for this Montpelier interior decorator has been totally overhauled with a fresh look and vibrant color palette
• Our work for At Home Designs has included logo development/business identity and printed work
• Google Analytics on every page gives complete visitor stats
• A blog that was developed by the client is linked to the site

"Anne was just who I was looking for—someone with computer savvy but also a good design sense. She listened well and helped me improve my business image in the way I wanted. She was responsive to my requests and great at contributing her own ideas and opinions. I was very comfortable letting her know what I liked and what I wanted to change. She was very patient through many revisions and flexible with my time frame. Since my website went live, she has continued to support my business with website additions and changes as well as logo adaptations for different uses. I feel very lucky to have her as one of my business support services." Alisa Darmstadt, At Home Designs

Market Cafe and Catering
www.marketcafevt.com

• Tiny, two-page website that covers all the bases
• Custom-designed PDF documents with client letterhead for easy download and printing
• Other graphic design work includes: logo design, 4-color brochure, business cards, letterhead

Saranaloka Foundation
www.saranaloka.org

• Several dozen audio files, photo slide shows, concise non-redundant navigation on every page
• AMCK has also designed numerous printed materials for Saranaloka—very easy and timesaving crossover between print and web applications
• The client regularly and efficiently updates the web page content

"Anne did a lovely job of capturing the essence of our organization in the design of the site, using the photos perfectly to capture the connection between the forest and the nuns! She also keeps the site up-to-date and is a delight to work with while handling our constant stream of immediate changes. Anne does quality work in a friendly and professional manner and I highly recommend her services." Jill Boone, President, Saranaloka Foundation

Joan Harlowe, Artist
www.redhorsepaintings.com

• Elegant website design and color palette that spotlight Joan's paintings
• strong use of keyword-rich tags on every image to increase search engine ranking

"Anne McKinsey was a patient, thoughtful, and imaginative designer in constructing my website. She needed to be patient, as I had no idea about how to go about this task, which was new to  me. She is thoughtful, always working to be sure that what she designs will suit my requirements. As an artist herself, she could imagine ways to present my work that would be both accurate and appealing. I look forward to continuing to work with her on updating the site, and I recommend her without reservation."  Joan Harlowe, Artist, Red Horse Studio

Red House Rugs
www.redhouserugs.com

• These hand-hooked textiles call for a rich and vibrant website design and when Carolyn asked us to incorporate her old family cavalry photo it all flowed together from there
• Extensive photo editing in Photoshop ensures a consistent look among the images

"Anne McKinsey made it easy for me to acquire my first website. She handled all the technical aspects as well as bringing her years of art and design experience to the task. She listens to what you want and adds key ingredients that make it all work, in addition to pointing out ways to enhance your site in the future. I have had lots of positive response to the design of my website. RedHouseRugs.com is a primary tool, a shorthand in conversation with people who are interested in my work." Carolyn Buttolph, Red House Rugs

Margaret Welty, Artist
www.margaretwelty.com

• This website is the first in a series of four related sites. Margaret wanted a look that is both playful and crisp to effectively speak to her target market. We chose one of her paintings for the banner and designed around that, resulting in a terrific look.
• Javascript image gallery viewer; Flash video
• Margaret's other sites, while being unique, will share a similar visual theme—doing so will solidify her branding and style

Margaret Welty, Artist
www.artcreativityandyou.com

• Second in a series of four related websites that Margaret is planning for; this site's goal is to sell her videos and feature info on her TV show, Art, Creativity and You
• Flash video clips plus full-length videos for purchase/download; PayPal interface; e-newsletter sign-up

CVT Financial Planning
www.cvtfinancial.com

• Custom-made pdf financial forms with fillable fields allows customers to complete forms online and email them to CVT
• Web content is easily updated by the client
• Robust search engine optimization strategies

“Anne is an extremely creative and talented designer who was able to create a wonderful logo, business card and website for me. Fortunately, she has a lot of patience. And, her teaching skills allowed me to quickly and easily learn how to update my website myself. I would highly recommend her to others.” Cynthia V. Taradash, CVT Financial Planning

Earth Intuitive Consulting
www.earthintuitive.com                 BLOG

• We transformed the client's original blog into an informative and inviting new website and blog
• Strong search engine optimization strategies and e-commerce
• AMCK has also designed several printed materials to match—very easy crossover between print and web applications

"After asking a couple of questions and viewing my old website, Anne created a warm and gentle approach that appeals to the artistic eye and brings clarity to the presentation of my work!"
Pat Trotter, Earth Intuitive Consulting

Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center
www.wellspringvt.org

• Up-to-date listings of current programs and practitioners
• Robust search engine optimization strategies
• AMCK also regularly designs printed materials for Wellspring, including brochures and program postcards

Bike for Ike Foundation
www.bikeforike.org

• This non-profit raises funds for hospice and the website must strike a fine balance between speaking not only to Bike for Ike activities (motorcycle runs) but to Seasons Hospice as well; this was accomplished through the careful selection of images, color and design
• Customized Network for Good donation page using the versatile interface that NFG offers

Copierworks of Vermont, LLC
www.copierworksvt.com

• Tableless coding
• Complete search engine optimization strategies
• In future, Jim may add a page of articles or testimonials that he will update himself

"Thanks, Anne, for all of your help with the design of my Copierworks web site. You are professional in your approach as well as in the results! I have found you to be extremely patient and flexible to work with. I would highly recommend you to anyone! Thanks again for all of your hard work." Jim Coates, Copierworks of Vermont, LLC

Barbara Devaney, LMFT, REAT
www.barbaradevaney.com

• Small and concise 4-page website with strong search engine optimization features
• web page banner features Barbara's photography

"Anne is a web master. She listens, gathers and creates what you may not have envisioned, but are in awe of when she presents it to you." Barbara Devaney

Golden Dragon House Complex
www.goldendragonhouse.com

• Website design emphasizes the building's "dignified charm and classic sophistication"
• Small, 7-page website that features client's photos
• Vietnamese text that displays properly with universal UTF-8 encoding

"Anne was able to take my somewhat vague and not completely thought out ideas and turn them into a beautiful and highly informative website. In addition, she did all the difficult and hard work of finding a website host and getting the website on to the internet. She has infinite patience and no challenge seems beyond her capabilities. Without her I would have never been able to complete this project!" Chris Clark, Golden Dragon House