Author: Obadiah
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Why DIY Websites are a bad idea
The sales pitch for a Do It Yourself website might seem attractive when you see the ad on TV or in the sidebar of your favorite social network, but do you really have the time? Do you really have the motivation? For most people, the answer to these questions is no. Let’s take a look…
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HTML5 To-do List
I’ve been tinkering around with HTML5 lately, and decided to create a simple HTML5 to-do list to demonstrate some of the new features. Along the way, I realized which features would be most useful and added them. At some point, probably after hammering out the style sheet, it became clear that this was now more…
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Protecting the Upper Peninsula from unsustainable development, degradation and dangerous contamination
Save The Wild UP is a non profit organization that operates in the Marquette area. Through public awareness and education they strive to protect the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from unsustainable development, degradation and dangerous contamination. Their original web site was designed in 2007 and had been modified numerous times since. It was in need…
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Tamarack Custom Builders get a custom designed website
Tamarack Custom Builders are known for applying sustainable ideas to their custom built homes and remodels. Owner Mike Potts and his talented crew were some of the first in the Marquette area to embrace green and sustainable building techniques. I designed and developed a web site for Tamarack Custom Builders earlier this year. The site…
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How to Blog: For Beginners
This post will help you learn how to blog. So, you finally have your own blog. Now what? You’ve been anxiously awaiting the moment, and now that you have the ability to share your thoughts with the entire world, you can’t think of anything to say. Maybe you feel intimidated by the whole concept of…
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White’s Party Store, a true Marquette original since 1947
White’s Party Store now has a web site! Known throughout the area for their personalized customer service, and great selection, White’s is the place to go. White’s is a classic Marquette neighborhood store specializing in quality wines, beers, liquors, and brewing and wine-making supplies. Their new web site includes a photo gallery, historical information about…
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Sisu Spine provides consultative solutions to spine surgeons in northern Michigan and Wisconsin
Sisu Spine, LLC is an independent distributorship based out of the Marquette area that provides consultative solutions to spine surgeons in northern Michigan and northern Wisconsin. They distribute spinal implants used to treat maladies of the spine including degenerative disc disease, deformity (such as scoliosis), trauma, etc. Their brand new web site is now online…
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Dead River has a pretty good cup of coffee
I’m very pleased to announce the roll out of an e-commerce website for Dead River Coffee. They are located downtown Marquette, Michigan and are the area’s premiere coffee roasters. Go ahead, ask anybody. For years, the only way to get your hands on their fresh roasted coffee beans was to drive down to their shop…
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January 2011 Poster Design for Harley’s Lounge
Happy New Year everybody! I wanted to start out 2011 with a clean, refreshing design. The January poster for Harley’s Lounge represents this with special attention paid to the white space (a.k.a. negative space) between elements. This gives it a very well balanced and inviting look. The design is framed by a dual border of…
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December 2010 Poster Design for Harley’s Lounge
The December poster for Harley’s Lounge is designed to help you get into the spirit of the holiday season. Besides the festive wreath near the title, it features a blue sky and off-white snow banks with a few snow-laden coniferous trees scattered about. The placement of the trees was entirely inspired by Bob Ross, the…
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Living Jukebox DJ Service of Plymouth, Wisconsin provides music entertainment for all occasions
The latest site design I’ve completed was for Living Jukebox DJ Service. They are a Mobile DJ Service providing music entertainment for wedding receptions, bars, clubs, private parties, anniversaries, company picnics, etc. Based out of Plymouth, Wisconsin, they serve the entire Sheboygan area and beyond.