I have been building and maintaining dynamic websites and web applications since the early 2000s. I develop and practise what is required to improve and maintain organic search result rankings from technical, content and social stand points.

I am an advocate for Open Source software solutions and promote usage where appropriate.

Not only do I advise and work directly for small businesses in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, but I also accept PHP development work on a sub-contracted basis from other developers in Victoria.

Below you will find a brief summary of some of the types of work I carry out. Please contact me if you would like to enquire as to my availability and rates.

• Custom PHP script writing – for example off-line processing or data massage.
• PHP software debugging; the second set of (fresh) eyes has helped on many an occasion.
• Application installation and configuration.
• Wordpress installation, configuration and assistance.
• Fixing and extending legacy and bespoke PHP applications.
• Automatic MySQL database backup software and procedures.
• PHP scripting to perform off-line processing tasks.
• Assistance with projects on a sub-contract basis.
• Work involving template systems such as Smarty or Integrated Templates.
• Bespoke web site and application development, dependent on requirements.
• Technical elements of SEO including friendly URLs.
• XHTML mark-up and CSS.
• JavaScript.

I have 6 years of professional experience working with Linux based web servers via SSH, including Apache and PHP configuration.

Showcase

I designed, built, maintain and manage PhDSeek.com, a website dedicated to promoting university and institute based PhD programs in Australia.

PhDSeek.com has had particular attention paid to it in terms of search engine optimisation and provides several features for visitor retention, including RSS of latest published positions.

The site includes a registration & sign-in system, as well as a content management system for universities and institutes to maintain their own listings.