Jean Gazis Copywriting & Content Development

I've let my public radio membership lapse but I will rejoin one of these days. Meanwhile I sent in a website suggestion, and I think they're going to use it:

The new, improved Urban Organic website launched over the weekend (December 8-9). I built the site in Drupal, based on the "Golden Hour" theme, using some gorgeous fruit and vegetable images from freedigitalphotos.net. I think it looks nice - I hope you agree.

Using Drupal will enable the Urban Organic staff to update the site more easily and quickly than their old static HTML site, as well as provide the option to add more features later.

And by the way, it's good quality produce!

I've been involved in creating corporate websites since the mid-1990s – over ten years. I've planned sites, promoted online advertising, developed site content, and more. I have also been an active member of various online communities since the late '90s. Website services I can provide include the following:

• Planning
  Evaluation of your existing site, assessment of your goals and needs for your new site, selection of a hosting provider, choice of platform, planning of site structure and navigation, development of RFP.
• Design
  Evaluation of your design needs, selection and implementation of appropriate design theme or template, selection and direction of a graphic designer and programmers, procurement of cost-effective, high-quality images, HTML, CSS, and cross-browser design and functionality testing.
• Content
  Website copywriting and copyediting, blog writing, researching appropriate content sources, links, news feeds, and other resources, implementation of content management system, streamlining site navigation, user training, site maintenance and updating.
• Promotion
  Search engine submission, search engine optimization, links, newsletters, Amazon affiliate program, advertising.
• Performance
  Additional features such as members-only areas, e-commerce, photo galleries, and usage statistics are available.
• Choice of Platforms
  Depending on your needs and expectations, I can build your site using template-based HTML, or build a custom site using Drupal, a leading open-source content management system that enables you to easily create, update, publish and manage your site's content.
• Web Hosting Services
  I work in partnership with WebHostNY, a very affordable and reliable web hosting provider. WebHostNY also offers additional Internet services such as email and e-commerce hosting. I can also work with any other hosting provider you choose.

Learn more about my website development experience.
Visit some of the sites I've developed.

I'm going to be working with an Exploring group which is sponsored by my husband's company, L&D Computer Consulting Corp. (Exploring is a career learning program for high school students and is affiliated with Scouting.) The Explorers are being assigned a project to develop their own blog using Drupal. I had to do the introductory meeting because it was the day after my husband's spine surgery. I just set up the domains for each student and will develop some "getting started" info for them today.

I have extensive experience in website copy and content development, and offer expertise in email copy, website copy, planning and organizing sites, HTML and CSS, hosting considerations, design specifications, proofreading and testing, custom features, content management systems, and user training.

Current Client Sites

I developed sites for these organizations:

• Cub Pack & Scout Troop 14

  I converted this site from static HTML to an online community powered by Drupal.

Kids Play Tunes

Designed logo, developed graphics, configured Drupal site, customized theme CSS, wrote all content.


Urban Organic

Reviewed old site, configured new Drupal site, transferred and edited all site content. Obtained stock images, added new interactive features such as a customer recipe exchange. Trained staff users on new site.

"I have been waiting YEARS to see this wonderful change! Congratulations!"
– Mona H.

L&D Computer Consulting Corp.

Created site plan, developed all content, implemented template design and integrated Drupal blog theme into established site design. Maintain and update site as needed, and maintain Drupal blog.

"I reviewed the L&D website and was very taken by the sophistication."
– Aileen S.

A Networking Event Made in Heaven

Selected template, developed site plan and created all content. Update as needed before and after each new event.

WebHostNY.com

Migrated entire site from static pages into the Drupal content management system, updated navigation, edited site, and added some content.

"I am really impressed... There is a lot of really good content."
– Alan L., Principal

Box of Rain, LLC

This corporate site uses the Drupal open-source content management system to organize site content and control access to authorized users for each Box of Rain business project. This enables Box of Rain management and partners to securely share confidential documents and project information.

Camping Paradise

This personal blog is my "sandbox" for learning Drupal, an open-source web content management system. New content and features are added frequently.

"This is awesome. I wish I had the time to do something like this... This is great."
– Michelle A.

Scout Troop & Cub Pack 14

Migrated entire site from static pages into Drupal content management system, updated navigation, edited site, and added some content. Site includes public and members-only areas.


Brooklyn Business Base

Developed site plan and all content, selected and implemented design template. Maintain and update site as needed. Blog section is still in development.

"The website is great. It seems to be a strong foundation for a multitude of activities."
– A. S.

We've Got You Covered
Ducks in a Flow
Drupal set up, user training and support for corporate blogs.


And, of course, the site you are visiting now is also a sample of my own work. Read more about website development services I can provide here. Read more about my website development experience here.