Perception is Reality
Visitors will judge the quality of your business by the quality of your website. If it’s poorly designed it can be more of a hindrance than a help. At first encounter design, I design websites that look good and navigate easily to help your visitors find what they came for quickly. And that helps you look good.
I’ve been creating effective websites for individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations, on time and on budget, since 2002. Beginning with static sites, I added development in Joomla! in 2008, and WordPress, in which I’m working almost exclusively, in late 2009.
WordPress?
Initially embraced as a personal publishing vehicle, WordPress is fast becoming the most-used platform for personal and business websites..
With over 25 million downloads, today WordPress powers the websites of some of the world’s largest businesses, universities and non-profits as well as those of small businesses and personal blogs.
WordPress could be just what you’re looking for to get you or your business online or to move your current business forward. See if WordPress is right for you!
Let me help get you started
I offer a wide range of services, from moral support and handholding to full development of your site. I’ll help you begin, enhance, or expand the web presence of your business. Or contact me to have a conversation about what you’re looking for and how I might help.

A Little About Me
A web developer based in Portland, Oregon, I build effective, user-friendly websites for personal blogs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations using WordPress.
When not staring at a computer monitor, I'll be sipping coffee with friends, photographing what strikes me or searching for sun.
What Clients Say
"Bill created exactly what he agreed to and made the relaunch of our web site so much easier than we expected.
"I now can update our website so much more easily and know it reflects the professionalism of the organization we are working to grow.
"It is a pleasure to work with such an attentive professional."
Yale University