D. Keith Robinson Productions: Affordable & Professional Freelance Web Design and Development
Welcome
D. Keith Robinson Productions is a professional freelance Web design and development company in Seattle. Our primary work focuses on creating simple, affordable and effective Web sites on a freelance and per project basis. We have been working Web professionals for over 8 years and offer many different services and boast a wealth of knowledge and experience.
If you are looking for a new Web site, need some help with your current site or project or maybe just need some advice, you've come to the right place. Feel free to contact us with any question you have, even if we can't help you we can probably point you in the right direction and would love to hear from you. More about DKR Productions.
Latest News
Supplemental Navigation Tips and Techniques - October 13th, 2004
In this week's Gorilla Web Tip #11, Supplemental Navigation Techniques and Tips, we talk about some ways you can help your user find what they are looking for, as well as give you some tips and some things to look out for when using site maps, indexes, breadcrumb trails and shortcut menus.
Current Projects, Going Live Soon - October 10th, 2003
We are currently at work on some exciting projects. First up is Flash For The Future, a Web site devoted in providing forward thinking news and resources on Macromedia's Flash as well as showcasing the best in forward thinking Flash work. Also at work is a portfolio site, John Robinson Designs. John is a set designer and art director who's amazing work has been seen in magazines like Details, Newsweek and Life.
On New and Pop-up Windows - September 29th, 2003
Pop-up windows, for the most part, are a thing of the past. In Gorilla Web Tip #10, we talk about launching new and pop-up windows; when to do it, when not to, how best to handle off-site links and much more.
Article on Persona Sketching - September 15th, 2003
Personas are an interesting and useful way to illustrate information about your users. They can also be very difficult to create and do well. This week's Gorilla Web Tip #9 - Persona Sketching for Better Web sites details a fairly simple technique that will help bring personas into almost any Web project.
Web Standards Frequently Asked Questions - August 27th, 2003
Developing Web sites with Web standards and the related technologies are a great way to save time and money, improve usability and future proof your sites. This week's Gorilla Web Tip #8 Web Standards Frequently Asked Questions tackles a few common questions about Web standards and marks the beginning of a "living" document that's all about Web standards.
FOCUS on Goals - August 25th, 2003
Solid user, business and organizational goals are key to the success of any Web site. Learn how to develop goals and have a plan that will insure your Web site is a success.
Writing Better Web Page Titles - August 18th, 2003
One of the easiest and best ways you can improve on the usability of your site and optimize for search engines is to have a great page title. In this weeks' Gorilla Web Tip - Writing Better Web Page Titles, we show you a few tips on how to (and not to) write better titles
Asterisk* Redesigned - August 16th, 2003
D. Keith Robinson's personal site and Web design blog, Asterisk*, has been redesigned and rebuilt, featuring better readability and functionality. Oh and there is a snazzy to look and feel as well. Same great content - Less extra noise.
ReUSEit Contest Judge - August 15th, 2003
D. Keith Robinson was chosen as a judge for the ReUSEit challenge. From the site, "Here's the idea: create a redesign of Jakob Nielsen's useit.com. Design a usable, intuitive layout and navigation, organize the content with usability in mind, and create a work of art which still reflects the importance and influence of Nielsen's work."
In related news, the DKR Productions site was added to the Built for the Future Site List, showcasing sites that "are not only accessible and/or standards-compliant, but that are pleasing to the eye as well."
Switching To Mozilla - August 11th, 2003
This week's Gorilla Web Tip - Switching To Mozilla is a bit different. We explain the benefits of making the jump to Mozilla's great Web browser, Firebird. If you're viewing this with Microsoft's Internet Explorer please give this a read and get on the way to upgrading your browser.
The Myth of Perfect Web Design - August 4th, 2003
This week's Gorilla Web Tip - The Myth of Perfect Web Design talks about how it's ok to settle for "very good" when working on a Web design and that because of the nature of the Web, there is no such thing as a "perfect" Web design.
Better Web Forms - July 28th, 2003
One of the hardest things to achieve on the Web is a useful and easy to use form. This week's Gorilla Web Tip - Better Web Forms will give you a few easy tips and techniques to use and remember when working with Web forms.
Web Design Coded Quickly and Cheaply - July 24th, 2003
When our friends over at Texturadesign called, needing some one to work with a Web designer to get a site built out in a short time frame on a limited budget, we were right there to lend a hand. We were able to do this by employing Web standard development techniques and best practices to get the job taken care of very quickly (less than a week) while at the same time keeping the commitment to high quality. The designer was very pleased, Texturadesign was happy and most importantly the end client was ecstatic.
One Magic Rule of Web Design - July 16th, 2003
Ever wonder what the rules of successful Web design are? Gorilla Web Tip Number Three - The One Magic Rule of Web Design will tell you, and more importantly give you an overview of common myths about the Web and Web design in general.
Practical Search Engine Optimization - June 25th, 2003
We've got a new article up! Gorilla Web Tip Number Two - Practical Search Engine Optimization by D. Keith Robinson. Search engine optimization is a tricky business, but with a few common sense guidelines you can help folks find your site via search and insure they have a good experience when they get there.
New Freelance Web Design Site Launches - June 19th, 2003
D. Keith Robinson Productions launches a brand new site! The original site was launched over a year ago, but we felt that it didn't quite capture the essence of what we want to communicate and the services that we offer. The new site is not only more simple and clean in look, it comes with a very simple, straightforward, communication style and message as well.