The Presidents of the United States of America Web Site

2004 - design and develop the new PUSA music web site. The Presidents have sold over 5 million records but until now have not maintained a web presence, web marketing focus or web features for their fans.

human factors

make it quick loading, easy to navigate, easy to edit without knowing HTML and community centered. Use best practices for CSS, XHTML and search engine optimization in hopes of beginning to develop better search engine results for this odd, conflicting and long band name.

marketing

create a site that fans can participate with, from the robust message board to the photo gallery that allows fans to upload photos, to the ecard and blog style journals and news that include RSS feeds. Begin to build a sizable email list with a back end technologies that make it very easy to use.

technology

PHP, MySql, Apache, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, PHPBB, Coppermine, ssi, VDaemon form validation, SMPro, Javascript, Milonic, SoundForge,

aeSthetics

bold and clean with hints of sarcasm and wit. Use some visual treatments from their Aug. 2004 release "Love Everybody".

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