Website Portfolio & Case Studies

My Passion for Web Design

When I first fell in love with web design, I was employed as an art director at a tech ad agency, designing 99% printed pieces. This was in Newport Beach, CA, at the end of the 90s. It was my introduction to website design. After I left that gig in about 2000, I started Wallis Williams Design and dove headfirst into website development.

Since I’ve always loved technology, I taught myself to build websites with HTML, write CSS, explore JavaScript, and generally enjoy the (sometimes instant) gratification that is “web design."

When I first dipped my toe into building sites, I explored PageMill, then Macromedia Flash, then Dreamweaver, then WordPress, and eventually, years later, I discovered my beloved Squarespace in 2009. (I am experienced in 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, and 7.1 hosting platforms.)

Most Recently Launched Websites

One of the biggest challenges for most BUSY freelance website specialists is keeping their portfolio current. This is a slowly populated and ever-evolving page.

Lonquist

With close to 100 employees and offices in multiple locations across North America, this successful engineering firm is not only my favorite client; they’ve been one of my most loyal clients, hiring me to build multiple websites and perform website maintenance and, recently, SEO/AI visibility since 2012.

Lonquist provided me with the direction for this seemingly simple site design. Additionally, the client provided the color palette, the logo, the content and the basic layout (in a PowerPoint spreadsheet).

The requested dual navigation menu opens individual category sections for each service. (Although the second navigation appears to be a basic menu, it is, in fact, a complex, custom javascript solution.)

Each primary service category includes an introductory landing page with a unique background graphic or video.

The mobile version includes a separate, custom-coded JavaScript pop-open menu for the secondary navigation within each individual service category, separate from the primary navigation in the header

Just for the fun of seeing how much website design has evolved over the 25 years I’ve been building websites, here’s a selection of some of the many websites I’ve built for businesses from sole practitioners to large corporations.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a blue top and a layered necklace made of dichroic glass beads, smiling against a wooden background.

Website page for Four Sisters Ranch Vineyards & Winery asking if the visitor is 21 or older with Yes and No buttons.

A young girl with brown hair and big eyes looking up outdoors with a blurred green background, part of a website homepage for Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center.

Screenshot of the SkyMaul website homepage showing a slogan about being a stewardess, various humorous images and descriptions including a stoner trophy, a drug-sniffing dog, and a grandfather locator.

Sunset over the ocean with a winding trail along the shoreline in Baywood, California, promoting exploration and adventure.

Close-up of a Ragdoll kitten with blue eyes and white and brown fur, looking to the left.

Screenshot of the Four Sisters Ranch vineyard and winery website featuring a landscape with grapevines, navigation menu at the top, and a promotion for weddings and special events with an outdoor dining setup.

Group of smiling children of diverse ethnicities in a close-up photo, with some wearing bright clothing, on a webpage promoting a self-esteem and anti-bullying program.

Screenshot of George Walther's professional webpage, featuring his photo, name, and a welcome message describing his experience as a keynote speaker, author, and global traveler.

Group of construction professionals in a meeting room, some wearing safety helmets, discussing blueprints and documents.

Screenshot of an advertising management website, featuring a smiling man with a red heart-shaped arrow pointing to his head, with text about marketing and online experiences.

A webpage related to the Florida Aquarium, showing various sections about programs and activities, with a blue and white color scheme.

Screenshot of a home renovation company's website showcasing bathroom, kitchen, and whole house remodels with images of modern interior spaces, along with a feature article about Cape Cod Home magazine.

A webpage titled 'Full Esteem Ahead' promoting a communication program for children, with a photo of children using a laptop and a section emphasizing that in less than 10 minutes a day, your child will improve behavior, confidence, self-esteem, and

Website homepage for Keith O'Neill Creative, promotes speaker services, emphasizing empowering audiences and positive change, with contact info and a navigation menu.

OC Detectives Inc. website homepage with a banner for investigative services, including surveillance and background checks, and contact information.

Television screen showing two women in interview, and smaller images of people in different scenes around it.

A computer monitor displaying a radio station, with a Cass Media business card on the right side showing contact information and advertising services.

A website screenshot for CMC Construction & Project Management showing a kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

Screenshot of the Recovery Networks website with a banner about protecting business growth, featuring a hand holding a small plant and various navigation options.

Company website homepage for National Benefit Services, Inc. with a blue background, white text, and an image of a grassy hill under a blue sky.

Screenshot of a leadership conference website featuring a black-and-white photo of four people in professional attire, with green and white themed text.

Screenshot of a website for Fayette County School District focusing on barbecues and health programs, featuring banners for Ozone Action Days, health initiatives, and quick links.

A website screenshot for INFINITY GROUP, a real estate investment company. It features a black dog next to a board game, and a woman named Christina Martell who will show the way.

Screenshot of a website titled 'Frat & E Mails' featuring images of envelopes, a statue, and various text sections about email services and archives.

TCOR Services advertisement for resident screening, showing a hand writing on a clipboard with a yellow pen.

A website homepage for therapy and counseling services catering to gay men, featuring a dark background with a banner displaying a photo of a therapist and contact details, along with sections about services, resources, and an introductory message.

Screenshot of a webpage from ITECH Qatar 2010 conference website, displaying event information and sponsors.

Advertisement for LRN2DRV driving school, featuring a welcome message, an instructor portrait, a car, and a motorcycle, with a New Jersey license plate reading 'LRN2DRV'.

A community information banner with images of diverse individuals and text about empowering people with developmental disabilities since 1983.

A digital screenshot of Majestic Outdoor Lighting's website homepage featuring outdoor lighting products and services, with a focus on themed lighting designs and promotional offers.

Screenshot of a webpage showing an online course titled 'Simply Investing', with a video thumbnail of a person in front of a bookshelf, and phrases about pondering retirement and investing.

A website homepage for Casso Media Inc., a radio advertising agency, featuring a red and white color scheme, a photograph of a woman named Linda Casser, and contact information including a phone number and social media icons.

Website homepage for Theresa Thomas, focusing on business etiquette and communication skills, with images of two fishbowls, one with goldfish and water splash, and the other empty, and text about professional skills and classes.