https://rayelliott.dev/blog/ Recent content on RayElliottDev Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:54:00 +0000 https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/developer-resources/ Sat, 02 May 2020 12:39:54 +0100 https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/developer-resources/ Yesterday I discovered the excellent unDraw. Apparently, it’s been around for quite a few years now. Anyway, after a little ‘how did I not know about this earlier?’ moment and a quick investigation, it was bookmarked and, with a determination not to completely forget about it within minutes as I usually do, I happily went about my day. It’s now one day later and I just so happen to be starting a little personal web project of mine. https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/flowmm/ Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:27:18 +0000 https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/flowmm/ Flow Model Management is a fictitious modelling agency. They were created solely for the purpose of giving me a reason to create their website. However, despite being imaginary, the owners of Flow Model Management felt that it was about time their business should have an internet presence. And so, my discussions with the stakeholders began. It quickly became apparent that the primary purpose of the proposed website would be to provide an attractive and stylish platform that would encourage visiting candidates to apply to join. https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/leopold/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:54:46 +0000 https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/leopold/ Marc Leopold is an apocryphal photographer and visual artist based in Chicago, USA. He recently decided his previous (and rather imaginary) website, whose purpose was to showcase his work, was beginning to look dated. He decided that it was time for a modern, up to date portfolio site. Being a photographer’s portfolio site, the requirements are fairly basic. Aside from the portfolio items, we just need some brief background information and an outline of the services provided along with a contact form. https://rayelliott.dev/blog/about/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:54:00 +0000 https://rayelliott.dev/blog/about/ I am a UK based, freelance, front-end Web Developer. I work with small businesses to Build and Grow their online presence. I create Bespoke Websites using the latest technologies. I turn old, tired websites into Fresh and Modern sites. I work with a number of Content Management Systems, including WordPress. I develop custom Themes and Plugins. I advise and develop eCommerce Solutions for your online business. https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/stanthams/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:55:00 +0000 https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/stanthams/ Charles Stantham are a firm of made-up solicitors who decided they wanted me to make up a website for their firm. The site is a fairly basic brochure site with no particularly special requirements. And so, for this relatively simple site I decided that a ready made customisable theme would be used. The Theme The theme I chose, that would be a starting point for the site, was OceanWP. There were a number of reasons why using OceanWP is appropriate for a project such as this: https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/giana/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:55:07 +0000 https://rayelliott.dev/blog/posts/giana/ Now, this site, is one of the earliest I ever worked upon. It was my first time using WooCommerce and the second time using WordPress to build a site. It is the site of Giana Boutique, a fictitious, online ecommerce store. This was done quite some time ago. Very early on in my career as a web developer. For an ecommerce site, there was nothing special required. I used the WordPress plugin WooCommerce along with a pre-existing theme with a few modifications.