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Gary Verderamo

Web Designer and
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About Me

I specialize in providing small businesses with an affordable top notch web presence.

I accomplish this by working with WordPress, WooCommerce and other proven web technologies which allow me to efficiently create your business' website. I am also very adept at creating your business' social media presence.

An Affordable Web Presence For Your Small Business

I've owned small businesses in the past, so I know how expensive it can be. It is my sincere goal to improve or create your web presence without breaking your bank.

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My Services

Web Design

WordPress is one of the premier web design tools and it comes with a plethora of plugins to add almost any feature you can think of. Do you want clients to book their own appointments or sell products directly from your website? You can even publish your resume or portfolio. All this and more is possible.

E-Commerce

WooCommerce is a fantastic e-commerce solution with an almost endless supply of plugins that extend its functionality. So, if you want to add the ability to accept orders / appointments and payments online, then I am more than confident that WooCommerce and I can accommodate you.

Social Media and Local SEO

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are great places to extend your business’ web presence and increase sales. For example, a Facebook page has a SHOP feature which can link to the e-commerce section of your website.

Portfolio

The Part-Time Investor Newsletter

The Part-Time Investor Newsletter

Fabulous Fashions

Fabulous Fashions

Cavite Catering

Cavite Catering

Native English Coach (NEC)

Native English Coach (NEC)

Montariol Architects

Montariol Architects

Vox Verdi

Vox Verdi

Gary Verderamo – English (ESL) Teacher

Gary Verderamo – English (ESL) Teacher

Real Life Philippines (RLP)

Real Life Philippines (RLP)

Testimonials

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Maria Abegail PalacioFabulous Fashions

When I first approached Gary about creating a simple website for my new fashion business, he asked me a few questions about what I wanted. When I finished he suggested an e-commerce site that will allow me to sell my fashion products straight from the website, along with an integrated social media presence. I was […]

Robert HodgesRobert Hodges

Gary goes WAY above and beyond. He is incredibly patient and understanding. He explains things clearly and in detail. He did a fantastic job on both projects I hired him to do and I am thoroughly impressed by his ability to get the job done , while incorporating my ideas with his own. Gary and […]

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JP MontariolMontariol Architects

Gary did exactly what we asked for and the results were everything we had hoped for. He updated the technology of our ten-year old company website to a responsive WordPress website. We asked him to keep the same design and he was able to do that. He even made a few suggestions to improve the […]

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Jennifer VelascoCavite Catering

Mr. Verderamo provided me with a low-cost website that allows me to showcase my baked goods, while accepting orders and payment via my website. He even created a Facebook business page with a Shop section that features my products, further boosting my sales.

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Art Verdi IIIThe Vox Verdi Show

Gary built a beautiful website for my online talk show. I really love the video background feature and the fact that I can showcase my shows on my website. He even took the time to make a custom background image for my Press Release section.

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Tom StapletonNative English Coach (NEC)

Gary was an INTEGRAL part of our team when we first started NEC. Not only did Gary build our website, but he wrote most of the content and created our social media presence, as well.

My Experience

Web Designer – The Part-Time Investor (PTI)

The Part-Time Investor Newsletter website was commissioned by Robert Hodges, the author of The Part-Time Investor.

When I first built the Part-Time Investor (PTI) website, Mr. Hodges (the client) had designed the entire website, in a free design tool and asked me to copy it in WordPress. After we completed the project, he decided that he wasn’t as happy with his own design as he thought he would be. So, he re-hired me to redesign the website.

We had to make a few alterations during the build process, but he was extremely hands-on and very actively participated.

I assisted in hiring a graphic designer to work with Mr. Hodges on designing a new logo, which is the current logo on the website.

Once that was completed, Mr. Hodges asked me to design the new homepage without his help. I think he wanted to see what I would come up with. However, he changed his mind and asked me to include the new logo on every single page of the website. He also wanted the primary navigation bar (menu) to appear under the logo.

This meant I had to remove Divi’s stock menu and create a custom header. We worked together to accomplish this and he was more than happy with what we came up with.

In order to accommodate the new header, I had to also create several new page templates.

As I said, this website was built on the Divi theme, so we used pieces of a pre-made Divi layouts on the new homepage. This not only expedited the project’s completion time, but it also reduced the project cost, which made the client very happy.

Originally, the site was to be a conduit for sales of his book and a monthly newsletter.

I used Divi (and a Child Theme) to build the site and WooCommerce and two extensions for the e-commerce functionality. WooCommerce’s Subscriptions and Memberships extensions were both used.

MailChimp was also integrated into the site.

This project took an extra long time to complete, because it took on a life of its own. There were a lot of changes, additions and so on. For example, Robert wanted to include spreadsheets full of stock data on the portfolio pages. So, I had to find a way to embed the spreadsheets in the website, while retaining the ability for him to update the data from within Excel. We settled on using Google Sheets and a plugin called, Inline Google Spreadsheet Viewer.

One of the biggest changes was after the site was completed and Mr. Hodges accepted a job writing for another website. However, this website balked at the idea of him selling the same/similar content on his own site, for a cheaper price. As a result, the paid subscription newsletter was removed in favor or free blog articles and a mailing list – receive an email informing you when new articles/content is posted.

The Part-Time Investor9/2019-11/2019

Web Designer – PCJ8 Restaurant

PCJ8 Restaurant specializes in cuisine from the Philippines, China and Japan. During my first visit to PCJ8 I met the chef, Jayson Lubao. I pointed out to him that PCJ8 should claim their business on Google Maps. Our conversation evolved into my building their website.

I installed WordPress and WooCommerce. I personally set up all of the menu items (WooCommerce products). The site is using a child theme based on the Divi theme.

STATUS: I am still waiting on some menu item photos. Also, we have been working together on the content for the ABOUT US page.

PCJ8 Restaurant5/2019-Present

Web Designer – Montariol Architects

Montariol Architects is a architectural design firm based in California. They wanted to keep the same look and layout as their former site, but they wanted it to be responsive.

The original site was built ten years ago with HTML4. So, I recreated the site in WordPress.

I was given the old site files on March 17th and I had the new site live by the 19th.

STATUS: The site is live and functioning as desired.

3/2019-Present

Site Maintainer – Sub-contractor

I was hired by John Rollins to assist him in doing site updates. Mr. Rollins is a full-stack PHP web developer who specializes in WordPress. He hired me to do the more routine tasks, so that he could focus on more pressing matters.

While working for Mr. Rollins I was responsible for implementing updates for two different clients spanning three different websites.

2/2019-4/2019

Web Designer – Cavite Catering

Cavite Catering is a small catering business that is just getting started in the province of Cavite, in the Philippines. They focus mainly on breads, desserts, etc. However, they also offer other baked goods like pizza, pasta and so on.

This site utilizes WooCommerce, so it goes without saying that it is built with WordPress. I used the Storefront theme by Automattic, but it is using a child theme, which I created.

UPDATE: I recently completed redesigning the website using Divi’s FOOD CATERING layout.

I think it is worth noting that I have personally set up the first twelve products for this site. The images came from the client, but many of the write-ups are my own. However, I will admit that these will also be enhanced when I have a chance to sit down with them and go through each of them, one at a time.

I also created a Facebook page complete with a SHOP. The Facebook page Shop products all link back to the corresponding product pages in WooCommerce. However, I am waiting on more product images and pricing information.

I had tried to convince them to do some cooking lesson videos for YouTube. However, since they have not agreed, yet, I did not create the YouTube channel.

2/2019 to Present

Web Designer – Fabulous Fashions

Fabulous Fashions is a small business, in the Philippines, that is just starting up by selling women’s clothing. The site is a WooCommerce WordPress site built with the Storefront theme by Automattic using a child theme, which I created.

I also created the Facebook page and SHOP. I personally set up the products in both the WooCommerce and Facebook shops. I linked the Facebook Shop products to the appropiate WooCommerce product pages.

I created the rest of the social media presence including Twitter, YouTube. Yelp is next on the list.

I also created an email list and campaign using MailChimp. Unfortunately, there are no subscribers to send it out to, yet.

1/2019 to Present

Web Designer – Gary Verderamo.com/WebDesign

When I decided to stop teaching ESL and get back into web design, I realized that I need to showcase my experience in a portfolio. So, on February 25, 2019, I started to build this site.

I chose the Portfolio Web theme from Acme Themes. I am not done changing the front end, but I would say that the site is 98% done. All I really have left to do is fix/add a couple of buttons and finish the write-ups for each portfolio site.

I have also installed WooCommerce, so that I can sell web design packages, but this was done more for practice than for any practical sales purposes.

2/2019 to Present

Web Designer – Gary Verderamo.com/ESL

I started building this site on January 12, 2019, because I wanted to attract more private students. So, this is a marketing site for my ESL, job search and interview/exam preparation services.

Getting back on topic, the ESL marketing site features GoDaddy’s Primer theme and Beaver Builder. I have installed and configured the ZenDesk Chat widget, as well.

I plan to implement WooCommerce and an appointment/scheduling functionality next.

1/2019 to Present

Web Designer – Vox Verdi

The Vox Verdi Show is an internet talk show hosted by Art Verdi III, who is the son of Art Verdi, the master drummer, whose website I had built a few years ago.

I built the site, the social media pages and the YouTube channel. The website was built with WordPress using Themify’s Music theme. I had to replace the landing pages background video and completely re-work some of the theme’s sections. The theme is built to showcase a band or musician. So, this took some significant effort to make it work for the Vox Verdi show concept. I had also created a custom background for the Press Release page. Unfortunately, it didn’t line up properly. It still needs to be fixed, but the client declared it a low priority item.

The site still needs some work, but I am waiting on the client to make a few decisions and produce some content. I have already built in the facility for a podcast, but I will not make it live until he gives me the go ahead.

Simply put, this site has been a work in progress, but it went live a few years ago.

9/2016 to Present

Web Designer – Native English Coach (NEC)

Native English Coach (NEC) was started by a group of native English speaking ESL teachers who live in the Philippines. They decided that they could offer students a better learning experience for a cheaper price than most of the big schools/ESL companies. So, that is what they set out to do.

When they initially contacted me about joining their team, I was supposed to be one of their coaches (teachers) and mentor / train the new coaches. However, as seems to often be the case with me, my role was quickly expanded when they learned how versatile I could be. Before I knew it I was creating the website, writing its content and setting up NEC’s social media pages.

I created the website in WordPress and used Themeisle’s Zerif Pro theme. I also made sure the site was built using a child theme.

I know that NEC’s founders plan to add a self-paced learning system, so we are currently investigating options for implementing that functionality and I am looking forward to the challenge.

3/2015 to Present

Web Designer – Gary Verderamo.com

It is pretty obvious what GaryVerderamo.com is.

This started out as a personal website about my family, opinions, etc.

After a few years, I decided to turn it into a showcase of my ESL career. A resume meets marketing to get private ESL students.

I have rebuilt the site several times over the years, but it was always a WordPress website. I have used several different themes and I rewrote the content more times than I wish to think about.

Currently, the main site has nothing there, but a generic WordPress install and a short bit of text content. However, there are two subdomains, hosting different WordPress sites. I will list each of those as separate work experiences, but for your reference they are my ESL site and my web design portfolio site.

1/2012 to Present

Web Designer – Real Life Philippines

Real Life Philippines is a website that I started to chronicle what it is like to live in the Philippines as an expatriate. I’ve written blog articles giving advice, recounting experiences, etc.

This was my first solo attempt at a WordPress website.

As of the time of this writing, the website needs a new theme and CSS changes. Remember what I said, this was my first attempt at creating a website in WordPress and I have not updated it in a long time.

The website URL is http://www.reallifephilippines.com/ and it is still live.

12/2011 to Present

Web Designer – WTF Would You Do.com

The concept for this site was simple. Present people with scenarios and ask them what they would do in that situation. They could write in their answer, as comments and/or they could vote for some preselected choices.

The site was finished and fully operational, but I closed it because I was I was too busy with work to keep up with it. I had a list of scenarios to present, but I did not have the time to make the videos, much less write them out.

So, when the domain came up for renewal, I just let it expire.

The site was built in WordPress. I do not remember which theme or plugins I used.

9/2015 to 9/2016

Web Designer – Gearing Up Guild

GearingupGuild.org was a website I created for my World of Warcraft (WoW) guild of the same name.

The concept of the guild was the help people get better gear and increase their character level, so that they could begin raiding.

The website was built in WordPress, but I do not remember which theme I used. I do know it was a WoW theme, though.

The website offered the following:

An FAQ offering information on how to join the guild and other useful information
walkthroughs of different dungeons and raids
a guild calendar so guildies (members) knew when certain events would take place and they could sign up for those events
blog posts that supplied all sorts of useful game related content such as tips and tricks and so on.
Even though there are eight (8) captures on Way Back Machine, none of them seem to be complete as there is missing/broken content. In short, what you see on Way Back Machine is not indicative of how the site worked/looked when it was live.

9/2014 to 9/2015

Web Designer – Thinking in English (TiE)

Similar to Learn English Korea (LEK), Thinking in English (TiE) was my second attempt at an ESL website. I decided to go after a broader student base, while focusing on the concept of teaching students how to “think in English” vs. translating from their language into English.

In 2013, I had also shut down this site due to a lack of students/customers.

5/2010 to 5/2013

Web Designer – Learn English Korea

Learn English Korea (LEK) is a website I created for myself. It was designed to help Korean ESL students find a tutor.

I think I created the site using HTML 4. I do not think I had discovered WordPress, yet.

In 2013, I closed the site down, due to a lack of students/customers.

The website URL, although defunct now, was http://www.learnenglishkorea.com/

Way Back Machine has entries that show how it appeared.

2010-2013

Web Designer – Benprise, LLC

I had completely redesigned Benprise’s website using HTML 4 and Adobe Dreamweaver, from an image template supplied by Benprise’s CEO and co-founder, Russ Sandlin.

In September 2008, I was put in charge of Benprise’s IT Department. So, I hired a replacement web designer to take over those duties.

Web Designer - Benprise, LLC4/2009-9/2009

Web Designer – FreeWorld Merchant Services

Redesigned and maintained the freeworldmerchantservices.com website. I devised an SEO plan and implemented it. My responsibilities also included handling the site hosting account.

3/2008-7/2008

Web Designer – EW&F

Redesigned and maintained the experience-wealth-and-freedom.com website. I devised and iplemented an SEO plan, as well as, an email marketing campaign.

3/2008-7/2008

Web Designer – Art Verdi: Master Drummer

Art Verdi is a second generation musician who had been a drummer for over fifty years. I say “had” because he passed away.

I created a couple of versions of his website over the years. The first one was built, in early 2007, using HTML 4 and I created it from scratch to replace the MS FrontPage website his previous designer had built.

The current website was built, in early 2011, using WordPress with the PhoneGadget theme by NewWpThemes.com. This theme has not had an update in a long time and I had been planning to contact the client about refreshing the site, but I scratched those plans when he went into the hospital.

The domain name is due to expire in June 2019, so the family wants to just leave the site “as is” until it expires. Since I am hosting it, I decided to continue doing so, free of charge, until then.

2007 - Present

Site Maintainer – Philippine Holiday

Philippine Holiday was a British owned and operated travel agency that specialized in the Philippines.

Since I was hired on to maintain the site, my responsibilities mainly centered around updates and changes. I had also dabbled in photo editing, as well.

4/2007-1/2008

DESKTOP SUPPORT / SERVER ADMIN – Rohn Rogers Associates, Inc. (RRA)

While it was not part of my job description, I had taken the initiative to update the company’s website. This was my first web design adventure and I had done everything by trial and error. I would like to point out that I was able to successfully update the website and was able to continually do it afterwards.

(For the record, I was hired as an IT technician and server administrator.)

9/2004-7/2005

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