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Websites - Current Online Projects
An overview of my current
web site projects, which can be seen online at the moment.
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Older
and Offline Websites, click here
Description:
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Rocky o'Reillys Irish Pub and Restaurant
is one of the largest and best-known in Prague.
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My involvement:
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Re-design, photo selection and editing, copy
writing or editing texts, site structure, basic
search engine optimization
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Notes:
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Rocky's had a Flash-based site that was difficult
for the search engines to find and was out of date.
Only a few elements of the original site survived this
extensive re-design. Unlike most sites, where clients
look for simple, pleasant designs, Rocky's wanted the
site
to be fun and bold.
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Description:
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Katka Krycfalusijova is an independent advisor for Oriflame
Swedish Cosmetics. She maintains a network of "Oriflame
ladies"
in the Liberec area. This site covers her activities and
points out the best that Oriflame offers.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, photo selection and editing, copy writing
or editing most texts, site structure, regular search engine
optimization
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Notes:
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The design had to follow the corporate Oriflame look
and feel but still be original. Using the idea of the
green
navigation
bar from one of Oriflame's local sites, I added lavender
and camomile to highlight the natural sources of Oriflame
cosmetics.
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Description:
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Pomocne tlapky (Helping Paws) o.p.s. provided therapy-dog
services since 2001. In 2007 they decided
to dedicate an entire website just to this subject.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, photography, copy writing most
texts, site structure, basic
search engine optimization
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Notes:
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In this case, they wanted to keep some elements of
the original "mother" site while creating a
unique identity. Most of the work was creating
individual pages
and writing texts.
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Web site's name:
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Tasky.cz
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URL:
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www.tasky.cz
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In existence since:
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1999
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This version since:
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2007
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Language versions:
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Czech
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Web site size:
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about 20 pages
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Description:
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Since 1989, Tasky.cz (meaning Bags.cz) has been
one of the major producers of plastic bags from recyclable
polyethylene and microten. They specialize in custom
production and advertising printing on bags. The website
showcases
production, product range, company info and prices,
etc.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, all photography, copy writing most
texts, additional text editing, site structure, full
search engine optimization
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Notes:
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For this site, I was given a big pile
of plastic bags and the clear message do "Do
something with these." The photography was fun
and quite a challenge. But search engine optimization
was a central issue, so the website is keyword-heavy.
The idea of the menu "printed on
a bag" is not just a cute solution, but a smooth
way to present a series of necessarily long text links.
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Description:
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Gail Whitmore is an opera singer who, besides opera,
knows over 1000 songs by heart and can sing them a capella.
This website introduces her show The Human Jukebox.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, photo editing, site structure, basic
search engine optimization
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Notes:
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This was one of the more fun designs to do. I used
a photo of an actual jukebox and simplified it into
a web jukebox. Even the text background pattern is from
the fabric of the original jukebox. The site also contains
music samples and photos.
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Description:
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Counselor Gail Whitmore has ample experience in helping
people solve their psychological problems. This site
is devoted to the counseling services she provides in
Prague.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, photo editing, site structure, basic
search engine optimization
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Notes:
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This design started off with the tree and bird element
that Gail used on flyers. We decided to incorporate it
here so that the website confirms arrival at the right
spot. Another aim was to create a site that is soothing
and
pleasant, so I implemented water surfaces.
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Description:
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Artist Marie Brozova creates large-scale art with
colored pencils. She defends this
often overlooked artistic medium in a series of public
drawing events. The web site presents the resultant
art, includes photo galleries accompanied by Marie's
memories from the events.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design (Marie provided the handmade orange
background), marketing advice, photo editing, site
structure, partial texts, basic search engine optimization
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Notes:
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Marie's amazing art is powerful by itself, but we
tried to provide a colorful backdrop, which feels like
seeing some portions in real size. The pencils,
made
from 3D scans of Marie's favorite
Koh-i-Noor pencils, stretch to accomodate variable
size screens and length of content.
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Description:
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European Pharmaceutical Consultants, s.r.o. is a small
consulting firm specilizing in PIL (Package Information
Leaflet) writing, testing and translation to all European
languages, as well as other pharmaceutical regulatory
consulting services.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, photo selection and editing, site
structure, text editing, basic search engine optimization
and registration.
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Notes:
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I've used my favorite scanning technique to scan
assorted pills I had at home at the time. A spur of the
moment inspiration, it produced a nice effect. The
color scheme was, of course, dictated by
the subject. The site needed to be sleek and professional
looking, but I tried to give it some friendly touches.
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Description:
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My husband's writing site featuring his extensive
collection social and political commentary. New opinion
columns nearly every day.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, site structure, basic search engine
optimization, RSS feed setup
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Notes:
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In 2006, Jim's original Opinion Columns site and its
supporting blog morphed into one blog site, as he decided
to become "a serious blogger." The site is
powered by Typepad.com so the challenge was to use their
system to create a unique design in a dynamic environment
and implement my optimization strategies within its limits.
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Description:
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A small private school teaching a wide range of language
courses with additional translation services.
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My involvement:
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Minimal copy editing, site structure, graphic design
(logo by Ken Nash), basic search engine optimization
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Notes:
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Most of us are afraid of learning foreign languages
and most language schools, in the attempt to look professional,
end up with grim web sites. Willie Watson tries to make
his teaching fun and he also wanted his
site to be fun and positive. Because the Watson's delivered
all the texts and translations, we were able to create
a rather large site on a small budget.
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Description:
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Traditional Irish pub in the heart of Prague. Stylish
decor, authenthic Irish menu! Site includes a menu,
map, contact etc.
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My involvement:
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If I ever wanted to have a bar, it would look like
Molly Malone's. It was one of the first bars in Prague
to have a fireplace. So, building this site was a pleasure.
It's a small site that works well.
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Notes:
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Copy writing, some photos, map, graphic design (logo
by Ken Nash), basic search engine optimization.
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Web site's name:
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J.J.
Murphy's
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URL:
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www.jjmurphys.cz
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In existence since:
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2003
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This version since:
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2003
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Language versions:
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English
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Web site size:
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6 pages
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Description:
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Trendy Irish Bar near the embassies in Prague. Warm
atmoshpere, great food & beer. The site includes
a menu, map, contact, etc.
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My involvement:
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Copy writing, some photos, map, graphic design (logo
by Ken Nash), basic search engine optimization.
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Notes:
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I've based this design on the yellow colorwashed
walls of J.J. Murphy's interior. This bar's motto is "Blending
the tradition of the old with a feeling for the new" and
I tried to do just that. Needless to say it was fun.
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Description:
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Sports Bar in downtown Prague with state-of-the-art
screens and equipment.
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My involvement:
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Copy writing, some photos, map, graphic design (except
logo), basic search engine optimization.
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Notes:
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When I started working on this site, Legends just
got its new logo and menus. I created a site design
based on those to support strong branding. HTML web
design
doesn't allow many curves and swooshes, but I tried
to give it grace and sportiness.
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Description:
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Alchemy Readings and Performance Series runs twice
a month, intrermittently since 2003, with a couple
of years break. It features writers and performers
from
around
the
globe,
each
feature
followed
by an
open-mic of local English language writers and musicians.
The site presents photos, bios, event information etc.
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My involvement:
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Copy writing, many photos, all photo editing, site
structure, graphic design (logo and Flash animation
by Ken Nash), basic search engine optimization
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Notes:
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Alchemy is another one of "my babies."
Because it's an art site and because Alchemy is mystical,
I had fun with the design. This design was created
in 2005 and waited two years for Alchemy to get
going again. It was finally published in 2007. The
people in the test tubes are past performers and the
thermometer stretches depending on the length
of the page.
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Web site's name:
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Ski
Lucifer
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URL:
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www.skilucifer.cz
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In existence since:
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2001
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This version since:
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2006
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Language versions:
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Czech
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Web site size:
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over 50 pages
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Description:
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Lucifer is a family-owned ski resort in Northern Bohemia.
The website inludes price lists, photo galleries, maps,
tips for trips, descriptions of the area etc.
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My involvement:
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All texts, many of the photos, photo editing, graphic
design (logo by Ken Nash), animations, site structure,
marketing advice, targeted search engine optimization.
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Notes:
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Over the years, Lucifer grew and improved.
The ski-lifts are faster, the ski rentals providea wide
range of equipment. It was time to redesign this site
and update it's look and feel. Beside the information
about the ski hill's services, accomodation, pub and
ski rentals, we included much general information
about the area and tips for trips. This allows more exposure
in search engines and provides users with valuable information.
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Description:
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The first Czech non-profit organization training assistance
dogs for the physically impaired. The site inludes photo
albums, profiles of trained dogs, simple shop, extensive
section
on canine therapy, records of activities, etc.
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My involvement:
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All texts, many photos, all photo editing, site structure,
graphic design (except logo, which was a collaboration),
company brand and marketing strategies, basic search
engine optimization
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Notes:
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As Helping Paws' co-founder, this site is personal.
It is one of the biggest sites of it's kind on Czech
internet and seems to
grow so fast that I can barely keep up.
I have already planned further development
to make it more user friendly and simplify navigation.
Additional language versions are planned as well. It
will be a challenge.
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Description:
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A family run breeding station for Labrador Retrievers
in Eastern Bohemia. Includes extensive photo albums of
puppies, information for those planning to buy a dog,
advice for dog owners, order-form for dog food etc.
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My involvement:
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All copy writing, photo editing, site structure, graphic
design, targeted search engine optimization
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Notes:
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Besides the new dog food ordering system, structure
and look, one of the best improvements was the advice
section,
where the breeder answers questions from dog owners.
Search engines love the keyword-rich content, users love
the free, professional advice.The site was also moved
to a new domain.
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Description:
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My husband's writing site. It includes samples from
his novels, extensive collections of poetry, plays, screenplays,
travelogues, etc. In 2005, his opinion columns were
moved to their own site.
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My involvement:
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Graphic design, site structure, targeted optimization
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Notes:
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This new incarnation of Jim Freeman's
PragueWriter site features a cleaner look, strong colors
and a simple structure. The rankings in search engines
improved dramatically due to these changes.
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Description:
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An online fine Czech crystal shop I co-own with my
husband. To be able to provide US-side safe credit card
transfers,
we opted to use a third-party shopping cart with integrated
credit card processing - CCNow. The online store includes
detailed product photos and descriptions, shopping suggestions,
information about the history of Czech crystal, etc.
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My involvement:
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All product photos, texts, graphic design, site structure,
advanced search engine optimization. All in cooperation
with my husband.
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Notes:
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This new FeelBohemian.com design focuses on integrating
the interface of a third-party shopping cart provider
- CCNow. We used the same background colors and similar
elements to create a more seamless user experience.
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See also the Off-line
Web Projects
 Can
we help? Feel free to contact us.
- Free initial site/project overview.
- Flexible web design services in Czech or English.
- Independent approach "from the outside" on an as-needed
basis.
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