The UnOptical

This is the new site for The UnOptical.

Click to view the latest site 02/2012: theunoptical.com

Click to view the updated web site 11/11: theunoptical.com

Click to view the web site: theunoptical.com

Click to view the original web site: theunoptical.com ORIGINAL

NCRUZ.com

Noel Cruz is an extremely talented artist who specializes in the re-paint of dolls. His talent as a sketch artist of portraits and his skills as a painter have catapulted him to a very “in demand” artist. His new site incorporates a more stylized view of some dolls as well as a complete where house of select re-paints through shutterfly.com.

Click to view the new site: ncruz.com

Click to view the original site: ncruz.com


My Farrah

This site averages up to 3,188 visits a day. Visitors from New Zealand, Japan, Italy, France, Finland, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Venezuela, The United Kingdom, Canada and of course every single state in the United States. This site has received accolades on line and has received a four out of four star rating. This site houses screensavers, back drops, video clips, links and more.

Click to view the site: My Farrah

A Recent Review of MyFarrah.com

10/25/2011

"As a fan or Fawcett's I have combed the internet for web sites, photos, and miscellaneous items for sale and collection but when I came across myfarrah.com I was completely blown away. It’s artistic, it’s thorough, it has everything from clips from her films and television work, to great links to very well thought out commentary including a blog that showcases positive things about Fawcett and what is still newsworthy long after her death. This site is by far and above one of the best celebrity based sites I have seen. There are no ads or ridiculous previews to sit through. It’s just an amazingly artistic nod to a talented actress."

Cafe On Park & Side Dishes

This is the latest Cafe on Park site... Cafe on Park has expanded and it was time for the site to change. Complete with a twitter, Facebook Business Page, Google Updates and a blog, this site should take the Cafe to the next level. Originally, when I did the first site, Andy was, overall, was unhappy with what was created previously. If you take a look at the old site (the first and original site), you can see some things right off the bat... first, it's a template. Second it was on-line as it appears here... complete with insert text here

Click to view the site: cafeonpark.com Click for Cafe On Park site

A Google Review

10/27/2011

"Steve created a twitter, facebook business page and all new web site to reflect our remodel. Although we aren't' quite finished yet, the site and everything else looks fantastic! He's helped us with everything from getting our domain name in our name to setting up the site and keeping it fresh and new! I highly recommend him; he is extremely talented, quick and reliable."

Click to view the previous site: cafeonpark.com previous site

Click to view the site: sidedishes.co Click for Side Dishes site

Click to view old site: Cafe On Park.com Original Site

Chris Tina Bruce Fitness

Chris Tina Bruce is a spokesperson for the Transgender community but Chris Tina is also a personal trainer and own and operates Hillcrest Fitness. Chris Tina’s refreshingly optimistic approach to business and training is to be admired. The site also incorporates a blogspot blog which is branded to coexist with the site.

Chris Tina's review

01/11/2012

"Steve restored my confidence in hiring a outside sources to build and manage all my website. After nightmare encounters with two different web designers in the past I chose to try and manage my websites myself with limited success. My time is much better sent building my business and not trying to understand how to develop, design and implement a web site. Not to mention I could not come close to the creative designs Steve has developed for me. I highly recommend Steve McKinnis as a trustworthy person and amazing web designer."

Click to view the new site: christinabrucefitness.com

Hair By DM

This site was built for a local hair stylist. It houses a flash photo album of clients, links and helpful information about hair care and the products used to style and help maintain your new look.

Click to view the site: HairbyDM.com

Dmarkis's review

01/15/2011

"I've have worked with Steve Mckinnis for five years and have yet to be disappointed. He is a great photographer and really takes his time to find out what you want. I appreciate his way of thinking out of the box and attention to detail. I have been thru two modifications and every time my website is much better and has more searchability. My first year of business was up 45% and by the second year 60%. I really was surprised at how many people contacted me thru the website. Six years later and still clients compliment me on the look of the website!! So thanks Steve... Creative, professional, and fast....what more could you want!"

NOTE: Main photos on current site are by OHANA. There is a link to him on the site. Model shots/photo shoots are by me.

Click to view the 1st site: HairbyDM.com 1st site

Woodwards Disposal

This site was re-worked (ACTUALLY: RECREATED) for Woodward's in Hastings, Nebraska. A very creative and fun site that blends current technology of today with images of the past. You can see the new site as well as see the first page of the old templated site below...

Click to view the site: woodwardsdisposal.com

Click to view the site: woodwardsdisposal.com Original Site

LCC Hastings

This is a new blog (that LCC staff can develop and update) as well as site front. The blog is designed to look and function as a site which is branded to look like the web page. A google calendar was incorporated so they can keep their events up to date. In addition there is a YouTube channel to post events and podcasts. The blog is also app ready and perfect for iPhone or blackberry viewing.

Click to view the site: LCC Hastings

Click to view blog: lccn.blogspot.com

Click to view googlecalendar: LCCHastings Calendar

Runcie's Catering

This is a new page to replace the old site (link is below to see/view the former) and is tied into a blog that is branded along with the site so they will be able to update menus and post events as they warrant. App friendly and viewable on all platforms.

Click to view the site: Runcie's Catering

Click to view blog: runciescatering.blogspot.com

Click to view the original site: Runcie's Catering Original Site

GAHayesConsulting.com

This site was created after Gregory A. Hayes had a brochure and business cards made, so the site was based on those items and their layout style.

Click to view the current site: GAHayesConsulting.com

Click to view the 2nd draft/updated site: GAHayesConsulting.com

Robek Chiropractic

This was a re-work of an existing site for Dr. Shawn Robek (He has since changed the practice name and merged with another). I have known Shawn for a number of years and he helped me with a work related injury over the course of a year. His new site is personal and emphasizes his quest to not only help his patients but empower them with the tools and information they need to sustain and surpass any goal they may have in regards to their health.

Click to view the fourth/new company name/change site: Robek.com

Click to view the third site: Robek.com

Click to view the previous site: Robek.com

Click to view the old site: Robek.com Original Site

DwayneLScott.com

This is a site for Actor Dwayne Scott in Los Angeles. Dwayne has a great deal of education and is exploring other avenues in addition to his acting. He decided to supplement his resume by having a web site to expand upon his capabilities.

Click to view the new site: DwayneLScott.com

RaymeMusic.com

This is another site for Rayme Sciaroni. Rayme is a very talented pianist who writes his own music. This site is to sell and promote his musical works.

Click to view the new site:RaymeMusic.com

Click to view Rayme's first site: RaymeCards.com

James Haljun

This site is a new and second web site for Dr. James Haljun. Haljun wanted a site that was more polished and up to date than his old web site that incorporates pictures of his office and patients with an upscale presentation.

Click to view the web site: JamesHaljun.com

Click to view the web site: JamesHaljun.com 1st Site

Mark Visocky

Click to view the current site: MarkVisocky.com

Click to view the first site: MarkVisocky.com 1st site

Click to view the first draft for his site: MarkVisocky.com 1st draft

UPscale Hair Gallery

This site is being re-worked for Toi Butler and Will Calhoun of Upscale Hair Gallery. Below is the rough draft of the first stages of the new site that will house Stylist Bio’s, new photos of the salon and their stylists at work.

Click to view the upgraded/new site (08/11/11): UpScaleHairGallery.com

Click to view the first site I did: UpScaleHairGallery.com

Click to view the old site: UpscaleHairGallery.com Original Site

Art Takes A Village

This is a new site for Art Takes A Village. The founder and creative director for this project is Jane Pollock. Pollock is a San Diego artist that is giving back to the community through workshops and art classes. Her mission is to provide art therapy in areas lacking the ability and the funding. The program reaches out to at-risk you and adults.

Click to view the new site: Art Takes A Village.com

Click to view the old site: Art Takes A Village Original Site

LegalAtt.com

This site was a rework for attorneys attempting to capitalize on the internet with a gateway/database for clients and their attorneys across several states. Their goal was to become green and as paperless as possible. Features an on-line inquiry form and gateway for clients/staff.

Click to view the re-done site: legalatt.com

Jorge Luis Abreu, Actor

Jorge's review

10/21/2009

"It's You!" has been the overall positive review for my website created by Steve McKinnis. With only my photographs along with contact information he created a dynamic, multi-functional, distinctive site that not only met my needs but completely reflected who I am as an actor. I have recommended him to many."

Click to e-mail Jorge: kissjla@yahoo.com

This is a site I created for Jorge Luis Abreu an actor in Los Angeles. Jorge is a talented singer and actor and has been seen on ER, Friends, Judging Amy, Hanna Montana as well as in feature films like Oceans 13 and more recenlty in An American In China.

Click to view the site: JorgeLuisAbreu.com

Needemann.com

This site is for the “needemann” brothers, comprised of Anthony Bollotta (of Bollotta Entertainment) and Actor, Jorge Luis-Abreu. They sing, dance and joke their way through a very fun cabaret style show with TV Tunes and other iconic songs re-written with their own particular slant on life, love and laughter.

Anthony's review

10/16/2009

"I have had the opportunity to work with Steve McKinnis on numerous occasions, not only as a web designer, but also as a graphic artist. Each and every time I have worked with Steve, he was very responsive, attentive to my needs, and timely with regard to getting the work done. I highly recommend his creative services.”

Click to view the new site: Needemann.com

Anthony's second review

01/09/2011

"I have been working with Steve McKinnis for years now. His attention to detail, quick turnaround and professional attitude are traits that I can always count on. As the owner of a boutique entertainment agency, I use Steve's graphic design and web site services to help my business stand above my competitors. He understands my priorities and always comes through. He has rebuilt our website, handles all of our print ad needs, and designs our annual holiday card, for which we always get a tremendous response."

Click to e-mail Anthony Bollotta, owner of Bollotta Entertainment & Co-Star of The Needemann Brothers: anthony@bollotta.com

Bollotta Entertainment

This is a site I re-created/re-faced for Anthony Bollotta, President of Bollotta Entertainment in San Diego, CA. Some of his clients include: Qualcomm, The San Diego Better Business Bureau, PETCO and Seko International. It’s an update/revision and also will enhance his site listing ability with strong meta tags and strong optimization.

Click to view the new (2011) site: Bollotta.com

A Google Review

10/28/2011

"Aside from his creative talents and speed, Steve is one of the best designers I have worked with. Taking our Bollotta site and giving it life, he also made it work in cellular format, which we see as a tremendous advantage, given the number of cellular users who are connecting to the web on their mobile devices. Steve also recommended and set up a YouTube Channel for our business which has parlayed our talent and samples into a whole new realm of convenience and overall retention of clients. He branded everything from the site, blog and YouTube channel... he really did an outstanding job for us and went way beyond our expectations... In addition to our site, Steve masterfully creates our annual Holiday Card, for which we get rave reviews each and every year. He is a pleasure to work with and very professional as well. Don't shop. Just call Steve and get your ideas put into play quickly and efficiently."

Anthony's second review

01/09/2011

"I have been working with Steve McKinnis for years now. His attention to detail, quick turnaround and professional attitude are traits that I can always count on. As the owner of a boutique entertainment agency, I use Steve's graphic design and web site services to help my business stand above my competitors. He understands my priorities and always comes through. He has rebuilt our website, handles all of our print ad needs, and designs our annual holiday card, for which we always get a tremendous response."

Click to e-mail Anthony Bollotta, owner of Bollotta Entertainment: anthony@bollotta.com

BaristasOfHastings.com

In addition to a new and first web site for Baristas of Hastings, there is a business facebook account, twitter account, blog, updated YELP account and marketing material created. The blog is also app ready and perfect for iPhone or blackberry viewing.

Click to view the site: BaristasOfHastings.com

Click to view blog: BaristasOfHastings.blogspot.com

Click to view twitter: baristahastings

Click to view facebook: Baristas-of-Hastings

A GoogleReview

10/27/2011

"Steve set up a web site, blog, twitter, facebook business page and gave us a real presence on line. We'd been going it for a long time without a web site and decided it was time. Steve told us everything we needed to know, set up our accounts, instructed us on how to tweet, blog and utilize our web presence to the utmost. The look and creativity he brought to the site has given us more attention then we thought possible in a very short amount of time. I highly recommend Steve! If you have been waiting to build a site or are unsure of what you need to do to get started, he's definitely your guy!"

Flesh Skin Grafix

This site was created for a Tattoo Parlor in Imperial Beach. They are really creative and I am really enjoying working with them.

Click to view the latest site: FleshSkinGrafix.com

Click to view the first site I did: FleshSkinGrafix.com

Click to view the old site: FleshSkinGrafix.com Original Site

A Google Review

10/27/2011

"Steve has been our Web Guy for several years now and has completely revamped our website. He is very creative and knows how to get the most out of a website. As a tattoo shop first impressions are very important and many times the first impression people have of our business is our website. I can't count the number of compliments I have on our website from first time customers, it is amazing how many people use the internet for information on businesses. The Yellow Pages could never do that!!!"

Dr. Milberg


Dr. Milberg's review

11/15/2009

"Steve McKinnis is a fabulous and creative person. He has great web designing skills as well as good people skills. Many of my patients have complimented my website because they said that it accurately portrays our caring office atmosphere. Steve has gone out his way to help me with PowerPoint presentations as well. He is available for last minute help and is more than willing to rearrange his schedule to offer assistance. I have referred several other professionals to Steve for graphic arts and web design. Their positive experiences have paralleled mine. My website is always in the process of being updated.”

Click to e-mail Dr. Diane Milberg: diane@drmilberg.com

Click to view the site: Dr. Milberg

I can not write enough about Dr. Diane Milberg. She is an awesome dentist and the nicest most energetic lady I have had the pleasure to work with in years! I have horrible memories of my Orthodontist as I was growing up and going through retainers and cleanings and well, Dr. Milberg is excellent with patients, parents and adults. She knows how to put you at ease. This site was a total pleasure to work on. Although it is very professional in nature it does reflect her sense of fun and love of children. If you are contemplating a dentist for yourself or your children I can not recommend her highly enough.

AntiquesinSanDiego.com

This is the site for the Antique District located in Ocean Beach. Four antique shop owners in Ocean Beach wanted their organizations web site to be re-done to reflect the Ocean Beach of today. The Antique District of Ocean Beach is quite impressive and has grown to out shine the only area in San Diego I thought housed antique's, "Antique Row," in Normal Heights.

George's review

11/16/2009

"We first contacted Steve McKinnis about a year and a half ago to help us in developing a new web site for the Ocean Beach Antique District. Steve was exactly what we needed. He came to the group and made an impressive presentation; he listened to and met individually with each of four store owners. He developed an incredible site for us, did all the photography and design which resulted in this wonderful visually stunning web site. Through the entire experience Steve was so very accommodating, professional and available. The end result was a web site which successfully represents our entire district as well as meets the needs of the individual stores. Steve has continued to be extremely helpful and always available when we had questions or were looking for modifications. If you're looking for someone with technical skill and confidence, as well as creativity and artistic talent, then Steve McKinnis is the guy to call. This new web site has been such an incredible boost to our business district and has become a great tool for us to reach out to our customers, don't know why we hadn't done it sooner!”

Click to e-mail George, owner of Newport Avenue Antiques: Nogeorgeno@aol.com

Click to view the new site:ANTIQUESINSANDIEGO.COM

Click to view the old site: oceanbeachantiques.com Original Site

SoulSync

This is a site I re-did for Connie Stewart. The old site didn't reflect her passion. She is a very vibrant and exciting person and her site should reflect that.

Connie's review

11/14/2009

"I went to Steve for help with recreating an old website. Within minutes, I felt he understood what I wanted and needed - even before I could articulate it. I frequently get compliments about my website, but not just run of the mill comments. Such statements as, "I got goosebumps; your site is stunning, WHO did your site?" all make me proud and thrilled to know Steve and to be a benefactor of his beautiful and creative genius. Check out my site to see his fabulous work."

Connie's Interview about my web site work:

Click to e-mail Connie: soulsync@cox.net

Click to view the new site: SoulSync.com

Click to view the old site: SoulSync.com Original Site

Vignettes Antiques

Lori's review

11/19/2009

"Steve was highly recommended to me by my friend Jane at 'Art Takes A Village' who was thrilled with the site he had created for her. Since I wanted a very layered, highly stylized, French look & feel for my vintage home decor shop, I needed someone who could "get it" & create it from the boxes & files of ideas I had collected over a year's time. Steve never flinched; he went thru everything I had gathered & then proceeded to miraculously create exactly what I had envisioned. This deserves such high praise as his ability to really listen, understand & then produce with his uber artistic talent, the spot-on vision that the client has, is what sets him apart. The day my site went up, it started receiving rave reviews for its' 'Wow' factor & it perfectly represents my shop: http://www.vignettesan... I then recommended him to the Ocean Beach Antique District for our group's website that needed a total re-do & he created one with major impact that has put our district on the map: http://www.antiquesins... His photography, design work, creative input & ultimately the ability to pull it all together so brilliantly, is why Steve sets the gold standard for websites. My highest praise to a phenomenal talent!"

Click to e-mail Lori Chandler, owner of Vignettes Antiques: sweetpea08@cox.net

This is a site for Lori Chandler. A temporary page for her 13 year anniversary party was built before the site. Lori’s shop is all things Paris and her site is very original and quite a challenge with all the graphic elements that had to be built.

Click to view the temporary page: VignettesAntiques.com

Click to view the new site: VignettesAntiques.com

SplashH2O.com

This is a new store site for Brandan Wall of Martin & Wall in San Diego, CA. Brandan is also the owner of Martin & Wall. He’s been in the clothing industry, as an owner, for over a decade. He has a lot of great ideas and wants his cart to be as up to date as he is. This new cart will enable him to better serve his on-line customers as well as his in-store customers.

Brandan's review

02/27/2010

"Steve McKinnis is the best designer I have worked with so far, Steve too my ideas and plans for my site and gave me a quote, even offered many different options that would increase traffic and make the site function better. Steve has a great design eye for color and layouts, he is always in contact before, during and after, the site is complete. My sites are for fashion clothing and had to work well wish my logos and store image and reflex that into my websites, I have given many of my friends and business owners Steve’s name and pass on his great work to others. Thanks again Steve great job!"

Click to view the new main page: SplashH2o.com

Click to view the new cart being built: Shop.SplashH2o.com

Click to view Roller Boy Mens Wear: RollerBoyMensWear.com

Got Me Massage

Tim's review

10/17/2009

"5 years ago I started working with Steve Mckinnis for my web and graphic services. At that time I had an aol page and a business card that was pretty basic. I knew if my business was going to grow, I needed a new and professional look. Not being an artist I didn't quite know how I was going to convey that vision."

Tim Marzullo had a single page on AOL.com that didn’t really reflect all the services he provides as a massage therapist. His positive energy and theology made this site a real job to work on. Not only is he a well grounded person with a great attitude he knows his field of work inside and out.

Click to view the site: Got Me Massage

STOPH8.co

This is a new site for STOPH8. The mission of STOPH8 is to change attitudes and perception of those who are different in the wake of the bullying and deaths of young people across the US in 2010.

A Google Review

10/27/2011

"Steve has been our Web Guy for several years now and has completely revamped our website. He is very creative and knows how to get the most out of a website. As a tattoo shop first impressions are very important and many times the first impression people have of our business is our website. I can't count the number of compliments I have on our website from first time customers, it is amazing how many people use the internet for information on businesses. The Yellow Pages could never do that!!!

Mark's review

03/29/2011

"Steve made me an awesome web site, blog and helps me with all my questions... he never gets upset with me no matter how silly my Q's are. He has been nothing but excellent and goes beyond my expectations. I have yet to be disappointed. He is patient and creative w/out exception."

06/30/2011

"Steve got me to re-think my initial approach to my site, the images, the layout and the message in general. I am beyond excited and happy with the re-work and the inclusion of all my social media platforms to look and have the same feel as the site. So grateful. What a talent Steve is."

Click to view the site: STOPH8.co

An car/parts web site.

JeffCOPerformance.com

Side Dishes

This is a new site for Side Dishes (owner Andy also owns Cafe on Park.

Click to view the web site: SideDishes.co

Rayme Cards

This is the first site I made for Rayme Sciaroni (he has two) but this one specializes in his love of crafts.

Click to view the web site: raymecards.com

Sample contracts, estimates, hourly rate and more information available by clicking these links.

Click to read: Web Site Creation: What you should know

Click to view Advertisement Album: Advertisement Samples

Feel free to pick the date and time you'd like to meet, simply click "schedule a meeting" or you can just send me an e-mail.

Click to schedule a meeting: Schedule a Meeting

Click to e-mail me: steve@stevemckinnis.com

Here are more custom sites to view. Some are no longer live, but housed here as samples of different company types...

Click to view the new site being built: More Web Sites to view

Following the site samples(above this text) is a section on Web Site Creation: What you should know. It’s very informative and will fill you in on things like, domain names, hosting, and things to think about before commissioning a web designer. Look for the CPV Icon on sites for Cross Platform Verification. That means these sites work and operate the same on all operating systems such as MAC/PC/IPhone/IPad and Blackberry's. Web sites created before 2010 with flash elements or sites created after 2010 with flash elements will not. They will appear and function normally on any PC or Mac platform but flash elements will not be visible on a PDA/BlackBerry/IPad or Iphone. Also there is a section with print related work. Sample advertisements and photography are also listed. Below are some of the custom sites that I have created. I have not listed sites that were previously built, a template or already existing that I have updated, repaired or re-vamped. Sites with exceptions, be it photos by someone else are notated under the NOTE section.

Steve McKinnis: Web/Graphic Designer [PC & MAC]
Mail: 1010 University Avenue #754 | San Diego, California 92103
619.913.3101
E-mail me directly at: steve@stevemckinnis.com