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


Lori (http://www.vignettesantiques.com/)

11/03/2011
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. 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!

Jolee (http://www.arttakesavillage.com/)

11/01/2011
Steve created a great web site for me and it truly reflected my company. He also created a blog for me and taught me how to use it. I have been exceedingly happy with my web site and he was very easy to work with and very forthright in letting me know everything that I needed to know in order to make decisions that benefit my my companies web site, on-line, long term. I highly recommend him. Creative, artistic and professional.

Shawn (http://www.robek.com/)

11/01/2011
I have known and worked with Steve going on six years now. He is very smart, quick and talented and has helped with everything from business cards, letterhead and stationary, to my web site and blog. Steve is very knowledgeable and informed and explains it with ease and lets me know what I need to do to utilize my site to the utmost. Steve is extremely fast as far as turn around time and very reliable. If you are struggling with difficult designers or folks that take too long, you won't have that issue with Steve.

Annie (http://tech3support.blogspot.com/)

10/30/2011
Steve is a very talented web designer who knows the importance of Cross Platform Verification and he creates dynamic and visually interesting/stunning web sites that really are artistic and functional at the same time. I have worked with Steve for years and can recommend him with confidence and have recommended him repeatedly over the years. He is currently working on my blog for me. If you need help with a site you already have built or a new site in the works, give him a call.

Anthony (http://www.bollotta.com/)

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.

Mark (http://www.stoph8.co/)

10/27/2011
Steve set up an awesome web site, blog, facebook page and twitter account for me! He took my vision and made it into something I didn't expect; a really top notch and professional forum to parlay my passion for equality into something truly beautifully done and beyond what I could have imagined on my own. He taught me how to blog, tweet and was patient and understanding throughout all my questions. He is extremely talented, fast and creative. I could not have gotten the type of attention or base of interest without his crafty and skilled hands. What a talent. If you have had trouble with the temperament of designers or web professionals who are anything but, you won't have that with Steve. He is always excited to talk to me and very nice. I highly endorse him.

Susan (http://www.baristasofhastings.com/)

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!

Kristin (http://www.fleshskingrafix.com/)

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!!!

Andy (http://www.cafeonpark.com/)

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.

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Ari (http://www.houseboisandiego.com)

6/12/2010
Steve does AMAZING work !! I had a great business, but my website did not fit with the excitement and unique style of my store, so Steve went to work and i could not be happier !! He brought me into the current era and added all the social media links and clips, blogs to get us attention and drive new interest to my site. He has an amazing eye for design and is a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend him enough !!

Dmarkis (http://www.hairbydm.com)

1/15/2011
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 everytime 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!

Brandon (http://www.splashh2o.com)

Updated - 1/13/2011
Steve McKinnis is amazing at giving the customers like myself what they want in designing a new website and look for our Splash H2o website, Stevelistens and gave me options that I would not think was possible. the process was fast and he gets it done, with upgrades and can work well with anyone at any level of websign knowledge. I am having him rebuild my next website in keeping up with new looks and features! thanksSteve Mckinnis give him a call!!!

Tim (http://www.gotmemassage.com)

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. From our first meeting Steve was great!!! He was very easy to work with and made what I had thought was going to be a very difficult process a fun experience. It was so cool to see what I had explained actually coming to life but with so much more then I could have imagined. Steve took my tagline and branded me across the board with my website and business cards. Steve has always been very professional and a huge help when needing something updated or changed. I would say 50 percent of my business tell me they picked me due to look of my site. I always tell them you can have one just as cool and amazing and refer them to call Steve. Just in case you want to see what he did for me visit.

Andy (http://www.cafeonpark.com/)

10/20/2011
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.

Mark (http://www.stoph8.co/)

Updated - 10/20/2011
Steve continues to assist me with graphic challenges that I want on my twitter/site and blog! He's the best.

Brett (http://www.obeliskshoppe.com/)

1/19/2011
Great Job! I love working with someone I can trust. Steve works quickly, and he's a bit of a perfectionist. He's done a variety of projects for my business, notably the website http://obeliskshoppe.com/ , as well as most of my print advertising. He's very attentive to my needs, and he's fun to work with. Looking forward to working with Steve to build our webstore.

Kylo (kyloyoga.com - sample on my site, this site is no longer active) 1/14/2011
Steve's professionalism & creativity shines through his websites, blogs & photography. He recently updated my yoga website and the outcome was amazing. He knew the perfect place for a photo shoot, colors & fonts. In a couple of days, the website was complete. Many of my friends complimented his work and asked if he'd be interested in working w/ them! He's readily available for any updates I have w/ the site. As a photographer, his work was featured for the month of September in Yoga Journal's 35th Anniversary Special Edition. As a web designer, he takes pride in his work and it shows. Look no further, Steve McKinnis is the one you'll want working on your website!

Anthony (http://www.bollotta.com/)

Updated - 1/9/2011
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.

Esite (http://www.estiesinternational.com/)

Updated - 6/11/2010
What can I say? This man is a gem in a mountain of morons! I spent a great deal of money on a business website that ended up being a complete waste of time. When I met with Steve, he addressed all my fears from this horrendous experience and was upfront from Day 1 about the budget and expectations. There were no hidden costs, no bull%&*#, and even when I was at my most demanding - he was professional and accommodated my requests. I love my website now and it has been getting good reviews from my clients about how easy it is to navigate. I can only say good things about Mr. McKinnis - and if you know me, you know that is a rare thing for me to say!

Lori (http://www.vignettesantiques.com/)

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. 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!

John (http://www.antiquesinsandiego.com/)

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!

Diane (http://www.drmilberg.com/)

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. Take a look at Steve's creation.

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SteveMcKinnis.com [Business listing] on

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

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

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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.

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