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.

John & George review for

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 John & George, co-owners 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

This is a dual site with a full functional shopping cart via GoDaddy.com. It's also completely customized. The cart and site refelct and blend with each other.

The first site Estie had built (lower link) is a great example of “buyer beware.” Estie trusted a company that seemed to be a leader in the web industry. He was told his site was custom coded. Upon review of the files it looks as though it was a template. Over the course of five years Estie finally chose to move on. Please take a moment to read my section on Web Info. Don’t buy into a corporation just because they are housed in a tall building with validated parking. It doesn’t mean they are credible or even capable at what they profess to do.

Estie's review for

10/29/2009

"Yes I was lost & so frustrated with a web company I had been working with for YEARS trying to get my website up & running. They just did not get it. Then I was referred to Steve. I just chatted with him for about 1 hour and gave him my ideas and concepts and within weeks he was able to produce a fabulous web site for me. I was very impressed with his creativity and his understanding of what I wanted. I am very happy with what he has done for me & continue working with him to complete my site and I would refer Steve McKinnis to anyone without any reservation.”

Click to e-mail Estie, owner of Esties' International: estie_lopez@yahoo.com

Click to view the new site: EstiesInternational.com

Click to view the original site: This site never went live

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 for

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

This is a site I created for Kylo Anderson a Yoga Instructor in San Diego, CA. Kylo exudes a confidence and skill level that is enticing and infectious.

Kylo's review for

10/16/2009

"What can I say about Steve McKinnis? He does it all: photographer, web designer and graphic artist. Steve worked with me on my website. He only asked me for an outline. I gave him key points and he took it from there. From the first website draft, he blew me away. He was constantly in contact with me regarding changes or photographs. He raises the bar with his professionalism and attention to detail. To say I'm very happy with his services is an understatement. I'd definitely recommend him as well."

Click to e-mail Kylo: kylo@kyloyoga.com

Click to view the site: KyloYOGA.com

"I had the chance to re-do and overhaul a web site for a great lady by the name of Maddy. It was a great pleasure to work on this project and shoot all the models and work out in such a great space and very original gym. I’m sad to write that the gym has since closed. In an economic down turn it is truly sad to say “good-bye” to such a great lady and space in general. I will always remember getting to be completely free “creatively” and having shot and worked with so many enthusiastic and nice people.

Click to view the new site: SDBODYWORKS.com

Click to view the old site: SDBodyworks.com/before

Jorge's review for

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

GelderHead Productions, offering professional voice-over services to enhance business communications, announced today that it is spearheading the continued production of "Holiday Magic 2007…a gift for children of all ages," a CD featuring music and a holiday tale that will be distributed to sick children at Children's Hospital San Diego and their siblings. A number of singers and actors donated their talent for the CD, and funds are currently being solicited to cover the cost of production and ensure as many children as possible receive them.

Click to view the site: HolidayMagicCD.com

Click to view the site: HolidayMagicCD.com Original Site

This is the new Cafe on Park site... Andy, whom I have known for years, finally gave me a crack at this site... he hasn't been happy with what was created in the past, but loves this one. They are in the midst of a major renovation so this site will change dramatically as it does! This site is still being built... but you won't find "under construction" here! If you take a look at the old 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: Cafe On Park.org

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

Anthony's review for

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

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 site: Bollotta.com

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

This site is being re-worked (ACTUALLY: RECREATED) for Woodward's in Hastings, Nebraska. You can see the new site as well as see the first page of the old templated site below...

Woodwards's review for

03/01/2010

We are very pleased with our web site that you created for our business. We have had many, many, excellent comments about our site in how professional it looks, the clarity of the photo’s, and the wit and humor that goes with our theme.

It has also brought us additional business which was our objective. Being in business for over 76 years it’s easy to get complacent with success but one has to remain proactive to continue to grow and stay ahead of your competitors. Our old web site was pathetic, boring, and really not professional at all, it was a bad investment. However, your work is alive and seems to be paying off. Keep up the great work Steve.

Click to e-mail Woodwards: jeff@woodwardsdisposal.com

Click to view the site: woodwardsdisposal.com

Click to view the site: woodwardsdisposal.com Original Site

Lori's review for

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

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 for

02/27/2010

"Steve McKinnis is the best designer I have worked with so far, Steve took 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 with my logos and store image and reflect 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 e-mail Brandan Wall, owner of SplashH2o/Martin & Wall/Rollerboy: brandan@martinandwall.com

Click to view the new main page: SplashH2o.com

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

Click to view Martin & Wallt: MartinAndWall.com

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

Click to view the site: LCC Hastings

Click to view the site: Got Me Massage

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 new site being built: UpScaleHairGallery.com

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