Portfolio of Selected Website Designs
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Riverside Inn and RestaurantThis Machias Maine B&B is everything and more one could want in a New England inn, with the addition of an award-winning restaurant. Photos of the inn's interior and grounds serve to communicate the inn's unique charm and riverside location. A content management system allows the inn's owners to update the sample menus and other content. |
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Aurora Timberframes and BarnsTimber frame home designer and builder, offering traditional timber frame construction, hybrid models, and specializing in eco-friendly timber frames. Website presents the various timber frame kits offered, their custom design services, and a photo portfolio of past projects. |
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Down East Insurance AgencyA Maine insurance agency representing some of the finest independent insurance companies in the country. The website communicates their dedication to helping clients find the best insurance coverage, with helpful tips, and an "approachable" style. A content management system allows for easy updating of website content by the client. |
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Jan ter WeeleMaine artist - post-modernist paintings. Jan ter Weele works with a rich, lively palette, painting New England landscapes, lighthouses, and neighborhood scenes. His website features a slide show of his selected work, a bio, and exhibition schedule. |
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Richard Parks FurnitureRetail furniture store in Ellsworth, Maine. Richard Parks Furniture is the largest furniture importer in Maine. Their website furniture photo galleries enable them to visually represent the diversity of their furniture selection to potential customers throughout the state of Maine. |
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Justin King, Associate Broker
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Roma Amor - an Historical NovelAuthor Sherry Christie's novel of first-century Rome is promoted through her website with book excerpts and details of her research travels. The site design creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.The author keeps the site content fresh through the use of a content management system. |
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TunkablesInscribed Vintage Silverplate Items. The whimsical phrases and sayings that make these tableware and jewelry items so unique are hand "tunked" by Penny Conti. This portfolio site provides samples of her products and example phrases for inspiration. A content management system allows Penny to add new phrases, when desired. |
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Monica's ChocolatesChocolatier with retail chocolate shop. A sampling of these beautifully handcrafted chocolates is showcased on their home page with a Flash animation. The product photography was done in our photo studio. Website features a PayPal shopping cart. |
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Bayley's Lobster PoundOne of the largest seafood dealers in southern Maine, Bayley's Lobster Pound ships product overnight nationwide. Created from the client's own design concept and product photos, this site includes an online shopping cart and content management system to allow them to easily perform their own price updates as well as updates to areas of text on the site. |
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Your Memory LaneThese unique art prints can be created for any occasion. Each print is created to display the recipient's memories and moments. Client provided animated images to further demonstrate this unique gift concept. Custom shopping cart and content management system also installed. |
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Downeast Wilderness ExperienceLakeside campgrounds and tours. DWE offers the outdoor enthusiast opportunities to camp, fish, hunt, hike, paddle, and explore the Down East forest and lakes. Site was designed to appeal to a large audience and allows for the expansion of the business to include a lodge and access to the Down East Sunrise Trail. |
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Longlife Pet SupplementsAll-natural pet supplements. This Texas company produces safe and effective natural pet supplement treatment programs for dogs and cats. The company outgrew their old site and needed a more contemporary presentation. The new site features extensive professional articles and warm, friendly photos that speak to the client's target audience. |
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Tours of Lubec and CobscookInterpretive history, farm, art and nature tours. This non-profit required a new website to promote their tours and to communicate their mission of preserving the historical, cultural, ecological and economic environment of Lubec. Updates to the tour calendar and select areas of the site are done by the client through a content management system. |
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New England CupboardHome of the Original Bakewell Cream, a Maine made baking product that has been a New England favorite for generations. The company needed a fresh and visually appealing design with which to promote their line of natural baking mixes and gift boxes for retail purchase and wholesale distribution. |
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Shipwreck Coffee CompanySmall batch coffee roaster in Down East, Maine. Because Shipwreck Coffee roasts to order, their coffees are incredibly fresh! Their boat-shaped coffee gift baskets and coffees are available to order online through a PayPal shopping cart, which accepts all major credit cards. |
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Machias Bay Area Chamber of CommerceAs the regional chamber of commerce of Maine's Washington County, MBACC serves three audiences; visitors to the area, community residents, and chamber business members. Updates to calendars and event schedules are done by the chamber office through a content management system. Look for this site to develop further in upcoming months. |
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Rome Strawberry PatchA pick-your-own strawberry farm in the Belgrade Lakes region. This site offers a view of the beautiful strawberry field and serves to educate the public about the health and flavor benefits of strawberries grown with a focus on soil health. Client updates their own "strawberry picking status" information so their customers can stay informed. |
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Down East Credit UnionThis full service financial institution, serving six counties in Maine, was in need of a new website to provide their members a convenient way of learning about credit union services and the credit union's community activities. Client makes updates to the site through use of a content management system. |
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Maine Seafood AllianceOrganization representing the Maine seafood industry. This site was created to provide a central source of information for seafood harvesters, dealers and processors, and others involved in the Maine seafood industry. A content management system allows the organization to keep the site content fresh with new information. |
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Maine Sea Salt CompanyProducer of gourmet, natural sea salt. This is the only company in the U.S. creating sea salt products from solar-evaporation. This website is a complete makeover, upgrading their online presence to better represent their fine quality sea salts. Site features a searchable retail store listing, PayPal shopping cart, and product photography by Barnstormer Design Group. |
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Sherry Christie - Author / CopywriterProfessional copywriter for the financial industry. Sherry's copywriting skills provide the "bridge" that allows financial institutions to communicate effectively with the consumer market. Her website features a sampling of various projects she has created - letter, articles, brochures, and Web copy. Sherry's new novel, "Roma Amor" is also introduced here. |
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Cobscook Bay DesignsHandcrafted wooden hat catchers and peg boards. This Down East Maine company combines the classic appeal of Shaker style wood products with their own exclusive Maine photos. Website features a Flash presentation on the home page and a PayPal shopping cart. |
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ShopMaineMade.comA one-stop shop for Maine Made products. A new business start-up with a growing product catalog. Client has full control of updating their products through use of a content management system. Credit card purchases are accepted through PayPal checkout. |
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Poole, Fallow & Company, Inc.New home construction and historic renovation in Castine, Maine. Poole, Fallow & Co.'s website communicates their high standards and professionalism. This website features Flash slideshows of select projects from their portfolio, with sections of the site available for them to update directly. (site offline) |
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Peacock House Bed & BreakfastHistoric Inn - Lubec, Maine. An increasing number of people make their travel plans on the Internet. The newly designed Peacock House website allows potential guests to preview the individual guest rooms prior to making a reservation. Portions of the website can be updated by the innkeepers. |
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NativeWearScreen printed and embroidered products designed by native artists of the Passamaquoddy Nation, near Perry, Maine. Their message of "native pride" shines through, with a sophisticated web design that merges the traditional with the new. Site features a portfolio gallery of their product designs. |
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Heart of Maine
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Holmes Property Inspections, LLCA NACHI and AHIT certified home inspector providing home inspection services and radon air analysis testing. Website includes listing of rates and services provided, as well as helpful facts. Site was awarded a NACHI web design award. (site offline) |
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Washington County Business Conference
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All Points Home InspectionsCertified NACHI home inspector. A service professional's website which serves as a 24-hour brochure for the business. Potential customers can view rates and answers to commonly asked questions. This site was awarded a NACHI web design award. |
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Jaap HelderArtist: Contemporary abstract paintings and collages. This Dutch artist's abstract landscapes and figures inspire the imagination and welcome individual interpretation. The site features an online portfolio of his selected works, a bio, and exhibition schedule. |
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Blueberry BlissMaine wild blueberry specialty foods. The site communicates the charm of a small food producer, yet is professional in style to promote brand confidence for online shoppers and wholesale buyers. The product photography was done in our photo studio. |
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Scott Gove Engineering - SGE RacecarsManufacturer of custom racecar chassis. Owner Scott Gove is a multi-time national record holder in super stock class racing. His website reflects the precision and skill he puts into his race car fabrication and features images of customer's cars he has built. |
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Seal Cove FarmWholesale producer of gourmet goat cheeses. Crafters of artisan cheeses for thirty years, they have a devoted consumer market. Their site features a story about the farm, a password protected wholesale area, and a seasonal shopping cart . |
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Quilt Patch of MaineTraditional, handcrafted quilts. Maine Quilt artist Avis Lyko has been creating beautiful, heirloom quilts for 25 years. Her website features slide-show style galleries of her available quilts. Orders can be placed through a PayPal order form or a printable mail-in form. |
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Northeast WreathBalsam Maine Christmas wreaths and centerpieces. These balsam products are so incredibly fresh because they are harvested and created after the order is received! A PayPal shopping cart makes ordering their balsams just a few clicks away! |
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Alexander CraneArtist and founder of Connecticut Watercolor Society. Mr. Crane's relatives have launched this website to serve as a clearing-house for information about the artist. The website incorporates a slide show of Crane's selected works and an extensive bio. |
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Castine Golf ClubHistoric golf club: golf, tennis, and yachting. Spectacular ocean views and the rich history of the region make this club a popular golf destination. Their site focus is on family recreation, featuring the various activities available for women, men, and children. |
Additional portfolio examples are available upon request. |
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"Your work and professional approach exceeded my every expectation. I can't tell you how pleased I am and how positive the feedback about the site has been from my friends and supporters."
Kris Farris, Owner
Aurora Timberframes, Maine
"We are very pleased with the web design that Barnstormer has developed for our association. The website is easily updated, and if anything, exceeded our expectations. The professionalism and patience during the design process is greatly appreciated."
Dan Rogde, Vice President
Maine Seafood Alliance, Maine
"Deborah worked closely with us, listened to our concerns, and built the current website. Barnstormer Design Group solved our problems...our search engine ranking is in many cases first page, and our site is first rate!"
~ Steve and Sharon Cook
Maine Sea Salt Company
Marshfield, Maine
"Having worked with creative people of all types as a former ad agency creative director, I would rank you in the top 1% for the quality of your work, your professionalism, and the sheer pleasure of doing business with you."
~ Sherry Christie
Financial & Business Copywriting
Jonesport, Maine
"Deborah's assistance in developing our website was fun and exciting, because she handles all the details in a seamless way. Very professional and creative!"
~ Vaughn Rasar
Rome Strawberry Patch
Rome, Maine
"During the entire process of creating our new website, we found Deb to be accessible, flexible, patient, and professional. She was sincerely focused on providing us with what we envisioned..."
~ Sue.& Dennis Baker
Peacock House Bed & Breakfast
Lubec, Maine
"You have been professional, honest and up front with quotes, and extremely helpful in designing my site. You certainly made one of the many aspects of starting a business much easier."
~ John Holmes
Holmes Property Inspections
Winterport, Maine
"Work is prompt, detail oriented, and professional. Elicited customer responses include..."Looks good enough to eat!". Deborah and the Barnstormer Design Group were a professional pleasure to do business with."
~ Betty Maker, Blueberry Bliss
Jonesboro, Maine
"For two years, Deborah Bailey designed, managed, and updated the Washington County Business Conference and Marketplace website. Our planning team was extremely pleased by its high quality, accuracy of content, user friendliness, and general appearance. Throughout my work with Deborah, I have found her to be professional, knowledgeable, and timely in providing the information I required. I can recommend her without the slightest hesitation."
~ Louis V. Bassano, Ph.D.
Former Chair, Washington County Business Conference and Marketplace Planning
Team
"Everyone comments that they think our website is the best. We are having all we can do to keep up with the orders. I really couldn't have pictured it going better our first year."
~ Jared Look, Northeast Wreath
Addison, Maine
"I have used Barnstormer Design Group for two different large projects. The service is very prompt, attentive, creative, careful, highly professional, and sets the highest technical standards. Outstanding in every respect."
~ Jan ter Weele, Artist
Maine
"What I liked best in working with Barnstormer Design Group to make the website for my company, is the time Deborah devoted to understanding my ideas and what I wanted. ...my company has increased its sales and I'm very happy with their work."
~ L.Monica Elliott
Monica's Chocolates
Lubec, Maine
"Everyone in my industry that sees the site asked who did it and comments "Awesome job!". Good attention to detail, very flexible, excellent rates, very helpful, full of fresh ideas."
~ Scott Gove, SGE Racecars
Dennysville, Maine
"From the initial meeting to the final launch of the website, Deb was outstanding. Her guidance and suggestions through the process were timely. She always listened carefully and could execute our wishes."
~ Barbara Brooks, Seal Cove Farm
Lamoine, Maine
"Great customer service!"
~ P. Haugen, for Castine Golf Club
Castine, Maine
"The Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is very pleased with the creativity and responsiveness of Barnstormer Design Group. We had them create new pages for our festivals [Blueberry Festival and Margaretta Days Festival] and calendar of events. The continued success of our chamber activities is directly affected by responses and activity on our website. Deborah has helped us double our page views."
~ Louise West, Executive Director
Machias Bay Area
Chamber of Commerce
