About | Larry Bradshaw

Over 20 years in the game

PRACTICING MY ART SINCE 1996

I formally founded Think Different Designs in December 2009, while living in Des Moines, Iowa, with the goal of empowering small business owners and local non-profit organizations by providing them with stunning, user-friendly, and thoughtfully-crafted websites.

My journey into web design began way back in December 1996, a time when the internet was still in its infancy, and I've been perfecting my craft ever since. Most of my projects have come through word-of-mouth referrals, and the satisfaction of my clients has consistently translated into glowing recommendations to their friends and business associates.

My focus has primarily been on supporting small mom-and-pop enterprises, creative artists, and small non-profit organizations. Nevertheless, I've also taken on projects for larger corporations through white-label arrangements, collaborating with other web design agencies, digital marketing agencies and SEO consulting firms.

As the ever-evolving landscape of web technologies continues to shift, I remain committed to refining my skills. My goal is to deliver top-notch, custom-designed websites that cater specifically to each client's unique needs. Since 2011, I've been exclusively dedicated to designing and developing for the WordPress platform.

In 2016, I made a move back to the sunny state of Florida, initially residing in Satellite Beach for six years, and I'm now happily settled in the Viera community of Melbourne, Florida. While the majority of my clients are based in Iowa and Florida, I've also had the privilege of working with clients from other regions, including Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, and Minnesota. In today's interconnected world, geographical boundaries are no longer a hindrance, thanks to the convenience of virtual meetings like Zoom.

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    Larry's first name as a signature.
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      STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS

      Before we begin the website design/development process, I will work closely with you to understand your true needs for your website. I possess strong communication skills and I believe the ability to conceptualize needs into practical and usable internet ideas are as important as my technical skills.

      EXPERT IN INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

      For complex sites with lots of data, I devote a lot of time to working with you on your Information Architecture. This is critical as it lays the groundwork for an effective user experience.

      YOUR NEEDS DELIVERED

      I specialize in delivering effective, quality, and beautifully designed and responsive websites that meet your needs. I am ready to work with you on your project!

      My Approach

      Direct Communication

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        Think Different Designs’ approach is built around helping clients identify their needs and working with them to develop effective web strategies that can grow along with their companies or organizations.

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        Every project that I work on begins with a comprehensive discovery phase where I sit down with you to find out about your organization; what you like/dislike about your current website if you have one and what ideas you would like to see incorporated into the new design.

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        I understand that website development can be especially complex. Design, information, and technology need to be seamlessly integrated into an interface that provides a great user experience for both the customer-facing side as well as the back-end side of the site if you will be managing content on your own also.

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        I believe that your website must be easy to use and manage. It must be built on a solid architecture that conveys content in a clear and concise manner. That’s why I build all my sites using the WordPress, open-source content management system that provides endless opportunities for growth and change.

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        I understand that your website must have an engaging interface that is consistent with your personality and promise and one that works on all screen sizes including mobile browsers. I will work with you to find and select a good basic theme template to start the process.

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        In the end, I understand that the technology solution must be flexible, adaptable, and realistic. My collaborative process means that I work with you to develop a joint solution through agile iteration and development cycles.

      Weekly Check-Ins

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        We will talk on a weekly basis to let you know what's been done and what's yet to do.

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        We will keep in mind your go-live goal date and make sure we've discussed any variances.

      Ongoing Discovery

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        Sometimes you may want to make additional adjustments to the initial scope of work. Just remember, additional scope increases your timelines and costs.

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        We will also discuss your hosting needs to provide the best performance for your new site.

      I look forward to sitting down with you and discussing your design needs.

      I also like to pass along words of wisdom when I read articles that I believe can help my client think differently. Check out these articles that I’ve posted Outside the Box.

      Let's Get Started!
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