Why Windward and Web Design?

Windward Web Design is a New Hampshire web design company, owned and operated by Lauren Darby, a graphic designer become web developer. Lauren grew up in Midcoast Maine and got her Communication Design degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. She spent a semester "abroad" sailing a brigantine from Mexico to Hawaii, which led to a 5 month post-graduation sailing adventure along the East Coast. Once the college loans came due, it was time to work as a graphic designer in the Boston area for 4 years. After moving 7 out of 8 years since her high school graduation, Lauren has finally found a home - a house at the top of a windy hill - in Nottingham, NH.

Lauren has been designing and coding websites professionally for 2+ years, and as a freelancer for over 5 years. She has used her recent professional experience to gain knowledge about web site design, search engine optimization, various coding techniques (ColdFusion, JAVA, Javascript, PHP, CSS, & Flash), current online marketing trends, the art of banner ads, and standards compliant email campaigns. By starting Windward Web Design, Lauren continues to seek new challenges in her professional development, while providing her usual personal attention to detail.

Comments relating to Lauren's work for Orchard Management:

"Thanks Lauren! I am so PYSCHED about the new site. I think it ROCKS! You did a fabulous job with it! Thank you!" - Bob Lesperence, partner: www.newyorklandandlakes.com

"Thanks again...I realize you are extremely busy and truly appreciate your prompt response to all of my requests. You make it feel like I'm your only client and I know you give the same service to all of us."
- Jim Macri, parnter: www.tennesseelandandlakes.com

Testimonials from other satisfied clients:

"I have been absolutely delighted with the web design work that Lauren has done for my company, Cathedral Woodworking. She always completes the work in a professional and timely manner and I consider her work my best marketing value. Just visit www.cathedralwoodworking.com for proof."
- Paul Smith, Owner of Cathedral Woodworking.

"Because I think so highly of Lauren, I still hire her to help me with my website even though neither of us are still at our original workplace. She not only understands my personal creative needs, she also adds thoughtful comments that make my website even better in all aspects from appearance to navigation."
- Sandra Salamony, www.sandrasalamony.com

Want to know more about the origins of the name Windward Web Design? First and most importantly, the energy usage for the hosting provided by Windward Web Design is 100% offset by wind power credits. Second, for the non-nautical among you, windward is a sailing term, refering to the direction of the wind. The leeward side of a vessel or island may be protected and calm, but the windward ship gains tactical advantage and maneuverability, even if the ride may be rougher. And thrown in for good measure, when Lauren finally found her new home, the house and barn sat atop a windy hill. Eventually, she plans to combine all these factors: responsible web hosting, a sailboat, and her love of the wind, designing beautiful websites as she travels the world's oceans. In the meantime, she'll be ready to meet you on dry land to discuss your next web project.

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