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This was a new site design to promote a cultural studies and language institute.

Since the design's completion, two years ago, web traffic has increased nearly 100% and the Institute's student population has consistently grown and continues to grow.

The Institute sponsers monthly conversation groups, film and oral history evenings, as well as other cultural events in the East Bay.

Since 1994, JB has been my Mac teacher and technical support angel, database designer, and web maestra extraordinaire. First, she transitioned me smoothly from PC to Mac laptops, installed all computer hard- and software for me, taught me programs patiently, and, most importantly, has always been accessible when I need advice or am in a computer crisis. JB calmly answers all questions (over the phone and in person) and (almost) always finds solutions to problems. She is friendly and never talks down on me, no matter how little or much I know.

JB custom-made a very user-friendly database for my qualitative oral history research, which proved invaluable for the writing of my doctoral thesis, saving me months of work through keywords, categories, and cross referencing.

Furthermore, JB has developed and meticulously maintains two web sites, my personal and my business web site, which have been praised by visitors for their appeal and easy navigation.

JB has given me countless hours with her very reasonable sliding scales rates for her outstanding services. JB’s computer support and design skills, her aesthetic eye and hard work can only be matched by her generosity, patience, and boundless kindness. I cannot imagine another computer expert of higher abilities and willingness to put her skills in the service of her clients as JB does day in day out.

I recommend JB without any reservation.

Marion Gerlind, Ph.D.
Gerlind Institute for Cultural Studies 9/22/2008