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Denver Web Design & Digital Marketing Services

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Ember Method is Charlie Harmon, freelance Denver web designer and developer offering custom websites and personalized service. Let's elevate your customers' first impression of your business and achieve more of your goals.

 

Hey There! I’m Charlie, welcome to Ember Method – a vision and hub for my freelance Denver web design services. I love campfire similes so much that I named a company after it. Because, at the end of the day, effective web design and internet marketing is just like a campfire. If you build a strong foundation – embers (or.. a website) – you’ll be able to “burn” just about anything, for a long time, and produce a lot of “heat.”

Point is, everyone needs “embers.” Let me help you build that strong foundation from which to thrive. With responsive web design built to “WOW,” and all the necessary custom functionality to support your unique business, your online presence can be a foundation to rely on.

— MY APPROACH —

Being an independent contractor with a personalized approach, I’m not a sales-heavy website mill like many web design agencies out there. When you work with me, you’ll have a dedicated individual to act as your partner and work with you to get the solutions you need. I like to keep it close and personal with my clients because I believe in a full-service approach – the most successful projects are those built around the long-term, big-picture vision. An online strategy that truly works includes several phases that work their way into combined optimal performance.

 

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$1,000+
 
$50 - $99 / hr
 
Freelancer
 Founded
2016
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Denver, CO
headquarters
other locations
  • United States

Portfolio

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IT Wiring

We designed and built IT Wiring a responsive website focused on providing professional legitimacy and a place to generate leads for their IT cabling solutions.

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Page 1 Fitness

With so much website traffic occurring via mobile devices these days, having a responsive web design is crucial. For Page 1 Fitness it was especially important, as they needed their mobile training app to be integrated to and accessible from their website - meaning the website had to be mobile-first. We built a website that accomplished that and also provided a means to engage with and convert new training prospects.

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RNI Travel

Travel marketing is tough, which makes it all the more important to have a website that's captures visitor's attention. We worked closely with RNI Travel to build a website that showcases all their custom itineraries for traveling France, while also providing an easy means to get in touch with an agent and start your custom travel planning process.

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Mobile-Responsive Web Design

Responsive web design means your visitors can easily engage with your website from any device - and you can generate as many leads regardless of where they're browsing.

Reviews

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Technical Web Design & SEO for Website Consultant

“They executed our vision, and they were happy to provide counsel and recommendations, based on very good research.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Mar. - Sept. 2019
Project summary: 

Ember Method assisted a website consultant with a third-party development project. They helped with functional design and SEO, improved UX, and added an API that rotated through user reviews.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Denver, Colorado
Leslie Horna
Principal, C. Change Consulting
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Optimization efforts have improved site traffic and online referrals. Ember Method is friendly, responsive, and cost-effective, and they are readily available to make changes or offer support, even after the contract ends.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner and principal of a consultancy that does branding, marketing, and public relations for organizations that drive social change.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Ember Method?

We have an ongoing relationship, but they've also provided specific work for one of my clients as a major part of our collaboration.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Most recently, we built a website for a small business. They helped with functional design and SEO. They covered some of the more technical features that would improve the overall UX and provide better efficiency and convenience for the end-user. Reviews play an important role for this client, so we wanted to feature those reviews without overwhelming the site user. Ember Method created an API plugin that allowed for a rotating wheel of reviews. The site is built in Squarespace, so their work had to be compatible.

What is the team composition?

We had one main point of contact who managed the rest of his team.

How did you come to work with Ember Method?

They reached out to us to get acquainted. We appreciated their proactivity, and they presented themselves professionally. We have similar businesses and complimentary services. They have deep knowledge and expertise in areas where we have some weaknesses. Together, we could more comprehensively serve client needs, so we decided to hire them.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $5,000–$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2019, and they still help us occasionally for various projects. We don't have anything planned for the future, but they are happy to provide support after projects are completed. I would certainly work with them again.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

It's too early to have any hard metrics for the major project, but the client is very happy. Optimization has improved search traffic and online referrals, and the results are definitely worthwhile. They executed our vision, and they were happy to provide counsel and recommendations, based on very good research. They were a helpful partner.

How did Ember Method perform from a project management standpoint?

They're well organized and very supportive, and they make themselves available for any cleanup tasks. Deliverables and communication are always very timely, and most of our interaction was through phone and email. We also met occasionally in person.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're really easy to work with. They're friendly, responsive, and affordable, which are all important traits I look for in a business partner.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a strong strategic vision and a solid understanding of industry trends and technology forecasting. Bring that knowledge to the partnership, especially if you plan to direct the project.

5.0
Overall Score They're great to work with.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I've already referred them.

Unique Web Design for Local Artist

“He was honest, communicated well, and seemed genuinely interested in the project and its success.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Jun. - Aug. 2019
Project summary: 

Ember Method took a conceptual idea and created a functional deliverable. The web designer iterated on numerous project aspects and built a simple but intricate design. He also helped with domain hosting.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Denver, Colorado
Local Artist
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Ember Method was willing to meet in person and consistently provided project updates and progress reports. Everyone enjoys the final product, which is uniquely customized and meets expectations.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a local artist who was working on an online art piece and business card.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Ember Method?

I needed some very specific coding done that would allow my art piece to function without being based on a template.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I had the design about 95% conceptually complete, then I worked with Charlie (Web Designer, Ember Method) to turn it into a functional and realistic deliverable. We iterated on a few ideas and discussed different aspects to come up with a feasible product. We worked together to develop a clear vision for the project and to create something that was customized and not built off of a template.

The final product is simple but has lots of complex components, like three different timers and over 100 images in rotation. The load time was a big concern, but Charlie was able to work it out. He also helped figure out the domain hosting of the website.

What is the team composition?

I only worked with Charlie.

How did you come to work with Ember Method?

Charlie is roommates with one of my colleagues. I wanted someone local who could meet in person.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The partnership lasted from June–August 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Everyone who has seen the activated poster loves it, although it takes them time to adjust to it because it’s not clickable (which was intentional). It’s a customized design that meets my expectations.

How did Ember Method perform from a project management standpoint?

Charlie was timely and clear about what he was working on and the upcoming phase. We used Dropbox to manage assets and email to communicate when we didn’t meet in person. We had a consistent schedule, so I always knew when I’d hear from him next.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Charlie was always willing to try new things, even if he hadn’t done them before. He had a positive attitude and a strong working methodology, which made me comfortable around him. He was honest, communicated well, and seemed genuinely interested in the project and its success.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of any ways he could’ve improved.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Provide sketches, flow patterns, and lists to clarify what you want and organize your ideas. It’ll make the partnership much more productive.

5.0
Overall Score The partnership was effortless.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I've already referred them.

Web Design & Hosting for Machinery Equipment Appraisal Firm

“Ember Method has a personal touch that can be rare with larger firms.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Feb. - Mar. 2019
Project summary: 

Ember Method designed and developed a machinery appraisal website from scratch, including a logo, site content, and a client directory. They also got the site’s backend up and running.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Denver, Colorado
BJ Voss
Founder, Lighthouse Appraisal Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Upon the site’s launch, it received a favorable response from users and clients, who praised it for its clarity and intuitive nature. The team of one offered the project individualized attention that allowed the project to run smoothly. The deliverables promise to help expand the business.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I own two businesses that have used Ember Method. My first is a network cabling installation integration company, which has been running for 25 years. I also own a machinery and equipment appraisal firm that evaluates assets for different organizations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Ember Method?

For my appraisal company, I wanted to grow my name within the industry. It's a unique business where a website isn’t necessarily the standard, but I wanted an online presence to get my name out there.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Ember Method built the site from the ground up. They tackled the website design, content creation, creating a client base list, and logo design. Their work also included domain registration, web hosting, and backend development.   

What is the team composition?

I worked solely with Charlie (Web Designer, Ember Method), who handled the entire project.

How did you come to work with Ember Method?

My operations manager and partner for my cabling company originally found Charlie. I’m not clear on how they met, but I loved the cabling web site they made. The success we had there encouraged me to hire them again.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $3,000 with him.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from February–March 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I first launched the site at an appraisal conference and received a ton of great feedback. Users praise the site for being notably clear and informative. Anyone can look at the site and know exactly what we do. I’ve been able to send out email blasts to my existing client base, bringing an incredible amount of attention to my site, name, and services. I’m able to expand more easily by referring people to my site.

How did Ember Method perform from a project management standpoint?

Charlie is super responsive to my needs and calls, staying in touch with me about the process timeline regularly. We communicated face-to-face, over the phone, and through email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Ember Method has a personal touch that can be rare with larger firms. I value that in-person representation.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, he was great.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

My biggest challenge was figuring out exactly what Charlie needed from me to deliver the best product. I’d recommend having information regarding your project and services ready to provide him upfront to get the most out of the engagement. 

5.0
Overall Score Charlie is my go-to guy for this area of work now.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I’d rate them higher if I could.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer