About Derek Short
Who I Am
I'm a digital marketing specialist, specifically a website designer, developer, and search engine optimizer (SEO). I specialize in building new mobile-friendly websites and repairing malfunctioning websites. I offer graphic design and other digital marketing services too.
I'm also a full-stack developer, which means that I develop both the front-end (what you see) of a website and the back-end (what you do not see). I love the combination of creative art and computer programming that goes into website design and development.
I prefer not to call my work "web design" because I do not design the web — I design sites that are connected on the web, similar to how people are connected via relationships.
My History
I grew up in Palmyra, graduated from Palmyra-Macedon High School, and now live in Macedon. I realized my passion for website design when I took an introductory course while attending Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC), even though my college major primarily focused on the Java programming language and Calculus.
After graduating from FLCC in 2015 with an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science, I began freelancing as a website designer and developer in 2018.
I established Derek's Websites and More LLC, a limited liability company, in April 2021 and enjoy providing all kinds of digital marketing services to businesses, both local and national, small and large.
I've been a member of the Western Wayne Chamber of Commerce since July 2021 and became its Treasurer in September. I'm dedicated to helping businesses thrive and owe all my success to God and the support of my family and friends.
I believe in accessible, personalized business relationships. I continue my education about everything marketing-related via YouTube videos, Udemy courses, podcasts, talking with similar business people, and more.
Quotes and More
"Proper preparation prevents poor performance."
~ great quote by the father of Daniel Ferry (owner of Empowered Creative)
"You're not going to sell to people who are not looking to buy... Reverse engineer success. Research your competition."
~ Chris A. Hughes of A Nerd's World
My location:
Macedon, New York
United States of America
My 2 favorite colors:
blue,
red
Education
- September 2011 - December 2015: Computer Science, A.S.
Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 - August 2009 - May 2010: Digital Cinema
Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 - June 2009: Advanced Regents diploma
Palmyra-Macedon High School, 151 Hyde Parkway, Palmyra, NY 14522
Honors and Certifications
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2022 Wayne County
Small Business Week
Certificate of Recognition
2021 Business Recognition Certificate
The Complete Digital Marketing Course:
12 Courses in 1
Google Analytics:
Beginner to Intermediate
LinkedIn Marketing, Lead Generation,
and B2B Sales
Wix Web Design 2021
Level 2: Intermediate
Wix Web Design 2021
Level 1: Beginner
Associate of Science
degree in Computer Science
Alpha Beta Gamma
(honor society)
Phi Theta Kappa
(honor society)
Javascript Tutorial
CSS Fundamentals
HTML Fundamentals
Palmyra-Macedon High School
graduation diploma
Technical Skills
- Website design and development (desktop, tablet, and mobile device-friendly, responsive, intuitive)
- UI (user interface), UX (user experience), responsive design
- Content Management System (WordPress) installation, tutorials, and management
- Marketing: social media, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
- Email content creation and marketing
- Website traffic data (Google Analytics, Tag Manager)
- Business listing for local directories (Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business), Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo)
- Business inventory listing on eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, your own e-commerce (online store) website, etc.
- Editing and proofreading of documents, advertisements, books, booklets, and academic papers using high-tech software
Non-Technical Skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including excellent interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative approach when working with clients.
- Service-oriented attitude, supporting a team and helping clients.
- A self-starter that demonstrates high levels of enthusiasm and creativity, and exhibits good follow-through.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage tasks on multiple projects in a team environment.
- Motivated to solve problems, take on new tasks based on customer requests, and focus on continuous improvement.
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