As a non-profit organization we depend mostly on the skills and dedication of our volunteers. Our website is one of those cases.
Our webmaster did a superb job designing and maintaining our website however due to illness his new priority was to take care of himself. We were left with a great website but no way to keep it as current as we would have liked.
We launched a search to hire a webmaster--amazingly this was a difficult task. Regretfully, we had to question the professionalism and expertise of many of the candidates.
Then through a recommendation we found Jill. We presented Jill with a template and an outline of our ‘dream’ website and that was that.
We now have the website up and running and it even happened a month before our air show! Jill is very professional and patient, especially with novices! We are sincerely happy with our decision to work with her!
If you are in the market for a web designer, Jill is definitely the woman you want on your team! Thank you Jill!
Elizabeth A Poeppelman, Olympic Flight Museum Administrator
When I got my domain name I was waiting to find the right web designer to do my website. I was fortunate to find out about Jill when I was attending a hypnosis conference and had met a fellow clinician who does similar work to what I do. She spoke highly of Jill at Aldebaran Web Design and how she was pleased with how her website turned out.
As soon as I came home from the conference I looked up her website and was so pleased with what I saw. I immediately contacted Jill. I found Jill to be extremely professional and helpful in helping me develop my website. She was very dedicated to doing a great job and often offered her advice in how to improve the look of the website. JIll worked in a diligent, knowledgeable, and caring manner. She gave numerous helpful hints in terms of content and what I should emphasize on each of my pages of the website.
I found her input invaluable and absolutely love the way my website looks! I have received numerous compliments on the website and would highly recommend Jill to anyone who would like a professional, caring, and dedicated web designer.
Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master
Most of my posts have to do with issues related to therapy, counseling, couples, personal growth, and so on. But today I want to recognize and recommend my webmaster. Jill is terrific. I’ve been working with her for just about a year now, and I’m delighted with the quality and consistency of her work. My website is the lifeblood of my practice, and Jill has worked countless hours (well, she’s counted most of them, but hey, that’s business!) to help me get started, build the site, and work on search-engine optimization. I highly recommend her.
(Read the full version of Stephen's testimonial for Aldebaran Web Design on his blog article: Great webmaster.)
As a government contractor, we needed to convey a highly professional image to potential federal clients.
We contacted Aldebaran Website Design who immediately made several suggestions to our otherwise amateurish attempt at designing our own website.
The results were impressive from the very beginning; we couldn’t be more pleased with the design process, but especially the end results! And all this was accomplished working with Jill via the Internet between her office in Seattle, Washington and our office in Washington, DC!
Working with Jill Olkoski was a very pleasant experience from the start of the project. It was immediately obvious from our first requirements-definition session that we were in the hands of a true professional. She guided us through the web-hosting process and quickly created mock-ups of our initial Home Page and images that captured the look and feel that we were hoping to achieve. In fact, several clients and colleagues complimented us on our website for which we shamelessly took credit, but the truth is without Jill we’d still be struggling with simple tasks like loading images much less tying together the whole package.
Anyone looking for a highly knowledgeable, consummate professional who is personally engaged with every facet of the website design process need look only to Aldebaran Website Design to accomplish their mission. As consultants to the government, when we, ourselves, needed an expert consultant on web design matters, we relied exclusively on Jill Olkoski to handle all facets of our project. We contacted other web designers, but none measured up to the professional standards and quality service that Jill exhibits. She is extremely effective in executing all details, but best of all, she knows how to deliver a quality product on time and within budget for which she has earned our enduring trust and respect. In fact, we’ve already embarked on a second project with Jill and look forward to receiving the same high quality support that we received on the first project.
Thank you, Jill, for a job very well done!
"My sister’s and I were at a standstill in completing our ecommerce website. We couldn't’t figure out how to get a shopping cart that was economical and able to have all the functions we needed for our jewelry business.
After months of working on our website, and feeling like it was never going to get done, we took the plunge and decided to hire a professional. The search was on, we were initially looking for a local web designer (we’re in Ohio) but when I stumbled on Jill’s web site I thought “what the heck I’I'll contact her and see what she’s about”. Boy was I impressed with her quick reply, professionalism and her integrity."
"Jill was able to get our ecommerce web site up and going before the Holiday Season of 2007. With the time difference (between us in Ohio, and Jill in Seattle) it was helpful to be able to call Jill after a busy day of work and after putting the kids to bed. She was always available and very patient with us.
She suggested and set us up with the ECT shopping cart. It has all the functions we need plus room to expand as our business grows. It’s a breeze to update, add products and the stock management tool is awesome. Jill was even tenacious about figuring out a glitch we had with the web site - working on the issue (much of it on her own time) until she got it figured out. It was truly a wonderful experience working with Jill and it’s reassuring to know she is just an email or phone call away!"
"Our website designer up and vanished on us, leaving nothing but a hosting bill to pay and no way to access our own website content! Jill talked us down out of the trees, calmly sized up the situation and went to work. Most critically, Jill took the time to learn our business, to understand not just what we did, but who we were, what set our business apart from the rest of the pack. Imagination, creativity, even professionalism are all wonderful qualities, but if you do not have an intuitive ability to grasp a business model and what distinguishes your business from everyone else, all those are gifts are meaningless. Jill has an uncanny ability to listen. She is able to grasp complex concepts with ease and unwind a multiplicity of needs and requests into beautiful and elegant pages, easily and intuitively navigable."
"Re-creating our website from scratch, Jill performed brilliantly. Her work was thoughtful, imaginative, and spot on budget from first to last. If she set a deadline, she met it; if she set a price, she honored it and if she made a promise, she kept it. In our entire twenty nine years of business, she has been one of the outstanding vendors we have worked with."
"Hiring Aldebaran Web Design will be not only the smartest decision you can make for your business, it will be the most enjoyable as well. Jill has true love and enthusiasm for her work and transmits that to your project. We look forward to a long term relationship, as we can't imagine our web presence without her!"
"This is my second website design and Jill, by far, surpassed my initial design experience. Not only was the experience professional, but it was so much fun. Jill helped with every aspect of the design as well as helping me incorporate my ideas and images. When I became stuck, she was right there with great suggestions. The interesting aspect of this whole website redesign process is that I live in Maine and Jill is in Seattle. That is how far I went to get the best website designer."
"Jill helped us launch our website and blog this year. She's done a fantastic job creating the look and feel of our web presence. Jill is always fast to respond and provides valuable feedback regarding changes and
modifications."
"Jill's creativity and web design skills are phenomenal! We at $500 Realty
think Jill is terrific and what she has done for us and our website has met
and/or exceeded all our expectations."
"As a designer and sometime html hack, I MUCH appreciate each opportunity to work with Jill. She listens carefully, understands what we're after, and comes up with efficient and budget-friendly ways to get the job done."
"She has the patience to make sense out of the big picture, explaining a bewildering array of programming possibilities, while following through deftly on the plethora of wiggly details and tweaks that crop up in the design of every successful website."
"I also value her prompt and courteous response to any inquiries or issues that arise. Jill makes it easy to concentrate the content and goals of a site, rather than getting bogged down in logistics. With her help, it was easy to translate our vision into a terrific website."
"Thank you so much!"
"Starting my business was tough enough without having to figure out how to get a web presence too - it was very involved and I finally realized I needed the professional help of Jill. Since I needed my website to be interactive for the client, Jill walked me through all the options and helped me choose the best way to present my service to the community. Her knowledge of search engine optimization helped me get more hits and inquiries for my services, and the overall website design was just what I wanted. If you need it all, Jill can do it all!"
"I would like to personally recommend the web design services of Jill Olkoski of Aldebaran Website Design in Seattle. I have had nothing but a fantastic experience working with Jill and am amazed at how gifted she is in transforming visions into tangible results."
"When I pictured my website, I had little idea how complicated it could become, nor how many technical conditions I would need to consider - like font compatibility with various platforms or how search engines locate your site. Jill took care of all the considerations and allowed me to focus on things like content rather than the technicalities."
"While anybody in her profession would likely suggest technical guidance, in my opinion, Jill's real specialty lies in her ability to assimilate your business mission and tailor the atmosphere of your website to that objective. Several times Jill helped me in areas that didn't seem like website design at all; areas like slogans, descriptions of my services, editing text and constructive feedback.
Furthermore, after I had paid a third party for a logo with which I was unsatisfied, Jill interviewed what I was envisioning and she was able to doctor up the logo, make some image enhancements and deliver what my banner is today."
"If you are considering an attempt at making your dream become a website reality, I highly recommend Jill's services. She is worth every penny I invested - my site would be a blundering hack job to this day without the help of Aldebaran Website Design! Thank you Jill for taking me all the way to the finish line and allowing me to get on with my business!!!."
The Professional Version: "I had tried to set up my own e-commerce site and was at a complete standstill, not being able to figure out how to set things up. I needed professional help! I contacted Jill and she downloaded ZenCart and quickly pulled my e-commerce shopping cart together. She also fixed my problems with PayPal. Anytime I need tweaks here and there, she is ready to help!."
The Testimonial Alon Really Wanted To Send: "I had tried to set up my own e-commerce site and was at a complete standstill, not being able to figure out how to set things up. I sat at my computer, tears of rage streaming down my face and screamed "DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO MAKE THIS DAMN THING WORK!?!?!?!?!?" Suddenly there is a knock at the front door and I open it to find Jill standing there in thigh high boots, cape and keyboard in hand! Running past me at the speed of light, Jill jumped into my computer and lots of clanging and banging later...my e-commerce shopping cart is fixed! Take that ZenCart!!!."
"My new website offcenterproductions.com is a beautiful piece of work-smooth
transitions, lovely colors, and everything works!!! Jill has been a dream to work with. I am one of those customers who wants everything just right and changes their mind a lot. Jill was sooooo patient. Her design sense and
technical savvy make her a perfect web designer. It has been a pleasure to see this website evolve."
(Next quote after site had ecommerce shopping cart integrated)
"Aldebaran Web Design has provided our business with a superior level of
design and service. As a novice eCommerce customer, I was both a demanding and uninformed client. I "knew what I wanted" but did not have a clue as to how to get there. Jill has the brains of an uber nerd and patience of a saint. Each step of the process from designing to going live to problem solving was smooth. From finding the best products, the most user friendly design, and the best support software, Jill made me feel confident and competent."
"All I can say is stop trying to do it yourself- hire the best and relax."
"Assuming the Executive Director role in an AIDS Service Organization based in Seattle I was overwhelmed at the prospect of making our stagnant and arduous website an asset. With so many people "working" on it over the years, our website was awkward to navigate and always difficult to make changes to. When Jill first offered to help, I was skeptical to say the least, but in a matter of days, not only did she accomplish what I thought was impossible, she moved us into the 21st Century with her sharp intuition and a click of her mouse.
Her patience, comprehension and ability to explain what was needed and how best to achieve it were invaluable. Jill clearly understands the perspective of the web user - the people that will view and navigate your website. Based on my somewhat crude and fragmented ideas, she was able to design and execute a website that far exceeded my expectations.
Her attention to detail and ability to follow a train of thought to the point of implementation was amazing. We have had an overwhelming response to our new website and have increased our outreach capabilities and community base thanks in no small part to Jill's hard work, knowledge and expertise.
On behalf of Dunshee House home of SASG, thank you Jill!"
Aldebaran Consulting & Website Design donates website design and maintenance on a continuing basis to Seattle's Dunshee House.
"Jill's skills at web design are awesome! Jill patiently worked with me to design a website that fits my personality. My website defines who I am while allowing clients to get what they are looking for. I am comfortable, proud and confident telling friends, employers, and family about my website. As a result, I have gotten jobs from the website Jill designed! I would highly recommend Jill for anyone who needs a patient and artistic creative web designer who will get your business started, organized, or booming!"
"Thanks Jill!"
"When I first read through Jill's website I was
impressed, but skeptical - I hoped she was as good at website design and with people as her website claimed. After speaking with her on the phone I knew I had been lucky to find her. She was very patient with me even though told her I had no idea where to begin since I knew very little about technology. The only thing I did know what that I needed a website designed for my new rental cabin, and I needed it ASAP."
"I knew what I wanted my rental cabin's website to look like - but how do you get someone to see your vision without ever meeting them in person? (Jill lives in Seattle; I live near Olympia). Jill explained what she would need from me, and although I just wanted her to "do it all for me", I now realize without my participation my final website wouldn't have reflected my vision and my taste. Jill had an ability to communicate and give me advice without making me feel dumb, which was exactly what I needed."
"Working together, we were able to have my website up within a week! She was available anytime I needed, which is very important when you are getting a business started. I couldn't have asked for anything more from Jill. She created a beautiful website for me and I have recommended her to everyone I know. Thanks Jill!"
"Before I found Jill we were working with a website design company who had designed our
whole website. It had taken 8 months! Then we realized that they had coded
it incorrectly and they didn't know how to change some of the email forms.
That's when I ran to Jill. The whole process had taken 8 months and our website
still wasn't up and the other company was struggling with the conversion.
Jill took care of our website problems, converted the forms and had our website online
in an hour and half! I wish we would have started with Jill from the start!"
 "I was overwhelmed with the prospect of putting together a website, but Jill walked me through it step by step. She often offered me creative ideas and suggestions for things for my website I would never even have thought about. Her enthusiasm and confidence carried me along when I would have procrastinated; and she answered my most ignorant questions clearly and without condescension!!
People have told me they find the website aesthetic, clear, and easy to use. Almost immediately I got calls from new clients who said they had seen my website."
 "I have used technology to improve my business several times over the years. Creating a website made a massive difference and the most major improvement from there was putting my class registration system on my website using PHP and MySQL. I am so grateful to Jill. I was able to make the initial website myself, but she is the genius behind my website's *real* magic.
I no longer have to manually enter the student's information into my own database to produce lists of students for the instructor. I also no longer have to remember collect class fees in person - my website collects them for me at the same time it registers clients for their classes. My clients get up-to-the-minute class info on the website, and my instructors have another web page they visit to see the rosters. It's clean and simple and I've seen my enrollments steadily rise. It's exactly what I wanted - my website saves me time and my clients get better service."
 "The computer age took over the world when I wasn't looking. I am anxious around technology, and I don't have an intuitive confidence that I can figure out things. I'm scared of pushing the wrong button.
However, this past year I needed to set up an efficient office at home for my independent work. I needed computers, wireless setups, fax and email connections, etc., and I was saved by Jill. Jill researched which hardware I should get and help me find good prices; she advised me on which software to get, and she installed it, and then she taught me how to use it. She hooked everything up in the office so that it runs like a dream. And to my amazement, she looked like she was having a ball!
In my experience there are precious few people who have both a deep knowledge about computer technology AND an ability to communicate to and teach "non-tecchie" folks like me. Jill has that beautiful combo of abilities. She never seems to lose patience with my learning process, and she jumps on the occasional problems that occasionally do crop up with actual relish. She's an excellent listener who has made sure that the system in MY office is exactly what I need to accomplish MY goals."
"For all of you like me that were born before computers and would like to get on board with the littlest effort---Jill is your woman!!
"Jill Olkoski is professional, prompt, helpful and a pleasure to work with. I can recommend her with enthusiasm."
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