Canton Becker

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I’ve been making web sites and programming database-driven web applications since 1993, both as a freelancer and as a team manager. Before that, I worked on “Gopherspace” — the predecessor to the World Wide Web.

Canton Becker in 1984

Canton Becker in 1984

In 1995, I co-founded Rocket Network Inc., an Internet software company that made it possible for musicians to collaborate on live productions over the Internet. We received $40M of investment from Paul Allen, Cisco, and other leaders in next generation technologies.

Today, I work one-on-one with small businesses and non-profits to build beautiful and intuitive websites.

Contact me if you’d like to talk about your own project.

Over 16 Years of Experience

  • Graphic design with a focus on elegance and intuitive navigation
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) and meaningful statistical analysis
  • Multimedia and blogging, streaming video, podcasting, flash animation, and integration with social media tools like Twitter and Facebook.
  • WordPress websites that make it easy (and fun) for clients to update their own content
  • E-commerce (shopping carts and real-time credit card processing)
  • Database integration using open-source content management systems, and building custom editors for contacts management, calendars, reservations systems, etc.
  • Security for websites and open-source software like WordPress
  • Goals-oriented Internet business & marketing consultation
  • Project management and organizing teams of telecommuters
  • Quality, quality, quality – nothing goes live without extensive testing

2010 Rates

Detailed proposals and bids are priced based on estimates using the following hourly rate schedule:

  • $75/hr – regular rate for programming, design, consulting, and project management
  • Non-profits are eligible for discounts of up to 15%

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