Hi there, I’m Ginger Coolidge, currently residing just south of Portland, Oregon with my husband Jeff and our small-city rescue dog Zivah.
The perfect escape from the computer screen is anything outside with our pup — walks with her are the best relaxation therapy I have experienced — bar none.
Begin With Technical Experience
I discovered a knack for computers and software in one of my first college classes. Specifically a knack for translating technical things to the end user. My first official tech job was software telephone support, walking folks through commands at a blinking cursor following a “C:\” on a blank screen. Yes, that was a while back, but I was hooked and have been in the tech industry ever since.
Enter WordPress, StudioPress & Genesis
I first became involved with WordPress, and specifically StudioPress in mid-2013. I loved the look and style of their themes. I reached out to then Recommended Genesis Developer, Carrie Dils about help with a side project I was working on that needed a website. We scheduled a phone call and I started digging in. A week or so later I realized I was really jazzed about WordPress and specifically how the Genesis Framework complimented it. I promptly canceled my appointment with Carrie, saying that I was “soaking it in like a sponge” and wanted to continue the soaks :-). The rest, as they say, is history and I’ve been working with various Genesis projects ever since. To me, the WordPress ecosystem satisfies the coder in me while providing visually appealing results on the surface — where art meets code, if you will.
Finish With A Question: Why Work With Ginger?
Excellent question! I have been on both sides of the table so I can communicate with you in plain English — not technical jargon that frankly, should not mean a hill of beans to you, the client. I will produce a clean, clear and uncluttered website that is correctly sized for the desktop and mobile devices (known as responsive).
I’m interested in learning more about you and :
- What is your site about and who will be visiting?
- Are you working with a web designer?
- How much time do we have?
- What is your budget for the project?
- When do you want to get started?
You may be interested in knowing:
- While I can work with any small business or organization you’re in, I’ve worked extensively with real estate websites, and specifically IDX integrations. I am a Development Partner with IDX Broker and an Affiliate Partner for iHomeFinder
- I work exclusively with the Genesis Framework and child themes made for it.
- As a young teen, on my summer breaks I wanted to attend racing driving schools.
- Despite the above, I am not an Indy or NASCAR fan, however, I am an avid NFL fan.
- In a previous career, we competed annually on how fast we could create a 10″ cheese pizza. My best was 13 seconds.