Top 10 Reasons to Hire John Howe
1. Web copywriter and information architect--I'm an accomplished Web writer and editor with 12 years experience as an information architect--a cost-effective combination for organizations with ongoing content maintenance and development needs.
2. Usability zealot--My practice is built on user-centered design (structure and navigation) and search engine friendly content that will make your site easy to find, use, and enjoy!
3. Analytics and SEO geek--I'm experienced and certified in Google Analytics and SEO and have worked extensively with Omniture and WebTrends (analytics tools).
4. Content janitor--I've developed and managed content for sites with hundreds of pages and many different providers. All were complex cat-herding exercises that demanded constant problem-solving and careful project management.
5. Vertical veteran--I've worked for a variety of companies, interactive agencies and non-profit organizations, including Biogen Idec, Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), Verizon, New England Aquarium, M.I.T./ Sloan School of Management; Dun & Bradstreet; Children's Hospital Boston, Fidelity Investments; National Grid/USA; Computerworld; Hill, Holliday Interactive (agency) and Circle Interactive (agency).
6. Former news guy--As a journalist and former news reporter I know how to conduct research and interviews, analyze results and clearly summarize and communicate findings to specific audiences
7. Style guide evangelist--I'm big on developing and promulgating internal standards for grammar, spelling and style.
8. Smooth player--My communication and diplomacy skills let me join fast-moving Web teams and help keep them on time and on budget.
9. Have brain, will travel--I can work out of my own office, travel to meetings, and/or work full-time on site.
10. Early training--As editor of the Chippie Weekly Press, I learned early how to write, edit and manage content.
Portfolio

Client

Industry

Biogen Idec

biotechnology

Carr Foundation environmental
non-profit

Children's Hospital Boston

healthcare
non-profit

Computerworld

technology news

ChooseEnergy.com

e-commerce

Fidelity Investments

financial services

Massachusetts Electric

energy

MIT/Sloan School

business school

New England Aquarium

environmental
non-profit

Parametric Technology

software

PTC - Innovation Ovation

software

Verizon e-commerce for telecommunications
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