LB Original Web Design
LB Original is a dedicated and genuine web design and site creation company lead by Dave LeBlanc, who has been in the web design game for almost 10 years, reinventing the way we look at web design and satisfying clients' imaginations and goals.
Using professional and innovative techniques in graphics & web design, LB makes it his promise to deliver you the highest quality product that will enable visitors to return again and again.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Retail, Sports & Leisure, Media & Communication, Not for profit / Charity, Consumer Services
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, Entrepreneur, Startups, Non-profit Organisations
General location of clients: USA
Latest Project
For tha Cause
LB Original was honored to create this site to promote awareness and news of a non-profit autism awareness organization.
Features:
-100% LB Original Design and Logo
-Content News Management System
-Event Calander
-Photo/Image Gallery
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
25 July 2009
Michael Harlon at Byte My Computer
LB Original did a tremendous job on my computer repair website. I live in Michigan, and the economy has not been well here in Port Huron. My company was on a downward spiral, and I decided to take...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
LB Original Web Design:
”original, unique, sick, affordable, extreme”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
LB Original Web Design:
”Successful with a steady flow of clients, like it is now. I don't want my company to change, I like the personal relationships I build with my clients. If I can just continue the way I am now, I'll be happy. ”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
LB Original Web Design:
”LB is an alias I am known for because of my name LeBlanc, and Original is what every site I do is in the end. ”
For tha Cause
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
LB Original was honored to create this site to promote awareness and news of a non-profit autism awareness organization. Features: -100% LB Original Design and Logo -Content News Management System -Event Calander -Photo/Image Gallery
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: image gallery, news feed, event calender
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used:
Completion date: June 2009
Express Power Sports
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Deluxe site featuring 40+ pages of equipment and services from a powerhouse company in the powersport industry. Site features an extensive breakdown of the units available, for purchase as well as a LB Original created logo, header, footer, and much, much, more
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: .NET, , (X)HTML, J2ME, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: April 2009 (on-going)
2 Unique Designs
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Dynamic site featuring custom design complementing an existing company logo. Customized image galleries showcase this company's artistic signage and marketing designs.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used:
Completion date: March 2009
Byte My Computer
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Static Site with a custom design that allows viewers to gather the critical information they need quick for computer repair. This Original Design will ensure his customers that computer repair is quick and harmless
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used:
Completion date: February 2009
Koncrete Khaos
- Branding
- Video Production
Total DVD custom design package for an up and coming motorcycle stunt DVD. This client asked to have an edge that would seperate, and distunguish him self uniquley amoung his competitors. Judging from the High-Quality graphics rendered for this client, he should have no problem -Custom DVD Cover Design -Matching DVD Disc Design -Matching DVD Menu Design
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used:
Completion date: February 2009
LB Stunts
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Total unique package created for a personal web site with backend scripts including: -News Content Management System "CMS" -Image Gallery -Video Player -Special additions to completely identify this individual's need to reach his audience in the Motorcycle Stunt World
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: online store, image gallery, news feed
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used:
Completion date: October 2005 (on-going)
Reviews
LB Original did a tremendous job on my computer repair website. I live in Michigan, and the economy has not been well here in Port Huron. My company was on a downward spiral, and I decided to take my chances and get a website to get my name out there.
Through the SEO services offered by LB Original, and with the business cards that came with my site package, my business is finally doing well. I am very happy with the site and the designer. He did a great job and I have already recommended him to a few friends. You can't go wrong with LB Original.
Dave LeBlanc
Web Designer
See online portfolio at LBOriginal.com
Traci Chirillo
Marketing, Advertising, Content Creation
BA Business, University of Illinois @ Urbana Champaign
MA Education, St. Xavier University
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
LB Original Web Design:
”Dave LeBlanc, web designer ”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
LB Original Web Design:
”original, unique, sick, affordable, extreme”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
LB Original Web Design:
”I stop at nothing to build customer loyalty. All web designers make the same claims, but this is LB Original. The clearest difference is that LB DELIVERS, and that's the LB promise!
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WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
LB Original Web Design:
”I work from my home office, and often meet clients at their homes or a central location if they request. ”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
LB Original Web Design:
”My team is just me and my fiance. She is a marketing graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a school teacher, so she just helps me with marketing and advertising. ”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
LB Original Web Design:
”I love what I do. I am a freestyle motorcycle stunt rider as well, so I live life to the extremes. I do the same with my work, if it is not the very best it can be, I am not happy. I strive for perfection and originality in anything I start. ”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
LB Original Web Design:
”Word of mouth and referral. ”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
LB Original Web Design:
”I start by listening, after all this is not my site, but your original creation. I just take your vision and transfer it to a webpage. If the client is in the area, I meet in person, or do a phone interview. I take down all the information I will need to start the project and keep in touch along the way. I love client input. ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
LB Original Web Design:
”One word - Communication. ”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
LB Original Web Design:
”Those are my favorite clients to work with because they know what they want. I am demanding of myself and my skills, I expect nothing less from my clients. ”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
LB Original Web Design:
”They have to view the portfolio and see if the vibe they get from the designer fits their personality. ”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
LB Original Web Design:
”Successful with a steady flow of clients, like it is now. I don't want my company to change, I like the personal relationships I build with my clients. If I can just continue the way I am now, I'll be happy. ”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
LB Original Web Design:
”Of course as technologies change, the industry will have to change with it. I see the same trends that are current continuing however. It seems everyone "knows" how to make a website, and that just isn't the case. I wish there weren't so many unskilled people in the field.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
LB Original Web Design:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
LB Original Web Design:
”LB is an alias I am known for because of my name LeBlanc, and Original is what every site I do is in the end. ”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
LB Original Web Design:
”Update! People get bored looking at a site that hasn't been updated since it was created. Whether through news content, image galleries, or blogs, people want to know what you've been up to. ”