Revenant Design

Thursday, 02 July 2009

Gingko Leaves & Blogs

Hmm. What's the connection? Good design? Simplicity? Endurance?

Horizon

You probably have ideas about your Web site but just haven't done them, right?

Sunshine

Tired of dealing with grumpy techs? Get a little sunflower sunshine in your life.

Get Together

The table where we meet to do our work may be virtual but it's still personal.

A Desolate Landscape

Feeling like the Internet landscape is a little harsh? Maybe a good map is all you need.

The Decider

Still just playing around. Here's to never growing up! (In all the best ways.)

Our Philosophy

We keep technology in the background and your business in the foreground.

Creative Website Design

In business since 1997, Revenant Design provides a full range of Web site solutions for small businesses, creative professionals, and not-for-profit organizations. Our customer-friendly approach keeps the technology working for you in the background and your business in the foreground.

You don't have to spend a fortune or master web design to have a web presence. You just need someone you can trust. One meaning of the word "revenant" is: a person who returns. Once we create a site for a client, they typically return for other web business solutions, including site updates, email and hosting services, blogs, forums, RSS feeds, etc. Most of our clients come to think of us as their in-house web staff because of our responsiveness and grasp of their priorities.

If you're interested or have some questions, please get in touch with us at 630-584-7723.

Mark Mitchell, Owner & Designer
Heidi Schmidt, Business Manager

Our old BC (before CMS) site is still available here.

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Free Office Software

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