Black Max Web Design by Michael Tuck

Hi. I'm Michael Tuck, a teacher, writer, and Web designer. I use the Internet moniker "Black Max," and variants such as "Max Black," "blackmax," and so forth. I'm now offering my design services for non-profit organizations and individuals whose Web sites are in need of upgrading and revamping, or who have no sites at all. If you're involved in helping people or animals, I can design or redesign your site for you at considerably less than the standard rates.

I'm not a professional, so I don't charge professional rates. (I am, however, an advisor and author for SitePoint.com, one of the largest and most influential design communities on the Internet.) Sometimes I charge for my designs; on occasion, I do it for nothing. Admittedly, there are some things the pros can do that I cannot. What I will do is create simple, elegant, attractive, SEO-friendly and standards-compliant sites that bring in visitors and help your organization raise the money and the user interest it needs to function.

You can read about my work on behalf of non-profit organizations in the Star News article Teacher gives local nonprofits online makeovers.

If your non-profit organization is financially strapped, working to alleviate the suffering and improve the quality of life for people or animals, and in need of a modern, sophisticated Web design to bring more donors and volunteers into the fold, I can help. Many non-profit organizations stand or fall based on their Web presence. Make sure your Web site is working for you and not against you. Drop me a line and let's talk: blackmaxdesign@yahoo.com

Suitable for printing.

"Best practices" and modern Web design lessons and info. Very user-friendly. Still under development. Let me know how I can improve it to help you!

A list of the articles I've published so far.

Free to use. If you like it, just view the source, copy it for your use, and change it to suit your needs. Drop me a line if you like it. (Thanks to my pal Kohoutek for lending some CSS3 goodness!)

Click the image to go to the actual site. Notes:The Paw's Place redesign went live in March 2010. The History Commons redesign is a proposal for which a final decision is still pending. The business card template is a demo for anyone to use for their own purposes; the logo, colors, and information can be altered at need. The owner of the Stop Bullying Now! site has made some minor changes to the site on his own, including changing the front-page graphic.

If you're interested in discussing a design or redesign of your site, contact me: blackmaxdesign@yahoo.com

Design is how you treat your customers. If you treat them well from an environmental, emotional, and aesthetic standpoint, you're probably doing good design. — Yves Behar