About Textivism

Welcome to the online portfolio of independent writer and web developer Erik Vorhes. He has a record of providing timely and innovative solutions for and maintaining consistent and accurate communication with his customers. He rigorously employs web standards and technologies, including HTML, CSS, and Django (a Python web development framework). His writing emphasizes accurate language, clarity, and concision. But this place is mostly dedicated to web design and information architecture.

What are the benefits of web standards?

Among other things, web standards can help you achieve the following:

  • lower bandwidth costs
  • faster page loading
  • improved accessibility for users with disabilities
  • greater findability
  • easier-to-update websites
  • quicker turnaround on redesigns

I can help you attain those things and more. Let me know if you’re interested in working with me.

Erik Vorhes

Erik Vorhes

(sometimes writing in the third person)

Erik has a MA in English from Loyola University Chicago, where he specialized in new media, textual criticism, and medieval literature. He also has a record of effective teaching.

Erik’s primary expertise comes in the realms of writing, information architecture, HTML, and CSS. He has been influenced by such luminaries as Peter Elbow, Steve Jones, Steve Krug, the fine folks at 37 Signals, & Don Norman.

“Why web development, and IA?” you may ask. They’re the kind of puzzles that Erik especially enjoys solving.

Erik joined Textivism in January 2008. You can learn more about him at his eponymous blog.