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I'm a big fan of website planning, so much that I've written an entire book about it, published by Smashing Magazine.
Whatever you're building, it's important to:
- Plan
- Design
- Build
In that order. If you skip step #1, you can imagine how your project will turn out.
Dedicated volunteer for nonprofits
My experience includes dozens of pro bono consults for nonprofit organizations via Catchafire, a brilliant platform which connects volunteers with organizations in need, as well as providing technical and marketing advice to Music Portland and graphic design and marketing for the Boise Neighborhood Association.
![Meara McLaughlin](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/mearaMcLaughlin.jpg)
Community supporter
Ben has been proactive in supporting MusicPortland's efforts to sustain and grow our city's robust music scene. He has reviewed sites for accuracy, shared great marketing ideas, and helped us troubleshoot and fine tune our membership directory. I'm happy to recommend him for any prospective web project.
- Meara McLaughlin · Director, MusicPortland![](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/benMuseum2.jpg)
I'm a big fan of website planning, so much that I've written an entire book about it, published by Smashing Magazine.
Whatever you're building, it's important to:
- Plan
- Design
- Build
In that order. If you skip step #1, you can imagine how your project will turn out.
Dedicated volunteer for nonprofits
My experience includes dozens of pro bono consults for nonprofit organizations via Catchafire, a brilliant platform which connects volunteers with organizations in need, as well as providing technical and marketing advice to Music Portland and graphic design and marketing for the Boise Neighborhood Association.
![Music Portland](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/musicPortland.png)
Music Portland
Portland, Oregon
![Boise Neighborhood Association](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/BNA-logo.png)
Boise Neighborhood Association
Portland, Oregon
![Hope House](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/HopeHouseLogoVertical.png)
Hope House
Baraboo, WI
![Artportunity Knocks](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/artportunity.png)
Artportunity Knocks
Atlanta, Georgia
![Pine Lake Fund](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/Pine-Lake-Fund-1981-Transparent.png)
Pine Lake Fund
Plainwell, Michigan
![Trashmob](https://versastudio.com/assets/versa/trashMob.png)
Trashmob
Washington State
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I'm a big fan of website planning, so much that I've written an entire book about it, published by Smashing Magazine.
Whatever you're building, it's important to:
- Plan
- Design
- Build
In that order. If you skip step #1, you can imagine how your project will turn out.
Dedicated volunteer for nonprofits
My experience includes dozens of pro bono consults for nonprofit organizations via Catchafire, a brilliant platform which connects volunteers with organizations in need, as well as providing technical and marketing advice to Music Portland and graphic design and marketing for the Boise Neighborhood Association.