The Origins of the Name “Green Web Design”

Green Web Design was founded in 1995 on the idea that the Internet could make marketing more environmentally friendly.

The Internet became publicly available in 1993 and I started using it immmediately. After high school, I began taking Environmental Science classes at my local technical college. I also took a class where we touched on basic Website Design. I was instantly hooked.

I thought that by publishing and advertising primarily online, we could save trees and stop toxic ink from seeping into our landfills and water tables. I also thought that the Internet would give businesses the potential to reach a much wider audience than print advertising could.

More than one person told me that the internet was “just a fad” and that I would regret wasting my time on something that would never last. But I kept making websites for myself and for people I knew, and my interest grew. After I had been doing this for quite a while, my dad eventually bought me my domain name, since I didn’t have a credit or debit card yet to register it with. This made it “official”.

It turns out that I was right. Almost 30 years later, I am still designing websites for small businesses. Ironically, I have since designed a website for the grown child of one of the people that told me the Internet would never last.

My passion for websites has expanded to so many other areas as well. I never stop learning new skills and adding new services to my repertoire. I intend to keep learning and honing my skills until the day that I die.

If you need an online advertising and design expert, I am that expert. Contact me to discuss your needs, or visit my website for more information.