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Hey, I’m Raina. ✌️ I’m a UX/UI & Product Designer with 8+ years of experience crafting intuitive, scalable, and human-centered experiences for websites, mobile apps, and SaaS products. I specialize in translating complex problems into clear, engaging user flows, helping businesses turn insights into high-converting, joy-sparking interfaces. I’ve partnered with startups, scale-ups, and cross-functional teams across the globe—working as a designer, strategist, and creative collaborator. Whether building from scratch or refining an MVP, I bring systems thinking, brand insight, and a dash of curiosity to every project. Tools I live in: Figma · Webflow · Notion · Adobe CC · Lovable · HTML/CSS · AI-augmented design workflows Focus areas: ☄️ UX/UI for SaaS & digital products ☄️ UX research & usability testing ☄️ Brand & visual design systems ☄️ Responsive & accessible design ☄️ End-to-end design for MVPs, onboarding flows, and dashboards 🚀 Whether you're in ideation mode or scaling fast, I’d love to hear your story and explore how we can build something great together. Let's start a conversation!

After a decade working in sports and entertainment at Endeavor, the PGA Tour, NFL, and MLB. Today, I lead PR, brand marketing, social strategy, and talent representation for brands and creators across tech, lifestyle, fashion, sports, and culture—including serving as ZipRecruiter’s global Agency of Record for PR and Social. I’ve secured major coverage across The New York Times, Bloomberg, CNN, USA Today, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue, ELLE, and dozens of category-leading outlets, and I specialize in earned-first storytelling, founder visibility, and high-impact placements that actually move business outcomes. As one USA Today reporter shared, “I’ve had the pleasure of working with more PR firms than I can count, and few hold a candle to the personalized attention and care that Jackie provides." Who I Work With: Founders & CEOs Consumer brands Tech & future-of-work companies Lifestyle, fashion, and wellness brands Nonprofits & mission-driven organizations Creators, executives & emerging talent If you’re looking for a PR partner who will bring clarity, momentum, and national visibility to your brand, I’d love to talk.

🏆 Upwork Expert-vetted GEO / AI / SEO Consultant with a decade of experience, 98%+ job success rate, and a long list of fully satisfied clients, ready to enhance your online visibility and drive business growth. ===Core Offerings === Hourly Rate 🔵 Expert advice and insight via Zoom on an hourly basis 🔵 Training and Workshops Fixed-Rate (Milestones) 🔵 Campaign Strategy & Execution 🔵 Audit Reviews 🔵 Managed Content Production Service 🔵 Link-Building 🔵 White-Label SEO Deliverables === Previous Clients=== ""Chris is a really outstanding SEO professional. He understands the algorithms very well and thinks outside the box for rankings. I would definitely recommend him for anyone seeking an elite level consultant." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jan '24 "The call with Chris was incredibly insightful. His personalized approach and expertise made the consultation both valuable and engaging" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feb '24 ===Industries=== 💼 B2B SEO Consulting 📍 Local Service Businesses ⚖️ Law Firms 🏫 Higher Ed. Organizations 📸 Photographers 📱 Social Media Agencies 👓 Mixed Reality Agencies 🚚 Moving Companies 🏅 Coaches & Consultants 🏘️ Real Estate Agencies === Philosophy === My philosophy hinges on the belief that a robust SEO presence begins with a strong technical foundation. Before diving into the nuanced strategies of SEO, I prioritize ensuring that your website is technically sound, providing the solid groundwork necessary for all subsequent optimization. Next, the focus shifts to maximizing your content authority, working meticulously to enhance the depth, breadth, and value of your content, positioning your website prominently within Google's Knowledge Graph. Content is King and is the backbone to a sound and evergreen SEO strategy. Lastly, I view link-building not as a default strategy, but a tactical tool deployed only when truly needed. My approach to link-building is rooted in the 'less is more' principle, emphasizing the importance of quality over quantity. I only leverage verified, authoritative websites to forge these crucial digital connections, thereby ensuring your links are not just numerous, but also credible and influential. === Roadmap to SEO Success === 📞 Consult 🔎 SEO Audit 📖 Strategize ✅ Execute 📣 Promote === Other SEO Services === Understanding that each client has unique needs and circumstances, not all require an extensive SEO campaign. I offer specialized assistance for distinct scenarios and challenges that may emerge. My range of services includes, but is not limited to: 📉 Traffic Loss Analysis - Understanding the reasons for a sudden or gradual loss in website traffic, and implementing strategies to regain visibility and visitor engagement. 🖥️ Website Redesign Consultation - Providing expertise on maintaining SEO best practices during a website redesign, ensuring the new design boosts user experience and search engine rankings. 👨‍🔬 Keyword Research - Identifying the most effective keywords for your industry or niche to improve organic search results and attract the right audience. 📊 Competitive Analysis - Analyzing competitors' digital strategies to identify their strengths and weaknesses, providing valuable insights for your own SEO strategy. 👨‍💻 Website Acquisition Due Diligence - Assessing the SEO health and potential of a website before acquisition, ensuring that you're making a sound investment. 📍Local SEO - Optimizing your online presence to attract more business from relevant local searches. 🧑‍🏫 SEO Training and Workshops - Offering customized training sessions for your team to understand and leverage SEO effectively. 📖 Content Strategy and Planning - Crafting a comprehensive content strategy, including blog posts, articles, and social media content, designed to boost SEO and engage audiences. 🤓 WordPress SEO - Leverage my early-career experience as a WordPress Developer to optimize your WordPress site using tried-and-true best practices, ensuring your website ranks high on search engine results and attracts your target audience effectively. I utilize my deep understanding of the platform to enhance site structure, speed, mobile compatibility, and content for superior SEO performance. ==== After SEO ==== SEO is often the starting point of a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, setting the stage for a myriad of other complementary initiatives. By commencing with SEO, your digital marketing efforts can be further amplified in areas such as: - Content Marketing* - Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising* - Affiliate Marketing* - Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)* - Social Media Marketing - Email Marketing - Online Reputation Management - Influencer Marketing * - While I do not directly offer services for all of the above, I do have vast experience with those items marked with an asterisk. I can also refer other top-rated freelancers and agencies to fulfill these other needs. Very much appreciate you taking the time to review my profile -Christian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I build the kind of WordPress and backend systems that don't fit into a page builder, such as custom plugins, REST API integrations, MySQL-backed application logic, and the engineering layer that ties the rest of a business's stack together. Most of my clients come to me when: ◆ Their site is too complex for junior developers ◆ Plugins don't do what they need and someone has to write real code ◆ They need a system, not just a website ◆ Performance is poor and things keep breaking ◆ They need a senior engineer to own the technical side --- Proven Track Record --- "Jacob is 100% the best freelancer I've ever hired." ⎻ Andrew Epprecht, Phase5Analytics "You're an incredible WordPress developer… now our site is lightning fast." ⎻ Denise Deverelle, Multifamily Utility Company "Went above and beyond. One of my best experiences on Upwork." ⎻ Ryan Jordan, XNEffect "Gets things done faster than any developer I've ever worked with. And done well." ⎻ Chris Johnson, CTO, CrisisTextLine --- What I Do Best --- Custom WordPress Development ◆ Custom plugins built around specific business logic ◆ Custom Gutenberg blocks and modern block themes ◆ WooCommerce customizations and integrations ◆ Headless / API-driven WordPress architectures ◆ Performance, Core Web Vitals, and security hardening API & Integration Development ◆ REST API design and third-party API integrations ◆ Payment gateways and external service connections ◆ Custom internal tools and admin dashboards ◆ Data synchronization and workflow automation ◆ Bridging WordPress with external SaaS, ERPs, and CRMs Backend Engineering ◆ PHP application development beyond CMS contexts ◆ MySQL schema design and query optimization ◆ Refactoring legacy codebases into something maintainable ◆ Custom business logic and workflow engines ◆ Production-grade architecture for systems that need to scale --- Who I Work Best With --- I'm a great fit if you: ◆ Need a senior engineer who can take real ownership of the technical side ◆ Have a growing business with real technical challenges, not a side project ◆ Care about code quality, maintainability, and long-term stability ◆ Want a long-term technical partner, not the cheapest hourly rate I work with a small number of clients at a time, so each engagement gets the attention it deserves. --- Who I'm Not a Fit For --- I'm probably not the right developer if: ◆ You're looking for someone to wire up Elementor, Divi, or another page builder ◆ Your project is a simple theme tweak or one-off plugin installation ◆ You want the lowest hourly rate available on Upwork ◆ You need design, copywriting, or UX work That's not a knock on those projects. They just aren't the kind of work I'm built for, and there are excellent freelancers on Upwork who specialize in them who'll be a better fit than I would. --- How I Work --- I work best on ongoing engagements, such as monthly retainers, multi-month projects, or technical-lead partnerships where I can take real ownership of the codebase. Short, one-off task gigs usually aren't a good fit on either side, though I'll occasionally take on a well-scoped project as a working trial. I communicate clearly, set realistic timelines, and take full responsibility for my work. --- Let's Talk --- If you need a senior developer who can actually solve hard problems, in WordPress, in PHP, or in custom backend systems, click the "Invite to Job" button and tell me what you're trying to accomplish.

Top Rated Web Designer! -- A few reviews: "Woody is a pleasure to work with." - W. Berry, Cooper-Hewitt "Woody is a genuine member of the team who works hard to deliver the best work possible. As a producer, I've appreciated the times when he's been willing to say, "what do you need?" That kind of attitude can be a rarity and easily sets him apart. Beyond his magic with a pixel, Woody is the perfect balance of creative thinker, strategic problem-solver, and all-around great guy to have in a room. " D. Martinez, Producer, Publicis "I worked with Woody for over a year at JWT, and I can tell you he is the real deal. Woody is a true idea man who can do it all– TV, print, digital, whatever– and he does it with a smile. He can handle as much as you can throw at him and he will always produce exactly what you need." - B. Gaffin, Executive Creative Director, JWT -- WHO I AM Hi, I'm Woody. I am a very passionate designer who specializes in the intersection of Web Design and User Experience. I am fascinated with technology and all things creative. You can view my portfolio at woodylovesyou.com WHAT I DO As a Designer, I take pride in giving my clients a unique look and solid user experience. By crafting responsive websites and user-centric mobile apps, I have been had the privilege of creating websites and mobile apps for the US Open, Smithsonian Institute, and UNICEF. From these projects, I have had the honor to bring home five Webby Awards, and two Cannes Clio awards for my clients and myself. WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU I can give you both a unique and creative look while also maintaining a professional user experience. Some of my greatest hits include creating a design system for the United States Tennis Association, increasing conversion of the US Open e-commerce shop by 1500% and remedying countless pain areas of my clients. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU WORK WITH ME 👉 First, you have to click on the invite button so that I can apply to your job. 👉 Second, We will have an initial phone consultation so I may understand your business goals. 👉 Third, we will discuss ideas, build a strategy, and craft a timeline that meets the business needs. 👉 Finally, we'll go through the design stage to create a unique visual and communication design that perfectly fits with your target. Please feel free to send me a message and let's start working on your project! Thank you for your time.