James Swearengin’s skills and bio
Welcome to my about page. This is my online resume page that describes my skills. I’ve been using computers since I was around 8 years old and making websites since I was around 12. I first started making websites for fun because I think websites are cool and you can do whatever you want with them to express your creativity.
I also have a music website where I showcase my music and a bunch of downloads. You can check it out at Zanderjaz.com.
Technical Skills
- API Connectivity
- Browser Developer Tools (Chrome DevTools, Firefox Inspector)
- cPanel
- CSS
- Git & Version Control (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- HTML
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- JSON & XML
- MySQL
- PHP
- phpMyAdmin
- RESTful APIs
- Shopify
- Web Accessibility (WCAG/ARIA Standards)
- Web Development
- WordPress (Classic, Block Editor, Full Site Editing)
Design & Creative Tools
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, After Effects)
- Branding & Style Guides
- Email Design & Development (Responsive, Dark Mode, Mobile Optimization)
- Graphic Design
- Motion Graphics (Basic Animation, GSAP, Lottie)
- Photography
- Prototyping & Wireframing
- Responsive Design Principles
- Visual Studio Code
- Sublime Text
- Web Design
Software & Platforms
- Asana
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WP Engine
Marketing & Content
- A/B Testing & Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
- Affiliate Marketing
- Copy Editing
- Copywriting
- Email Marketing (ESP Integration, Lists, Automation)
- Google Analytics / GA4
- HubSpot CMS & HubL
- Internet Marketing
- Marketing Automation Tools (HubSpot, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign)
- SEO (On-Page, Technical, Keyword Research)
- Social Media Management Tools (Buffer, Hootsuite, Later)
Professional Services
- Client Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Customer & IT Support
- Documentation & Knowledge Bases
- Proofreading
- QA Testing & Debugging
- Remote Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Web Consulting
Other Technical Skills
- Computer Repair & Building
- Cross-Browser Testing
- Music Production & Audio Mixing
- Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Performance Optimization (Speed, Core Web Vitals)
- Terminal / Command Line Basics
Old Skateboarding Videos
I used to skateboard a lot when I was younger. Here’s a few clips.
Heelflip frontside boardslide circa 2004
Frontside boardslide handrail circa 2004
Backside noseslide handrail circa 2004
50 cent mini video for 812Skateboarding.com, one of my first websites that I made as a teenager for a skateboarding crew