USER INTERFACE/USER EXPERIENCE

Imagine Your Users Navigating with Ease—No Frustration, Just Results

My UI/UX design focuses on intuitive experiences that let users achieve their goals without hassle. Whether it’s a website or app, I craft interfaces that are visually sharp and functionally seamless. Too often, cluttered UI and over-rich functionality creates barriers, frustration, and confusion. At Far Sky Coding, I prioritize clarity.

We'll collaborate to shape an interface that fits your audience, whether it's General Contractors needing immediate building code clarifications or Sales Planners refining an event on-site. I build wireframes that cut unnecessary steps, reducing forms to essential fields. My designs are built from scratch for speed, delivering fast, semantic interfaces that shine on any device. I skip trendy gimmicks unless they enhance usability, focusing your budget on what matters.

I explain every step clearly. Design is about better functionality, not complexity. For instance, I redesigned a search interface to recall key filters and save result lists across sessions, slashing user time. Paired with a custom database, these interfaces ensure fast, reliable performance for any application or site, setting the stage for a seamless data foundation. I test across devices, refining until it feels effortless. If it’s not perfect, It gets fixed, period. My aim is a design that boosts engagement, keeping users coming back.

DATABASE DESIGN

From Chaos to Clarity: Building MySQL Databases That Work

A custom database is the heart of any high-performing website or app. I specialize in MySQL for its affordable, dependable performance, managing data like event bookings or user profiles with precision. My goal is a secure, scalable system that’s easy to use, avoiding bottlenecks or costly overhauls.

Guided by your needs, I'll craft a database that fits your vision. I start by diving into your needs—maybe a social platform needing fast recipe lookups or a retail site tracking inventory in real time. Using a license-free LAMP stack, I hand-code lean solutions, skipping bloated tools for efficiency. For example, I recently built a MySQL database with normalized tables to handle user allergen profiles and recipe suggestions, integrating USDA and University of Nebraska APIs for instant data access. I don’t pitch unnecessary features; if I suggest indexing or partitioning, it’s to ensure speed and scalability without future rework.

Database design is about making data work for you. I tailor the structure to your project, leaning on MySQL but adapting to PostgreSQL if needed. This foundation powers the apps I build, ensuring speed and scalability for your UI/UX as we move to bring everything together in a website. I test for performance and security, refining as needed. The result is a high-efficiency database that grows with your business, enabling the features you need and skipping the bloat you don't.

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Ditch the Templates: Crafting Websites That Feel Uniquely Yours

Your website should be a true reflection of your business, not just another generic template that blends into the crowd. I hand-code websites using PHP and MySQL in a LAMP stack, creating fast, secure, and responsive platforms that capture the essence of your brand. My bespoke solutions are all about unique designs and functionality, carefully tailored to engage your audience and scale with your goals—without the complexity or bloated frameworks that slow things down.

You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with me to bring your vision to life, whether that’s a dynamic platform or a sleek portfolio to showcase what you do best. My LAMP-based approach delivers clean, semantic code for speed and reliability, using PHP for dynamic features and MySQL for efficient data management. I don’t push pricey extras. If I recommend something like lazy loading for images, it’s to boost performance and keep your costs down over time. Integrated with a tailored database and optimized for SEO, your site will not only look great but perform beautifully too.

I keep the process straightforward, explaining everything in plain language. Web development is about making your site work for you, not sounding like a tech manual. I design navigation and layouts that feel fresh and intuitive, with flexibility to adapt to other stacks if your needs change. Every site I build is tested across devices, browsers, and scenarios, and if something needs tweaking, I refine it at no extra cost to ensure you get a product you can trust. The result is a website that’s fast, engaging, and built to grow. Your site should be a digital presence that’s as unique as your business, with affordable, expandable tools to keep it running smoothly for years to come.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION

Custom and Boxed CMS Solutions That Maximize Update Freedom and Flow

Your content deserves a management system that fits perfectly. I craft CMS solutions using PHP and MySQL in a LAMP stack, delivering fast platforms that make updates a breeze. If you prefer WordPress, I can integrate it, customizing templates to feel unique. My focus is on what works best for you, ensuring a scalable site.

You’ll partner with me to create a CMS that matches your workflow and your update frequency. My LAMP-based solutions use MySQL for smart, fast access to editable content. Whether it's Wordpress, HubSpot, Joomla, or any other boxed CMS, I customize it to avoid the cookie-cutter vibe. Most importantly, I skip the bloated add-ons; if I suggest content caching, it’s to boost speed.

CMS integration is about empowering your team to update only what needs to be updated and when. My solutions prioritize PHP for dynamic features and MySQL for data efficiency, cutting update steps with tailored dashboards. I test for flawless performance, refining as I go. From crafting custom apps to designing intuitive interfaces, optimizing for search, and building scalable databases and websites, I deliver a complete digital ecosystem—yours to manage with a tailored CMS. Let’s bring your vision to life.

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION

our Site Deserves to Be Seen—By the Right People, for the Right Reasons

I offer modern SEO that prioritizes what search engines value: relevant content. True success comes from aligning titles, content, and user intent to deliver fast, accurate results—not outdated tactics like keyword stuffing. I help your site rank higher and attract the right visitors.

You’ll work directly with me to craft a strategy unique to your business. I focus on authentic content that matches your headings, building trust with search engines. For example, I optimized a service page’s structure and internal links, boosting its ranking without ads. I avoid gimmicks like guaranteed top spots—strategy matters more than budget in the “pay-to-play” reality of competitive keywords.

SEO isn’t magic, it’s clarity. I optimize site speed, mobile performance, and semantic structure—elements search engines reward. I test and refine, pivoting if a tactic underperforms. I don’t overpromise: with millions of sites vying for Google’s top 20, I’m honest about what’s achievable organically versus paid ads. Strategies like custom content audits give you an edge, ensuring a site that’s valuable, drawing engaged visitors who convert.

ABOUT FAR SKY

SKILLS [MEASURED IN HIGHLY MODEST AWESOMENESS UNITS]

Hello, i’m Skoti-Alain Elliott, but you can just call me Skoti (yes, it’s pronounced “Scotty,” and no, I won’t bore you with why).

I’m a father, a husband, a developer, audio engineer, and creative problem-solver with a knack for building things that just work, whether that’s a custom web application, a responsive website, or a bangin' mixed track. I split my time between coding innovative digital solutions and running The Steampipe Audio Foundry, a studio where I help artists and storytellers bring their ideas to life through music, podcasts, and video.

I’ve been at this for a while, with roots in the music scene of NYC. After finishing my studies in Physics and Music Technologies, I cut my teeth designing iconic recording spaces and engineering for artists like Bruce Hornsby, Imani Coppola, and A Tribe Called Quest. In the early 2000s, I pivoted to web development, teaching myself code and launching a company focused on custom applications before and through the Web 2.0 boom. Today, I blend those worlds—coding tailored, hand-built solutions for clients who need more than off-the-shelf software, and crafting audio experiences that cut through the noise with clarity and heart.

What sets me apart? For one, I build everything from the ground up—no cookie-cutter frameworks or bloated plugins here. That means your project is as unique as your vision, with room to grow as your needs evolve. I work directly with you, speaking plain English (not techno-jargon), and I’m more likely to talk you out of unnecessary features than upsell you on ones you don’t need. I’m fast, efficient, and I genuinely love what I do whether I’m debugging a tricky app, designing a seamless UI, or mixing a track that hits just right.

My approach is simple: your success is my success. I believe in keeping things affordable and effective, because entrepreneurship is hard enough without budget overruns. Whether you’re launching a new app, building a website, or recording your next big project, I’m here to make it happen without the stress, and maybe (definitely) with a laugh or two along the way. Let’s create something awesome together.

CONTACT

I’m excited to hear about your project and can’t wait to connect! Drop me a message below, and I’ll typically get back to you within a day—often sooner. I’m looking forward to discussing your ideas and working together to bring your vision to life.

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Your App Deserves Precision, Creativity, and Flawless Performance