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Some things
About Me.
My name is Jenna Maaskant, and I’m a freelance front-end developer based in Goderich, Ontario. I specialize in building custom WordPress and Shopify themes that bring creative, one-of-a-kind web designs to life. I work closely with designers to ensure their bold ideas are fully realized, turning unique concepts into fully functional websites that stand out, without being limited by generic themes or website builders.
I’m committed to transforming the most ambitious visions into reality while adhering to web development best practices, prioritizing speed, accessibility, and performance. Fluent in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Liquid, I’m always expanding my skill set to meet the highest standards of development. When I’m not coding, you can find me kiteboarding on the Great Lakes or toiling away in my woodshop.
Why
should you use my services?
Customization
Your brand is unique, shouldn't your website be? With a custom theme you can use a design and functionality that is one of a kind and not a cookie cutter template.
Speed
Ready-made themes are packed with hundreds of options and configurations, which means thousands of lines of code you will never use. With a custom theme we cut the bloat and only include what you need, making your site dramatically faster.
Support
At hand off I provide 1-on-1 training, and a written manual so you know exactly where all your content lives and how to update it. I will also be on hand to answer any questions/issues that come up down the line.
Well-Written Code
I write code that is accessible, clean and follows best practices in web development helping rank your website higher on search engines.
Here are
My Works.
Good Form
Good Form, a Toronto-based creative studio specializing in motion design, needed a bold and flexible brand refresh that balanced playfulness with showcasing their visual work. The website was built using a custom WordPress theme, optimized for their graphic-heavy content. Using ACF and the Gutenberg block editor, reusable blocks were created, allowing the Good Form team to easily build new pages while maintaining a cohesive design. Designed by Marta Ryczko.
WCP25
The WCP25 website celebrates 25 years of Wedge Curatorial Projects, showcasing its rich history and commitment to Black identity, representation, and culture. The site features a horizontal scrolling timeline, enhanced by smooth parallax effects and dynamic animations, creating an immersive experience as users navigate through the project’s milestones. Built with the lightweight static site generator Eleventy, the site ensures optimal speed and performance. Designed by Marta Ryczko.
Shop FSC
FSC Canada wanted to create a bilingual website to help users easily find FSC certified products and read monthly blog updates. Users can browse categories or search for environmentally friendly products. A custom WordPress theme was developed to support a fully tailored design, and custom post types were implemented on the backend, allowing the FSC team to easily add new products and categories, which are automatically integrated into the site. Designed by Marta Ryczko.
Paraphrase
Paraphrase is a fragrance company with a Shopify store featuring custom theme modifications to match a tailored design. Enhancements included adding custom fields for hover images on products and collections, redesigning the top navigation, and refining the mobile experience to align with the desktop design. Additional custom fields were implemented to allow Paraphrase to easily add notes, ingredients, and shipping information for each product.
Ecoschools Canada
EcoSchools Canada, a nonprofit organization supporting environmental learning and climate action, needed a major overhaul of their bloated and outdated multisite WordPress setup. With over 150 pages, their site was sluggish, prone to crashes, and difficult to manage. By consolidating everything into a single WordPress admin, implementing a lightweight custom theme, and removing unnecessary plugins, database size was reduced by over 80%, drastically improving speed and stability. Site edits that once lagged now happen instantly, ensuring a seamless experience for their team.
Daisley Communications
Daisley is a vibrant and dynamic custom WordPress site built to showcase this purpose-driven communications agency. The homepage features a parallax animation, adding depth and movement to the page. Using ACF, custom blocks were created to give the client flexibility in managing content while maintaining a cohesive layout. Designed by Marta Ryczko.
York University Art Collection Online
The York University Art Collection website is a Drupal-based database showcasing over 1,700 works of art. The database was cleaned and structured while an advanced search engine was developed, allowing users to filter by keyword, title, artist, donor, accession number, year, object type, and tags. Additionally, a parallax animation was added to the landing section of the homepage for a dynamic user experience. Designed by Marta Ryczko.
Grantbook
Brought on as technical support for Grantbook’s website overhaul, ensuring a smooth transition from Webflow to WordPress. All content was successfully migrated with proper redirects in place, and a custom animation was developed for the homepage hero to enhance the visual experience. Designed by Marissa Korda.
Lohn
Lohn, a small-batch and sustainable candle company, has been a long-term client, with continuous updates and customizations to their Shopify site and theme. Modifications include integrating and customizing various plugins, such as a build-your-own-bundle feature, adding social proof icons, and implementing accordion drawers for better organization of product details. Styling enhancements and ongoing adjustments ensure a smooth and polished shopping experience.