Shawn Carter
Front end developer focused on responsive design.
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Built a full custom landing page for my cosmic horror series, The Nightmaric Saga — no templates, no page builders, just vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
The page features flip card book previews, scroll-triggered animations, a Meta Pixel integration with custom conversion events, and a gated content funnel that rewards email signups with the first three chapters free.
The design was intentional — dark cosmic horror aesthetic, custom cursor, noise texture overlay, and a font pairing that actually matches the tone of the books.
Live, fully mobile responsive, and actively collecting audience data for future ad campaigns.
https://nightmaric-saga-landing-page.netlify.app/
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Building an IP from scratch taught me more about growth marketing than any course could.
A month ago, I launched The Nightmaric Saga on Kindle Unlimited with zero audience and zero budget. Just a cosmic horror story about eternal entities battling across infinite realities.
I learned fast: Amazon SEO makes or breaks discoverability. My book was buried in teen sci-fi despite being adult horror. Weeks of category optimization fixed it.
TikTok taught me to follow the data, not my assumptions. Villain-focused content outperforms protagonist posts 3-4x. Daily posting built steady growth.
One month. Two parts published. Audience built from zero. Growth marketing in real-time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5HXZCFC?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1765915308&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin
https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightmaric.sag
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Fleet Feet Vermont 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Interactive flipbook-style catalog built with vanilla JavaScript.
Challenge
Replace Fleet Feet's static PDF with a modern, mobile-friendly gift guide.
Solution
Magazine-style interface with custom modal navigation for nine product categories.
Deliverables
Interactive flipbook with smooth transitions
Custom modal system with state management
Mobile-first responsive design
Production deployment
Role
Solo - design, development, testing, deployment.
Results
Launched successfully for 2025 holiday season with fast cross-device performance.
Live: https://2025-gift-guide.netlify.app/ Code: https://github.com/ShawnCart3r/2025-gift-guide
(https://github.com/ShawnCart3r/2025-gift-guide)
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Project: Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
Role: Front-End & WordPress Designer
I redesigned LansingWomen.org (http://LansingWomen.org), a nonprofit helping women achieve financial stability and emotional well-being. The goal was to simplify navigation, modernize the layout, and make key actions—Get Help, Donate, and Volunteer—immediately visible.
I focused on a clean, mobile-friendly design that builds trust and improves usability, making it easier for visitors to find services and support the center’s mission.
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Project: RaceCalendar
Role: Front-End & UX Developer
I built a clean web app that compiles regional running race events into a user-friendly calendar interface at racecalender.netlify.app (http://racecalender.netlify.app). The focus was on creating a clear layout where users can quickly scan upcoming races, filter by region/date, and get connected without digging through multiple sites.
The tech stack used was React + Netlify deployment; design wise I emphasized simplicity, responsive UI, and intuitive navigation to serve event-seekers efficiently.
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Project: Dawn of Aging
Role: Front-End Developer & WordPress Designer
I designed and developed DawnofAging.com (http://DawnofAging.com), a compassionate, service-driven site supporting aging, end-of-life care, and death-doula education. My focus was creating a calm, trustworthy UX — clear navigation, soft visuals, and intuitive calls-to-action that help visitors quickly find the right service.
The site uses custom WordPress styling, responsive layouts, and clean typography to reflect empathy and professionalism while staying lightweight and easy to manage.
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Role: Front-End Developer & WordPress UX Designer
Type: Custom Website Build
I designed and built TheraConnect.net (http://TheraConnect.net), a mental-health–focused platform connecting clients and providers through a streamlined registration system and clean, compassionate UX. The site uses custom WordPress development with accessible forms, tailored database tables, and a modern, responsive design.
My focus was on creating an experience that feels trustworthy, calm, and user-friendly, especially for people seeking care. I handled everything from UI layout and responsive styling to plugin architecture and front-end optimization, ensuring a fast, emotionally resonant site that supports real human connection.
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