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New! I now have a number of used computers for sale at affordable prices, both Macs and PCs. All are under $500, and some as low as $60. Please email me if interested!
Who's Your Mama?
Built by Mom is Angela Henderson, a certified geek-mom in Grover Beach, California. A Cal State graduate, I’ve been working on computers and designing websites since 1996. The mom part came about in early 2003, when I had my first children, an adorable set of twin girls. Yes, I am a very busy lady!
A Little Background
I wasn't always a geek. A little over a dozen years ago I was deeply frightened of computers, and it wasn't until I started college that my love-hate relationship moved to the mostly love category. It was then I discovered how much fun it could be to customize my new digital world, and I worked hard to learn how to work with websites, programs and hardware at every opportunity. So while I am much more comfortable with computers than I was a decade and a half ago, I understand fear and loathing of computers—I’ve been there!
So What Do You Do?
Lots of things!
Website Design – You don't need to spend thousands for a professional-looking website. Whether you need a site for your business, organization or just a place to post your journal, I can help. Or perhaps you want a new look for your current site—I do that, too. See my portfolio for examples of my work. Still wondering if you really need a site? Here's 50 good reasons you ought to have one!
Computer repair and upgrading – I can troubleshoot just about any PC misbehavior, and some of the upgrades I can do include: adding or switching CD/DVD drives, adding memory, adding second hard drives, and installing operating systems and programs. I leave the complicated stuff like network and server troubleshooting to the Super Geeks, and the benefit to you is it keeps my rates low.
Used systems - I sell refurbished computers at afforable prices that I customize just for you, with none of the bloatware that comes preinstalled on big box-store computers.
Cassette Digitizing - Turn those old cassettes into CDs or MP3s. More on this affordable new service here.
Tutoring – I can help you hone your computer skills or show you the basics of internet navigation, sending email, basic word processing, etc.
Press! Press!
Built by Mom was mentioned in The New Times (see "Fast Facts").
Rates and Fees:
I charge $35 an hour for computer repair and troubleshooting. I will give you a preliminary estimate, but that price may change according to problems found, and I will contact you in that case. If I can't fix what's wrong, there's no charge. For my website rates, go here.
Anything Else?
I also love photography. Though my primary interest is landscapes and natural settings, I have done many shoots for clients, including weddings. I have a portfolio here, and some free wallpapers are featured on the tips and free stuff page.