Brandon Eley

Current

Co-Editor of the SitePoint Tribune at SitePoint
Co-Author of Online Marketing Inside Out at SitePoint
Interactive Director at Kelsey Advertising & Design

Owner at 2BigFeet, LLC

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Past

Community Advisor at SitePoint
Writer at The Apple Blog
Owner at Eley Technologies, LLC

Web Development Consultant at Cyweb Computer Services
Training Department at Shorewood Packaging

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Education

LaGrange College
LaGrange High School

Recommended

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Connections

279 connections

Industry

Internet

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Brandon Eley’s Summary

Brandon Eley is an Interactive Director, entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. Brandon has 10 years of experience in online marketing and e-commerce from both the perspective of an e-commerce retailer and that of a consultant.

As the Interactive Director for Kelsey Advertising & Design, a small-smart advertising agency with a strong focus on digital media, Brandon oversees interactive projects, online marketing campaigns and information architecture.

Brandon is the co-author of "Online Marketing Inside Out," and frequently speaks about online marketing at conferences and organizations all over the country.

Brandon is the owner of 2BigFeet.com, online retailer of large men's shoes, as well as several other websites and blogs.

Brandon Eley’s Specialties:

Online Marketing, E-commerce, Information Architecture, Mobile Development, Email Marketing, Pay-Per-Click

Brandon Eley’s Experience

Co-Editor of the SitePoint Tribune

SitePoint

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

November 2009 — Present (3 months)

The SitePoint Tribune is a weekly email newsletter delivered to over 200,000 web professionals. I write issues alternating with my co-author Miles Burke.

I write about the business side of web development... client relationships, project management, marketing and more.
Co-Author of Online Marketing Inside Out

SitePoint

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

May 2009 — Present (9 months)

Online Marketing Inside Out is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to market products or services on the Web. With so many potential customers online, this book will show you how to reach them through podcasting, blogs, social networks, video, email, contextual advertising, and much more.
Interactive Director

Kelsey Advertising & Design

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

November 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)

Kelsey is a "Small Smart" traditional & digital advertising shop. We are brand development specialists assisting our clients to execute their brand strategy and build their business beyond expectations. Our team of experts is widely recognized as industry thought leaders and are truly "results addicts".
Owner

2BigFeet, LLC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

December 1999 — Present (10 years 2 months)

2BigFeet.com is an online retailer of large size footwear for men. We have warehouse and retail store in LaGrange, Georgia and our website services over 50 countries all over the world. We have shoes from size 14 to size 20 9E.
Community Advisor

SitePoint

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

2001 — September 2009 (8 years )

Managed online community of web developers and Internet entrepreneurs.
Writer

The Apple Blog

(Internet industry)

August 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 5 months)

I am a Mac enthusiast and write articles, reviews and tutorials about Macs, and other Apple related hardware and software.
Owner

Eley Technologies, LLC

(Internet industry)

September 2001 — November 2006 (5 years 3 months)

Formerly a strategic Internet consulting firm focusing on results-driven e-commerce and database website development, Eley Technologies, LLC was acquired by Kelsey Advertising & Design in 2006.

The company name lives on however and now manages several Internet properties such as content websites, e-commerce websites and blogs.
Web Development Consultant

Cyweb Computer Services

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

June 1999 — September 2001 (2 years 4 months)

As head of web development, I worked with two other people in our department to create and manage client websites and the company website. I also was the salesperson for the web development department.
Training Department

Shorewood Packaging

(Public Company; Packaging and Containers industry)

1998 — 2000 (2 years )

Developed computer-based training manuals, corporate presentations and presentation materials. Facilitated corporate presentations for groups including key executives from all over the world.

Brandon Eley’s Education

LaGrange College

Business Administration, Marketing 1999 — 2001

Activities and Societies:

Treasurer, Kappa Sigma Fraternity
LaGrange High School

Diploma , College Prep/Vocational , 1994 — 1998

Production Editor of school newspaper, Kodak Young Leader Award recipient, Governor's Honors award nominee, Graphic Arts Exceptional Achievement award winner

Activities and Societies:

TSA (Technology Student Association), VICA (Vocational Industrial Club of America)

Additional Information

Brandon Eley’s Websites:

Brandon Eley’s Interests:

coffee, golf, paintball, martial arts, outdoors, spending time with family and friends

Brandon Eley’s Groups:

Community Advisor and writer at SitePoint (www.sitepoint.com), Member of the Information Architecture Institute, CompTIA Certified, Kappa Sigma Fraternity