Michael VanPutten

Michael has more than 20 years of experience utilizing Web and new media in higher education, nonprofit, and business sectors. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a Web and new media consulting company—VanPutten Interactive—to serve clients specializing in public works, social work, higher education, documentary film, and professional development. In his current role at Bronson Healthcare, he provides leadership for digital marketing, communications, and innovative utilization of new media. Michael has a master’s degree in educational technology from Western Michigan University.
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Van Neistat is ‘The Spirited Man’

The whole vibe of this piece is reminiscent of a classic Charles and Ray Eames film and the cinematic style of Wes Andersen. I love the effect and Van’s approach to storytelling.

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WordPress tools that are worth using

Finding and evaluating useful WordPress themes, plugins and how-tos can be time consuming. The resources listed here have been valuable and effective for me, and may be helpful to you as well.