facta is a digital studio that builds websites with code and craft.
Founded on the Latin principle of “deeds, not words,” we are a digital design and development team based in Boston, MA.
We strive to make the complex simple, the mundane exciting, and the impossible no big deal.
Enough talk, lets get to work.
We enjoy partnering directly with clients, but we’re just as comfortable working behind the scenes with agencies who share our values.
No matter the objective, no matter the client, we take great care to determine the challenges, scope, and goals of the project. And then we follow through with a product we’re all proud of.
spencer sherman
Spencer is a web developer with over a decade of experience working for non-profits, state agencies, startups and software publishers. He loves making data-driven strategic decisions and is on a never-ending quest to optimize his work and life.
Spencer lives in Northampton with his wife Christine and their two children.
LIKES
- Biking and rowing
- Northampton rail trail
- Fam time
- Greenfield, Northampton, and the Pioneer Valley
Schoolings
Skidmore College
Bachelor of the Arts, English and Asian Studies
joe noble
After receiving his degree in Biological Sciences, Joe made the decision to pursue a career more closely involving his interest in computers. After spending some time learning IT, Joe landed an internship with Facta, eventually filling a full time position as a web developer.
Joe now oversees the maintenance program at Facta, working to keep client sites running smoothly and addressing any needs that arise.
LIKES
- Problem solving
- Pottery
- Puzzles
- 'puter games
- Palette preparation (cooking)
- Alliteration
- Committing to the bit
Schoolings
University at Buffalo
Greenfield Community College
Hannss Müller
Hannss is the co-founder of WordCamp Guatemala and has over 10 years of experience with custom development for WordPress. Over the years, he has specialized in developing custom themes and plugins, always following best practices in modern web development. Beyond coding, he's also passionate about sharing knowledge. He's had the opportunity to speak at several WordPress community events, where he enjoys connecting with others and contributing to the open-source ecosystem.
LIKES
- Code
- Family
- Soccer
- Sports
- Gym
- Food
- Video Games
Schoolings
Universidad Mariano Galvez de Guatemala
Master in Computer Security
Universidad Mariano Galvez de Guatemala
Systems engineerg
Universidad Galileo Guatemala
Agile project management with the lego serious play methodology
james nichols
James Nichols is a dedicated QA Test Lead at Facta, where he spearheads quality control for all the websites we create. With a meticulous approach and a deep commitment to continuous improvement, James ensures that every digital product meets high standards before launch. His knack for uncovering hidden issues and his expertise in refining testing processes make him a key asset in Facta’s development workflow.
When he's not busy stress-testing and fine-tuning websites, James enjoys staying active at the gym, winding down (or up) with a well-steeped cup of tea, and catching the latest films at the movies.
LIKES
- Tea
- Fitness
- Going to movies
- Live music
- Beach/hiking/anything outside
- Travel
- Reading
Schoolings
CodeAcademy
frank calderón
Frank is the co-founder of WordCamp Guatemala and has over 12 years of experience in web development and WordPress. He is committed to education, and has taught courses and workshops in programming, robotics, and IoT.
LIKES
- Coding
- Food
- Video games
- Comics
- Basketball
- Swimming
Schoolings
Universidad Mariano Galvez (Guatemala)
Frontend nano-degree, Udacity
christine luiggi
Christine manages admin and operations at Facta. Her background is in communications, in the fields of education and science diplomacy. She loves sinking her teeth into challenges large and small, and as a devotee of the Getting Things Done method, enjoys mercilessly tackling her "next actions" list. She is also a certified personal trainer and general fitness enthusiast.
LIKES
- Morning coffee
- Time with family
- Complexity
- Order
- Paradox
- Rest and relaxation
Schoolings
Skidmore College
English Lit and Dance
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Graphic Design
Custom Wordpress development solutions are the heart of our business.
- Wordpress Theme Development
- Wordpress Plugin Development
- Wordpress Security Set-up
- Wordpress Hacked-site Recovery
- Website Performance Optimization
- Wordpress Site and Database Backups and Restoration
- Wordpress core, plugin and theme updates
- Convert existing sites to Wordpress
- Digital Consultation
- Data Migration
- Custom Website Design
- Search Engine Optimization
- Google Analytics Set-up and Goal Tracking
While our process is simple and deliberate, we allow for a certain amount of flexibility and fun in each of our projects.
We’re grateful to collaborate with an array of unique designers, writers, studios, creative directors, ghouls, goblins and fellow developers.
