Design with Purpose
I create user-centered digital experiences that combine UX, SEO, and marketing strategy to deliver measurable growth
Get to Know Me
Hi, I’m Ponce Garcia, a Digital Marketing Specialist and UX-focused designer passionate about building experiences that connect people and brands with purpose. I specialize in SEO, website optimization, and creative strategy, helping businesses grow their visibility and impact online. Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, gaming in VR, hiking, and skateboarding. These interests fuel my creativity, focus, and discipline both in and out of my career. My goal is simple: to create meaningful, results-driven digital experiences that inspire trust and deliver value.
What I Bring to Every Project
SEO &
CRO Expertise
Designed and launched the full website for a jiu-jitsu academy while implementing targeted SEO and CRO strategies that elevated search rankings to #1. The site generated over 10,000 views, drove a surge in client inquiries, and significantly improved conversions and visibility.
Collaboration
& Leadership
Designed and launched the full website for The You Ask, We Podcast and contributed to shaping its digital strategy. Researched effective social media approaches, brainstormed with the team, and created thumbnails and video edits that elevated brand visibility and audience growth.
Brand & E-Commerce Design
Designed and launched the full website for Cgrip VR, handling site structure, responsive layouts, and e-commerce setup. Created a gamer-focused platform that showcased the gunstock clearly, built trust, and streamlined the buying experience.
User-Centered
Design
Applied user-centered design principles for a tattoo booking app, focusing on intuitive navigation and clear hierarchy to help users explore artist profiles and book appointments with ease. User insights informed the final design, resulting in a smooth and engaging experience.
UX
Research
Led UX research for a non-profit, conducting 30 user interviews and behavior analysis to align the design with volunteer and donor needs. These insights guided the build of the final website, resulting in a seamless experience that improved engagement.
Prototyping &
Wireframing
Conducted UX research and developed wireframes for a National Park Service project, establishing the site’s structure early in the process. This approach streamlined the transition from concept to completion and delivered a user-friendly experience.
Vision Brought to Life
Built a Complete E-Commerce Website for a VR Brand
Company: CgripVR
Role: UX Researcher/Designer and Web Developer
Summary: Designed and launched the complete website for Cgrip VR, a VR gunstock company, handling structure, responsive layouts, and e-commerce setup. Delivered a streamlined buying experience that built trust with VR gamers and showcased the product clearly.
Launched a Website That Reached #1 Rankings
Company: BCG Academy
Role: UX Researcher/Designer, Web Developer and SEO Strategist
Summary: I redesigned BCG Academy’s website and implemented local SEO strategies, achieving a #1 Google Map Pack ranking, boosting student enrollment, and building a 5-star Google reputation with 32 reviews.
Created a User-Friendly Site for Volunteers and Donors
Company: LITA of Contra Costa
Role: UX Researcher/Designer, Web Developer and SEO Strategist
Summary: I led the UX research and co-developed a responsive, user-centered website for a non-profit, increasing volunteer engagement and donations. My work included in-depth user research and SEO optimization, boosting the site's visibility and performance across all devices.
Results Backed by Real Feedback
“I highly recommend Ponce. He did a phenomenal job on both my website and my Google page. Thanks to him, I now have a strong online presence, and people can easily find me when searching for martial arts in my area. He is fast, efficient, punctual, and communicates effectively. You will not be disappointed with his services.“
- John T. @ Blue Collar Grappling Academy
Ponce is an absolute wiz when it comes to website design. Designed my podcast website, and I’m in love with the work he did! He’s also super professional and great at answering questions.
- Eden T. @ The You Ask We Podcast
“Ponce and the team truly nailed it. My expectations were so pleasantly exceeded - from the first review to the final website (msbehaviorist.com), Ponce really brought my work to life. I'm so excited to launch my private practice with the help of such a beautiful website. Thank you so much!“
- Erin B. @ Owner of Ms.Behaviorist
"Working with Ponce on the LITA project was an incredible experience. As the Lead UX Researcher, Ponce’s ability to extract meaningful insights from user interviews and translate them into actionable design decisions was impressive. His dedication to ensuring the website reflected user needs while aligning with the non-profit’s mission was key to our success. Ponce’s leadership and technical skills were instrumental in creating a fully functional, user-centered website that is set up for growth and impact."
- Mylo L. @ UI Designer and Co-developer at LITA
"Our LITA of Contra Costa website was homey but so confusing.
Then, Ponce and Myles stepped in to do an amazing overhaul and brought us into modern times with comprehensive tools for what best makes a website work. We are grateful for all the help we are receiving for this 44 year old non-profit, whose mission is to alleviate loneliness and improve quality of life for disabled seniors in Contra Costa Nursing Care facilities with innovative volunteer programs including music, gardening and pet visits."
- Victoria Ryan. @ CEO at LITA of Contra Costa
Let's Get Connected!
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