Customization & Design

Once you site is setup – with the right theme, plugins, etc., then the fun really begins!

Now is when you  start adding photos and graphics, changing colors, changing fonts, moving sidebars and widgets around…and the list goes on.

For my clients, this is the time that is *most exciting* because you get to “move in” and make the site your own by putting YOUR personal stamp and brand on it.

It may be discouraging to learn that most customization and changes require rewriting code and editing the stylesheet (the thing that runs the look of the whole site).  If you know how to do it, or love getting into it and figuring it out on your own, more power to you.
Just please be careful.

If, on the other hand, you’re like 99% of website owners, you either don’t know how to do it and are afraid you’ll goof something up, or you already tried it and DID goof something up…only to end up hiring someone else to come in and fix it or reinstall the whole blog.

That’s a bummer. And it can get expensive.

That’s where working with an expert with thousands of hours of experience can really come in handy.
Not only do you get to short cut the path to your results, in the long run you save money because you aren’t wasting your time, and you aren’t paying someone to do it all over.

You want the advantage of working with someone who understands how challenging the decision making process can be! The blend of technical and consultation skills I have will serve you tremendously.

Not only can I do the work for you, I can help you figure out what you need to begin with.

If you want to make your blog look a certain way, contact me so we can discuss the details and see if we are a fit for working together.

Please note that every site is different, every customization project is different, and every client is different, so the amount of time and work it takes to complete blog customizations can vary greatly. (That’s why I need to know what you want before we get started.

If you aren’t sure what “customization” means or entails, below are some examples of typical customization projects or consultation topics.

• changing font
• changing font color
• changing font style
• changing background color or image
• changing or installing images (beyond installing the logo included in Basic PLUS)
• configuring widgets in sidebar
• editing header size to fit specifications of theme
• editing graphics or photos to fit the theme
• creating a contact form
• researching and selecting themes
• setting up hosting or domain registration
• verifying hosting services

Additional support or consultation might consist of:

• Questions and answer session for basic blogging or technical questions
• Corresponding with hosting services and/or assistants to work out arrangements, solve problems
  
• Basic modifications, such as rearranging items in the sidebar, changing font or font color in specific locations, or slight modifications to a logo
• Locating and installing additional themes
• One-on-One training to help you learn the specifics of your theme, as well as the basics of Wordpress.

If you are ready to start making your blog look like your own, or are wondering how to get started, contact me so I can point you in the right direction.

Customization, design, and consultation is done on an hourly basis so that we make sure we get it just right for you. You may reserve time at the discounted $100/hour rate.
(Note the time is in 1/2 hour increments, so if you want 1 hour, you will need to change the number of units to “2″.)

BUT, if you are – or were – a student in the Becoming A Blogging Maniac course , contact me directly for your additional 15% discount. Do not use the link above or you will be charged the full amount.

I can’t wait to work with you!