WordPress Content and Price Guidelines

Cost of WordPress blog/site? ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL. Why? Read on.

Wanna have fun? Yes! We all want SIMPLE answers, prices, FUN lives. FUN I can provide. Technology provides many TOOLS. We MUST be efficient to maximize results, ROI, return on investment.

Not so simple. IF so simple, YOU would make your own SUCCESSFUL blogs/sites. I’m a professional computer trainer and web designer.

• Wanna JUST see Industry Standard Prices? Ok, read my summary of  Cost of Quality, from Entrepreneur magazine.
• I charge less.
• Wanna AVOID sticker shock, and KNOW how to get the most bang from your buck? 
• READ THIS.

• You get what you pay for.
• ONLY looking at bottom line?
• Many complain they WISH they listened to me or found me first.
• Before they wasted time and money on a blog/site they can’t use or dislike.
• Usually paid more than I would have charged. Hmm … not so simple.

• I’ve spent my life guiding, advising, teaching, supporting others and their dreams. 
• I WANT YOU TO SUCCEED.
• Then I look and feel good!
• We mutually benefit each other.
• I know tons of tips and tricks to help you!

PLEASE read some of the info.
Otherwise you will waste your money and both of our time.
YOU MUST invest thought, compile info w/my help
OR
The result won’t make either of us happy.

1. Invest time and focus NOW.
2. Reap benefits forever.
3. YOU can get better Google results, easily update, integrate w/Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, have fun, IF you start with:
1. RIGHT web software.
2. RIGHT layout/theme.
3. RIGHT content, right keywords, social media strategy.
4. Solid, attractive, engaging, compelling, well-written back end and front end WordPress blog.
5. RIGHT online net marketing consultant. Maybe me. I DO NOT accept everyone.
4. I ONLY work w/those who want to SUCCEED and Follow my lead!

Let’s get started. Remember to breathe in, breathe out, and smile!

Do you accept the above? If yes, read below. If not, I wrote WHY a Bog, Why WordPress? Read it if you still have doubts.

• You only wanna spend a few hundred dollars?
• Fine, a simple, minimal site, minimal training, no editing of text or images,
• YOU provide everything I request, the first time I request it,
• No hand-holding,
• No reminder emails I’m missing info to complete your blog/site.
• Want more functionality, maybe lots of bells and whistles, expect to spend more.
• YOU provide text and images ready to go, that’s one price.
• I have to write, edit text and/or download or and/or resize photos, that’s another price.
• I WILL provide some support, but IF you have a ton of questions beyond basic support, expect to pay more.

I’m a professional computer trainer and web designer.

I offer added value services. Plus charge less than industry standard listed below. I’m the best deal in town!

THE MORE YOU DO, the LESS IT COSTS, Faster too.

THIS document is organized:

• FIRST what YOU need to do. What are YOU supplying? What layout, what features do you want?
• Few designers/programmers include tips for marketing a health and fitness business, nor art, nor anything I have personal experience.

MY prices ALWAYS lower than what I’ve been quoted for same work.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Decide on content (pls review Client Questionnaire),
2. Choose professional layout. I will provide samples to choose, based on YOUR professional or personal needs.
3. Supply info, assets when requested.
4. Sign w/my webhost. WordPress hackers take blogs down on GoDaddy.
5. Give prompt, thorough feedback throughout process to ensure satisfaction.

NOTE: A WordPress blog and site can/should be one site. Not sure why people separate them. Too difficult to update both, and confuses people.

PREPARATION FOR WORDPRESS BLOG/MARKETING SITE:

1. Do you have favorite sites, blogs? What do you like and why?
2. OUTLINE or listing of what you want …
3. Compile/gather assets
   –Photos: in a folder, short, but descriptive name, not numbered.
   –Photos: need to be downloaded from Facebook and renamed?
   –Videos?
   –Audio?
4. Facebook posts or notes: indicate which you want copied/pasted UNLESS you do that. Separate file for each FB note = separate blog entry
5. Colors: what color scheme makes you happy?
6. Logo: can be simply your photo or photos, name of site. Ideas?
7. Fave typeface(s)?
8. Social media: Facebook, Twitter buttons, badges. Any pref?

Categories/Sections: 
Suggestions. You can have more or less. You can add content later. BEST to set up structure now. Easier to add content later WHEN the site is well-organized and created to grow!

These are merely generic suggestions. I will work more closely w/you for YOUR specific target market/audience/readers AFTER we agree to work together.

1. About you/bio
2. Mission statement (which can be a subset of About you/bio, can have three different pages)
3. Photos
4. Vids
5. Quotes
6. Links
7. e-Commerce/Store? WordPress for simple e-commerce, w/a few products and PayPal buttons.
8. Anything more complex and time consuming  will require using a top ecommerce software. Plus separate negotiations regarding content, price, timeline.

The simpler the site, the faster and cheaper.
Less can be more! CONTENT is KING, but also a good, clean layout.
Highly recommended using a professional theme.

Because most web programming services are ultimately billed at an hourly rate, the total cost of your website hinges on the site’s size and complexity.

• Do you want an effective online presence and marketing campaign or not?
• READ my posts about all this!
• I’m here to help, but you have to DO your part.
• If you want it fast and affordable.
• I’m ready NOW. Are you? What are YOU waiting for?
• During the time you read this, YOUR competition finished a blog post or two….
  … and is marketing it! What are you waiting for?

• Questions? Please be SPECIFIC to ensure better results.

Talk to me! You’ll be Glad You Started NOW!