We sincerely want you to have a successful business site. (I define success as bottom line results for you are only successful when the cash register rings!) When we make you successful, we become successful because what goes around, comes around.

Anybody who promises you setting up a Web site is easy is omitting some important details. Or they are charging you an arm and a leg for a pre-packaged modular system which escalates in price as modules are added. Or the package and modules lack flexibility.

We will not make those promises to you. In fact we try to discourage you from even starting down this path at all. The entire task is daunting, time consuming and a lifetime marketing commitment for self employed do it yourself small business owners or managers. We therefore will try to clearly explain your options and obstacles to enable you to make informed, adult decisions.

We will can set up your WordPress small business Web site, Blog or combination Web site and Blog for a low, one-time fee. You can generally be published within two to four (normal business working) hours of receipt of final copy. This is provided you supply all content copy and photos or graphics (in the proper size) in a single package (see Notes below).

In all frankness, let me caution you to somethings.  Launching a Web site without proper planning is like vacationing in Hawaii and planing to drive there.  You possibly will drown before you get to your destination!  I know myself since I made monumental errors when first starting.  These errors took many, many hours to correct.   Hopefully I can convince you to avoid the same pain I went through.  Amongst other things, you need to seriously consider:

• Keyword Research
• Competitive review
• Navigation or page layout and setup
• Marketing plan – organic search results (time intensive) versus paid advertising (capital)

In all fairness, the following “publishing on steroids” does not take these things into account and I caution you against.  It is my version of the pre-packaged modular system with some enhancements for do it yourselfers (since I went that path).  It does not include counseling, planning, revisions, etc., things I know you need if you want to get out of the starting get quickly.  Those will be chargeable at my then effective hourly rate.  I do not price on a package basis other than here because I want you to get a scope of what the work entails.

Included in WordPress SetUp:

• Use of default TwentyTen, or current (default) theme
• Uploading custom (must be furnished) banner in specified size requirements
• Setting background color
• 2-4 Pages: Landing Page (300-400 words), About or Services/Products Page (300-400 words), Blog Page, Contact Page – one image per  (see Notes below)
• Reconfiguring so landing page is not a blog page if so required
• Configuring required available options (pre-selected from a provided list)
• Removing unnecessary default settings
• Installing recommended plugins (pre-selected from a provided list)

Additional written or on-line instructions include (with others available):

• Setting up a new page
• Adding posts
• Uploading, adding and manipulating photos
• Embedding YouTube videos
• Understanding and setting up widget areas and widgets
• Registering site with Google and other search engines
• Obtaining Google Analytics code and activation
• Setting up Web host statistics
• Recommended FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program and instructions
• Note: Akimet spam filter and WordPress Stats require API code for which there may be a charge to the Web site owner.

Also included -
Periodic updates and notifications (i.e. new Themes and child themes) as well as plugin (updates and new) information.

One-time WordPress set up fee of $126.00.

Must use recommended BlueHost for Web host and click through affiliate link to establish. Private registration domain name is included with annual fee, or you can register through our GoDaddy affiliate for a separate domain registrar (slightly more expensive annually).  elsewhere.  We can, for an extra fee, re-direct your domain to the new server (DNS).

Non (or additional add-on) BlueHost sites: $250.00

Setting up Web host stats instructions excluded.

Expanded WordPress Set Up Package:

Included:

• Up to two hours business planning session via Skype (Web cam enabled preferred)
• Keyword research (must supply required competitor information per instructions)
• Two additional products/services or other pages – one image per  (see Notes below)
• Child Theme upload and configuration (required login information from Web host)
• Tutoring on use of keywords and review of initial copy for compliance (rewriting and second reviews not included)
• Server setup (BlueHost only) – emails, auto responders, forwarders, 404 error message, Web host statistics
• Local directory listing guidelines and instructions

BlueHost Hosted Sites (through affiliate link): $1,000.00

Non-BlueHost Hosted Sites: $1,250.00

Same exclusions apply.

Notes

(Added 4-13-11 and 3-24-12 in red)

Customer responsibility to provide all content and photos which will be published ‘as is’.  Guidelines available upon request.

Additional Web Related Services Available

• Copywriting, editing, spell checking
• Search Engine Optimization
• Social Media Marketing
• Individual tutoring sessions via Skype, Joinme.com, Logemin, etc.
• Photo manipulation, custom banners, gif (flashing banners)
• Video production, editing and publishing in High Definition
• LinkedIn profiles and marketing your business
• Facebook custom Fan Page construction (requires custom theme)
• Blogging alerts and notifications
• Monthly supervision and maintenance alerts

Please contact us for further information or to set up a schedule to publish your site.  Use our contact page or call (847) 634-6535, now!