Custom Blog Development

"Web 2.0 is all about interactivity, but it is also about having a modern look and feel to your website. Wordpress offers so much functionality and SEO advantage, that we always create blogs with Wordpress instead of any other platform. In fact, if you really want to take your website to the next level, we strongly recommend you convert to a Wordpress blog instead of a static site."

We have compiled a team of some of the web's hottest designers and scripting gurus to develop blogs with the new Web 2.0 look and feel or with the look you like best.

They will work together to design your blog from top to bottom, integrate appropriate plugins to encourage user interactivity and attract search engine interest, and work with you to develop a website that is updated, upgraded, and ready for the Web 2.0 user's expectations.

We are offering a "one-price fits all" flat rate model for this service. With a flat rate of $997, all revisions are included. We revise until you're happy, period.

This is what we've included for you...

	Custom designed template in PSD format
	Customized Wordpress theme
	Installation to your domain
	SEO Optimized coding
	Proper installation of the most effective WP Plugins. They will be custom chosen and installed for you based on exactly what your blog needs. Each blog is different and requires different plugins.

All we need from you to get started is a list of 5-10 websites you really like, and some suggestions about what you want your site to look like. We'll take it from there and handle all the details.

Of course, you will also need to own a domain name and have hosting set up that allows Wordpress installation. We suggest that you make sure this is in place before you place your order. If you need help in choosing a compatible host, we suggest MoneyMagnetHost.com and choose any of the Linux hosting plans. They all come with the bells and whistles you'll need for hosting your Wordpress blog.

The development of your custom blog will happen in 4 stages:

Stage One: First Draft Choice of Design (2-3 weeks)

This first step is critical in developing the blog of your dreams. We will work with multiple designers to create the initial template choices for you. Once we have a few to choose from, we will submit them to you for review and comments.

This process will take approximately 2-3 weeks, as we want to have the largest selection possible.

This is the first stage, where most of the work is actually completed. It's the essential design stage which helps the designer stay on track and complete the task with the best chance of meeting your vision.

The initial designs will be sent to you for approval and commenting. It is the most important step for you to let us know if we are on the right track or if we need to take a different route. If you have suggestions or comments, this is the time to make them.

Stage Two: Template Revisions (TBD)

You will choose one of the initial designs as the base for us to work from. This design will be revised until all the essential elements are in place and have been approved by you.

This stage is the one that requires the most "revisions" to better capture the look and feel of what you want. We expect you to speak up and voice your comments and suggestions at this stage, because the rest of the stages hinge on the template design, and once the design is finalized, there's no going back.

Note that if you fail to mention your suggestions for changes to the design at this stage, a 20% surcharge will be added to the final bill. This is because we value our designers and the talent they put into their work. All they ask is that we give them as much information as possible at the earliest stages so they can satisfy our customers the best way they can.

Stage Three: Theme Development and Installation (1 week)

Our coders will step in to code your design into a custom wordpress theme. It will be installed on your domain and all necessary plugins will be correctly installed for the best results possible from search engines. Everything will be built with the knowledge of exactly how to create a blog that gets attention, both from your users and from the search engines we rely on for free traffic.

Stage Four: Revisions (TBD)

In this stage, the programmers will revise according to your stated suggestions and comments, and will continue revising until the product meets your needs. Remember our guarantee!

Frequently Asked Questions About This Service

I already have a blog. I just need it updated regularly

No problem! We have partnered with one of the top SEO firms in the business to offer full service blog content writing...daily! Just click here to find out how you can easily let professional writers do all the hard work for you, posting high quality content to your blog on your behalf, 365 days a year. Just tell Nick that Workaholics4Hire sent you.

I don't need a fancy blog. I just want something simple

No problem! We have partnered with a great company that does simple custom blogs that are right up your alley. Click here to learn more and make sure you tell Nick that Workaholics4Hire sent you!

Do I work directly with the freelancers?

No. That is one of the many benefits of retaining our services. Your communications will be exclusively with one of our highly trained project managers. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that your needs are met and that we choose the best freelancer(s) to work on your projects. Our company takes full responsibility for the quality of the work done for you.

Freelancers communicate directly with the project manager. The manager performs quality assurance checks on the work done, before the files are sent for your approval. If you need changes, you tell the project manager and it is our responsibility to make any necessary revisions, until you are completely satisfied.

Do you have samples of sites you've done?

Our service is uniquely tailored to each client, and we honor our client's confidentiality. This means that the sites we've created do not belong to us, and we cannot showcase them. Once designed and the client has approved the work, it belongs exclusively to our client. We respect their confidentialty, just as we will respect yours.

The reality of web development services is that each client wants a different "style" for their website. It should reflect your tastes, not ours. So, each site we craft is specifically geared towards reflecting the unique perspective of the site owner. Like we said, we don't get paid until you are satisfied, so there is absolutely no risk in ordering this service. We will create your site with your needs in mind, and we will make sure you are completely happy with what we do, or we don't get paid.

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