When you want your blog redone, please email me. I will send you a questionnaire about what you want out of your makeover. Upon reviewing that, I will provide some design possibilities. When we've agreed on what graphics will be used for the design, I purchase the digital products and begin work on your design. I will provide you with a proof of the design and you will look it over and let me know of any changes you want. When the design is as you want it, you provide me with access to your blog (either with your log-in/password information or inviting me to be an admin/then granting admin privileges) so that I can get your blog installed. More details are outlined in my How to Order page: HERE.
2. How long does a blog makeover take?
Depending on how many clients are on my list, it could be 1-3 weeks for your blog to be completed. Make sure you ask for the current wait time. I have a list of current clients on my sidebar. I usually work in order, but will jump ahead as I wait to hear back about proofs or other info. Signatures or other quick graphics are done within a day or 2.
3. Can I get mine done sooner?
If you are in a big hurry, please let me know. I might be able to fit you in. You will need to know exactly what you want and be prompt with returning email for this to be a possibility!
4. Can you use any digital kit for a makeover?
No. Each digital designer has created a terms of usage for their products. Some allow web/blog design and some don't. I have come up with a list of designers that do allow their products to be used in this way. We will pick the product that will be used from that list. The cost of this kit is figured into your makeover price. If you pick a designer that requires a commercial license (only a few on my list do), you will be required to cover the cost of that license. Most designers require that their products be credited and I will add that info/link to your sidebar.
5. Can you design with those cute characters that are so popular on blogs?
Yes, I can incorporate an i-stock image/illustration into the design, but you must purchase this image separately.
6. What does a blog makeover entail?
This is outlined on my Services & Prices page: HERE.
7. What if I need extra help with my blog after you've made it over?
My focus is on the basic design elements outlined in Services & Prices. If you need further help beyond that, I will charge you $5-$10 per request.
8. Can you teach me how to post buttons and put things on the sidebar?
I don't have the time to teach people how to manage their blog. Adding and editing sidebar seem to be what I am asked about most. Here is a tutorial that I put together on You Tube. It's quite long, so here is a shorter one that someone did. I do offer blog management services for additional costs.
9. I just want a new header for my blog. How much is that?
I will create a new header and install it for $25. It's $35 for an animated header.
10. How do I pay you?
I use PayPal for payment. Once we've figured out what services you are getting I can send a pay request or you can pay via the PayPal links on my sidebar. PayPal is quick, easy, and secure. They accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and eCheck from your bank account. They do not share any account information with me. If you don't want to open a PayPal account you can still pay me through PayPal. There is instructions for paying without an account on the lower left side of the PayPal page when you click Pay Now.
11. How come others charge more for a makeover?
I've tried to figure that out myself! PLUS the cost of the digital kit is figured into my prices*. Other designers charge you this cost on top of your makeover fee. Once you start working with me you will see that I take the time to create a design that is truly unique to you and that my customer service is top notch! You won't be disappointed!
*A $5 digital kit allowance is included in the price. If you pick a kit that is more than $5 or if you pick a kit by a designer who charges an additional commercial use fee, I will assess you the difference. You are responsible to purchase any i-stock images you want in your design.
12. I am awaiting an adoption referral. Will you add a photo to my header once I've received it?
Please discuss this with me ahead of time and I will come up with a plan on how that will be added for no additional charge. If you are going with an animated header, I will charge you $8 to add that photo in (as I have to start over with the animation process.) If you are near to referral and want your header animated, I recommend that we wait to animate it until after you have your referral picture. Then you won't be charged the extra $8.
13. Do you only do makeovers for blogger?
Right now I am concentrating only on blogger blogs. I have created headers that clients have used with blog.com and typepad, but my complete makeovers are for blogger only.
14. Can I get a domain name for my blogger blog?
Yes! I recommend you purchase this through blogger/google.
15. Can I get your services for my business blog?
Yes, but we need to obtain special permission from a designer to use their digital products. The designer might require a commercial license which you will be required to pay for. I will have to give you a price quote for this service.
16. Do you provide any other services?
YES! I can make custom blinkies, banners, blog buttons, or other graphics. I also do custom digital scrapbooking. Please contact me for more information on custom graphics. Custom digital scrapping information can be found at my other business site: Red Thread Creations
17. Does your site support any charities?
YES! Starfish Foster Home for Special Needs Orphans in China receives a portion of each makeover.
I don't have the time to teach people how to manage their blog. Adding and editing sidebar seem to be what I am asked about most. Here is a tutorial that I put together on You Tube. It's quite long, so here is a shorter one that someone did. I do offer blog management services for additional costs.
9. I just want a new header for my blog. How much is that?
I will create a new header and install it for $25. It's $35 for an animated header.
10. How do I pay you?
I use PayPal for payment. Once we've figured out what services you are getting I can send a pay request or you can pay via the PayPal links on my sidebar. PayPal is quick, easy, and secure. They accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and eCheck from your bank account. They do not share any account information with me. If you don't want to open a PayPal account you can still pay me through PayPal. There is instructions for paying without an account on the lower left side of the PayPal page when you click Pay Now.
11. How come others charge more for a makeover?
I've tried to figure that out myself! PLUS the cost of the digital kit is figured into my prices*. Other designers charge you this cost on top of your makeover fee. Once you start working with me you will see that I take the time to create a design that is truly unique to you and that my customer service is top notch! You won't be disappointed!
*A $5 digital kit allowance is included in the price. If you pick a kit that is more than $5 or if you pick a kit by a designer who charges an additional commercial use fee, I will assess you the difference. You are responsible to purchase any i-stock images you want in your design.
12. I am awaiting an adoption referral. Will you add a photo to my header once I've received it?
Please discuss this with me ahead of time and I will come up with a plan on how that will be added for no additional charge. If you are going with an animated header, I will charge you $8 to add that photo in (as I have to start over with the animation process.) If you are near to referral and want your header animated, I recommend that we wait to animate it until after you have your referral picture. Then you won't be charged the extra $8.
13. Do you only do makeovers for blogger?
Right now I am concentrating only on blogger blogs. I have created headers that clients have used with blog.com and typepad, but my complete makeovers are for blogger only.
14. Can I get a domain name for my blogger blog?
Yes! I recommend you purchase this through blogger/google.
15. Can I get your services for my business blog?
Yes, but we need to obtain special permission from a designer to use their digital products. The designer might require a commercial license which you will be required to pay for. I will have to give you a price quote for this service.
16. Do you provide any other services?
YES! I can make custom blinkies, banners, blog buttons, or other graphics. I also do custom digital scrapbooking. Please contact me for more information on custom graphics. Custom digital scrapping information can be found at my other business site: Red Thread Creations
17. Does your site support any charities?
YES! Starfish Foster Home for Special Needs Orphans in China receives a portion of each makeover.
