Could that be right? In today’s economy, there’s actually someone lowering their prices? That’s right kids, it’s true…to an extent. The prices I’ve decided to lower are outlined below, including some new developments you might be interested in reading. First though, I’d like to apologize to anyone trying to contact me through my contact page and finding there was no form to do so. I had disabled the plugin and forgot to change it on that page. All fixed now!

Lower Prices on Tune-Up Package!
With WordPress upgrades getting easier and easier to maintain, I’ve decided to lower the price on the Tune-Up package by $25. Tune-ups for existing clients is now $125 and $150 for new clients. You’ll still get 5 customizations and WordPress and active plugins upgraded.

New Maintenance Package! $150 for 4 months
Available to existing clients who previously signed up for a Complete Blog or Blogsite Package, this maintenance package gives you peace of mind that your blog is working smoothly. Need a customization? No problem. For a 4 month service period, customizations are included as long as you stick with the same theme and layout. Have a problem with a plugin not working? Also included, as well as any WordPress version upgrades. Exclusions: blogsite upgrades (i.e. custom gallery pages info template pages). If you are looking for complete theme re-build, see the next option….

Theme Re-builds $260
Also only available to existing Complete Blog and Blogsite package clients. Want a completely different look and layout? A brand spanking new theme re-build is what you want. Same support service period and unlimited customizations are included as the other blog packages, just less expensive for my devoted clients!

Horizontal Blogs $800 $600 for a limited time
This at-first strange layout has slowly gained popularity in the blog world. Never one to back down from a challenge, I came up with my own theme, which can be customized with your logo and branding. Note: there are some limitations because of the nature of horizontal layouts. It’s been tested on multiple browsers, but not all mobile devices (not compatible with the Facebook mobile browser).
For a demo of the horizontal theme, view the Blogs for Photogs Horizontal Theme. Contact me if you are interested and want to find out more information.

Become an Affiliate and earn free customizations!
Are you a photographer or photography service provider? Do you have a banner link section or page and interested in bartering for advertising? Contact me if you’d like to become an affiliate and earn free customizations for your blog or blogsite.

For those of you who missed my tweet (what, you’re still not following me?) on Black Friday and missed out on the 50% sale, the deal for Cyber Monday is 25% off any package (Tune-Up, Complete Blog, or Complete Blogsite), so don’t miss out this time around. Just fill out and send the Sign-Up form by the end of Monday (by whatever time zone you’re in) and I’ll get you set up.

I really should make this some kind of newsletter, because I feel like these announcements are too exciting to be contained in just a blog post. Well, maybe not so exciting to you, but they are to me.

First of all, I made an update to the Pricing list to include custom page templates. If you don’t know what custom page templates are, then you should check out the newly public Big Shots Photography blogsite. Click on the “seniors” link and you’ll notice that the header and menu items change. And if you go to any of the gallery pages, those are designed differently as well. If you sign up for a Custom Blogsite package, it includes custom page templates for both galleries and information pages. But if you’re wanting another template built for a different type of section in your blogsite (i.e. seniors), then you can sign up to have one created for you for $75. I’ll create the custom template and all you have to do is create the pages that will then be assigned to this new template. There are endless possibilities for this use, including private client pages, client proofing galleries, etc…

And as an introductory offer, I’d like to offer a free custom page template to anyone who signs up for a Custom Blogsite Package, in addition to the information and gallery page templates that are included. Use this for anything you’d like! Offer ends July 31, 2010.

Secondly, I am SO excited to announce that I finally bought a Mac, which means I can do some really hard proofing now that I’m multi-platformed (is that a word?). I’ve always been ambi-platformed (maybe that’s a better word?), but the last Mac I owned is probably being used as a door stop somewhere (really, they had one at the Mac store I bought my new one from!). I still use it when doing architecture, so I’m already well versed in the new OSX. Now, I don’t have to count on my Mac-using-clients to inform me of anything buggy on their end. Yay!

Ok lastly, (and happy for me but sadly for you) I am leaving on vacation for 4 days this week, starting on Wednesday, so as I’ve said many times in the past before….DON’T BREAK ANYTHING! ha!

Sorry for the delay in updating. The transition into summer has been a little rough, but things are going smoothly now. I wanted to post about this upcoming event that we are sponsoring. ExplorePhotoWorkshops.com is holding a photography workshop in August and we are providing promotional cards that will be handed out to all workshop attendees. If you haven’t purchased your attendance yet, you can use the promo card “blogs4photogs” to receive $100 off the price! Here are the details:

Explore Photography Workshops
August 13th and 14th in Dallas, TX.
Come to learn from from our outstanding speakers
Raye Law, Michelle Huesgen, and Allison Cottrill
Visit our website at www.ExplorePhotoWorkshops.com
for more information and to register. Use the coupon code “blogs4photogs” to get a $100 off.

Thank you to everyone willing to be guinea pigs with their logos. I came up with some fun designs. If you’re interested in getting your existing logo made into an animated flash, please contact me for a quote. Prices start at $75. If you’d like it embedded into your splash page or blog, the cost is an additional $50.

I had so much fun with these! (These are looped for your viewing pleasure. Finally product stops after first loop.)

Yeah, so I’m just a ((little)) behind on the social networking thing, but better late than never, right? Hey, as one of my New Year’s resolutions, I’m surprised I managed to accomplish it before January was over (because we all know resolutions are moot after January).

So without further ado, you know the drill!

All friend adds will be reciprocated and status updates will also be posted in the About section (link in the menu bar).

If you’re interested in organizing a group buy, please spread the word about this offer. I will be accepting group buys, one group a month, for 5 custom built blogs for $300 each. Stipulations for the group buy include:
- each blog must be pre-designed, with a jpeg mock-up. Blogs will be custom built from these mock-ups.
- group buy must be pre-paid.
- a designated contact person must be chosen for the group, although contact will be made with individuals during the building process.

If you are interested, but don’t have a group that you know of to join, please contact me and maybe I can point you to one.

Wow, only a couple weeks left of the year! I’m sure everyone is frantically rushing around finishing up print orders, delivering to clients, and of course doing their personal holiday shopping. The inevitable is in sight though; a New Year is coming and a lot of us will be asking ourselves how we can freshen up and improve our presentation to clients.

Well here are a couple ideas for you to chew on while you’re also munching on those Christmas cookies:

1. Pricing structure for custom blogs and blogsites will change in January, so from now until January 5th, they are on sale for $350 and $450 respectively. Save $50 off the old pricing!
2. Custom horizontal layouts are coming soon! The design is at the testing stage right now, but if you want to volunteer to be a guinea pig (your current layout would be intact), please contact me. Get a sneak peek of it here: http://blogsforphotogs.com/horizontal
3. Flash logos coming soon! I am currently in talks with a graphic designer who is interested in collaborating with me to provide this service. Prices for flash animated logos start at $300.
4. Lastly, but not least, WordPress has release version 2.9, with some outstanding new features. I will be test driving the new version this week hopefully, so if you’re in dire need of an upgrade, I would start thinking about this right away.

Hopefully that will get your creative juices flowing and get you thinking about changes you want to make for your business’ internet presence. Cheers and Happy Holidays to all!

I’m usually not too much into pimping myself out, but a few clients already have asked about providing their testimonials, so I figured it wouldn’t hurt too much to do a little groveling.  I’m just happy that y’all are happy with my work!

So if you have a sec, just clicky on this link: http://blogsforphotogs.com/testimonials

Then leave a little somethin’ somethin’ for me. Pretty please?

As you can see, I’m back in the office now. Thank you so much to everyone who expressed their condolences. You guys really lift my spirits!

I’m really excited to offer this new package, which is available to existing clients. It’s a way of providing much needed customer service to my valuable, and much appreciated clients.

For 5 days only, this package is available for $149/year (offer expires October 26, 2009). It will be priced regularly at $199/year.

The Very Important Blogger Club package includes:

1. Nearly-instant WordPress and plugin upgrades for all members. Tired of having to upgrade several times a year, only to find out a) it’s more difficult than you though and b) your plugins need to be updated as well?  Don’t worry about having to do it yourself.  Once we’ve tested the WordPress upgrade, we will start upgrading our VIB clients.  Plugins will also be updated at the same time.
2. WordPress tech support. Yup, you heard it.  Got a question about a new WordPress feature or what you can do to fully harness the power of WordPress?  Just ask and we’ll make every effort to answer your questions.  Note: this does NOT include tutorials for html, css, or php.
3. Unlimited customizations for an entire year. Woah, that’s a lot!  I know, I know.  I think I’ve gone slightly insane but don’t ask me about this one or I might change my mind!  These customizations don’t include gallery add-ons however (those are a whole separate beast themselves)

So really, that’s it.  $149 for all that for AN ENTIRE YEAR.  Sign up here before I change my mind!