What should a blog cost? Well, for some, and most certainly the hobby-bloggers out there, blogging is FREE. For those with time to invest and interest to learn, a blog does not have to cost anything. But what if that blog is part of your business image? What about the “expense” in having a false start? Some costs are harder to calculate than others.

If you’ve been searching the web looking for a set up, and perhaps been discouraged by some of the very expensive software packages and personal design that honestly can cost as much as a new car, you might be feeling a little hesitant to commit. It can feel overwhelming and perhaps you just need someone to guide you a bit, do the harder technical stuff while affording you time to learn and write… and that’s exactly what I offer.

My package includes:

• purchase of a two-year domain name
• hosting for 1 year on a secure, updated server that is very well maintained ($96/year thereafter)
• blog set up
• customized design (see Work Samples, all blogs are unique)
• social networking
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• editing, tagging, linking, and image insertion on your posts…freeing you to write and not worry with these details. This has been especially helpful for busy travellers!
• post coaching
• weekly tips on what is hot on the internet, what words your audience is using to find you, and how you can better improve your blog traffic
• organic SEO on a daily basis, driving new and loyal traffic to your site
• detailed traffic reports every month, including valuable information on your traffic make up, keywords, and sources
• untimed consultations, feedback, and analysis

This is a comprehenive package designed around a basic, consistent formula for growth. IT CAN NOT FAIL and I committ myself to the success of your site, message, and product.

Benefits to you:

• close and personal working relationship with your site’s manager giving you easy access for necessary changes and additions
• FAST service. Nearly of my clients saw their blogs up, designed, and ready for press within a week.
• the “fear factor” of this new endeavor is removed. You are not alone and I will do all I can to guarantee your site’s success!
• the infrastructure is in place, both with a well designed site and well maintained server to support your growing traffic.

• a blog personalizes you to your readership and accomplishes what a static “brochure” website can not
• with directional techniques and an intelligent use of linking, the traffic for the aforementioned static site WILL improve, as your blog becomes a powerhouse, driving traffic where you wish it to go.

If your blog books you just ONE speech a year…wouldn’t it be worth it? For some clients, their blog will pay for itself in just 1/10th of a speech! The ability to know your audience better, to have a platform for getting word out on your product, and to gain the attention of both future listeners and employers is a valuable asset in any business. In addition, a blog is great FUN…the process is synergistic and energizing…seeing something form from the bottom up into a successful site is thrilling!

What makes me different than the competition? If you already have a website designed by someone else, you know what a hassle it can be to hire them by the hour to sometimes make quite small changes. Websites age and require updates; again, usually an “on the clock” kind of charge. With me as your blog’s manager, you have nearly unlimited access to me for the same or less than many others pay for two hours of web work! I work on your site EVERY DAY, growing the traffic, working behind the scenes, keeping it updated and current with the latest versions of the software. Are you sometimes busy for weeks at a time, or out-of-pocket now and then for travel? No worries…I’ve got your blog totally cared for and maintained in your absense. We’ll keep your content coming and dispersed, and when you are away, I’ve still got your back, supporting and growing your site while you work on other projects. Hours of consulting, article submission service, social networking, stats and analysis, feedback….a near guarantee that the blog would be a joy and success…what is that worth to you?

Take a look at the options for SEO and organic growth and you’ll find me one of the most economical choices, yet one of the very best VALUES, on the market. I care deeply and personally for your message and the success of your site. It is a quality of service that you won’t find anywhere else for a cost that is a fraction of the competition’s…let me amaze you!

You can get a blog that looks similar on the outside for less but it’s the work behind the curtain that will grow amazing traffic, making your blog a successfull addition to your total presentation!