If you have any questions please email me at coffeeshopphotography@yahoo.com. Thanks, Rita
Why do I personally prefer Blogger over WordPress? Blogger (owned by Google), is free, an easy blogging platform, and is great for blogs or websites. If you decide to buy your domain through Blogger it is only $10/year with no hosting fees. Blogger design is very intuitive and Blogger makes it easy for my clients to update their design on their own (if they want). Blogger has great SEO ranking so people should have no problem finding your Blogger blog/website. Plus Blogger is a very stable platform and it is easy to back-up your blog. This site and my CoffeeShop Blog are both Blogger blogs.
Here are some recent CoffeeShop blog designs in action. {Blog 1} {Blog 2} {Blog 3} {Blog 4}
The CoffeeShop Blogger Blog Design is $109 and includes the following:
*Photoblog (1-column) for posting large images (plenty of button/gadget space on top and bottom)
*Drop-down menubar installed with optional Twitter, Flickr, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook buttons (as seen on this website)
*Installation of top static header for logo/taglines and a simple slideshow (5 slides) or basic photo header
*Beautiful background surrounding your blog (colors and amount of texture will be customized)
*Instructions on using Blogger's large list of available custom fonts to customize your blog
*Post divider (from my list below or a simple custom design using your logo design elements)
*Custom favicon
*Installation on your Blogger blog and instructions for making future design changes on many of the design elements including updating your menubar and slideshow
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1. Simply scroll down and select your favorite blog background design that will go around your blog (colors will be customized, click here for color ideas-I also love the color palettes on Design Seeds for inspiration), and post divider. Remember, I will customize the colors and adjust the amount of texture to match your style. I can also install your own images/textures as a background, but you are responsible for making sure the Terms of Use allow me to install it on your blog.
I can also use digital paper from Sassy Designs. If you want a custom background designed with digital papers from Sassy you will be charged the paper set purchase price so I can use them in your design unless you pick a paper from one I have already purchased (list here). Most paper sets cost $4-$5. In many cases I can adjust colors to match your logo.
2. Fill out my blog request form below and copy and paste it into an email and send it to coffeeshopphotography@yahoo.com.
3. I will send you a start-up package that contains a large selection of blank photo slide templates (Step 1). You simply add your logo, blog title and/or tagline to a small top static header and your favorite photos to up to 5 photo slide templates using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (or any image editing program that opens .psd files). I include full instructions. If you are short of time I will design a custom simple top static header (you provide the logo/images) and three simple photo slides (you provide the images) for $30.
The start-up package also includes step-by-step instructions to add me as temporary admin to your blog so I can install your new design (Step 2).
4. Once you send me everything I need for the design and add me to your blog as an admin, I will get the invoice out to you in the order I receive the requests. After the invoice is paid I will send you a background proof to make sure you love the design and colors you chose, and then install everything on your blog (usually within a few days). Note: I do not put your design up on a test blog because this allows me to get your new blog design up much faster and also allows me to keep my prices so affordable.
CoffeeShop Blog Designs are $109 and include installation on your Blogger blog. I also send instructions with each design that show you how to update your menubar, slideshow, and many other design elements on your new blog. Please cut and paste this into an email with your answers.
1. What is your Blogger blog address? If you don't have one yet, go to www.blogger.com and register for a free one!
If you also want a landing page, please make a note here ($40 extra with blog design, must have second blogger blog address).
2. Which textured background (see below) do you want on the sides of your blog?
Background color(s)?
Which border(see below) do you want surrounding your blog?
Border color?
I can also use digital paper from Sassy Designs. If you want a custom background designed with digital papers from these designers I will charge you the paper set purchase price so I can use them in your design. Most paper sets cost $4-$5. In many cases I can adjust colors to match your logo. Please link Paper Pack and and note which paper /color of paper here. Here is a list of papers I already own that can be used in your background design for free.
These designs come with white backgrounds behind the post area.
3. Which premade post divider (see below) do you want installed?
Color?
If you want a simple custom-designed post divider using design elements from your logo, in most cases there will be no additional fee. Please make a note about customized details here.
4. This blog design comes with the installation of a slideshow header and a top static header for your logo/tagline. I will send a large set of free slide templates with full instructions so you can easily assemble these on your own in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements and send them back to me to install on your blog. I also include instructions on changing these out in the future.
If you are short on time, for a $30 additional design fee I will design a simple top static header (you provide the logo/images) and a simple photo slideshow with 3 flashing slides (up to 3 images/slide, I will put the images in the way I think look best and I won't necessarily use all of the images you send me). Would you like me to design your slideshow header?
5. What menutabs do you want on your blog? Please paste actual website links to your websites, twitter, facebook, flickr, etc. with this questionnaire if you want me to add them. Make sure to list the drop-down links if possible. I can link pages, websites, labels on posts, etc. I send full instructions to update the menubar later on your own, but I prefer to set up as much as I can for you. NOTE: I do not install Archives or Search in menubars, I think the available Blogger gadgets work the best and they can be added under your menubar or on the bottom of your blog.
For example: Home, Website, About Me, Gallery (Baby, Child, Family, Senior), Contact Me, Facebook, Instagram
6. Would you like to add the CoffeeShop Ultimate Watermarking Action Kit to your order? If you have Photoshop or Photoshop Elements this action kit will quickly watermark and make your images ready to post on your new blog! The Ultimate Kit is $10 with a blog design (originally $25).
Would you like to add the CoffeeShop Mega Download Pack to your order? It includes the Ultimate Watermarking Action Kit and my most popular actions and digital design elements on my CoffeeShop Blog. The CoffeeShop Mega Download Pack is $30 with a blog design (originally $49).
7. What email address do you want me to invoice? You can pay via paypal or cc. I don't send an invoice until I am ready to start working on your design.
8. Please attach your logo if you want me to match colors or use it in your design.
9. Additional notes:
Please send this blog request to Rita at coffeeshopphotography@yahoo.com .
Step 1: Please select your favorite border and background. Remember, the color scheme and amount of texture can be changed, colors seen here are only for demonstration!
The background includes the patterned and/or colored area surrounding your white post area and the border around your blog (you can mix and match designs).
A. Select your favorite border style. Border colors will be adjusted to coordinate with your blog.
Click on the image to see a larger version.
Plain Jane
Simple Color Tint
Subtle Fabric
Subtle Fabric 2
Subtle Linen
Subtle Linen 2
Subtle Linen 3
Vintage Fabric 1
Vintage Fabric 2
Vintage Fabric 3
Vintage Fabric 6
Vintage Fabric 7
Vintage Fabric 8
Vintage Fabric 9
Vintage Fabric 10
Vintage Damask 1
Vintage Damask 2
Vintage Damask 3
Vintage Damask 4
Vintage Damask 5
Vintage Damask 6
Vintage Damask 7
Vintage Damask 8
Vintage Damask 10
Vintage Damask 11
Vintage Damask 12
Vintage Damask 14
Vintage Damask 15
Vintage Damask 16
Vintage Damask 17
Vintage Damask 18
Vintage Damask 19
Vintage Damask 20
Pressed Fern
Distressed Fabric
Vintage Paper
Vintage Paper 2
Vintage Paper 3
Vintage Paper 4
Vintage Paper 6
Watercolor Paper
Distressed Floral Canvas
Vintage Worn Paper
Vintage Painting
Vintage Painting 2
Chevron
Stripe Burst
Beads and String
Painted Stripes
Crackle
BasketWeave
Small Squares
Small Circles
Kissing Circles
Vintage Plate (texture from Playingwithbrushe"s from Flickr)
Bokeh Lights
Vintage Table Cloth
Vintage PostCard
Vintage Floral CrissCross
Speckled Hen
CrissCross Paper
Dotted Swiss
Dandelion Dreams
Step 2: Select a post divider (these go between your posts). The color can be customized. I will also create simple custom-designed post dividers with your logo or design elements. In most cases there will be no additional fee.
Email Rita at coffeeshopphotography@yahoo.com for questions or to place an order!
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