PLEASE NOTE: My consulting schedule is currently filled and I am unable to accept new clients at this time so that I may continue to service my existing clientèle in the exemplary manner they are accustomed to. I estimate being able to accept new projects beginning June/End time frame.

Questions on Processes, Pricing and Policies

Below are the questions that I get asked quite often as well as the corresponding answers for your reading pleasure.

• How do I go about getting a new site?
  Need a new site or new look? Check out my Professional Web Design Gallery. These visually appealing, cost-effective contemporary designs will simplify and speed up your design cycle dramatically. Not to mention make you look good for much less! You can purchase your design and modify it yourself, or have me help you with the customization of your selected design. If you want to start from scratch, that’s fine too — but more expensive. A $500 Custom Development Commission will then apply to your project.

• How do you charge; what is your hourly rate? Fees are based on time required to accomplish a task @ $150.00/hour and are non-negotiable. All new accounts require a $99.00 Setup Fee. Depending on your project’s scope, the appropriate deposit will need to be on account before work will commence (unused balances will be refunded upon request).

  New Design, Programming, and eStore Projects:
  $500 Deposit Required
  Custom Designs from Scratch:
  $500 Custom Development Commission (To be remitted with project deposit.)
  Established Site|Blog Maintenance & Tweaking:
  $250 Deposit Required
  eBaY eStore and Blog Setup:
  $250 Deposit Required
  Marketing Consulting & Coaching:
  $250 Deposit Required
  In Addition to the Above; All New Clients:
  $99 Account Setup Fee

  Being new client opportunities are limited, your account setup fee and deposit ensures your placement on my active client list. I offer superior personalized support to each of my client’s, therefore, it is critical for time-management purposes and customer service levels that I be able to identify those potential clients who have made a commitment to their project and are serious about their online success as well as our partnership.

  If there is an unused balance from your deposit after work is completed to your satisfaction, you can leave the remaining amount “on account” for future requests or request a refund.

• What are all the Muse and Coach references about?
  

  coach

  • A person who gives private instruction
  • To give instruction or advice.

  Those smarties who choose to work with me literally have my 13 years of online experience at their disposal. I’ll guide you on the issues and specific variables you probably don’t even know you have to consider! You’ll also have the added benefit of having your own personal Technology Coach on call in regard to the necessary skill building and knowledge acquisition that separates the winners from the wannabes online. I’ve “been there; done that” with most things online and that experience is invaluable in being able to guide you properly right out of the gate. Not only does that save you time; it saves you money!

  muse

  • A guiding spirit.
  • A source of inspiration.

  When you get frustrated, or are unclear about how to proceed, as your Technology Muse, I am only a phone call or e-mail away from you getting the inspiration, information and encouragement you need to be as successful as you want to be.

• How much will my project cost? That really depends on what your project entails. After 13 years, I’ve yet to charge the same for any site I’ve worked on — and I’ve worked on closed to 500 sites! For a basic new starter site or eStore, plan on $800 to $1,500 to start.

• What forms of payment do you accept and how do you invoice?
  • Visa, MasterCard or a PayPal Business Accounts is required.
  • Personal or company checks are not accepted.
  • Invoices are sent by e-mail in PDF format on the 1st of every month with your credit card on file being charged the noted amount.
  • Terms are “Due Upon Receipt”.
  • Fees are non-negotiable.

• How do we begin working on my project? After reviewing my site, contact me about your project and what you would like to accomplish. Once we agree to work together, I will forward details about my Modus Operandi and you can download my Letter of Engagement so you know what to expect. Once I get your executed Letter of Engagement, payment information and deposit, we can get to work pronto!

• Can you help me to learn how to maintenance my own site and Pay Per Click Programs? Site owners can maintenance their sites if they have the proper knowledge and skills. I offer Web Design Coaching for those who want to learn how to do the maintenance of their own site. In addition, my hosting servers include several HTML and Web Site editing tools available for your use. I also offer Marketing Coaching and Pay Per Click Program Setup so you can understand and run a profitable marketing strategy.

• Where can I get an idea of what I can expect? Simply review my site. One thing I do not do is hide information from you, sugar-coat issues or cater to all the online hype you’ll find elsewhere. Taking the time to review my site is time well spent!

• After reviewing the information on your site, what if I still have questions? Please e-mail with any specific questions you may have.