We’re finally back after some God-awful downtime within the past few days due to some ridiculous name server issues with a new domain company. The lesson? Never switch away from companies that may charge a bit more, but are simply the best and most professional around.
Thank you for your patience!
And the summer is off! It’s been a busy one so far at my end. Currently, I’m blogging to you all via laptop from the Catskill mountains at which I am attending a Ukrainian dance workshop. We’ll be performing at the end of the week for around five to seven thousand people. Woah!
Anyways, there are quite a few projects I am balancing and tying off the loose ends for. These sites include:
Nick On Wine - written by the extremely distinguished wine connoisseur Nick Passmore who has written articles for Forbes, Business Week, and many other publications.
Andrew Stuttaford - currently we’re finishing up and revising hundreds of Mr. Stuttaford’s archived stories (He has written for National Review and The New York Sun among others).
Twirlin’ - An awesome steppin’ site I’m working for my friend and colleague Tyrone.
Plus, I have quite a few projects to catch up the portfolio! So far, it’s been quite a jam-packed summer and it seems it won’t let up much anytime soon. Come September, Christian and I will both be returning (and starting) college. (Fordham University and Barnard College at Columbia University respectively.) Our plans are not yet set in stone, but we will certainly be taking on only select projects come the school year to allow for not only school work, but our own online projects, and *gasp* a social life!
Itching for a design? Stay tuned to see when our schedule will next open up!
Crunchy Mustard is a fabulous featuring a panel of excellent writers putting out stories filled with snark, wit, and humor. We collectively offer a unique perspective on life (through the eyes of a bunch of college students of course!) We write about everything from white cheddar popcorn to the serious pains of selecting a college major. The general theme of the blog features the idea of everyday absurdity.
This design was created by Lara. It features a very unique theme and mood with various greens and aquas - a very natural look.
This is just a quick note to let everyone know that my schedule will not open up until the beginning of next month (April). Even though I’ve got a plate-full of projects (more like two - my new set maximum) feel free to send over your project details and forms for a free quote!
In other news, I have a few side designs I’m working on for some nice, creative additions to our portfolio. The new “Crunchy Mustard” blog is currently being created for an anonymous “client.” *Shifty eyes...* I know this blog will certainly be a great addition to the blogosphere with the group of writer’s witty musings on various current events. COMING SOON!
That’s all for now. So, thanks! - and HAPPY SPRING!
Please take a moment to review our revised terms and conditions here. A few important sections are:
2. Quotes
Blog What Design agrees to provide the client with a full quote detailing all the specifications of the project before the project begins. Any parameters outside of the quote will NOT be included in the project unless requested and charged at a later time. All quotes are based on an hourly rate of $65/hour. All quotes include the minimum total hours for the proposed project (charged at $65/hour) plus a buffer of three hours (not charged) to account for technical difficulties due to the designer’s fault. This three hour buffer does NOT include extra client requests or difficulties due to the client’s activities. Your designer will detail in the quote how many hours they anticipate the project will take. Blog What Design does our best to calculate how many hours it will take to complete a project. HOWEVER, Blog What Design will not be held responsible if the designer runs into a problem or requires additional work hours. The designer MUST notify the client if they feel an aspect of the design process will incur additional fees. The designers has the right AT ANY TIME to postpone work until the client approves the additional hours needed to complete the select aspect of the project. A rate of $65/hour WILL be added to the final second payment, for ALL hours worked past the originally quoted time.
7. Rates and Prices
Any changes to the template(s) after the approved, final product is launched will incur an hourly fee of $65/hour (unless personally arranged). Any additional work not listed in the initial quote will also incur an hourly fee of $65/hour. The client will be notified if such a situation arises. All posted rates are STARTING prices only, and signify the costs for a project at the MINIMUM specifications for that type of project. Additionally, all rates, specials, posted starting prices and published packages are subject to change at any time.
10. Drafts
Each custom quote accounts for a minimum of eight full hours for design research, development, and draft creation. The client must make sure that all changes are listed after viewing each draft. A designer may at any time inform the client that they have exhausted their services, and may choose to charge the $65/hour design charge for any further design work.
RATE INCREASE
Please note that our hourly rates have increased from $50/hour to $65/hour. Additionally, our starting rate for any type of website is $700. This is the minimum and starting price for all projects.
The immense number of requests and excellent projects we have received have prompted this realignment of our rates. Blog What Design truly appreciates the support all of our previous clients have shown us, (especially right after our launch in November!) The reaction has simply been amazing. To thank our clients, we are offering a 20% discount to all returning customers. PLEASE NOTE: Certain exclusions apply wherever Blog What Design deems appropriate.
Thank you!
