Updated Site: Seraphim’s Attic
Seraphim's Attic
I originally designed and setup Seraphim's Attic in 2007. Recently, working with Studio Beck Designs, Michele requested some graphic changes to her website to update the look. I modified various elements for the changes, updated her navigation menu and added additional pages.
The result is a unique look for a unique artist!
A Freelancer’s Cancellation Experience
The other day I blogged about my experience on Twitter and getting involved in a discussion about the cancellation of a web design contract. The originator of the discussion has blogged about the experience as well AND provided some great tips and insight on how to hand such situations.
Stop by and check out Andrew Turner's blog Freelance Experience #01 - Cancellation. Great synopsis of the situation and how he handled it as well as commenting on the advice and tips received in the process while discussing on Twitter.
New Design Package Pricing
I have come to realize recently that a strong majority of clients who come to me for websites already have a logo. For an extended period of time, it seemed I was always creating a new logo for a client or having a logo created by one of my graphic design partners. But times have changed and my client base has shifted. Now I have seen an upturn of clients who already have a logo and want a website built around that logo.
To that end, I have altered pricing for my Website packages, Ecommerce packages and DIY Template packages to reflect building your website without the need for a design of a new logo. The logo design will be an optional service that can be added to your package. Prices for a new logo will begin at $150.00 for 1 concept with 3 revisions.
I hope this will better meet the needs of my clients who like to know upfront their costs without having to submit for a FREE No obligation quote. As always, all clients have the option of creating my Build Your Own package for your exact needs.
Twitter Benefits Realized
So I am still finding my way with Twitter and its benefits. Today I got involved in a discussion about cancellation of a web design contract and what to expect payment wise when you have already been working on the project. The basics of the discussion involved what does your contract say in regards to cancellation. It was a thought provoking discussion that quickly grew as more and more got involved.
A worthy discussion for new and experienced designers. View some of the "tweets" (discussion) on my Twitter . Originating question was started by Andrew Turner. I discovered it thanks to my following of Freelance Switch.
In relation to that, in the midst of the discussion, I checked out various other Twitter members along with their websites. One of which gave GREAT information to a newbie such as myself. Check out this blog post on The Basics of Twitter by Joe Casabona.
I ended up following a few members in the discussion thanks to the original tweet. Worth the read and Twitter is STILL free to join.
Custom Slideshow with Order Form
One of the photographers that I work with, Crystal Spath from Reflections by Crystal, asked me to create a custom slideshow for her clients who wanted to share photos with friends and family outside of the studio. In turn, sharing these slideshows would give the opportunity for friends and family to order their own photos.
I suggested that with the slideshow, add a custom order form so that friends and family could immediately order the portraits online, thereby cutting down phone time and automating the process a bit more. For added protection, the page is password protected so only those with the username/password can view the page.
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- Slideshow Screen Shot
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- Order Form Screen Shot #1
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- Order Form #2
The slideshow uses a Flash image rotator with a logo watermark to protect the image. The order form is using Mals-e shopping cart system with a Multi-Item Add form including drop-downs to select from the various poses. Ideally this works best for items that are single choices from a drop-down but we incorporated collections and packages that the customer can indicate their choices during the checkout process.
If you are interested in a custom slide show or order form for your website, please submit a FREE Quote or contact me for further information and pricing. Pricing will vary based on size of slideshow and number of options for order form.
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