So….maybe you’re a new blogger and just don’t know what to do about all this stuff… or maybe you have a blogger blog, or wordpress.com blog or even a typepad blog that you don’t want to pay for anymore.
Regardless, if you’re looking to either start or move your blog, this is for you.
Included in this package is:
- Domain registration for 1 year. (Domain name after that will be approx. $9.95 a year)
- Assistance in choosing and purchasing the domain name
- 1 Year of free hosting (hosting after that will be $15 a year)
- Installation of WordPress on your domain name
- Installation of a theme with a custom header design by a new designer- Healing Designs.
- Installation of 10 plugins of your choice
- 2 hours of Q&A/training for your new blog (i wouldn’t just feed ya to the wolves ya know?)
- Transfer of posts from blogger or typepad to the new blog
If I were still running my business and offered this package to a client, I would charge them $400. There are some more nitty gritty details that I’ll have to go over with the winner, but they aren’t that hard.
So here’s what you need to do.
- Leave a comment on this post before the clock strikes midnight on Friday (EST) and let me know what you hate about your current blogging platform.
- Links back to this contest will grant you an additional entry… so link away!
I’ll tell you why I’m an avid WP fan…
- it’s mine. Period. If blogger or typepad go belly up, you’re going to lose all your stuff. You don’t control it, and yes, I’m a control freak.
- You can do much much more with it. Seriously. There are so many cool things you can do that you just can’t do with blogger or the WP.com versions…
- It’s so easy… not only is there more power with WP, but it’s so simple to use. My 11 year old has been using it since he was 9. And he’s fine with it.
- With the exception of the domain name and hosting (about $25 a year) it’s free. Free is good
Now the fine print…
- Contest is open to anyone regardless of where you are geographically sit-chi-ated
- You must leave your comment by Friday at Midnight EST
- Only one comment per person…
- Winner will be notified on Monday and will have 3 days to respond.
- Winner must abide by the guidelines set forth by me when installing the blogs. Let’s face it, as cool as WP is… there are somethings that you shouldn’t do in the long run… and if i say that it’s not a good idea, it’s not… and i know this from experience only.
- Technical support is NOT included in this package after the installation is complete, however, I am a pushover and more often that not will help when asked… and then I’ll call Lisa B. in a panic and make her help me.
Ready? Leave your comment… and make sure you hit up all the other ones this week!
And after you’ve left your comment, check out all the other giveaways at Bloggy Giveaways!
Until next time…
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I currently use Blogger on a personal blog and would love to move it to WordPress! What I hate about Blogger are the templates. I want something more like your page, more individual, not boring and dull like mine currently.
Well, as you know, blogspot doesn’t have cool blog stats like WP has!
What I hate about my current blog….I DON’T HAVE ONE YET!!! I would love to win this one. Thanks for the chance.
fivewinks (at) cox (dot) net
I’ve been trying to move my blog to wordpress and its own domain for six months now, and failed miserably. I thought I could figure out customizing it, but realized I was in over my head.
So this contest sounds perfect for me! Thanks!
I’ve been thinking about going with my own domain on WordPress – this may be just what I need to make the jump!
Thanks so much!
Nancy @ Homemade Blessingss last blog post..Crockpot Tortellini Soup
I’d love to win this! I have a blog on Blogger, and I’m always a bit wary of it – I’ve lost a whole blog there before. I’m a bit of a control freak, too, and I’d love to be able to have more control over my blog’s appearance. And I’m considering a blog for my little business, so I may be starting a whole new one and I’d like for that to look nice if it comes to pass!
Lisas last blog post..And just to share the Bloggy Carnival love….
Oooh! Oooh! I’m currently using WP and I do love it, but the free blog limitations at WordPress.com have begun to grind on me now that I’m a bit more advanced. I’d LOVE to win a blog makeover/upgrade/support package like this!
Cocos last blog post..My Own Private Kafka-Esque Hell
I, too worry about losing all my posts and I’d be so sad!!
Great giveaway, I could use the blog help!
EGs last blog post..A Giveaway: Pet Carrier
O Random Generator, please have mercy on this poor blogspot person!
Jackie @ Family Dazes last blog post..Walking, walking, walking
I am completely blog illiterate. I have blogger cause it was free. I paid for someone to design it, and now when I want to change it I do not know how. lol. I wanted wp initially but I could not figure it out. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
mistys last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Can you get any dirtier?
I am very new to the whole blogging thing but I recognize the creative limitations of blogger and I also am a control freak:) I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I win because I don’t think at this point I could make the switch on my own. Thanks!
I had a typepad blog for a while but didn’t like using it much. I cancelled it because I was so uninspired. However, I would like a fresh start at blogging.
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
tiffanyannrosson at yahoo dot com
This is fantastic, I’m shocked there aren’t more participants! I’m new to the bloggy world and kind of stumbling along, I hate that my blogging platform doesn’t have more flexibility when it comes to customizing templates.
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
Belinda A.s last blog post..The Party Is Starting Early!
I am just starting out and I need all the help I can get you want to be able to do it the right way. Thanks for the contest
I love to blog – I just started this year because I started a new book club/review.
Thing is that I would like something more personalized and I would like to have something let me know when I get comments, ect…
Also, I am starting a new blog that would need areas to show my art work (more columns ect…)
Thank you for this offer. By far this is the best giveaway I’ve entered (and I’ve entered over 100 in the last two days LOL!
Blessings,
Lucie
Lucies last blog post..Summer Reads
Hello again! I placed a button which links you to my blog so please enter me in the drawing one more time! Thank you.
Blessings,
Lucie
Lucies last blog post..Summer Reads
I really need this for my new blog. Trying to do it myself and Im clueless.
Adenas last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway: Cooking With Kids For Dummies Book
This is a great giveaway! Well, I’ve tried blogger and typepad and I’m frustrated about the limited template options. Also, I wish I had more options with picture sizing and placement.
Julies last blog post..Friendship Day
Just a newb that needs all the help she can get
I’m on blogspot, and I’m not very ‘technical’. I’ve just stuck with the template and would love a new start. Please Help Me!
Hey! I was just nosing around your blog and found this – this site is so cool! I love my blog, but I could always use an update with a new look… you know winter/summer kind of thing
Now I’m going to go read your posts – I swear to god, and I even put this in my blog today, I’m clueless when it comes to WordPress… and I love it so! But I can’t figure out how to do things and the girl who so graciously gave me a spot on her server isn’t as willing to help as I would like (not blaming, she’s super busy) but I’m left unable to get my plug-ins in and that bugs me, so I’m trying to work it out on my own, lol.
Whew, okay, I’m rambling now… anyhow, great blog!!
Erins last blog post..Random Facts and Thoughts
I cannot figure out how to make the banner I made not fuzzy, and I want commentluv on my blog and it’s not an option as far as i can tell.
alis last blog post..more sick kids
I have wanted to try wordpress to move to my own domain but can’t find a design I like
michelle b.s last blog post..Bow Giveaway!
I’d love to just be Mom2Ways.com or something equally easy to type!
Julie Donahues last blog post..Peer Pressure
Oh, this would be perfect! I have a new blog I was wanting to start, but for some reason I can’t find a designer who will return my emails, crazy. Thank you for the chance!!
vicki (at) simplyvicki (dot) com
Oh could I use this! I’m so green at this blogging thing and this kind of help would be spectacular. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have a new blog I’m trying to start. I have a domain name but don’t have any ideas what to do with it. I could use some help. My personal blog is http://www.hisfave.com, but this one will be for ghostwriting.
Mara B.s last blog post..I just found out about this
Why am I unhappy with Blogger? Oh gee, let’s see…maybe because after being with them for four years, they’ve suddenly decided to LOCK my blog as a suspected SPAM BLOG?!?! As insulting as that is, the fact that someone else has the power to bar me from writing on MY OWN blog has driven me over the edge!
Deep breaths….calming down….
Seriously, I’m beyond frustrated. I’ve been thinking about moving to my own domain before this, but I’m a total chicken when it comes to making a change like this. I would be so grateful, words cannot even express.
And thanks for letting me vent. Whew!
Wendys last blog post..Birthday Week
I have a blogger blog and bought a domain name but I’m scared to death to do anything after that. lol. So I’m still sitting at blogger wishing I had the guts to move to wordpress. Sad I know. lol. Therefore, this would be a great prize to win.
Jos last blog post..Finally Facing The Facts
Amazing giveaway, count me in!! This would get me off and running.
I don’t currently have a blog but would like to start one and this would be a great start.