Questions about Payment

I've gotten a few questions about payment recently. I figure if a few people have this question, maybe more of you do.

How do I pay for your services?

I accept payments via PayPal. With PayPal you can pay with funds in your account, e-check (bank account), or with a credit/debit card. It's easy, fast, and secure. PayPal handles it all and I do not get any of your private financial information. Your payment is made to FreeStyleMama Creations.

What if I don't have PayPal?

I can take credit/debit card or bank account payments via my pay now button on my sidebar. You pull down and pick the service you want, click pay now, and then a PayPal page comes up. Over at the bottom of the left side you see credit card symbols and right above that it says:

Don't have a PayPal account?
Use your credit card or bank account (where available)

Click the continue link to make a secure payment without creating a PayPal account. PayPal will send me an email with your payment confirmation number.

Why are your prices so reasonable?

I know I could charge more, but in response to the current state of our economy, I am keeping my rates low. I am probably not earning fair value for my time, but I enjoy what I do!

Do you barter your services?

Certainly!! I've traded my services for handmade clothing, jewelry, meals, and other services. I am particularly interested in things for my 3 yr old daughter or something to pamper me with. Contact me and we can discuss a possible trade.

All About Blog Buttons

What is a blog button?
I've had a few people interested in blog buttons, but they are not sure what they are for our how to use them. A blog button is a small graphic (often square and usually between 125 and 175 pixels) that represents your blog. They can be designed however you want, but they are most recognizable if they match your blog or title. A blog button is a necessity for networking & advertising. They serve as an ad for your blog. Having a blog button displayed with the copy & paste code is integral for getting your blog recognized.  You can see my copy & paste (widget/gadget) code over at the bottom of this page. All these buttons are linked to the blog it represents.

How do I use the copy & paste code shown with a button?
Go to your blogger dashboard and click on layout. Click on add a gadget, and scroll down and pick html/javascript. Then in another window, go back and put your cursor on the copy & paste code below a button, make sure you select the entire code in the box, copy it, and then go over and paste that code into the html/javascript window that opened and click save. You will now see that button on the sidebar of your blog.

What if the person doesn't have a cut & paste code, but you still want to display their button?
You will still need one of those html/javascript gadget open from your dashboard. Type the following code into that window
Then in another window go to the button you want to display, put your cursor on it, right click and pull down to copy image location. Then go back to that code you already have, put your cursor between the 2 "" and right click and pull down to paste. Before you hit save go and copy the URL (web address) of the blog that button came from, click on the little icon of the world with the link on it, and when the window opens paste the URL, click OK, then save and the linked button will appear on your sidebar.

How much does it cost for you to make a custom blog button for me?
I can do a basic blog button with the widget code for $6 + the cost of any design elements. An animated (blinking) button with widget code is $10. I usually complete these within 24 hours of payment. You can pay via PayPal. Email me at freestylemama@dianarambles.com if you want to order a blog button.