CBD has a new look!

As you can see, Custom Blog Designs has a new look. It's been something I've had in the works for several weeks...I just haven't had time to install. I plan on keeping this design for at least a year. I feel it's important to give Custom Blog Designs a recognizable look. I know it's not my normal scrappy style, but it's cute! I will change the (black) background from time to time...and I might make some minor tweaks to the overall design, but I am keeping the flowers, tree, birds, and purple! I've created new buttons and uploaded them to replace the old ones, so those of you who had a button up will see the new graphics on your blog.

I've also added a new blog makeover package to my offerings. It's called the Ultimate Blog Makeover. It has everything that the Extreme Package has (custom header, backgrounds to match, custom coloring, custom favicon (URL icon), signature, sidebar tags or graphic, post divider, numbered comments, comment icon, matching blog button, and navigation link bar PLUS

*special font installation for post & sidebar titles
*choice of 2 (stock image, matching Twitter background,
custom graphic, or move to the
top of my design queue)
*$10 design elements allowance

I've been getting more and more makeover requests and the wait to begin a new design is approaching 2 weeks. For those who don't want to wait more than a few days for their makeover, a $10 fee can be paid on top of the makeover fee to jump to the top of my design queue.

In just a few weeks CBD turns 2. To celebrate I will be offering a giveaway each week in February. I also plan on having an online birthday party on February 20th or 21st. If you came to last year's party, you know that it was FUN!! Please come back for more details. You can also subscribe by email (which will be a requirement for all giveaways!)

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So what do you think of the changes to the site??

Price Increase Coming

I have been reluctant to do this, but I am raising the prices of my blog makeover package by $5 in 2 weeks on May 1. There are a few reasons for this.
1~ Several people know how much time I put into a makeover and that I often work for less than minimum wage. I should probably increase the fee more, but I want to make sure what I do is affordable to the average blogger.
2~ The prices of digital kits have gone up a little and I've been absorbing the cost. This small increase will help me to cover those fees. I am increasing the digital kit allowance to $7, which should cover most kits. Many blog designers have you pay extra for the kit you pick out, but I build that into my makeover package price.

If you contact me for a makeover by the end of April, I will honor the current prices even though the makeover won't be done until May. I do not require a deposit for my work. My wait list is running 3+ weeks right now.

The cost of the rest of my services is remaining the same. Most of these other services are done within a few days of payment.

Announcing the CBD Refer-a-Friend Program

Wanna earn a $5 off coupon for services from Custom Blog Designs? Just refer a friend!!

Beginning immediately, I will offer a $5 off coupon for each friend you refer to Custom Blog Designs for a makeover. You can use this coupon for any service from Custom Blog Designs. Refer 2 friends and get 2 $5 off coupons. Refer 3 friends and get 3 coupons and so forth. There is no limit to how many friends you refer. Coupons don't expire and can be combined toward any services offered by Custom Blog Designs. Coupons will be issued to the referrer once a blog makeover has been ordered and paid for. Coupons may be given to a friend or family member! You cannot refer yourself, but I do give a discount or provide extras for free if you are getting an additional blog makeover from me.

So if you see someone post on their blog that they are looking for a good blog designer, send them my way. Have a friend or relative considering a new look? Send them to CBD! Already had your blog madeover by CBD? Earn coupons for other services or a new look down in the future. You can even post about the Refer-a-Friend program on your blog, just include something like tell CBD that Kim sent you! How easy would that be to earn coupons? When I send out a questionnaire about a blog design, I always ask where they heard about CBD!

Please contact me if you have any questions about this program OR post questions in the comment section of this post!

Gift a Makeover!

Did you know that Custom Blog Designs has gift certificates available? You can gift a makeover to a friend or relative. A makeover is a great birthday or anniversary gift, can mark a special event, or just be a gesture of friendship for someone. I've even handled a gift makeover from a secret friend. Just contact me if you'd like to purchase a gift certificate for a friend. Certificates are available for all 5 makeover packages or I can create one for any of my services or a specific dollar amount.

New Price Structure

Since I get a variety of request for blog packages, I have come up with a new price structure. My prices are the same, I've just added 2 options! I've also added the blog button service to the premium package...so that's actually a savings! I've also added some new options like numbering comments and putting a graphic/icon next to comments.

The makeover packages are~

Basic Blog Makeover $45
Standard Blog Makeover $55
Premium Blog Makeover $65
Extreme Blog Makeover $75
click here for details of each package and examples