Dumplin Design Studio

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Premade Templates

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Want a beautiful blog design on a budget and without waiting in line? Premade templates are a great way to customize your blog for a lower price and on a much faster time schedule. Once your place your order, I'll contact you regarding any details I need to complete your design and we'll have your new template installed within 1 week.

Murphy & Me is a premade template that gives your blog a feminine and chic look. This template includes:

two column design with extra wide main posting column that accommodates images up to 640px wide
unique post format with under-title date, labels, and comment count
layered linen and damask background
custom photo header with blog title and tagline - photos will be edited to high-contrast black and white
custom post signature
add-ons such as navigation menu, custom font replacement, blog button with grab code, and social icons available for an additional fee.

Click here for a live demo!

Your Crazy Blog is a premade template that gives your blog a fun and wacky look. This template includes:

two column design with extra wide main posting column that accommodates images up to 640px wide
unique post format with under-post labels and comment count
custom logo banner
custom font replacement
add-ons such as navigation menu, blog button with grab code, and social icons available for an additional fee.

Click here for a live demo!

Services

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Payments

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For custom designs, a $50 design deposit is required in order to get on the schedule. The remaining balance must be paid before the start date.

Payment must be made through Paypal (by e-check, credit card, or Paypal balance). It is safe, efficient, and allows you to easily pay online through credit and debit cards without sharing your financial information.

If you are ready to make a payment, please click on the appropriate link below.

Website & Wordpress Design

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All website and Wordpress design orders require a custom quote before being placed on my schedule. First, please read through the information below and then contact me for your quote.

Custom Wordpress Website

Your website will be completely custom-designed with your business in mind. You can rest easy knowing that your website is hand-coded with cross-platform compatibility and SEO optimation. With the needs of every individual differing from each other, I will create a package to specifically tailor your needs! Package will include drop-down navigation (parent pages with sub pages), plugins and widgets depending on your needs, contact form, favicon, SEO. This package includes two concepts based on your direction and two rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are billed hourly.

Prices start at $600.00

Wordpress Theme Customization

Custom look and layout that may include header, background, navigation menu, sidebar titles, post dividers, post title decoration, matching footer, social icons, blog button with grab code, favicon, and installation. Theme will be built on the SEO-friendly Genesis framework or an approved theme of your choice. This package includes one concept based on your direction and two rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are billed hourly.

Prices start at $450.00

Custom Blog Design

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Below you will find the pricing, description, and examples for custom blog design services on the Blogger (blogspot.com) platform. If you're looking for a Wordpress theme, please click here.

Basic Blog Design - $150

Custom template and layout including header, background, and installation. À la carte items and upgrades available upon request. This package includes one concept based on your direction and two rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are billed hourly.

Add-Ons

Rotating header upgrade ($17) - a header slideshow that rotates images.
Text navigation menu ($15) - a navigation menu using html and text only. [example]
Drop-down navigation menu ($25) - a navigation menu with drop-down links.
Graphic navigation menu ($30) - a navigation menu using images. [example]
Custom favicon ($10) - will work in Firefox only - a very small image that appears next to your website's address at the top of the browser. [example]
Custom sidebar titles - up to 10 ($20) - Images that replace your sidebar widget titles. [example]
Post title image ($5) - A small graphic to the left of your post titles or a background graphic behind your post titles.
Custom signature ($7) - a small image that appears at the bottom of each post. [example]
Custom post divider ($7) - a graphic divider between posts.
Matching footer graphic ($15) - a coordinating graphic in the footer of your blog to tie it all together.
Vector character or stock images ($20-$40) - a character image from istockphoto.com
Custom font replacement ($25) - a custom font to replace post and/or sidebar titles. [example]

Social icons ($10) - small icons linking to any social site like facebook, twitter, rss, email, formspring, bloglovin', pinterest, myspace, and more. [example]
Blog button and grab code ($18) - a button to promote your blog. Includes an html code in a text box that readers can copy and paste into their own blogs. [example]

Order Form

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HTML Form Generator

Design Schedule

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Most projects are completed within 1-3 weeks of start date. It is crucial that you check your email frequently since I rely on quick communication in order to complete your design in a timely manner. Please be readily available around the time of your start date. If I don't hear from you within 3 days of sending you an email, you will be moved to the bottom of my list.

My next available opening is for August 15.

Current
Victoria A - Blog Update [waiting for photos]
Madison E - Logo & Custom Blog Design* [waiting for photos]
Kelley N - Blog Update [in progress]

Monday, July 11
Elizabeth L - Logo, Business Card Design, Etsy Package*
Beth P - Custom Blog Design

Monday, July 18
Krystin H - Custom Blog Design

Monday, August 1
Bridget A - Wordpress Customization

Monday, August 8
Kathy H - Custom Blog Design, Business Card Design, Etsy Package
Jill O - Etsy Customization

Monday, August 15

Orders On Hold

These orders have been placed on hold because of a lack of communication. Please contact me as soon as possible.
Leslie H - Custom Logo Design, Business Card Design, and Etsy Package [waiting for payment and questionnaire]

*paid in full

Terms of Service

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Payment

Please be aware that once you have submitted your initial payment you are agreeing to uphold the design terms below in their entirety. Shay Bocks accepts credit cards, debit cards, and e-check payments through Paypal. A Paypal account is not required to checkout.

Deposits & Waiting List

An initial, non-refundable 50% deposit is required to hold the client’s place on the schedule. The remaining balance is due before your project is to begin. Once the deposit has been made, the client will be added to the schedule and will be notified of start date, which is only an estimate. This date may change due to other projects, unforeseen circumstances, and/or delayed communication with the client.

Refunds

Due to nature of the graphic design process and the time involved, refunds are not given for any reason.

Quotes

Quotes provided will be honored for 2 weeks from the date of creation. After this time frame, a new quote will be provided upon request.

Cancellations

Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the posted “start by” date will be charged a fee of 50% of the deposit. Cancellations made within 30 days or less of the posted “start by” date will lose their deposit in full. If you cancel after your start by date you will also lose your entire deposit.

Copyright & Credit

Shay Bocks retains all copyright privileges on all designs unless otherwise specified. These terms of service require that all parts of the blog design remain intact. Clients may not alter, change, sell, share, move or copy any part of the design elements in whole or in part. No derivative works of copyrighted property will be permitted. Once your design is installed, a Shay Bocks logo will be added to the bottom of your blog. The client agrees to keep this credit visible as long as the design is active.

Use of any non-licensed imagery is the sole responsibility of the client. Clients who provide images to me for use in their project assume risk of liability for use of those images. When in doubt, contact the original artist of the image for permission before providing it for me to use in your design project.

Communication

All communication is done via email. No business will be conducted by phone. The design process relies upon consistent email communication and requires clients to be at the computer frequently during the design process. The creative brief should be completed before the specified start date or the project will be recycled back into the queue. If the client fails to respond in a timely manner (within 36 hours), that project will be delayed until a time when regular communication is possible. Should the client not respond within 15 consecutive days, all monies are forfeited to Shay Bocks and the project will be canceled without notification.

Development & Completion

Shay Bocks works hard to complete all projects in a timely manner and will communicate with the client during the entire development of the project. Most projects are completed with 1 to 2 weeks of the start date, but each project is different so it may take less or more time.

Proofing & Revisions

Design proofs are completed according to the specifications provided by the client on the creative brief. The client should have a decent idea of what their vision is and should clearly express that during the discovery process. Shay Bocks will provide up to two revisions for each project unless otherwise specified. Additional revisions are subject to a fee of $40 per hour. Any changes to the design after instillation will also be subject to a fee regardless of the number of revisions used during the design process. Please make sure any changes you want made are done before installation.

Authorization

All clients agree to provide Shay Bocks access to any hosting, domain account, or blog account for the sole purpose of installing and updating the web product as needed. A user name and password is not required for Blogger installation. Instead, the client must grant admin privileges to Shay Bocks prior to installation.

Promotional Use

Shay Bocks reserves the right to use project details for promotional material, portfolio and client testimonials.

These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Contact Me

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Please make sure to read through the FAQs and Terms of Service before contacting me with questions. Thanks!

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About

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Welcome to the Dumplin Design Studio!

HISTORY

Dumplin Design Studio started out as a small Myspace site called Bocks Creations. After the birth of my son in April 2008, I found myself up 3 times a night with nothing to occupy my time and keep me awake while feeding my baby. I decided it was time to take on a project and that became Bocks Creations. About six months later, I teamed up with Lisa at Carried Away then later branched out on my own with Dumplin Designs. At the inception, it was just a myspace page providing free and custom graphics. In August 2009, DumplinDesigns.com was born and later migrated to DumplinDesignStudio.com.

What's with the name? When our son was a wee little infant, my husband used to call him crazy off the wall names, including his little "Love Dumplin." I thought this was so cute, that I started using it as well, which kind of ticked off my husband (he likes things to be HIS). After he deployed, that name just stuck with me and I never stopped using it. So, the name is in honor of our son, our little love dumplin.

Business Identity Design

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Below is the pricing for all business identity design services. To place your order, please fill out the order form and make your deposit.

Basic Logo Development - $150

Includes two concepts based on your direction and two rounds of revisions. Your finished design will be delivered via email in your choice of source files (watermark, black and white, CMYK .jpg for printing, and RGB .png for web) along with a branding guide providing information on colors and fonts used. Upon completion, you will hold full copyright of your logo. Add the .psd file for an additional $45.

Business Card Design - $50

Your custom double-sided business card will be designed to your specifications to tie in perfectly with your business branding and vision. Includes one concept based on your direction and two rounds of revisions. Your finished design will be delivered via email in your choice of source files (.jpg , .png, .ai, .eps, .psd). You must already have a logo if not purchasing one with your order.

Etsy Package - $45

Custom Etsy banner, avatar, and one custom order image. This package includes one concept based on your direction and one round of revisions. Additional revisions are billed hourly.

A La Carte Header - $90

A custom designed header is a great way to freshen up your blog without blowing the budget. This package includes one concept based on your direction and two rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are billed hourly. Installation not included.

Other

For additional design work like print ads, envelopes, stationary, cards, invoices, etc, please contact me.

Host A Giveaway

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If you are a blog owner, you can now receive 20% off your blog design purchase in exchange for hosting a blog makeover giveaway on your site!

Why?
Product giveaways are a great way to build your traffic, add new subscribers, and generate buzz for your website. And they help me by getting my digital products in front of your audience and generating new customer leads. We'll both get something out of this partnership!

What is the giveaway?
One of your lucky readers will receive a blog design makeover valued at $60.00. It will include:

Custom template - 2 or 3 column
Custom header
Custom coordinating background
Color matching of text, links, post box, and sidebar
Coordinating link/add button with grab code
Image hosting of all graphics included in your design
Installation

How does it work?

Once you've decided to host a giveaway, please contact me at shay@dumplindesignstudio.com. I'll need to get some basic information about your blog, like the blog name, url, followers count, and traffic statistics. You can also let me know which hosting slot you'd like (I can only do 2 giveaways per month).
If I determine that your blog is eligible to host the giveaway, I will send you the giveaway kit, which includes images and requirements. At this time, we'll also discuss what package you would like and I will send you an invoice with 20% off your order.
You'll host the giveaway and once the winner is determined, you can send me their email address so that I can contact them to start the design process.

Requirements:

Your blog must have at least 400 followers OR at least 100 unique visitors per day [average over a month]. You will need to supply proof of your traffic statistics. I may at any time choose to override this requirement if I see fit, but please don't ask. It will be at my discretion and suggestion only.
You must utilize the supplied images in your giveaway post.
Giveaways may last up to 2 weeks.
You may specify any number of requirements that participants must complete in order to enter the giveaway (e.g. become a Facebook fan, subscribe to your blog, etc), but the first and minimum requirement must be to visit www.dumplindesignstudio.com.

What you'll get from me:

20% off any blog design package
Promotion for your giveaway.
Support through the entire process

Ready to get started? Email me at shay@dumplindesignstudio.com!

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I get started?

First, you should take a peek at my terms of design. Next, fill out the order form to let me know what you're interested in. I will contact you within 1 business day with a final quote, deposit invoice, and a creative brief for you to fill out. This document must be completed and your full payment must be made before your start date. When your start date arrives, I will review your completed creative brief and get to work on your design proofs. Once the proofs are ready, I will contact you regarding revisions and installation or pickup.

How long is the wait?

It varies depending on when you place your order. Your wait time begins once your deposit is received. To find out where you will land on the waiting list, check out my schedule page. This is a good estimate of what your start date will be. It may not be entirely accurate if I have other orders waiting in my inbox that I haven't added to the waiting list yet but I do update this list everyday.

How long does it take once you start?

Each project is different. Some projects need more exploration than others so they obviously take more time. Plan for about 1 to 3 weeks from start to finish as an average.

How and when do I pay?

You will be required to make an initial 50% non-refundable deposit in order to be placed on my schedule. Once it's time for me to begin your design, I'll send over an invoice for your remaining balance. When the invoice is paid in full, I will begin your design. All invoicing & payments are completed through PayPal. You do not have to have a PayPal account to pay your invoice.

Will I be able to change the photos in my header on my own?

Your header is simply a flat image that I have created, so you will not be able to change out photos on your own. When you're ready, contact me for a header update and I'll switch them out for you. I charge a fee of $40 to cover my time for this service.

Can I use the blog header or etsy banner that you created for me on my business materials?

Please do not try this. The web graphics I create do not have the correct resolution to look good in any printed form. If you'd like a graphic that you can print on cards, invoices, labels, etc., let me know and we can create a logo for you which is much larger and perfect for printing.

What hours do you work?

Since I am a wife and mama first, my hours have to remain flexible enough to take care of my family's needs. I am in the office almost every morning and check my email throughout the day. I may not respond immediately, but rest assured that I see your email pretty much immediately after it is received. I do not work on weekends.


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