DIY + Support

Whether you're a digital daredevil or frugal solopreneur, collaboration is key. Invest in our monthly DIY program for technical and design support. We take the solo out of solopreneur because nobody successfully does this stuff alone.

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We love educating our clients on how to work with their brand. Be empowered and get training on tools, resources and marketing your small business.

On the DIY monthly plan, access our support portal for help with your projects. Can't find what you need? Just email and you'll receive screen shots, videos and instructions that answer your questions. Want somebody to look at what you put together? Send it our way!

After your project has been delivered, if you are on a monthly DIY plan, you'll be able to access this plan. This is available to anyone, but we only support our own WordPress X or X Pro themed websites.

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DIY Design Packages

We totally get small budgets (we are on one too!)

We want you to feel safe and secure, so that is why we created DIY support packages. Plus...

Collaboration makes things better.
Getting an outside perspective can fine-tune creative and strategic ideas. This will exponentially boost your impact.

There is a learning curve.
What is your time worth when it comes to learning about the web? How can you reduce this investment of time?

You will get stuck.
There will be obstacles that arise. Enjoy the comfort of knowing somebody has your back.

Bring on an expert.
Enjoy the DIY experience under the guidance of a professional. You'll be given all the tools and support that you need.

Connect with Professional Tools
Have your brand set up with Adobe Express. Use the tools the professionals use.

Maintenance Support Packages

Not into DIY? No problem! We offer several pre-paid packages that allow you to hand off your creative projects to the professionals.

Maintenance hourly rates

Please note if you want us to focus more on an affordable price or better design quality.

Standard Production $75/hour outsourced
Premium Design $95/hour or your grandfathered hourly rate

Maintenance packages are only available for our existing clients.
DIY WordPress Website Support Packages

Pricing & Packages

DIY support package pricing includes a WebCare hosting package.
Basic DIY
$37/month
Design Curls
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
  • Access to our stock image library (there are daily download limits)
  • Web design support for questions and education, answers provided via screen shots and videos
  • 10% off published package rates and strategy calls
  • 1 60-min annual branding strategy meeting
  • Access to all live workshops, trainings and recordings
  • Education + support portal access
WEBSITE HOSTING:
  • WordPress website hosting
  • X Pro Theme + license**
  • Our select collection of plug-ins for usability, forms, security, backups, SEO and more, including licenses
  • SSL (Secure Certificate/https) + installation
  • Hosting Control Panel Access
  • Server Updates (PHP/MYSQL)****
  • 1 Redirect (301) or Domain Aliases ($25 ea addt'l)
  • 500 Mb file storage ($15/yr per addt'l 1GB)
  • 200 Compute Cycles/mo. ($25/yr per addt'l 100 CC/month)
  • WordPress Management**** (backups, site security, theme updates (X theme only), plugin updates*)
  • WordPress Support***** (light assistance with WordPress admin tools, tech support and repairs from plug-in and theme updates*)
PURCHASE
Maintenance
$300/$500/$1000/$2000
Design Curls
Need updates? We gotcha covered! Purchase additional blocks of time for web updates, small design projects and marketing.
Updates are deducted from your package based on your hourly rates.
Design Maintenance Package – Small
  • $300.00
  • under 5 hours
  • good for web updates or simple graphic design updates

PURCHASE
Design Maintenance Package – Small
  • $500.00
  • under 8 hours
  • good for web updates or simple graphic design updates

PURCHASE
Design Maintenance Package – Large
  • $1000.00
  • under 18 hours
  • great for new graphic design projects or larger web site updates.

PURCHASE
Design Maintenance Package – Large
  • $2000.00
  • under 36 hours
  • great for large graphic design projects or major web site pages refreshed.

PURCHASE
WebCare Hosting
$350/year
Design Curls
PACKAGE INCLUDES
  • WordPress website hosting (does not include website installation)
  • X Pro Theme + license**
  • Our select suite of plugins for usability, security, backups, SEO and more
  • SSL (Secure Certificate/https) + installation
  • Hosting Control Panel Access
  • Server Updates (PHP/MYSQL)*
  • 1 Redirects (301) or Domain Aliases ($25 ea addt'l)
  • 1 GB file storage ($15/yr per additional 1GB)
  • 200 Compute Cycles ($25/yr per addt'l 100 CC/month)
  • GDPR Cookie Pop-up and Privacy Policy ***
  • Basic SEO plug-in, setup guidance and direction for adding keywords
  • Google Analytics and Search Console
  • Favicon
  • WordPress Management**** (backups, site security, theme updates (X theme only), plugin updates*)
  • WordPress Support***** (light assistance with WordPress admin tools, tech support and repairs from plug-in and theme updates*)
  • DIY Membership
ADD-ON'S
  • Website design & setup
  • WooCommerce Shopping Cart ($100/yr + setup)
  • Online Courses ($100/yr + setup)
  • 1 Donation Form ($100/yr per form + $350 setup)
  • Custom 404 Page/Page Not Found ($200)
  • Private Training Sessions ($125/hour)
PURCHASE

About Our DIY Support Packages

The fine print... You may switch or cancel your DIY package at any time. You will need to pay annual hosting fees to keep your website up should you choose to cancel your DIY package.

Hourly Pricing

Maintenance hourly pricing must be purchased in packages as listed above. Available to current clients only.
Training, strategy and consulting available to all.

Training, Strategy, Consulting
One-on-one time over Zoom
$125/hour
Outsourced Production
Simple website updates, blog posts, photo galleries, events, etc.
$75/hour
Premium Design + Planning
Graphic and web design projects, refreshes and branding
$95/hour

Web Hosting

Each DIY package includes hosting. Our hosting package includes absolutely everything, from server space, SSL certificate, backups, Google Analytics, WordPress management and updates. Email is additional. Get more information about our WebCare hosting packages »

WordPress Installation & Setup

We set up WordPress in a friendly format so all of your bases are covered. You'll be able to jump right into creating your content.

X Pro Theme

Use the theme that the Pros use. Whether you like to keep it simple or work in the full design environment, X offers stellar tools that will make you shine online. As long as you are a Via Maria client, your X Pro theme license is covered.

WordPress Plugins

The internet is full of plugins for WordPress, but we give you our standard collection to prevent your site from breaking or going defunct over time. Our collection is time-tested and contains the highest quality products we could find. Plugins will include: security, backups, usability, SEO and more.

Forms

Contact form - basic email form set up, along with admin notification email. These can be easily duplicated to make additional forms.

Connections

Let us help you connect your social media and newsletter accounts with your website. Sure you could do it, but we're really good at it. We can also build a pop-up layer for your newsletter subscribe or offer. This is billed at your hourly design rate.

Blog Posts Setup

We use WordPress POSTS for dynamically listing events, news or actual blog posts. Let us help you set up your blog so content lists automatically. This is billed at your hourly design rate.

SEO Guidance

We will set up your Google Analytics, Search Console, Site Map. We will assist you in creating your title tags and page descriptions. We will also give you a guide that helps you understand keyword placement in your headlines, body copy and images.

Stock Art

We have a subscription to a wonderful stock art library. Peruse the catalog and send us a list of images that you would like to use on your website. We will size and compress the images for use on your site.
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For AI generated images, please send us a description of the image you would like to create, along with any reference images to include.

Business Card Printing

We have a VIP account with overnightprints.com. They do really nice work, are super affordable, and have some cool options! Plus we get big discounts with our VIP. Which we'll pass on to you. There is a 1-hour charge for file prep and uploading to ensure proper printing.

Design Touch-up

Need a little help with design touch-up? Buy maintenance package hours to have us review and professionally rework any design issues.

Individual Support

We know the web is complicated. We'll be there by your side, ready to jump in and assist when you need us.

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."
- Booker T. Washington