great rates

Our miniblogsite is a 
 cool website that's also a blog 
that puts you on the internet fast
and is super easy to update!

Everyone needs a web presence these days - whether you're a free-lancer, entrepreneur, community organizer or just ... a person! But up until now, having your own website has cost thousands and kept you beholding to a web designer for every little update.

That's why I invented miniblogsites. At The Rizzo Creative Group, we're known for designing distinctive Flash websites and our new trans-media Experiential Websites (creating an interactive environment ) but I wanted something that was priced to fit smaller budgets.

Miniblogsites are quick, inexpensive way to brand yourself on the web.  And the cool part is that once your website is up you can easily write & post blogs or just update your info all on your own!

That's the whole point of all our websites - they are in your control. Our mission is to create innovative media that empowers entrepreneurs so once we design and build it - you'll have access to all the controls and can teach yourself how to add cool extras.

Or, hire us pimp your site out ... "ala carte"!


Okay, so, that said, here are those insanely low rates I promised. 
Think of it like ordering a pizza. and then adding toppings!


Your Website Homepage   package
$500
This gets you up and running on the web! You'll have a cool-looking designer website homepage with a a header that's uniquely YOU, a description of you and your business, your contact information, a couple of photos   
  • Blogger account setup (all that pesky technical stuff)
  • Blogger web address (yourname.blogspot.com)
  • Personal/small business branding  (marketing you as well as what you do)
  • Designer header (with your logo or photo incorporated in it)
  • Edit content (description of you, your group, business, product or services)
  • Labeling (helps your site come up in Google searches)
  • Two digitally enhanced photos (souped up in Photoshop)
  • Two sidebar gadgets (photos, link to existing video, link to you elsewhere, fun poll, more description) 


    Website with 10 Pages package
    $1000
    This gets you the above PLUS up to 10 "pages" that allows me to add LOTS more of your content (info and images) on each page like most professional websites. This gives you the opportunity to expand your content with imagery and offer examples of your work. Instead of a flat resume, you now have the opportunity to make it come alive with info, images and links to your work and any online press. The cool part is that with Blogger, each page will instantly show up right there on the homepage - no getting lost!
    • Your Website Homepage (includes ALL of the above package) 
    • Design, copy, content for up to 10 professional web pages  (Such as ... Home, About, Gallery, In the Works, Clients, Products, Rates, Press, Resume, Bio, Testimonials, Contact Us)


    Need a Blog Buddy
    to get started?

    Blogging 101
    add  $400 to either above packages
    Perhaps you'd like to also try your hand at blogging (posting your thoughts, updates, new info, changing events) but are really at a loss as to how to get the blog rolling. Defining your voice can be daunting to some - so aside from setting up blogging aspects of your site, we can also help you define what you'd like to say, line up some ideas, link to other sites, help your write your first FIRST blog post and show you how to label and upload it!
    • Set up Customized Blogging Preferences (do you want it simple or complex) 
    • Define your Blogging Style (journal, informational, event-oriented, etc ...)
    • Brainstorm your Blog Plan (decide the subject matter & approach for next 5 posts) 
    • Adding Imagery (how to add in photos & artwork)
    • Related Links (how to add in links to related articles)
    • Search Engine Labeling (how to tag your posts for Google searches)
    • Publishing Your Post Process (teach you to publish your own blog posts)


      My Domain Name
      $25 + cost of domain name - Blogger
      $50 + cost of domain name - GoDaddy

      While I don't think it's necessary for the average person, a really professional website is ten times more impressive when you have your own website domain name www.myname.com rather than have Blogger add the words blogspot to the web address as in www.myname.blogspot.com .
      • Domain Name Search (make sure your name or a variation is available for your site)
      • Domain Point to (alter settings so that your domain name replaces the blogspot name)
      • Buy Domain Name (walk you through yearly $10 -12 fee that you purchase on Blogger site)
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