house09.com

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webform

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premade form

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weborder

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click on the steps below to place your order. please make sure to read and agree with our terms of service first. as soon as the payment confirmation is received your name will be placed on the wait list. thank you for shopping at house 09!

terms

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payments

payment on all orders is due upfront. house 09 only accepts payments through paypal and by submitting your deposit, you are agreeing to these terms.

all designs are protected under copyright and are property of house 09. no design or code created by house 09 may be altered, copied, sold or distributed in any way. legal measures will be used against prohibited actions.

credits

all blogs designed by house 09 will have our logo and design credit at the bottom of a sidebar as a button that links back to our website. by purchasing a blog makeover with house 09 you agree to not remove or alter the credit.

refunds

blog makeovers and other types of design work by house 09 are all non refundable. in the event of a cancellation by client there will be no refunds for any payment received.

digital files

the scrapbook kits and digital images used for the blog makeover are purchased from various online scrap stores. as per the Terms of Use of the stores and of the designers, we cannot share these files with you in any way, and they will only be used for customizing your personal blog. you are also not allowed to use the images for any other purpose. house 09 will add the price of the kit/image to your invoice and purchase the same once payment is received.

revisions

when your design is complete and your new template installed you'll get to have one final revision of your design. small changes are welcomed and house 09 want you to be fully satisfied with your design work. any excess revisions will be billed at $45 per hour.

wait list

the wait time listed is an estimate only. house 09 will work on completing all orders in the given time frame but the turnaround time may vary. names are placed 'on hold' as the makeover form is submitted and moved to the top of the list as payments are received.

communication

house 09 will communicate by email only. it is imperative to check your inbox regularly during the design process and reply in a timely manner. clients are welcome to contact me in other ways. a two week period of no response will automatically cancel your job.

portfolio

house 09 retains the right of using any design created to advertise and promote our company. an image of your blog and any other elements may be placed in our portfolio and will link to your blog so that others can see examples of our work. if you would prefer not to be linked, please state so.

FAQ

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please feel free to contact us with any other questions you might have.

what is the ordering process?
it's really easy! just click on the 'place an order' link to the right, read the terms of service, choose your items, fill out a makeover form if needed and submit payment. once we receive your deposit confirmation, your name is placed at the wait list and we'll start working on your design soon.

do I have to sign up with paypal to submit payment?
no. you do not have to create an account with paypal to submit payment. there are no extra fees for non-members and you can use any major credit card to pay your invoice.

do I lose any content with the installation of my new blog design?
no. after your new template is installed you will be able to post, add gadgets, photos and links as usual. however, we do recomend that you save a back up of your old template before we start working since house 09 is not responsible on saving/storing any of your files.

can I update my header/banner after the makeover?
no. the design created for your blog header/banner is saved as an image. on altering text, changing pictures or any other modifications the whole layout needs to be modified on an image editor software. house 09 will gladly charge a small fee on any changes you may need. please contact me with details since prices will vary based on the amount of changes.

is there a discount for returning customers?
yes. returning customers are offered a 20% off discount on design packages. this discount does not apply to sale items or to any single purchased add-on.

what is a rush fee?
if you need a blog designed and installed imediately you can choose to pay a $45 rush fee to have your blog process become priority. note that we do not place a rush client above the one on the top of the waiting list. with such charge house 09 will work over time to get your blog done.

can I have a copy of the digital kit purchased for my makeover?
no. as per terms of use from the designers and the shops where these files are sold, digital kits can not be shared, reproduced or sold in any way. your invoice will include the kit price and house 09 will use it only for the creation of your blog layout and with permission from the designer.

will you need my blog username and password?
yes. house 09 will only log in to your blog account once the design is ready for installation. each client's privacy is extremely important to us and your information will not be shared with anyone.
we also suggest that you create a temporary password for house 09 to use during the installation process.

what blog platforms you work with?
currently, house 09 only works with blogger platforms from google.

do you offer blogger tutorials?
yes. house 09 is happy to guide you through the basic steps of blogging. the tutorials can happen online via msn, skype or google talk or via emails. the session is priced at $30 for 30 minutes or one email with one tutorial topic for $15.

what are your business hours?
house 09 normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm

testimonials

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LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! I am over the moon with this blog design!!! You are amazing!!
I can't thank you enough! - cassie

Thank you for being so wonderful to work with... I really appreciate it. I want to tell you that you truly are amazing. As you know I researched blog designers. I really, really put time and effort into it before selecting house 09 designs. In the last 24 hours, I've come to realize that I made the most correct decision. My husband says he knows I'm your nightmare client. I apologize. Thank you for being exceptional! It is truly appreciated. - julee morrison

Thanks again for a fab new look! I have gotten a lot of compliments from blog and real life friends on my new look!! :) You did good. abby - tales & trials

I LOVE IT! hah i just saw it and got so excited!!!! It is PERFECT! thank you so much! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new look. I seriously couldn't be happier! - Lauren - bluegrass love

Wow, you have done AMAZING work! I love the header and so many of the things you've changed are exactly what I envisioned but didn't know how to do myself! You ROCK!!
It is beautiful and I'm so grateful for your work!
Thanks again, Lori - the family woodman

It is awesome! I love, love, love it!! I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful job you did. I have gotten so much good feedback already.
Someone said it is professional but yet girly girly. So that is what we were aiming for and achieved. Yeah! Take care - jaina's mom

THANK-YOU...I have already received lots of feedback on the makeover and everyone loves it!
I have been getting a lot of compliments ..not just from friends but from some companies telling me my blog looks very professional... - patrice

Wow! I love my new blog design! Thank you so much!
You are simply amazing! :)
Again, thank you so much! I love it! - rachael

Thank you so much for all your hard work! I just looked over my blog and I love it! - matt

It looks FABULOUS!!!! I will be in contact when I need an update or more stuff and we can figure out how much to pay you. Thanks, again. It is just WONDERFUL! - shannon

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my blog -thank you so much!
All the changes look amazing! - mama.plays.mozart

Hey, it looks perfect! I really appreciate your doing this.
Thanks again – it was great working with you, too.
Stephanie - SLV jewerly

awww, it looks really great!! i'm soo happy with the outcome. sweet and simple. just how i like it. i'm pretty pumped! yay for a new look!! - pure joy

The blog is GORGEOUS!! Thank you so much, TOTALLY my taste :)
I am LOVIN' It!!!!!!!!!!
thanks a bunch!!! Lauren :) - mudmama

It is so awesome. Love my signature!! This look superb!!
I have already gotten comments on how beautiful it looks.
Thank you so so much. I L.O.V.E it! - kirsten

I LOVE it! Beautiful work. Thank you so much Jeanne - jandjhome

webfees

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this package includes: a custom home landing page, three extra pages and a navigation bar.

this package includes: all of the above, one extra page plus a coordinating select blog design (custom header design, matching background, color coordination of text, links and titles, custom post divider, a signature at the end of each post, horizontal linkbar with up to three linked pages and a coordinating blog button with a code box)

a logo design package includes: a set of three logo layouts, a custom coordinating color palette and two review cycles. (includes the delivery of high resolution jpeg and png files)

standard design

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select design

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heart bunting

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stripes certificate

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order

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pre-made

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click on the image boxes below to choose your template layout. once you are ready, return to the ordering page to submit order form and payment. each pre-made layout is exclusive and sold only one time. please check back often for new styles.

certificates

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click on the image boxes to choose your certificate layout. once you are ready, return to the ordering page to submit payment. please enter the total amount of the card at the paypal web page and remember to include address for shipping. the card will be print and sent with a unique code related to your purchase.

logos portfolio

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identity is everything. a business needs to have a face, a personality, a theme, a perfect marriage of colors and graphics. it needs to become unforgettable in the minds of its clients.

we will carefully consider your business concept, customers, and competitors to develop a meaningful logo for your company. we understand that a first impression is vital to a business, and with that in mind, we can help you create an unforgettable name, design, and tagline.

samples of work:

web&brand

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the visual presentation of your brand has the powerful role of communicating your identity and captivating new customers. if you are a small business owner looking for a presence in the market or a established big brand in search of a revamp, house 09 is here to help.

on shaping up your brand personality we'll work on creating simple and professional blog sites, creative stand out logos or simply refreshing color palettes - it is all about designing the essential elements that can bring your business to life.

use the links to the right to see some samples of our work. for inquiries on pricing and/or estimates on a design project, please feel free to contact house 09 with any questions you might have.

and thanks for stopping by.

blogsites portfolio

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blog sites are a fun, easy and professional way to get a strong web presence without having to spend too much. for those unfamiliar with the term, blog sites are websites built with blog platforms. as an alternative to a traditional site, blog sites are usually structured with a home landing page and unlimited extra pages, all within the same format. better than explaining is showing, and the house 09 website you are navigating right now is a blog site created through blogger.

samples of work: