Hi!
My name is Laura Poston and I’m a WordPress developer and consultant. I’m a recommended StudioPress theme customizer and a StudioPress forum moderator.
I’ve been online for 98 years (well, in dog years), and I’ve been working with WordPress since 2006. I discovered StudioPress themes years ago and never looked back. I specialize in taking your existing design mockup, logo and graphics and incorporating them into the Genesis theme of your choice or creating a custom look. Need small tweaks or troubleshooting? I do that too. I bring a sense of humor to my work and find it impossible to work without it. I am lucky to be able to say that I love what I do.
My philosophy of website development can be summed up in three words: keep it simple. I see lots of people getting bogged down on the little details that really don’t matter. What’s important is having easy-to-use, logical navigation and clear presentation of the content of your site. Pretty logos and graphics are nice of course, but visitors are coming to your site for information. Give it to them and make it easy for them to find.
Here’s a little information about what I do and how I work.
What I Do
I customize WordPress themes by StudioPress and WooThemes. I also do enhanced WordPress installations, personalized training on WordPress and StudioPress, WordPress troubleshooting and WordPress maintenance. You can read more about the services I offer on my WordPress Services page.
How I Work
I work on domains hosted on Linux servers with cPanel. My recommended hosting companies are BlueHost and HostGator. If your site requires a virtual private server (VPS) I highly recommend WiredTree. I’ve used all three of these hosting companies for years. I prefer to avoid working on sites hosted at GoDaddy or Media Temple or hosts with funky interfaces or inadequate service.
When I Work
I’m available Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 on most days. Since I do have a life away from the computer, I reserve weekends for rejuvenation and time with family and friends.
Who I Work With
I work with individuals and small businesses who have taken the time to thoughtfully consider the look, feel and layout they want for their website and the content they will be presenting. I take my work seriously, but I have a healthy sense of humor and I like to work with people who do too.
How I Communicate
I’m available by email during my working hours. If you email me late in the afternoon, you may not receive a response until the next day. I strive to answer emails within 24 hours but sometimes circumstances do not permit this. I’m also available on Skype or by phone by appointment only.
How I am Paid
I use FreshBooks for my invoicing and client records. I accept credit and debit cards via PayPal. I also accept “echecks” through PayPal, which let you pay directly from your bank account. Echecks take 3 to 5 days to clear, so if you’re planning to pay that way, realize that I won’t be able to begin work on your site until payment clears.
When I Am Paid
To begin work, I require a commencement deposit equal to 50% of your estimate. If I estimate your cost as a range (ex: $700 – 900) then I invoice for 50% of the higher amount.
