Yes – you can use your WordPress powered site to sell products! I’ve have done WordPress + ecom for a number of years but the tools out there that allow this type of integration just keep getting slicker – case in point the new IDT Collectibles site.

IDT has been using WordPress for years to blog about all of the cool new stuff they get in the shop, but recently they decided to take it to a new level and offer some selected products for sale. They are very happy with the results as was I.

I know I owe a number of different people a number of different deliverables but all things being equal I should be caught up by the end of this week.

So if you are looking for someone that can turn your WordPress project around in less than 30 days I suggest that you look elsewhere ( maybe Bam! Pow! Media ) – but if your project has a slightly longer lead time contact me and maybe we can work out a timeline that works for both of us.

Update: One of my clients has pushed his project back to the first, so I have one spot left if you want to book your project now – you can contact me here.

Hey Now – I am all booked up! So if you are not a current client, or if we have not discussed your custom WordPress theme design previously, and you need your project started within the next 30 days you’ll need to look elsewhere.

If you can wait for after the 1st of the year to start your project, or if you want the name of another great designer, or if you just want to chat you can contact me here.

Many people look toward marketing firms in order to sell a product or better market themselves. There are options on the internet for this purpose that can help people accomplish their goal. Before making any decisions, it is a good idea to examine a few things before selecting an internet marketing firm.

Making a basic checklist is a good idea before making any final decisions. For instance, people need to consider which type of marketing they need. They should also look into and determine the amount of time they will need the service. Also, budget is an issue and a set price of what someone is willing to spend at the most should be determined.

Research is also important. Before choosing a firm, comparing a few firms is a good idea. Reading through the factual information about each one will help people understand what types of things they offer in terms of services. This will also elaborate on how often they will do the wanted advertising.

Once a few firms have been chosen as potential options, contacting them is advised. A question that should be directly answered is whether or not they offer the optimization of keywords. It is also useful to find out what search engines they use and what their overall approach is.

Another thing to inquire about is the statistics of the firm. Knowing how often their site is viewed, the customer ratings, strategies, quality, and feedback are helpful. Also, examining what the terms are for their contracts and all of the related costs should be known as well.

There was some information on selecting Internet Marketing Services. Choosing the right one is important because it takes time and money to do so. If people are able to make the right decision for their marketing needs, they can gain the results they want.

Gary Marcoccia over at AvantLink.com says:
Looks great thanks for all your help! We’ll certainly keep you in mind for future projects, or refer anyone who needs a custom theme.

Ian over at houseofbaby.co.uk says:
It’s looking very good, so many thanks for building so quickly for me, great job and thanks once again.

You guys are very welcome, it was a pleasure. If you are interested in getting in touch with me and discussing your WordPress based project just drop me a line

I am also running behind ( shocking ) but current clients should take heart, I am knocking wp projects out left and right – and the last client said:

Thank you – it’s 100% perfect! I couldn’t ask for a better service! Thanks, and I’m sure I’ll use you again.

One of the reasons I stay behind schedule is that I am willing to set up hosting and buy a temp domain ( gratis ) for a client if it is an emergency – I’ll even do content, if that’s what it takes

However, I will be wrapping up a number of projects this weekend as well as tying up a half dozen loose ends. Stay tuned…

PS – if you know a good WordPress theme developer that is reliable and reasonably priced tell him/her to contact me, I am sure I can send some business their way.

“James has build several great custom WordPress themes for me. His designs are excellent looking and structurally complete. Both of the websites he designed for me quickly rose up the charts at Google and Yahoo, another testament to his abilities. All of his services are provided at very competitive rates. I would highly recommend him for any project.” December 2, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results , Good Value , Creative

Thanks John – I guess those 18 revisions were worth it!

Sometimes I worry that I am doing myself and my other clients a dis-service by lingering too long helping clients with tasks well beyond what I have agreed to and what I have been paid for. And then I get an email like this:

“It’s evident in the quality and support that you provide, that you’re committed to building long term relationships with your clientele. Simply put; it has been a pleasure to work with you.”

That was written by David C. who I have worked with multiple times now.

The moral of this story is that if you are waiting on me to finish your WordPress project, hang in there and I will provide you with the same service that I did David.