RETAINER PACKAGE (FOR CLIENTS ONLY)

 Want continued support with your website?

You’ll love my ‘clients-only’ retainer package.

Why I created the retainer package:

Because many clients asked me to.

They requested ongoing help learning and implementing new ideas, services, and marketing initiatives on their website. They didn’t want to waste time or spin their wheels attempting “website things” outside their expertise or interest.

What the retainer package includes:

  • 8-hours of my time

  • A reduced hourly rate ($100 per retainer hour vs. $125 per consulting hour at my ‘normal’ rate)

How the retainer package works:

1 // I’ll set up a collaborative folder on Google Drive

2 // You’ll add assignments for me on your Task Sheet

3 // I’ll track my time on your Time Card Sheet

4 // I’ll move completed tasks from the Task Sheet to the Completed Tasks + Notes Sheet (as a record of what’s been done)

Good to know:

Assigned retainer tasks get scheduled on my production calendar with a two-week turnaround time. In other words, you’ll give me two-weeks advanced notice for tasks you’d like completed.

What you can use retainer time for:

Oh — so many things!

TRAINING CALLS
I can teach you how to do things on your Squarespace site such as:

  • publish blog posts

  • experiment with new subscriber opt-ins

  • make updates to your site (while avoiding compromising your brand with obvious DIY goofs)

BUSINESS CONSULTING CALLS
Have a new idea you want an outside perspective on? You can bounce things off me for quick feedback. I’ll point you in the right direction for resources and plugins to help you make a realistic and simple plan.

DONE-FOR-YOU DESIGN OR COPYWRITING
Some of my clients prefer to provide a list of things they’d like me to take off their plates. This often includes:

  • Designing items in Canva (Instagram posts, event flyers, client worksheets, etc.)

  • Writing or editing copy for a new service

  • Updating an online store with a new product or offer

  • Adding new pages* or functionality to the site (ie. events calendar, announcement bar, subscriber pop-up, etc.)

* A “new” page in this scenario is a simple three-section page, not a long-form sales page. Big launches and brand-new initiatives often require bigger sales pages with extensive design and copy strategy. A long-form sales page necessitates a customized quote with a defined project scope. My custom sales page design starts at $1800.

TROUBLESHOOTING TECH ISSUES
Useful if you’ve tried to implement something on your site and ran into unexpected snags (for example — you added a new plugin to your site but need a little custom CSS to align it with your brand).

SET UP NEW SYSTEMS & TOOLS
Want help setting up an automated client booking tool? A customer chatbot? A Zapier zap? A testimonial gathering process? Want to organize your Google Drive folders to streamline the backend of your business? These are just a few of the things I can help with.

Retainer Package FAQs:

  • No. I keep a record of the time you purchased and the time you’ve used. You can roll hours from one month to another and use them as it makes sense for your business.

  • I need a two-week window to complete your tasks, and here’s why: I have a full client roster, and I tend to everyone with my signature (and soulful) care. I complete tasks as quickly as possible — always within the two-week window—but you must be aware that turnaround time isn’t instant. If that is your requirement, a VA (virtual assistant) may be a better fit for you.

  • It depends what I’m working on. I’m a Squarespace Expert — I know the platform inside and out. What might take you an hour to complete may only take me a few minutes. I can get a lot done in an hour. I wish I could be more specific, but that’s impossible because every task has its own set of variables and complexities.

  • At the start of every client call, I ask if we’ll be recording our session. Some of my clients love to re-watch training sessions, and others know they simply won’t have the time. Either way works for me!

Ready to get started with a retainer package?

$800.00

After purchasing your retainer package, I will set up your project folder on Google Drive and send you a quick video tutorial with instructions for getting started. You can expect to receive this in about 24 hours from the time of purchase UNLESS it’s the weekend:) I close my computer on the weekends and holidays. In that case, I’ll send your goods on the soonest work day (which is typically Monday).