WordPress Setup and Blogger to WordPress Migration Package Deal

Update: Our slots are full! However, it's possible we might do this again sometime in the future. If you would like us to contact you if we do, you can still email me as indicated in the post.

So are you still on the fence about switching from Blogger to WordPress? I've been chatting with Joy and we've come up with a deal:

:: I will install and set up WordPress for you for free (if you use my hosting affiliate link).
:: Joy will do the Blogger to WordPress transfer for you for $125 (a $25 discount).

Note: This deal does not include blog design or theme customization, just installation and out-of-the-box design.

We've got 5 slots ONLY!

First come, first served. If you're interested, simply email me at bloggingwithamy[at]gmail[dot]com with "Migration Deal" in the subject line. The first 5 emails I receive will be the ones we take. (I will also put the next 5 on a waiting list if desired.)

How it will work:

So once you have received an email back from me telling you that you've grabbed one of the spots, here's how the process will go:

1. Your part:

1. Register a domain here (if you don't already have one).
2. Purchase hosting here. (The plan you choose depends on the size of your blog. I recommend purchasing the smallest plan you think you need; you can always upgrade later. For small blogs, Hatchling or Baby are sufficient at first. Go with Baby if you have more than one domain.)
3. Optional: Purchase the Genesis Child Theme of your choice here (the Genesis framework is included with any of the Child Themes). I will install the Genesis framework and then guide you through installing your child theme. It's easy peasy.
4. When I'm ready to begin, I'll have you forward your login info from HostGator and Genesis to me so I can set you up!

2. My part:

1. Install WordPress for you on your server.
2. Set it up with the basics including your blog name, your tagline (if applicable) and your email address. I will also insert a list of pinging services and change your permalink structure (basically everything in this post).
3. Install and activate the plugins in this post (with the exception of Akismet which is now a paid-for plugin. Instead, I will install G.A.S.P. which also fights spam but is free).
4. If you purchased Genesis, I will install the framework as well. I will then direct you through installing the child theme of your choice. (If you choose not to go with Genesis, the default WordPress template, TwentyTen, will be used.)

3. Tossing it back to you…your part:

1. Set up your sidebars how you would like them. (You can read How to Use WordPress Widgets for instructions.)
2. Tweak your design until you're happy with it. You can follow all of my tips and tutorials to help.

4. Joy's part:

1. Import Blogger posts and comments.
2. Fix internal permalinks.
3. Redirect your Blogger blog to your new blog (so there's no duplicate content and visitors who land on your Blogger blog are automatically sent to your new one).
4. Make sure that incoming links to your posts, including Google searches, are redirected properly to your WP blog.
5. Update your FeedBurner feed.
6. Point your domain to your new blog.

What will it cost you?

The least it will cost you is $135 which includes your first month of hosting and the migration from Blogger to WordPress. It might be more, however, depending on what you need and what you choose. Here are the options (required costs indicated by *):

• Domain (optional) = $20 (for a year)
• *Hosting = $8 (for your first month)
• Genesis (optional) = $80
• WordPress Installation = $0 (I will set you up for free if you use my affiliate link for hosting and Genesis if applicable)
• *Migration = $125 (that's a $25 discount off of Joy's regular price)

The minimum you'll need to pay for is hosting and Joy's $125 discounted fee to complete the migration. Again, please note, this deal does not include blog design or theme customization. We will simply install the theme of your choice (Genesis or TwentyTen) out of the box.

How to get the deal

If this sounds like a deal you'd like to take advantage of, simply email me (bloggingwithamy @ gmail . com) with "Migration Deal" in the subject line. The first 5 emails I receive will be the ones we take. (I will also put the next 5 on a waiting list if they'd like.)

If you've been thinking about making the switch, this would be an excellent time to do so but hurry!

Any questions?

Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this post.