TypePad Services

Power Launch: Make your blog sensational from the start

New to blogging? We can help you make the most of your blog launch, with the knowledge and support you need to make it great.

What you'll get:

  • Blog Evaluation and Custom Report:
    We evaluate your blog and generate a comprehensive report that contains a number of suggested changes across several areas (see list below for details).
  • Implementation of Changes:
    After you've reviewed the report and give us the go-ahead, we'll make the changes you request.
  • Wrap Up:
    We'll follow up with you to make sure the changes were what you expected, and answer any other questions you might have about making your blog (even) better.

What we'll help you accomplish:

Design:

  • Add a custom banner to make your blog stand out
  • Add a custom favicon (the little image that appears next to your URL)
  • Teach you how to optimize the photos you include in your blog posts
  • Review your text and links to make them easier to read
  • Improve the navigation so readers can access your content more easily
  • Reduce sidebar clutter, optimize order, and eliminate coding or display issues
  • Check and optimize the load time of your blog
  • Review HTML in your posts and sidebar for accuracy

Community:

  • Set you up with detailed stats from Sitemeter or Google Analytics
  • Add links to social media sites like Digg, Delicious, Facebook and Twitter
  • Set up FeedFlare, making it easier for people to share your blog content
  • Connect your blog to FeedBurner to make your RSS feed easy to find
  • Help your users find out more about who's behind the blog
    • Create personalized profiles for each blog author
    • Place profiles in a prominent place so they're easy to find
    • Include the author's name at the bottom of each blog post
  • Make it easy for people to follow your blog:
    • Set up an email subscription to your blog
    • Make your subscription link easy to find and use
  • Set up comment feeds for your posts to keep readers engaged

Publishing and SEO:

  • Set up a detailed stats account with Sitemeter or Google Analytics
  • Add your blog to indexing sites like Technorati
  • Set up domain mapping — make your blog address your own URL
  • Create categories to keep your content organized and easy to find
  • List selected categories in each post footer
  • Archive posts by category, and link to archived posts in the sidebar
  • Optimize for page views and ad impressions with effective pagination
  • Utilize best posting practices:
    • Learn how to use extended and excerpted posting features
    • Optimize photos for your blog
    • Avoid coding and display issues
  • Learn how to use a category cloud to grab readers' attention
  • Engage readers with useful widgets that allow readers to share posts, find related information, and more

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

The Power Launch service costs $249 per blog. If you have additional needs or would like to go beyond the scope of the standard service, we are happy to work with you to determine the best solution. Contact us and we can discuss what you need.

How do I know which service is right for me?

If you are just starting out with your blog, we recommend the Power Launch Service. If you have been blogging for awhile, we recommend the Tune-Up Service.

What kinds of payment do you accept?

We accept payment by major credit card or via your PayPal account. After you sign up, we will contact you to confirm your service request and to provide purchase information.

How long does the service take?

Both the Tune-Up and the Power Launch consist of multiple stages. We typically complete the evaluation of your blog in two business days. The length of time required for the implementation stage varies depending on your needs and requests, and we may need some information from you as part of the process, but it is typically completed within two additional business days.

Do I have to have a TypePad blog?

At this time, Blog Services are only available for TypePad members. Learn more about TypePad! If you are interested in moving your blog to TypePad, please contact us for more information.

Other services

Is there something else you'd like help with that isn't listed here? Let us know — simply log in and submit your request. Please include details about the type of work you'd like done on your blog.

Already have a blog?

If you have an existing blog that could use some expert help, check out our Blog Tune Up Service.

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