If you don’t know already, I’m a WordPress Blog Snob. I encourage all of my clients who are open to suggestions to move into WordPress. It completely frees them up from having a webmaster.
I know that seems really strange coming from me since that is the foundation of our business. However, I believe in empowering my clients to understand their website and not be completely dependent. For the most part people don’t mind doing minor updates, however when things start getting sticky or there’s a hiccup, they call on me. The goal is to get your website up and running so you’ll become so busy because of your business you just don’t have time to make the updates.
Are you stuck at the WordPress Blog Snob part?
You Might Be A WordPress Blog Snob If:
- While reading different blogs you check out how the link is structured. In other words, you’re looking for the hyphens between the words
- You look for WordPress in the footer of the website
- You after seeing WordPress in the footer, you mouse over the link to see if it’s WordPress.com or WordPress.org
I know, really nerdy, but so much fun:) Whatever you’re doing on your website it should not be dissatisfying labor. It should fun and full of satisfaction. This is why I promote WordPress so much. Anytime a new client comes to me I encourage them to get into WordPress.
We’ve narrowed the websites we work on to just WordPress, HTML and PHP. If a client has Flash or ASP, we’ll work on it if they’re requesting to be moved into WordPress.
The process of working with us usually goes as follows:
I’ll receive an email with an inquiry about our services or requesting an estimate based on XYZ. I in turn provide the information or request a scheduled quick chat to further discuss their needs.
One recent client interview caused me to LOL, yes literally.
The prospective client asked: “I’m not trying to be funny, but if WordPress is free what do I need you for?”
My response: Great question!
The fact is you don’t need me for WordPress, the software is free. However, I’ve had a lot of clients with WordPress who didn’t know what to do after that or they just didn’t want to deal with it. The reason you’d call on me or someone else is so you can move on with your business. As long as you’re tinkering and watching video tutorials on WordPress your business is not earning any revenue.
Recently I had another prospective client tell me she wished she’d met me sooner because she spent way too much time trying to figure out her website and not generating any income doing so.
The best advice I’ve ever heard given to business owners and yes, it’s a win-win for me is “If it takes you longer than an hour to do it….OUTSOURCE It!”
The next time you’re struggling on an issue or biting your nails trying to figure out what to do and before you pull your hair out, email someone for help. Your business, your clients, and your family will thank you for it.
Now it’s your turn, tell me, are you a WordPress Blog Snob?
Actually, I’m not, really. I am a snob in many other ways though.
But my answer to people who ask “Why do I need you?” is exactly the same: “You don’t.”
The irony is that many of these same people follow up with more questions: “How do I do in WordPress?”
Thanks Dave for stopping by:) LOL! So, so true. I see the same thing.
That’s so funny – I am!! š
Tiffany, I really like the idea of shirts! Yes, I do all those things you mentioned in this article plus more. It’s so fun to play on others sites and see how they did things and get good ideas.
Thanks Robert! Funny how reviewing websites just automatically happens. You just can’t help yourself. Too fun:)
I am absolutely a WordPress snob. I check plugins, themes, whether on not they’re using affiliate links. …can I get in on the shirts? š
Hi Lisa! Welcome to the website:) Looks like I’d better get busy on a nice design for those shirts. I’ll keep you posted. Stay tuned…
I switched over to WordPress and so glad I did! When checking out blogs, I do look to see if it’s WordPress and to see the name of the template. Didn’t realize I was being a “WordPress blog snob”. š
LOL! Great to know I’m not the only one:)
Hey Tiffany! I can’t help it… I cut my blogging teeth on WP, and think everyone else should too.
Me too, let’s start a movement:) “Saving Our Friends From Their Webmasters” LOL!
I am a WordPress snob am very proud of it!
Umm, I’m thinking we need shirts…LOL!