One of the more common requests that I get from my cutomers is for someone who does web design. Locally, I highly (highly highly highly) recommend Pat Simmons from Web Wise Concepts (www.webwiseconcepts.com) for your professional web design.
Some people don't want to pay to have their site done by a professional, however. For you, I would say to find a company that offers a wide range of designs (so that you don't have a site that looks like everyone else's), has customer service available BY PHONE, and that is easy to use.
Homestead offers small business website design, including web design for real estate. They also offer custom website design and ecommerce web design functions!
Regardless of whether you do it yourself or pay them to do it for you, YOU have control of making easy changes to your site.
In case you're curious about who did our massage therapy website, the answer is... ME! Some of my clients don't know this, but my background is actually in graphic design and computers. (A bit of a stretch, but my brain loves both creative and logical stuff.)
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Officially on Maternity Leave
My 31-week checkup was today and as per doctor I am no longer performing massages. (I knew it was going to be the 26th or the 31st, but after pulling a muscle in my back after a massage yesterday, sooner was better.)
I have a few more scheduled clients that I need to get in touch with and break the bad news to, but other than that, everything is looking up! Baby is doing great, I'm doing great, disability paperwork is filled out and ready to be filed *crosses fingers*, and I've got a lot of great ideas for articles to work on while I'm resting.
I'll still be available via 941-321-5311 or email to answer questions, take gift certificate orders, and schedule appointments for Jay.
I have a few more scheduled clients that I need to get in touch with and break the bad news to, but other than that, everything is looking up! Baby is doing great, I'm doing great, disability paperwork is filled out and ready to be filed *crosses fingers*, and I've got a lot of great ideas for articles to work on while I'm resting.
I'll still be available via 941-321-5311 or email to answer questions, take gift certificate orders, and schedule appointments for Jay.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
I am so very touched!
When you see someone every week, or even just every month, for a long period of time they become a part of your life. Some of my regular clients have been with me for almost four years! Others have been coming every week for months and months. I get used to seeing them, getting updates on their lives, hearing the exciting things that are happening...
Several of my clients over the last two weeks have expressed that they are going to miss me just as much as I am going to miss them. I am so touched by this--I can't really even find the words.
I look forward to getting back to work in late February or March and seeing all of you again! Thank you so much for your support over the past four years (or six months, or few days...)
Please keep checking back to find out updated information about both the business and about this new mommy-to-be.
Several of my clients over the last two weeks have expressed that they are going to miss me just as much as I am going to miss them. I am so touched by this--I can't really even find the words.
I look forward to getting back to work in late February or March and seeing all of you again! Thank you so much for your support over the past four years (or six months, or few days...)
Please keep checking back to find out updated information about both the business and about this new mommy-to-be.
Modified October Special (November too!)
Our original October special was for couple's massage: come to the office with a friend, family member, or someone you've grabbed off the street for a couple's massage and get $20 off!
Well, we had a great response to that. In fact, we continued to have a great response even after my appointment book was full.
So, I've decided to modify our October special and also extend it into November.
Have Jay come out for a housecall and add a family member, friend, etc. (you get the idea). The first massage will be our regular housecall price, however each additional massage afterwards will be at the in-office price.
Example:
- Choose the service you wish to receive
- For our basic service area (call to confirm you're in it our outside of it) add $20 to change it into a housecall
- Use our regular office service price for each person afterwards
75-minute relaxation massage: $80
Add $20 for housecall: $100
Add $80 for second person: $180
Normal housecall price: $200
Save: $20!
Depending on the service area you are in, you can save more than $50!
(Normal Per Person: Basic service area adds $20. Secondary adds $30. Extended adds $50.)
Call me today at 941-321-5311 to book your housecall (or regular office visit) with Jay today!
Well, we had a great response to that. In fact, we continued to have a great response even after my appointment book was full.
So, I've decided to modify our October special and also extend it into November.
Have Jay come out for a housecall and add a family member, friend, etc. (you get the idea). The first massage will be our regular housecall price, however each additional massage afterwards will be at the in-office price.
Example:
- Choose the service you wish to receive
- For our basic service area (call to confirm you're in it our outside of it) add $20 to change it into a housecall
- Use our regular office service price for each person afterwards
75-minute relaxation massage: $80
Add $20 for housecall: $100
Add $80 for second person: $180
Normal housecall price: $200
Save: $20!
Depending on the service area you are in, you can save more than $50!
(Normal Per Person: Basic service area adds $20. Secondary adds $30. Extended adds $50.)
Call me today at 941-321-5311 to book your housecall (or regular office visit) with Jay today!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Link about electronics
I've been considering a new digital camera for our "before and after" photos as well as one or two lights. Of course, this is going to come next year after baby!
I found a product review website called Zinju that seems to have a lot of different products. It was very easy for me to search for "digital cameras". You can compare prices and look at features as well. The site's currently in beta-hope they stick around!
Electronics seems to be a topic that comes up with some of my clients, so I thought I'd share.
I found a product review website called Zinju that seems to have a lot of different products. It was very easy for me to search for "digital cameras". You can compare prices and look at features as well. The site's currently in beta-hope they stick around!
Electronics seems to be a topic that comes up with some of my clients, so I thought I'd share.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
October Newsletter
End of October... *sighs*
Please read this important note about Lizz and Jay's schedule
Dear Clients:
It is with a very heavy belly (and heart) that I write this newsletter update. Originally I had intended to offer massage until a few weeks before my due date. Boy, if I had only known how ambitious that was!
After a long discussion with Jay and my doctor, its been decided that my last day to offer massages will likely be either October 26th or Wednesday, October 31. This is sooner than I had intended, however I am looking forward to the chance to get some extra rest before dealing with a newbornand our first at that!
At this point I have as many clients as I can handle between now and the end of the month. In fact, I even have a waiting list of clients who are hoping someone else cancels so they can get in!
Jay will be offering massages until Friday, November 23. At that point we are closing down the office and are both going to be on leave until sometime in mid to late February.
We will still be checking email and voice messages, and aside from the few days surrounding the actual birth any holiday gift certificates will still be mailed or emailed within 24 hours.
Jay is staying home to help me around the house while Im big, exhausted, and awkward, and is going to continue to help out until our household routine is established and the initial excitement calms down after the birth. Hell be back to massaging straight after, however!
Ill be back to work as soon as my doctor clears me. He says at least six weeks after the birth at the soonest. Im due Dec 23, but since its my first, that could mean six weeks after mid-December to mid-January. For now I'm planning on mid to late February.
We ARE both coming back into the massage world! As tempting as being a stay at home mom is, Id be crawling the walls, and financially its not workable right now either. So have heartI know youll miss me, but I also know that the majority of you will understand completely and are supportive.
We're also going to have our yearly specials on gift certificates for the holidays as well, so if you need some, just give me a call!
It is likely that while Im on maternity leave we will wait to reestablish our office location. Jay will offer house calls in the meantime.
Thank you for your patience. Ill update our online blog as often as I can.
If you have ANY questions or need a referral to a massage therapist in the meantime, please give me a call! 941-321-5311
Blessings to you all,
Lizz
PS: Many of our clients have asked, "what are you going to do with yourself?" The main answer is: get the house ready and rest! I've also found a lovely massage therapist who is going to teach me how to do insurance billing, something I've wanted to expand into but haven't had the time (or someone to show me) to do so. This means we'll be able to accept physician referrals and accept insurance. Hopefully we'll be able to expand our client base and include those who couldn't otherwise afford massage.
Another question I've been frequently asked is where am I registered. The answer is Target and BabiesRUs. (If you can't find me under Lizz Pugh, try Elizabeth Pugh.)
Please read this important note about Lizz and Jay's schedule
Dear Clients:
It is with a very heavy belly (and heart) that I write this newsletter update. Originally I had intended to offer massage until a few weeks before my due date. Boy, if I had only known how ambitious that was!
After a long discussion with Jay and my doctor, its been decided that my last day to offer massages will likely be either October 26th or Wednesday, October 31. This is sooner than I had intended, however I am looking forward to the chance to get some extra rest before dealing with a newbornand our first at that!
At this point I have as many clients as I can handle between now and the end of the month. In fact, I even have a waiting list of clients who are hoping someone else cancels so they can get in!
Jay will be offering massages until Friday, November 23. At that point we are closing down the office and are both going to be on leave until sometime in mid to late February.
We will still be checking email and voice messages, and aside from the few days surrounding the actual birth any holiday gift certificates will still be mailed or emailed within 24 hours.
Jay is staying home to help me around the house while Im big, exhausted, and awkward, and is going to continue to help out until our household routine is established and the initial excitement calms down after the birth. Hell be back to massaging straight after, however!
Ill be back to work as soon as my doctor clears me. He says at least six weeks after the birth at the soonest. Im due Dec 23, but since its my first, that could mean six weeks after mid-December to mid-January. For now I'm planning on mid to late February.
We ARE both coming back into the massage world! As tempting as being a stay at home mom is, Id be crawling the walls, and financially its not workable right now either. So have heartI know youll miss me, but I also know that the majority of you will understand completely and are supportive.
We're also going to have our yearly specials on gift certificates for the holidays as well, so if you need some, just give me a call!
It is likely that while Im on maternity leave we will wait to reestablish our office location. Jay will offer house calls in the meantime.
Thank you for your patience. Ill update our online blog as often as I can.
If you have ANY questions or need a referral to a massage therapist in the meantime, please give me a call! 941-321-5311
Blessings to you all,
Lizz
PS: Many of our clients have asked, "what are you going to do with yourself?" The main answer is: get the house ready and rest! I've also found a lovely massage therapist who is going to teach me how to do insurance billing, something I've wanted to expand into but haven't had the time (or someone to show me) to do so. This means we'll be able to accept physician referrals and accept insurance. Hopefully we'll be able to expand our client base and include those who couldn't otherwise afford massage.
Another question I've been frequently asked is where am I registered. The answer is Target and BabiesRUs. (If you can't find me under Lizz Pugh, try Elizabeth Pugh.)
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
October Special
October Special: $20 off in-office couple's massages!
To figure out the price of your couple's massage, multiply the price per massage times two and then subtract $20.
1 hour: $65/pp
75 minutes: $80/pp
90 minutes: $90/pp
Call 941-321-5311 today to book your Sarasota Couple's Massage with Light Weaver Massage & Esthetics.
To figure out the price of your couple's massage, multiply the price per massage times two and then subtract $20.
1 hour: $65/pp
75 minutes: $80/pp
90 minutes: $90/pp
Call 941-321-5311 today to book your Sarasota Couple's Massage with Light Weaver Massage & Esthetics.
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