Rich’s for the Home

http://www.richshome.com

Learn how to choose the spa, BBQ grill, patio furniture, barstool set, or stove that best fits your lifestyle at Rich’s blog, then make your purchase at one of Rich’s five Seattle-area showrooms.

We also manage Rich’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts and we’re in the process of creating a custom-designed Facebook Welcome page for them.

Jon Chapman, Rich’s marketing manager, says:

Our blog has definitely increased the traffic to our Web site. Our blog, along with our Twitter account, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel, are a good way for us to communicate with our customers.

Davis Bunn

http://www.davisbunn.com

Best-selling author Davis Bunn is equal parts writer, scholar, teacher, and sportsman. We created a gorgeous new Website for him that showcases his many talents, and of course, his many books.

We’re also managing his blog and discussion forum (on DavisBunn.com); his new Facebook and Twitter accounts; and we’re implementing promotional campaigns for Davis’s upcoming novels.

Davis says:

FABULOUS.  I am thrilled!!!  The whole deal, from design to structure, is fantastic.  I can’t tell you how pleased I am.

Atlantic Veterinary Hospital

http://www.atlanticvetseattle.com

When Dr. Laura Monahan became the new owner of Atlantic Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, she asked us to create the hospital’s first-ever Website. She wanted something special that would really make a splash. The result: this custom WordPress site with a built-in blog.

Dr. Monahan says:

I cannot tell you well enough how happy I am with the finished product. It’s gorgeous! I’m walking on air!

Learn more about how we created the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital site.

WinePress Publishing Group

http://www.winepresspub.com

Laura does a variety of projects for WinePress Publishing Group: she consults about Internet marketing strategies; manages the WinePress of Words blog; works one-on-one with authors who are starting blogs to promote their books; writes media kits for new book projects, and edits and proofreads books.

Editorial Director Carla Williams says:

We call Laura our “Blog Angel” because she watches over our blog with a concern as if it was her own. She isn’t shy about telling us what works and DOESN’T and always steers us in a positive direction. Laura doesn’t just do the work for us; she teaches us how to do it ourselves.

My Adoption Advisor

http://www.myadoptionadvisor.com/

When adoption consultant and trainer, Hal Kaufman, asked me to help him build his brand and develop a virtual tour, I was thrilled. I’m an adoptive parent and author of two adoption-related books, and was itching to share ideas with Hal.

Hal says:

Laura was just fantastic. She helped me develop a plan to promote my expertise and my business and saved me tons of time in the process. She met every commitment she made and her fees were competitive and fair. I would absolutely use her again and recommend her to others.

A Business Plan for Raising Boys

http://www.familyplan.biz/

Darin Leonard and Matt Wimmer are savvy CEOs of companies that are household names. But there’s something much more important to them than their careers: their marriages and their sons.

The two friends are co-authoring a book that helps their fellow dads transfer successful business principles to the art of raising sons.

They asked us to create a “starter” Website to help them develop their new brand. We customized a premium WordPress theme and topped it with a professionally-designed banner. The result: a clean, colorful site where Matt and Darin can blog about their personal parenting experiences and offer encouragements to other dads.

Freedomtrain Ministries

www.freedomtrainministries.com

Marilyn and Wayne Gray, co-founders of Freedomtrain Ministries, wanted to remodel their outdated Web site and move their blog from Blogger to WordPress. We created a fresh, classic look for their new site and wrote all-new copy that highlights their vibrant ministry.

Co-founder Marilyn Gray says:

Working with Laura on our new Web site was amazing. She is efficient, flexible, teachable, and very encouraging. Her skills are fabulous and I highly recommend her. I am looking forward to working with her in the near future on other projects.

The Kids Spot Preschool

www.KidsSpotPreschool.com

When Jen Simpson decided to open a preschool in her city, she asked us to create a simple, low-cost Web site so prospective clients could find her on the Internet. She gave us one of her yard signs and said, “Make my site look like this sign.”

Preschool director Jen Simpson says:

Within 24 hours, Laura created a Web site that was exactly what I needed. Within days, calls and e-mails began coming in from people who’d found my site. I’m computer-challenged, and never thought I’d have a Web presence. Laura made it easy–and affordable–for me to promote my business on the Web.

Florida Christian Writers Conference

http://www.floridachristianwriters.blogspot.com/

Held at the Lake Yale Conference Center near Orlando, the Florida Christian Writers’ Conference is one of the premier writers’ conferences in the U.S. We created their blog, Twitter, and Facebook accounts and managed their content for two years.

Conference director Billie Wilson says:

I LOVE the blog you created for us!!! It’s beyond anything I expected and I am thrilled.

Recipe Runway

http://www.reciperunway.com/

We are so excited to introduce this new concept for organizing recipes online. Launched by entrepreneur Lori Hastings, Recipe Runway gives you a convenient, custom “recipe center” in which to store your favorite recipes online.

We helped Lori develop her Recipe Runway blog and gave her Web site copy a thorough review and fine-tuning. We’ll continue working with Lori to help her create blog content.

Lori says:

Working with Laura was a true pleasure. She exceeded my expectations. I now have a strategy in place for my blogging along with great ways to develop content. Also, had great fun with the process! I highly recommend Laura and her services.

Ava Pennington

http://avawrites.com/

Ava Pennington has been one of my “prize” students — attending workshops I’ve taught, implementing what she’s learning, and gamely submitting her blog for a makeover. Her hard work paid off; Ava has three books releasing this year: a one-year devotional and two children’s picture books.

Ava says:

I’ve learned much from Laura about social media and marketing over the past two years (I attended her workshops at a writers’ conference). A year ago, her session motivated me to open a Facebook page. This year, her session motivated me to begin blogging – although I must confess I didn’t actually start until after I read her e-book, Blogophobia Conquered!

A Way With Words Writing

http://awaywithwordswriting.wordpress.com/

Freelance author and editor, Renee Gray-Wilburn, wanted to start a blog to help other writers — and to market her business. As Renee built her blog, we showed her how to effectively use keywords, RSS feeds, and other search engine optimization techniques.

Renee says:

Laura rescued me with some very simple tips and handholding that even a non-techie like me could follow.

CRAVEcompany

http://www.cravebusiness.com/ http://cravecrush.craveparty.com/

CRAVEcompany promotes “innovative connections” among women. We helped them plan and launch two blogs: CRAVEcrush (beauty, fashion, girlfriend getaways, relaxation, fitness) and CRAVEbusiness (expert advice for entreprenesses).

CRAVE CEO Melody Biringer says:

I didn’t have any idea what my blog content should be or how to manage it. Laura provided just what I needed. She created categories that promote the CRAVE brand, trained my team, and provided starter posts to take the stress out of launching two blogs at once. I was pumped when Laura spoke to a group of entreprenesses in our CRAVEbusiness division about how to get their blogs up and going.

Mrs. Olympia, Irene Schade

www.ireneschade.com

When Mrs. Olympia, Irene Schade, entered the Mrs. Washington pageant, she asked Laura to help her shape her brand identity and develop a social media strategy.

Irene says:

Laura is an amazing and gifted woman. She helped me develop “talking points” that convey the passion I have for mentoring women and empowering them to live comfortably in the midst of life’s chaos. Laura’s ability to listen, ask the right questions, and synthesize information blessed me.

Outnumbered Mom

http://www.OutnumberedMom.com

Laura Lee Groves knows what it’s like to be surrounded by men 24/7. The mother of four boys, Laura is the author of the upcoming book, I’m Outnumbered! One Mom’s Lessons in the Lively Art of Raising Boys (Kregel, Fall 2010). Laura asked us for tips for how to optimize her blog design and content to better communicate with her readers.

Laura Groves says:

Laura Christianson is great to work with! You can trust her to accurately assess your needs and make wise suggestions. Once she diagnosed my situation, she referred me to one of her preferred partners, and I’m so happy with the results. Laura provided complete, clear answers to all my questions. I’d work with her again in a second!

A Boomer’s Guide to Eldercare

http://boomersguidetoeldercare.com/

Alice Kalso is a die-hard do-it-yourselfer. But when it came to figuring out the whole blogging thing, she sought our help. We During our consultation, we helped Alice determine her audience, strategize her brand, and format her blog posts for optimum readability and share-bility.

Alice says:

Laura gently pushed this technophobe into the world of blogs: first, with her e-book, Blogophobia Conquered, and later with her own how-to blog, and finally with a one-on-one consultation. She is knowledgeable, patient with folks like me, and all in all, a wonderful cheerleader.

Mr. Christianson’s Math Help Desk

http://www.www.mrchristianson.com/

Teachers are wired, too! When the 2009-10 school year started, my husband — a high school math teacher — wanted a new and creative way to connect with his students and their parents. The result: Mr. C’s Math Help Desk.

Mr. Christianson says:

In less than a day, Laura created a custom WordPress Web site/blog AND she created my Facebook account and four private discussion groups for my classes. Plus, she gave me a crash course in how to use WordPress and Facebook. Laura is creative and efficient… and I’m not just saying that because I’m married to her…and want to stay married!

Silver Creek Cottage Massage

http://www.silvercreekcottagemassage.com/

If you live in the north Seattle/Everett area, you’ll want to indulge in Janine Parriss’s massage therapy services. She provides relaxation and therapeutic massage, treatment massage, pregnancy massage, on-site chair massage, and travel-to-you massage. I can attest from firsthand experience: Janine’s massages are great!

Janine is planning to overhaul her site, and came to me with lots of questions.

She says:

Laura is extremely knowledgable about what she does and is such a professional. We have had many discussions about how blogging, e-newsletters, etc. can help my business grow. I’m quite a novice when it comes to technology and Laura is great at explaining in terms I can understand. I’d definitely recommend her services!

Marriage Gems

http://lifegems4marriage.com/

When Lori Lowe entered her blog in our Monday Makeover Challenge, we gave her more than she bargained for. She won a free consultation, and we threw in a few extra tips to help her improve her blog.

Lori wasted no time in improving her blog, and she’s happy with the results.

Lori says:

Laura is a genius at simplifying technical matters and offering excellent advice and doable solutions.

Here’s a guest post Lori wrote for our blog, detailing how she incorporated our makeover suggestions.

Alderbrook Properties

http://www.alderbrookproperties.com/

Looking to relocate in a golf course community in the beautiful Pacific Northwest? You’ll find a home at Alderbrook Properties on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Alderbrook Properties recently designed their Web site, and they’ll be repackaging blog content our professional writer created for them for use throughout their new site and in marketing materials.

Alderbrook Properties’ owners highly recommend our business blogging services:

…very professional in their business dealings and always available to us regarding questions we might have and support we might need.

Virginia Garberding, author

http://www.pleasegettoknowme.com/

Virginia is the author of Please Get to Know Me: Aging with Dignity and Relevance. She  provides innovative ways to work with the elderly, the disabled, and persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Virginia asked me for advice on how she can use her Web site and blog to brand herself as an expert, book more speaking engagements, and sell more books.

She says:

Your suggestions are precise and clearly presented. Your book, Blogophobia Conquered, has helped me immensely, too. I highly recommend your service to anyone who is a novice blogger like myself.

John Imler, author

http://www.faithrescued.com/

http://johnimler.authorweblog.com/

In anticipation of publishing his autobiography, John Imler asked our advice for how to create a Web site and blog that would effectively promote his book.

He says:

I can never thank you enough for sharing your valuable knowledge about blogging with me. It gave this 75-year-old man the courage to jump into the world of blogging.

Debbie Jansen, Family Training Center

http://www.debbiejansen.com/

Debbie attended Laura’s Beginning Blogging seminar and got inspired to start her own blogs.

She says:

My business changed when I took a class with Laura. She made an overwhelming, complicated subject easy to understand.

We helped Debbie consolidate and organize her blog content, set up an editorial calendar for multiple blogs, and increase traffic to her blogs.

Janet Perez Eckles, author/speaker

http://www.janetperezeckles.com/

Janet Perez Eckles is an author and speaker who delivers ‘Faith and Love With a Latin Flair.’

We helped Janet fine-tune her brand identity and suggested ideas for making her site’s design and content more inviting and easy to navigate.

Before she launched her blog, Janet attended Laura’s Beginning Blogging seminar. She says:

Laura’s delivery is flawless. I am in awe at the clarity and illustrations given with so much detail. I purchased the CD and listened to it twice already; each time I learn more.

Hawley and Associates

http://www.hawleyandassociates.com/

Insurance specialists serving child welfare, adoption, foster care and social service nonprofits, Hawley and Associates asked Laura to help them set up a print newsletter and and to write and edit content.

Donna Hawley says:

When I learned that Laura Christianson — the author of two books about adoption and an adoptive mom — lived in our area, I immediately sought her help in developing a company newsletter to be distributed to adoption agencies nationwide. It was a treat to work with a writer/marketer who is an adoption expert and who shares our passion for adoption.

More Satisfied Customers…

World Concern - Headquartered in Seattle, World Concern is a nonprofit Christian humanitarian organization providing disaster response and community development programs to the world’s poor in Africa, Asia and the Americas. We have written direct mail copy, newsletter articles, Web copy, and other marketing content for World Concern.

Washington Tree & Lawn Care - If you live in the Puget Sound area and need organic or traditional fertilizer for your lawn, trees, and shrubs… or you need weed or exterior pest control, visit Washington Tree & Lawn Care. We overhauled their website for them.

Northwest Flower & Garden Show – One of the world’s top five garden shows and a favorite of Pacific Northwest gardeners. We launched the original blog for the show and Flora (one of our professional ghost writers) fed her readers with bloomin’ good gardening tips year-round until the show was sold to new owners in 2009.

San Francisco Flower & Garden Show – Another world-renowned flower & garden show with a world-renowned blog! We also launched and ghost-wrote the blog for this show until the show was sold to new owners in 2009.

Quest Aircraft Company – When the folks at Quest decided to re-vamp their Web site and Quest Log (blog), they “flew” a few ideas by us to see whether they were on the right flight path.

Tandem Antiques & Design – Hilary and Steve Ecklund are a multi-talented couple who live and work in tandem… design and create in tandem. We coached them how to better establish their “tandem” brand identity, how to showcase their product line, and how to fine-tune their blog content.

eBabies + iTeens + YouToo – Speaker and writer, Cheri Gregory, is an absolute delight to work with. We set her up with a professionally-designed blogskin for her new parenting blog.

Beyond Cross Cultural Magazine – This  non-profit organization supports, educates and informs new immigrants, international students, and first-time visitors to the U.S. about immigration and cultural issues. The organization’s president, Betty Odak, asked us to consolidate multiple Web sites and blogs  into one easy-to-navigate, clean-looking Web site that incorporated a blog.