More samples as well as a sample admin and screenshots to come next week.

We are running a sale that ends at 6pm MST tonight (Thurs. June 23rd)
Owned license: FLEXCART125OFF – $125 off for a total of $125
Leased: FLEXCART25OFF – $25 off for a total of $25

You can purchase from

http://www.portfoliositez.com/clientarea/cart.php?gid=7

More info on the cart can be found on our facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/portfoliositez) and the discussion area http://www.facebook.com/portfoliositez?sk=app_2373072738#!/topic.php?uid=240984042750&topic=17049

OVERALL:
* ability to save multiple themes
* ability to update your themes with the built-in updater that will install all the latest bug fixes and features
* ability to view your site in preview mode so you can click around and see what it would look like before setting a new theme live
* no Flash – compatible with non-flash products such as the IPad and Iphone
* ability to edit the hundreds of settings via an easy to use area of the wordpress wp-admin
* full control – if there is css that you want to add to the theme’s stylesheet, or a less common element you want to style with css, there is an area built-in to add to the style.css which will ensure your custom css is always added and never overwritten with future updates.
* fully compatible with the latest wordpress features including their new dynamic menu system that gives you full control over button location, sub menus, etc.

LAYOUT:
* ability to set width
* ability to set colors, padding, margins, background images, and much MUCH more to make each look truly unique
* ability to add a left sidebar, right sidebar, or both and set the widths, paddings, backgrounds, etc.
* ability to upload a background image, and a custom sized image on top of the background to create a very stylized look

ADVANCED LAYOUT:
* ability to add custom images to the site and have 12 different starting locations for those images. This may be our most impactful feature and the hardest to explain. With this you can add custom design elements that overlap your slideshow, add custom buttons that stay on the side of the browser, or even add custom buttons that come out from behind the content area like the twitter, facebook, and rss buttons on our samples. You can have the image link out to anywhere you want, or not be a link at all. You can set them to animate left/right, up/down, fade, or not animate and you have full control over the location of the image – all without flash and without writing any code!

HOMEPAGE:
* a homepage wordpress template that will have a built-in ‘featured gallery’ bar on it
* ability to start your blog with this page or not

SLIDESHOW:
* 9 different starting layouts
* ability to further customize layouts by changing widths, heights, logo placement, logo holder background color, logo holder background opacity
* select different animation types
* bulk upload slideshow images and use built-in cropper to size the image to fit perfectly in slideshow
* slideshow layouts that include two seperate slideshows
* ability to have the logo panel and/or main background change color with each image

GALLERIES:
* create multiple galleries just as you would posts
* choose to have galleries on the main menu, as a featured gallery, or both
* choose height of gallery and upload all navigation arrows to match your theme design
* no Flash – compatible with non-flash products such as the IPad and Iphone

CONTACT PAGE:
* most advanced contact page we offer with ability to create unlimited form fields with different types (input, text, multiple select, dropbox, radio)
* built-in ShootQ integration

BLOG:
* upload custom post icons for each category
* post icons can include date and be positioned anywhere from the left or right of the post title
* full control over colors, font sizes, font face types (web safe fonts) , styling
* 50+ settings to highly customize comment area including top and bottom images for even, odd, and author comments
* ability to upload custom buttons below post for twitter, facebook, email, comment, and rss.
* threaded comment support up to 5 levels deep
* ability to show/hide comment and display on main blog page or not
* built-in bio section that you can have appear on top of the blog page with an image and description

IMAGE PROTECTION:
* right click disabled for images
* drag and drop images disabled
* image toolbars disabled
* iphone/ipad ‘save image’ menu disabled

FLEXSITEZ PRICING

our new flexsitez product will be priced as follows:

Standard: $11/mo + $20 setup fee
Premium: $16/mo + $40 setup fee
Owned License: $150 (will not include flexcart which will be able to be purchased separately- wordpress install included):
Standard blogsite/flash site to standard flexsite Switch:  $20.00
Premium blogsite/flash site to premium flexsite Switch: $40.00
Add-on template:  $20.00  setup + $5/mo or $60/yr (will not include flexcart which will be able to be purchased separately for premium accounts)
The premium account will come with all the same features listed above that our standard come with. In Addition it will include the flexcart which will be launching at the end of June and it will include 2 gigs of hosting space and 20 gigs of bandwidth as opposed to the 1 gig of hosting space and 10 gigs of bandwidth that is included in the standard. The Owned license DOES NOT include the flexcart.

FLEXSITEZ LAUNCH AND PRE-LAUNCH SALE

We are currently adding the final touches to the flexsitez and completing some debugging. We will be starting setups next week on a first come first serve basis. We are running a pre-launch sale. These sale prices will expire as soon as we begin setups and will be replaced with coupons of a lesser value. Premium setups WILL NOT be setup with the flexcart until the flexcart launches. You will receive a coupon code in your welcome email for a free flexcart setup when available at the end of June.

FLEXPS75OFF – $75 OFF Owned License
FLEXPS25OFF – $25 OFF for Premium with free Flexcart installation once it launches (coupon will be posted in Welcome Email)
FLEXPS20OFF – $20 OFF for Flexsite – CART NOT INCLUDED
FLEXPS10OFF – $10 OFF for Current Service Clients for either a switch or added template

You can order a new service by going to http://www.portfoliositez.com/clientarea/cart.php?gid=6
You can order a switch/add-on by going to http://www.portfoliositez.com/clientarea/cart.php?gid=4

FAQs

We currently have one sample up that can be viewed at: http://www.portfoliositez.com/flexsitez/

We will be posting additional examples at the end of this week after we are completed debugging and putting in the final touches. We will update this page with FAQs that we are getting throughout the week.

Q: Will there be a sample admin available to try out before we purchase?
A: Yes, we will be creating a sample that can be played around with after we are complete with the launch and caught up on the initial order setups. There WILL NOT be a sample admin available during the presale.

Q: If we have a standard flash or blogsite account can we update to premium?
A: Yes, there will be a $30 upgrade fee along with the different monthly.

Q: Can I set this up on my current blog?
A: No. The Flexsitez will require a fresh install of WordPress which we will complete for you. You then can import your old posts from your previous blog.

Q: What is the difference between the original blogsites and the Flexsitez?
A: The flexsitez is much more customizable and will include the flexsitez themes we develop to give it unlimited looks, the blogsites have a few different features and are a bit more user friendly due to the fewer options.

Blogsite Pros:
* Comes with flash header and flash galleries for a more elegant feel
* built-in calendar
* built-in basic cart
* supports music, color changing elements, and slideshow in the galleries
* supports music throughout site
* two different headers (one to appear on main page and other to appear on all other pages)
* comes with a sitezadmin/ just like the flash sites for easy transition from flash to blogsite

Flexsitez pros:
* can create thousands of completely different looks
* full access to any themes PSitez develop for easy switching free
* support for sidebars, latest WordPress features including their new menu system
* non-flash so it displays on IPads, IPhones, and other non-flash products
* advanced features such as custom image uploads, full design control, etc.
* 9 different header layouts to choose from and tweak to create hundreds of different header looks
* advanced contact form with built-in support for ShootQ
* all admin controls built into WordPress’s admin so there is only one admin to use
* auto-updates built-in to allow you to see when there are updates and update the different themes, flexsitez core, etc. so you are always up to date with the latest bug fixes and features

In general we’d recommend the original blogsites if there is a design you like and you’d prefer a simplier solution for your blog that is a little less intimidating. We’d recommend the flexsitez if you change your look yearly (or even sooner) or are familiar with WordPress’s admin and would like the ability to have more control over your design and blog’s functionality.

DEC. 24th – CLOSED
DEC. 25th – CLOSED
DEC. 26th – CLOSED (as usual for the weekend)

DEC.  31st – CLOSED
JAN. 1st – CLOSED
JAN 2nd – CLOSED (as usual for the weekend)

We will try to answer any tickets sent in on December 24th-December 26th on Monday, December 27th.  We ask for 2-3 business days for new orders so they will all be completed no later then Wed. December 29th, at the end of the day.

We will try to answer any tickets or orders placed on December 31st-January 2nd on Monday, December 3rd. We ask for 2-3 business days for new orders so they will all be completed no later then Wed. January 5th, at the end of the day.

Remember there is still time to order a gift card for the holidays!

Have a great holiday!

The PSitez Team

CHRISTMAS10 – $10 off any new monthly service or Extra (like added template, template switch, etc) for current clients

CHRISTMAS20 – FREE SETUP ($20 value) off any new YEARLY service.  This coupon is only good for services paid for for the year. If paying monthly CHRISTMAS10 should be used.

CHRISTMAS25 – $25 off a standard owned license blogsite. This is only good for owned license purchases (to be hosted on the server of your choice). If ordering a leasing service one of the above coupon codes should be used.

CHRISTMAS100 – $100 off a premium owned license blogsite or flash site. This is only good for owned license purchases (to be hosted on the server of your choice). If ordering a leasing service one of the above coupon codes should be used. This means you can own your site for just $100! This includes setup on the server of your choice that meets our requirements.

CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS are here! (they can only be purchased until 1/3/2011)

Don’t want to miss the great savings but not ready to switch just yet? Want to purchase a new site for a friend or family member for Christmas? Our new Christmas gift cards may be perfect for you! We didn’t want to have anyone miss out on the great savings so we are offering a gift card program this year.

HOW IT WORKS:
You can order a gift card from our website at http://www.portfoliositez.com/clientarea/cart.php?gid=5 . The gift cards are 50% off  (75% off for an extra!). It can be used anytime from 12/25/2010-6/25/2011 and is not good with any other promotions. It can be used with any products we currently have or any we launch before 6/25/2011 including the stand alone shopping cart and the generation II blogsites. These gift cards will only be for sale through 1/3/2011 and are non-refundable.

WHAT YOU GET:
You will receive a gift card promotional code that you will be able to use when checking out anytime between 12/25/2010-6/25/2011. You will also receive a link to downloadable gift card templates you can use to print out if you are giving this as a gift.

If you have any questions about the sale or gift cards please email info@portfoliositez.com.

Happy Holidays!

The PSitez Team =)

Each Friday this Fall, we will be running a contest on photos submitted by you! Instead of a “random” winner, the person whose image has the most “LIKES” wins!

Rules: one photo per contest and no voting on your photo. The winner and theme of the next contest will be announced Friday mornings.

Prize: $20 towards anything… (cannot be credited toward monthly/yearly payments)

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A FLASH SITE?
A: There is a lot of competition out there for photographers, so what gives you the edge? Having a website is definitely a must but why a flash site? The answer is simple: presentation. Potential clients are going to be searching the web and coming across a lot of photographers, you need to have a site that really showcases your work and creates an emotional connection with your style. A flash site really showcases your work in the most flattering manner so your clients can get a sense of the emotion you captured as well as the technical excellence. Imagine your images as prints, you can deliver a stand-alone print easily and fast, however if you really want to wow your client wouldn’t you prefer them to see the image matted and in a frame that really enhances the photo?

IS IT TRUE FLASH IS NOT SEO FRIENDLY?
A: This used to be the case, and still is with some flash sites, however our generation II templates are SEO friendly just like html sites. We’ve created a site structure that displays your content as an html page for search engines. That means all your text is indexable as well as the direct links to that text. There is also the ability to create a different meta title for each page, and generate a sitemap of all your flash pages that can be submitted to search engines. The best part is if one of the indexed flash urls is clicked from the search engine it takes them directly to the flash page. This means you get the search engine friendliness of an html site without sacrificing the experience for your visitor!

WILL MY FLASH SITE SHOW ON SMARTPHONES AND IPADS?
A: Yes and no. Many smartphones now support flash (such as the Droid) so your flash site will load creating a stunning mobile presentation. However, to support the phone and devices that don’t we have created an fast loading mobile version for the generation II templates as well as an IPad version. The mirror sites are designed specifically for those devices to showcase your work fast and efficiently. Our IPad site is also the only mirror site specifically designed for the IPad to utilize the touchscreen interface giving your visitors a unique interactive experience. This will make your site stand out from your competition’s standard html mirror sites. With the mirror sites your content will be able to be pulled up anywhere in a very professional manner.

DO FLASH SITES LOAD SLOWER THEN HTML SITES?
A: For the most part they do, but on high speed connections the difference is nominal. If your in an area with a lot of dial-up users, or non-tech savvy users, an html site or blogsite is your best choice. If you are in a metro area or big city we recommend the flash sites as most your visitors will have high speed connections and appreciate the multimedia experience of your website.

SHOULD I GO WITH A HTML SITE, BLOGSITE OR FLASH SITE?
A: This really depends on your location, target audience, and your ability to update the site regularly. If you are in an area with dial-up connections then an html site or blogsite is best. A blogsite is best if you want both the fast loading html of wordpress and the multimedia presentation of a flash site for your headers and galleries. With a blogsite it is important to be able to update it regularly with posts, otherwise it may give the impression you don’t have many clients or much work. If you want to create an emotional multimedia experience for your work a flash site is best. A flash site also is the better choice if you don’t think you’ll be updating it regularly.

WHY PORTFOLIOSITEZ?
We are a small company that holds customer satisfaction above all else. As much as we love new clients our current clients are our focus. With our leasing option you can create a site and be sure to stay on top of the latest trends. We are constantly developing new products and new features to meet the needs of our clients such as the only IPad specific mirror site in the industry. With the leasing you have the freedom of change, for just the setup fee you can switch templates whenever you like as often as you like. You can also switch between the different types of templates such as blogsites, flash sites, and next year html sites with the leasing option. We also never oversell our servers which is why we can run them at optimal levels with little downtime. If you prefer to own the template outright to host on your own servers then you have that option as well Either way you will get our full support throughout the time you have your site.

To celebrate we are running a sale good through Tuesday, Oct 5th. Use the following coupons:

BDAY20 - free setup fee on any new service ($20 value)
BDAY50 – $50 off any individual flash site or premium individual blogsite
BDAY10 – $10 off any extra (excluding extra hosting) including template switches, ipad/iphone mirror sites, and standard individual blogsite templates

ALL WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BEFORE 5pm today

FACEBOOK CONTEST 1:
What’s your favorite way of celebrating a birthday or anniversary? post an image on our facebook page with a description of what you like to do to celebrate!
PRIZE: 1 year premium subscription with any template – winner selected at random

FACEBOOK CONTEST 2 (current clients only):
Respond to this post with a link to your psitez website/blog and roughly how long you’ve been a client
PRIZE: A Splash Yourself Kit from kimtown.com – http://kimtown.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=424

FACEBOOK CONTEST 3:
Follow us on twitter (http://twitter.com/portfoliositez) and tweet ‘Happy Birthday Portfoliositez!’ 
PRIZE: $20 psitez coupon (can be used for anything including free switch, ipad/iphone mirror sites, etc)

Thank you Brandi Lacey, our first client back in 2007, for being with us all these years! Your service is now free for life…

We have some much anticipated projects on our plate this upcoming year like our generation II blogsites and the stand-alone cart. What else would you like to see from us?

FACEBOOK CONTEST 4: tell us what you’d like to see from us this year… different product? More help videos? More articles? etc.PRIZE: $20 Portfoliositez gift card to use for anything

FACEBOOK CONTEST 5: Post a picture on our wall of your favorite 3 year old! (Doesn’t have to be a 3 year old child)
PRIZE: 6 month free premium subscription with template of your choice!

* new front-end shopping cart
* images handled differently so galleries can hold more images with less processor power
* contact page left/right justified instead of centered
* each client can have their own jukebox
* ability to upload a background image
* H.264 video support
* Password protected video galleries
* 200+ advanced settings to tweak your site even more
* IPad and Phone mirror sites available
* FULL SEO SUPPORT (generate sitemap, crawlable by google, direct links to pages within your flash site)

In our generation II templates the following is no longer supported:
* newsletter email database
* client mini sites
* multiple saved favorites per client, the favorites are now auto-save per client and require no logging in

CHECK OUT THE SAMPLE 1

SEE MAYA SAMPLE 2

Follow us (‘like’ us) on Facebook to have a chance to win a FREE individual template or FREE year premium subscription! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Indian-Hills-CO/Portfoliositez/240984042750