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nadine B. Photography
blog customization for naide bailey photography
step 1: SIGN THE CONTRACT
step 2: FILL OUT THE FORM
This Week's Brand Story: Project Description
This blog customization project is designed to transform your existing Showit + WordPress blog into a cohesive, SEO-friendly, and beautifully branded space that aligns with your photography business.
Over the course of five days, we’ll customize your category pages and individual post templates, install and style the Rise plugin for better content navigation, and ensure your blog feels like an intentional extension of your website—not just an add-on.
From design layout to functional SEO structure, we’ll focus on making your blog both visually compelling and strategically organized to support your content goals—whether that’s showcasing client stories, building your brand authority, or attracting new leads.
You’ll walk away with a clean, polished blog that not only reflects your visual style but also works harder behind the scenes to improve user experience and visibility.
Go straight to your project calendar. →
Deliverables →
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DELIVERABLES
- Custom Category Page Design (up to 20 blog categories)
- Article/Post Page Customization
- Rise Plugin Integration & Styling
- Blog Styling (Font&Typography, Layout, Links, Featured Image Blocks)
- Basic On-Page SEO Setup (Meta Titles, Descriptions, Headings)
- Responsive Layout (Mobile & Desktop Views)
- Technical Integration & Coordination with Showit Team
- 1 Round of Revisions
- Final Launch Walkthrough + Testing
- Optional Add-On (Google Search Console & Analytics Setup if selected)
process overview →
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Process Overview
Wednesday, April 23 - We’ll begin by customizing your blog’s category pages and integrating the Rise plugin to set up the foundation for your blog layout and navigation.
Thursday, April 24 - I’ll design the individual post layout and apply your brand styling throughout the blog, including basic SEO setup to help with visibility.
Friday, April 25 - You’ll review the initial draft and send in your feedback. One round of revisions is included, and optional add-ons (like Google setup) can be requested today.
Monday, April 28 - I’ll apply your final revisions, send your last invoice, and ask you to complete a short feedback form as we prep for launch.
Tuesday, April 29 - I’ll coordinate with the Showit team for any tech setup and run final checks—then your new blog goes live! 🎉
brand story →
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PROJECT CALENDAR
april 21 - 25, 2025
Before we officially begin your blog customization project, I just need a few things from you to get everything ready behind the scenes. You’ll find all the important links below to provide access and fill out your blog strategy form. Please complete everything by April 22, 2025, so we can start fresh and fully prepped on the 21st. Let me know if you have any questions—I’m here to help!
sign the contract →
subscribe to rise plugin →
onboarding form →
initial invoice →
we are here
Tuesday: Launch Day!
QUICK LINKS:
send project feedback & client review →
April 29, 2025
I’ll coordinate with the Showit support team for any necessary technical integration, then run a final round of testing across devices. Once everything’s polished and ready—you’ll get the green light, and your new blog will go live!
Congratulations on your blog launch!
view your blog's new look here →
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Wednesday: Category Setup & Plugin Integration
April 23, 2025
I’ve strategized your blog category titles, created layout options for your main category page, and designed the sub-category page. I also recorded a video walkthrough explaining the strategy behind each layout.
The category page isn’t linked to WordPress yet—we’ll connect it once you’ve picked your preferred layout.
Click this link to send me your choice. Excited to hear what you think!
Thursday: Main Blog Page & Single Post Design
April 24, 2025
I’ve finalized the main and sub-category pages, designed the main blog page, and the single post layout as well.
Right now, the pages aren’t linked to your WordPress blog just yet—this will be finalized on Monday once I receive your final feedback. In the meantime, the links within the pages will still lead to the current layout.
I’ve recorded a quick video update to walk you through everything—feel free to watch it when you get a chance!
QUICK LINKS:
QUICK LINKS:
view live update on mark.up→
view live update on mark.up→
watch Shane's update →
choose your category page layout here →
watch Shane's update →
we are here
we are here
Friday: Feedback & Revisions
Monday: Final Updates & Approval
QUICK LINKS:
send feedback via mark.up→
QUICK LINKS:
April 25, 2025
You’ll receive the first draft of your blog layout and will have time to review and send in your feedback. I’ll apply one round of revisions to adjust anything that needs fine-tuning. Optional add-ons like Google Search Console setup may also be requested today. Just send us a message here.
Go to this page for feedback guidelines.
April 28, 2025
I’ve already made the updates on your live blog based on the feedback you sent me via Markup. You can check it out now!
There’s just one more thing I’ll need you to finalize: the final look of your main blog category section. I created 4 options based on your suggestions. You can view them when you click this link. View live link here.
Please take a look and let me know which one you’d like to go with!
main blog page link →
main category page link →
sub category page link →
single post page link→
watch Shane's update →
view live blog →
send feedback via mark.up→
Form follows function
and your words guide the design. The more you share, the better we create.
Take your time, and be as detailed as you’d like.
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