Studio DIY

Update Your Website…
Without Touching Your Live Site

A staging-based refresh service where you get the setup, the theme, and the safety net to redesign your site yourself… then I handle the technical launch when you’re ready.

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The Challenge You're Facing

You want to refresh your website, but you’re nervous about breaking your live site. Maybe you’ve tried updating things yourself before and ended up with error messages, broken layouts, or visitors seeing your half-finished work.

You know what you want your site to look like. You’re comfortable working in WordPress. You just need the technical setup so you can redesign safely… and someone to handle the scary technical parts when it’s time to go live.

Here’s what you’re dealing with:
  • You can’t afford to have your live site down or looking broken
  • You want to take your time customizing without visitors seeing your progress
  • You’re not sure how to set up a staging site or safely push changes live
  • You want to do the design work yourself, but you need backup for the technical stuff
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Guided Refresh & Relaunch

The Solution You've Been Looking For

Studio DIY gives you a safe sandbox to work in. I set up your staging site, install your theme, back up your live site, and give you 30 days to customize to your heart’s content. When you’re ready to launch, I handle the technical migration so nothing breaks.

Think of it like this: I give you a practice space where you can experiment, make mistakes, and refine your design without anyone seeing it. Your live site stays exactly as it is until you’re 100% ready. Then I handle the switch.

What Makes This Different

This is perfect if:

  • You’re comfortable working in WordPress and want to do the customization yourself
  • You just need the technical setup and safety net
  • You want the flexibility to work at your own pace
  • You value having someone handle the launch so you don’t have to worry about breaking anything

And You Get…

  • Staging site setup
  • Theme installation and basic configuration
  • 30-day customization window to work at your own pace
  • Full backup of your live site before we push changes live
  • Done-for-you launch when you’re ready (I push your staging site live)
  • Post-launch check to make sure everything’s functioning correctly

You get the freedom to DIY with the security of professional support.

The Process

Setup

I set up your staging site, install your chosen theme, and back up your live site. Once everything’s ready, I’ll send you login credentials and a brief walkthrough of what’s been set up.

Customization

You have 30 days to customize your staging site however you want. Take your time. Experiment. Make changes. Your live site is untouched during this period, so there’s no pressure. If you finish early, great. If you need the full 30 days, that’s fine too.

Launch

When you’re ready to go live, let me know. I’ll schedule your launch, push your staging site live, and run a full check to make sure everything works. You’ll have a fresh, updated website without ever having to worry about the technical details.


The Investment


$500

or two payments of $275

This includes your full staging setup, theme installation, backup, 30-day customization period, and done-for-you launch.

This is the most budget-friendly way to refresh your site if you’re comfortable doing the design work yourself. You’re not paying for my design time… you’re paying for the technical setup and peace of mind that your launch will go smoothly.

Perfect For You If:

  • You're comfortable with WordPress basics
  • You enjoy hands-on website work
  • You want to learn while doing
  • You have a clear design direction
  • You're budget-conscious
  • You prefer working at your own pace

Not the Right Fit If:

  • You're completely new to WordPress

  • You need extensive customization

  • You're building a complex e-commerce site

  • You prefer a hands-off approach

  • You need rush completion

Let's Talk About Your Website

The right option depends on your timeline, budget, and how hands-on you want to be

Let's talk through what makes sense for your specific situation