Website Refresh Help

Build it yourself, with a tech bestie on call.

Studio DIY gives you a safe staging site, expert setup, and real WordPress website help for 45 days. You refresh your site at your own pace, and your live site stays safe while you work.

Studio DIY

You’ve got the vision. We’ve got your back.

You know what you want your website to look like. You might even enjoy the work. What you don’t want is to click the wrong button and take your whole site down, or spend a weekend lost in tutorials that skip the important part.

Studio DIY puts you in the driver’s seat with the technical side handled. We set up a private staging site where you can build and experiment without touching your live site. You work at your own pace, and when you get stuck, help is just a support ticket away.

When you’re ready, we review your work and move it live. You get the satisfaction of doing it yourself, without the risk of doing it alone.

What you get

Everything you need to refresh your site safely, on your schedule.

Staging Site

A private copy of your site where you can build and experiment safely.

Setup Done for You

Plugins configured and your documentation sent within 2 business days.

45 Days to Build

Work at your own pace, on your own schedule.

Getting Started Call

A 30-minute working session in your first week to get you moving.

Pre-Launch Call

A 30-minute session to walk through your site and checklist before launch.

Support Tickets

Assistance when you get stuck, at a discounted $65/hour

Daily Backups

Every day of work saved, so a mistake is never permanent.

Launch

We review your site and move it live for you.

Post-Launch Support

One week of help with questions and small fixes.

How it works

Once you sign your agreement and make your first payment, here’s what happens.

Onboarding

You complete the questionnaire, add us as an admin on your site, and choose your theme (new or the one you have).

Your part: Finish all three so we can start your setup.

Staging Setup

Within 2 business days, we set up your staging site, configure your plugins, and send your documentation.

Your part: Watch your inbox for your login and documentation.

Build at Your Pace

You work on your site with tutorials, support tickets, and two 30-minute working sessions: one to get you started and one before launch. We run daily backups the whole time.

Your part: Submit a support ticket whenever you get stuck, and book your second session when you are close to launch.

Request Launch

You complete the launch checklist and submit your launch request.

Your part: Do a final pass on mobile and test your forms before you submit.

Launch and Support

We review your site, move it live, and provide 1 week of support.

Your part: Celebrate, then start sharing your link.

Your build window: Up to 45 days*

*Launch anytime you are ready. Need more time? Extended access is available.

Pricing

Covers everything in What You Get. Theme purchase not included.

Popular add-ons

Need a little more? Any of these can be added to your service. Final pricing depends on any add-ons.

  • Extended staging access
  • Custom form setup
  • Basic blog setup
  • Website care or hosting

Starting at
$397

  • $397 paid in full, or two payments of $225 ($450 total).
  • All payments must be made before your site goes live.
  • Payment plans through Afterpay, Klarna, or Affirm (eligibility shown at checkout)

Popular add-ons

Need a little more? Any of these can be added to your service. Final pricing depends on any add-ons.

  • Extended staging access
  • Custom form setup
  • Basic blog setup
  • Website care or hosting

Is This a Fit?

Perfect For You If

  • Already have a WordPress site that needs a refresh.
  • Are comfortable with WordPress basics and enjoy hands-on work
  • Have a clear idea of how you want your site to look
  • Have your content ready, or know what you want to say
  • Want to save money by doing the work yourself
  • Want a safety net so you can experiment without breaking anything

A better fit elsewhere if

  • Do not have a website yet → Studio Spark or Studio Focus.
  • Are new to WordPress or would rather hand it off → Studio Spark
  • Only need one strong page done for you → Studio Focus
  • Have everything ready and want a full site in two weeks → Studio Sprint

Not sure? Send us a message and we’ll point you to the right fit.

What Our Clients Say

  • TaKenya is a true professional.

    Takenya is a true professional. She helped me hone my vision to align with my niche to attract my clients. Her knowledge of systems and products increased my productivity while maintaining a professional look. She built my website (and manages it because I’m lost when it comes to technology) and streamlined my whole brand to make my products and communication more cohesive. I’m excited to keep working with her as my business grows!

    Selena

  • The Attention To Detail Was Remarkable

    Overall, my experience with Studio117 Creative was exceptional. The highlight was their ability to blend expertise with genuine client care, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. I fully intend to collaborate with them again in the future and strongly encourage others to consider Studio117 Creative for their projects.

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    Wilson

  • Takenya was incredibly patient with my many questions and consistently responsive

    I highly recommend Studio 117 Creative for any website design and building needs. Beyond website development, TaKenya also offers a range of other services. If you’re looking for a professional, attentive, and knowledgeable team to bring your vision to life, Studio 117 Creative is the way to go.

    Cherith Fluker

    Cherith

  • TaKenya at Studio 117 Creative is DOPE!

    TaKenya at Studio 117 Creative is DOPE! She hooked my sales page up! She’s a professional, honest and upfront, and truly creative. I’m a bit of a space cadet and she kept me focused on the project and was on time delivering a phenomenal final product with stellar service. I enjoy when I find a service provider that does quality work, at reasonable rates, with a dope energy. If you’re on the fence about Studio 117, hop off the fence and just go book with Takenya.

    Danielle

  • I can’t say enough how pleased I am with my website

    I don’t have adequate words to describe Kenya and her team’s excellence! I’m serious! Her team is the perfect blend of superb technical knowledge and award-winning creativity. They transformed my Squarespace diary into a pristine WordPress site with lucrative sponsors and features (I’m manifesting, LOL). Kenya and her team are not just professionals, they are friends. They display exceptional professionalism and a sense of humanity, personability, and relatability that turned into an amazing friendship! If you are looking for an excellent person to take your website to the next level, you need to be a client of Studio117Creative! I can’t say enough how pleased I am with my website, her services, and her continued support!

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    Eric

  • Takenya made the process of planning and building my new WordPress Website so easy

    The Team at Studio117 Creative is amazing. Takenya made the process of planning and building my new WordPress Website so easy – her process walks you through from start to finish. She even thought of things to improve functionality and flow that I didn’t. Whenever I had questions – Takenya and her team were responsive and knowledgeable. AND the icing on the cake – she has an affordable support service so I don’t have to keep up with backups, plugin updates and the all that jazz – they have me covered. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!

    Shakisha

Frequently Asked Questions

You should be comfortable logging in, editing pages, and adding images. If that sounds intimidating, Studio Spark is a better fit, since we build the site for you.

No. You build on a private staging site, so your live site stays exactly as it is until you’re ready to launch.

We run daily backups the whole time, so we can roll your staging site back to yesterday. Mistakes happen, and they’re fixable.

Submit a support ticket, use your working sessions, or add support hours if you need more hands-on help.

You can add extended staging access. Life happens, and your project doesn’t have to start over.

Yes. Submit your launch request as soon as your checklist is complete.

If you added website care or hosting, we’re still right here keeping your site updated and secure. If not, you can reach us any time through a support request.

Nope. Studio DIY works with any WordPress theme, including the one you already have. If you want a new theme for your refresh, you’ll buy it yourself so the license is in your name. Not sure which one to pick? We can share a few recommendations during onboarding.

Ready to roll up your sleeves?