FAQ

These are some of the questions I am most frequently asked. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, you’re always welcome to email me.

• Why is your waiting list so long? Is there any way to jump to the front of the line? Because I’m so dang awesome, duh! OK, maybe that’s only part of the story. There’s actually three little reasons and their names are Abby, Olivia and Ellie. I am a mom first and The Blog Fairy second. My work must work around my family and this sometimes means a long waiting list. I try my best to give you an accurate estimate of what your wait time will be and I seem to always deliver on time if not a bit earlier. At times I offer “Jump The Line” pricing, meaning you can pay a little extra and I’ll get your job done sooner. However, this is only when I’m not completely stressed out and feeling like a crazy woman . If the “Jump The Line” option is available, you will see it advertised on my site.

• How long does the design process take from start to finish? If you’re good about checking your email and prompt with your feedback it should only take about 3-4 days from start to install.

• Do you create all the cartoon people I see in your headers? The short answer, no. All the illustrations and photographs used in my headers are royalty-free graphics that I purchase, usually through istockphoto. The cartoon people are vector graphics that I am able to edit and customize by changing hair styles, eye color, clothing, etc.
• Who owns the rights to my design? Hmm…legally I’m not sure. But as far as I’m concerned, after I finish your design you are free to use your header or the other elements of your design for your own personal purposes. I would ask that you don’t resell or distribute any portion of your design to other people.

• How can I give you access to my blog for installation? If you’re on Blogger you can go into your Dashboard/Settings/Permissions and send me an email invite to be an author on your blog. After I accept your invite you will need to go back into that same spot and click on “Grant Admin” next to my name. After we’re done setting up your blog you can go back in there and remove me as an author/admin. If you are on Wordpress you can go into your Dashboard/Users/Add New and add me as an author. Be sure to set my role as Administrator. After we’re done setting up your blog you can go back in there and remove me.
• How did you learn how to do all this stuff? I am completely self-taught and everything I know came through lots of trial and even more error. I started out experimenting on my own blog design and then a few brave friends and family members let me try my hand on theirs. All the technical web design stuff has also come through lots of experimenting. Whenever I need to know how to do something I usually consult my teacher “Google” and he points me to someone who seems to know what they’re talking about. I established The Blog Fairy in November of 2008 and it has taken off more than I ever anticipated. It has been a wonderful blessing, both creatively for myself, and financially for our family. I am appreciative to everyone who has allowed me into their online homes to work my fairy magic.