SophiaNotes | Edition 020

Dear Friends,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to share something personal and to ask for your help during a challenging time. My husband, our five cats, and I had to evacuate our home in Burnsville in Yancey County in North Carolina on Monday, Sept 30th, due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The storm brought over 30 inches of rain to an already saturated mountainous area, leading to widespread destruction. Thankfully, with the help of our neighbors, first responders, and friends from as far as Pennsylvania, we made it to safety after a 24-hour evacuation journey.

We are incredibly fortunate, but there are many in our community who have lost everything—homes, cars, and even loved ones. Thousands are still stranded without basic utilities, and while efforts are underway to restore normalcy, it will take time.

In the meantime, I am working to rebuild my life and business. While we are staying temporarily with a generous friend in Pennsylvania, my goal is to get back on our feet, secure temporary housing in the foothills of North Carolina, and support our community in the rebuilding process.

Additionally, our local community bank was also impacted by the floods, forcing them to reduce some of their functions, including limiting cash withdrawals to $200 per day. This has made it challenging to access enough funds quickly. With our car and home no longer accessible, we need to purchase a new vehicle to regain mobility and organize temporary housing near Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham. These immediate needs are adding to the urgency of our situation as we work to rebuild.

To make this possible, I am offering pre-advanced booking for my web design and online marketing services. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your website or launching a new online project, now would be a perfect time to book my services for completion over the next few months. Here are some options you can consider:

1. Web Design Packages (Squarespace):

• Website in a Day ($1,800)
  Perfect for small businesses or personal brands needing a fast, professional 3-page website, designed in just one day. Includes custom design, mobile optimization, and SEO setup.
  Book it here.

• Website in Two Days ($3,600)
  For those needing a more robust 6-page website with deeper customization. This package offers two full days of focused web design work to create a beautiful, optimized online presence.
  Book it here.

• Website in Two Weeks ($7,200)
  A comprehensive 8-10 page custom website, built with attention to detail over two weeks. This package is ideal for larger projects requiring advanced functionality, SEO, and integrations such as email marketing or scheduling tools.
  Book it here.
  
  How to book:
  1. Click the above link to book your package.
  2. After you book, we can meet on Zoom and discuss your project details and timeline.
  
  Please see my web design portfolio and testimonials here.
  Please email me at [email protected] with any questions.

2. Hourly Packages (Used for multiple services):

• 1-Hour Package ($250)
  Book it here.

• 5-Hour Package ($950)
  Book it here.

• 10-Hour Package ($1,750)
  Book it here.

These packages are perfect if you want to delegate tasks or have live video consultations and training via Zoom. You can use the time in versatile ways, such as website updates, online marketing strategy, email newsletter marketing and set up, content marketing planning, or online business consultations. The hours can be spread across several one-hour sessions over multiple weeks, providing flexibility for ongoing support and allowing you to get expert guidance while keeping your projects on track.

Please see details on the service packages here.

Skills and Services You Can Use the Hourly Packages For:

The hourly packages can be used for any of the following or other ideas you may have using my skills and expertise in online business, or online marketing.

• Website Maintenance

  Maintaining, updating, building or expanding your Squarespace site.

• Email Marketing Setup
  Get your email campaigns up and running on your preferred platform. (I am proficient in these platforms: ConvertKit, Mailerlite, Mailchimp, beehiiv).

• Online Marketing Strategy Sessions
  Let’s create a solid plan to grow your business online.

• Content Marketing Strategy Sessions
  Craft a content marketing plan and strategy for your business using YouTube, Blogging, Medium, and LinkedIn.

• Course Creation/Launch Strategy
  Design and launch your online course with personalized support including curriculum development, sales page and landing page design, email sales sequence.

• Webinar Creation/ Strategy
  Craft a webinar for list-building, product/tech demo, or sales webinar for selling your services or courses.

How You Can Take The Next Step

If any of these services align with your needs or future plans, I would be incredibly grateful if you would consider pre-booking today using the links in the respective sections. The work will be scheduled to begin after October 15, 2024, and will be completed within the next 3-4 months.

Your support means the world to me as we navigate this difficult time. Thank you for being part of my community, and please keep the people of Western North Carolina and the US Southeast, in your thoughts as we all work toward recovery.

Warm regards,
Sophia Ojha