Transformative Coaching Platform

Job ID: 37760667

Budget: $250 – $750 USD

I'm looking to swiftly build a vibrant, interactive website destined to serve as a cornerstone for my coaching business. This digital space will double as a booking platform, enabling clients to easily engage with my services. Additionally, it will house a rich resource page loaded with a variety of digital downloads, including PDF documents, audio files, and video content, aimed at enriching my clients' journey.

Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency in Podia or Wordpress is a necessity, given the technical backbone required for my site.
- Experience in creating user-friendly booking platforms.
- Strong background in setting up secure, accessible digital downloads.
- Agile development practices to meet the pressing deadline without compromising quality.
- An eye for clean, motivating design that mirrors the transformative nature of the coaching services.
- Previous work on similar coaching or educational platforms will be highly regarded.

This project is on a fast track for completion, aiming to be live as soon as possible. Thus, efficiency, effective communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines will be vital. I'm ready to provide a detailed work order to interested candidates, outlining specific tasks and expectations, which will serve as a foundation for your proposal. Your insight into past projects of a similar nature will be highly beneficial in our collaboration.

Let's create a platform that not only meets but exceeds the needs of those seeking transformation through coaching.

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WORK ORDER:

Web site - Description

I would like to have a site built please exactly like this general layout & style. (It’s Wordpress. If i decide to build on Podia: can you still include the same header sections?):

www.eckharttolle.com

(maybe a different color scheme. I like greens & beach sand color, maybe some pastel light blue & navy blue here & there.)

ACTION ITEM: Below is a big picture 6 month vision for the site. Let me know through a one page proposal, where you demonstrate your communication skills, expertise, & detailed approach to how you would build the site if selected, & if the pricing falls within your package pricing. If not please tell me what parts can be completed within your package pricing. Quote any additional parts above the package price. Please also reply with clear short but detailed answers to the shortlist of questions near the bottom of this page. Also list how many days to complete the project, to where the site is functioning smoothly in ALL areas. T y ??☀️

Please complete the work in the following order (what gets built first asap): (Logos, Header w/all sections listed (even “coming soon” sections), About page, YouTube ch. link in header,
FB pg link in header, Twitter pg link in header, FAQ page, Coaching Booking/payment platform, Resources page w/downloadable pdf’s/audio files/etc, Email newsletters opt in page on home page, several donate links placed best spots please advise, Events page, Members area login page. -

(Then: Secure Membership area (what inside part will look like TBD) will be a future, separate project).

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Requirements:

-Exactly like ET site layout if building on Wordpress. (unless Podia is limited). And scalable just like that too.
-Upper left Logo Mascot (highlight the artist w/link w/balloon popup or similar), my name to the right.
-Upper Right: Header w/sections, expandable w/arrows? (or are drop downs more effective?)
-Maybe “Why consider what Michael has to say?” in header. Links to About page maybe?
-Resources section in header.
-Goes to Resources page (like at Eckharts page.)(Ability to easily upload links, blog posts (?), pdfs, maybe audio files)?), podcasts(?), site hosted videos possibly if feasible &or more effective? Ask Web Dev.)
-About section in header (“About Animals”, & “About Michael)
-About page (describing animals value, then a little on me) (&or description somewhere as page scrolls down vertically?)?
-YouTube channel link in header.
-FB page link in header.
-Twitter page link in header.
-(Maybe recent FB posts page on the site? Explore this.)
-Coaching page (or just description somewhere as page scrolls down vertically?)
-Booking page w/calendar select date/time & payment processing (gateway included, same thing?)
-Booking is completed page
-Auto email sent: your booking is confirmed. (Also Email/text reminders?)
-Email address collection page (or easily noticeable section near top like eckharttolle.com ) for newsletters opt in.
-Retreats section on header
-Goes to Retreats page (Coming soon, for now. With email address collection form (one box) for expressing interest in future retreats. A Waitlist.) (Specific newsletter.), Ask people what they feel they want to get out of attending a retreat. Check the boxes for each focus area. - Then click submit, opts their email into future Retreats list.
-Events section on header
(-Countdown timer (on/off option?) What for?)
-Goes to Events page (Coming soon, for now) With email address collection form (one box) for expressing interest in future Events TYPES. Ask people what event types interest them? (Ie: YouTube Live, Webinars, Zoom Light Circles (w/description), Bi-weekly membership only online live talks w/Michael, etc.) Check the boxes for each event type click submit, opts their email into future Events notification list. (Specific newsletter.)
-FAQ on header
-Goes to FAQ page
-Donate links in best spots. Linked to business account.
-Member section in header.
-Goes to Member log in screen. (Coming soon)
-Search site by keyword (w/magnifier icon) at bottom of header. (Just like at Eckharts site)
-Content upload included so I can focus on content creation.
-General ability to easily add future content on my own vertically to all pages as needed, no limits on how far they scroll down.
-Social media icons, company name, T’s & C’s Privacy policy, Support email addy, rall at very bottom of page. (Just like at Eckharts site.)
-SEO optimization included w/site built, what’s included?
-Site speed optimized included?
-Domain name transfer/ site host transfer included w/site build, so I can focus on content creation

Additional questions (please answer):
1. All Podia (or Wordpress) sites come with basic backend SEO tools?
2. What plugins do I need
3. Are bitly (shortened) links good? Why?
4. All site links that you build are secure/encrypted (SSL) right?
5. Site must be optimized all device types: Mobile, pc, Mac, tablets, etc)
6. Does Podia have ability for a paid members area on their platform? With customizable internal members area?
7. If you build site on Podia, can it be migrated easily to Wordpress or what steps are involved?
8. What other important considerations should I be thinking about, please advise me from your experience?

Please note: I might have more key questions &or requirements/changes that arise in middle of the project. So I need someone willing to be flexible on this ahead of time that won’t get upset, will adjust accordingly, quote me any additional costs for add ons, & will generally be fine w/this different mindset, a positive outlook/attitude, who guides me from their experience, since I’m learning as I go here. I want to make sure you’re happy with any/all arrangement details including payment details. So please tell me if there’s anything on your mind any day. If this approach is not ok with you, you are required to communicate so before agreeing to complete the project of course so you’re not secretly angry doing the work. In other words: I require that you’re happy with the arrangement, & committed to a happy outcome. T y I appreciate. ???☀️
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