I have been asked by people, "How much for a website" probably mor times than I have been asked my name.  Anyway, to answer that question always involves more knowledge.  But now, I have an answer that will cover most of the bases.  

"What is a content management system or CMS?" It is a web site that allows a user (you) to login as an administrator and publish at will.  It's the type of thing that most online e-zines already use and often pay THOUSANDS of dollars to have created for them.

A website with a content management system installed and ready to go - $495.00

+ Publish your own articles, poems, songs, nursery rhymes, recipes, whatever, I don't care what you do with it. ;)
+ Build your own community of friends, buddies, pals, fans, haters, pug-lovers, whatever, I don't care what you call them.
+ Earn money $$$ by signing up with Google Adsense and having content relevant ads on your site...or don't.  I don't care.

HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE $495.00 DEAL:

One professional template. ($90 more - get's you a choice of 3 designs)

One month of free support also included.  ($200 value)

One year of free hosting on my shared server. ($36 value) 

It's more than a blog...it's a complete system.   And it's very affordable.

Here's what you need to do:

1. If you don't have one, get a domain name (whateverforexample.com) - I suggest going through Godaddy ...they have the best customer service.

2. Contact me here and make sure to reference this $495 deal.

That's it.  Tell me what you want, we'll make it happen and you'll love it.