What if you could own your blog or online store — no monthly software fees, no limitations — for just $15/month in hosting?
If you're a business owner who's been burned by WordPress plugin conflicts, frustrated by Shopify's monthly fees eating into your margins, or just tired of fighting with platforms that weren't built for your business — I've got something for you.
At The Internet Sensei, we've been building two platforms from the ground up using enterprise-grade .NET technology: Deep Discussion (a professional blogging platform) and MVC Cart (a full-featured e-commerce platform). Both are normally a $500 one-time purchase.
But right now, we're looking for business owners who want to take them for a spin — and we're giving the software away for free.
Here's the Deal
We want real businesses using our platforms. Not just demos and test accounts — real stores, real blogs, real feedback from real business owners. That's how we make these platforms even better.
So here's what we're offering:
Free Software License — Deep Discussion or MVC Cart (normally $500) is yours at no cost. No catch, no trial period, no "upgrade to keep your features" nonsense. You get the full platform.
Affordable Hosting at $15/month — We'll host your site on our managed infrastructure. That covers your hosting, SSL certificate, and basic maintenance. For context, Shopify's cheapest plan is $39/month before you add apps or themes — and that's just to rent their platform. With us, you own yours.
Discounted Migration Packages — Already have content on another platform? We'll help you move it over without the headache. More on that below.
Who Is This For?
This offer is perfect if you're:
A blogger or content creator who's tired of WordPress maintenance, security scares, and plugin conflicts. Deep Discussion gives you a clean, fast, modern blogging platform with a built-in admin dashboard, WYSIWYG editor, media management, categories, tags, SEO tools, and comment moderation — without the bloat.
A small business owner selling online who's fed up with monthly platform fees draining your revenue. MVC Cart gives you a professional online store with complete product management, PayPal payment processing, customer accounts, order tracking, inventory management, and responsive design — and you actually own it.
A local Sterling, Colorado business (or anywhere in northeast Colorado) looking for a web partner who's right here in your community. I live and work in Sterling, and I understand what small-town businesses need to compete online.
Why We're Doing This
Let me be straightforward with you. We're not doing this because the software isn't good enough to sell. We're doing this because we want to build a community of business owners who are actively using these platforms and giving us feedback.
Every business that runs on Deep Discussion or MVC Cart helps us improve the product for everyone. Your real-world usage helps us identify what features matter most, what workflows need smoothing out, and where we can add the most value.
Plus, when you succeed, we succeed. Happy customers running thriving blogs and online stores are the best marketing we could ask for.
The Migration Packages
Switching platforms doesn't have to be painful. We've put together three migration tiers to fit different needs and budgets:
🟢 Basic Migration — $49
Perfect for smaller sites or fresh starts. This includes transferring your core content (up to 50 blog posts or 50 products), basic category and tag setup, and making sure your new site is live and functional. If you've got a simple WordPress blog or a small Shopify store, this is probably all you need.
🔵 Standard Migration — $99
This is our most popular option and covers most small business needs. You get everything in the Basic tier plus migration of up to 200 posts or products, image and media file transfer, customer account migration (for e-commerce), basic SEO redirect setup so you don't lose your Google rankings, and a post-migration review to make sure everything looks right.
🟣 Premium Migration — $199
For businesses with larger catalogs or complex setups. This covers unlimited content migration, full media library transfer with optimization, complete SEO redirect mapping and implementation, customer data and order history migration, custom theme adjustments to match your current branding, and 30 days of post-migration support to make sure the transition is seamless.
Let's Compare the Numbers
Here's what a year looks like on different platforms versus what we're offering:
Shopify Basic: $39/month × 12 = $468/year (and you don't own anything)
WordPress + Premium Hosting + Plugins: Realistically $80-150/month = $960-1,800/year
BigCommerce Standard: $39/month × 12 = $468/year (with sales thresholds that force upgrades)
Deep Discussion or MVC Cart with The Internet Sensei:
Software: $0 (normally $500)
Hosting: $15/month × 12 = $180/year
Migration (if needed): $49 - $199 one-time
Your first year total: as low as $180. Compare that to $468+ on Shopify — and remember, with us you actually own your platform.
What You're Getting (The Tech Stuff)
Both platforms are built with ASP.NET Core — the same enterprise-grade technology used by companies like Microsoft, Stack Overflow, and major financial institutions. This isn't a cobbled-together WordPress theme. This is professional software built from scratch with performance, security, and scalability in mind.
Deep Discussion Features
Full admin dashboard with content analytics, a rich WYSIWYG post editor with draft and scheduling workflows, media library with image management, hierarchical categories and tags, built-in SEO tools (meta titles, descriptions, slugs), comment system with moderation controls, multi-author support with editorial workflows, mobile-responsive design, and fast page load times that keep readers engaged and Google happy.
MVC Cart Features
Complete product catalog with unlimited products and categories, product variants (size, color, etc.), secure PayPal payment processing, customer account management with order history, inventory tracking, shipping integration, responsive storefront design, admin dashboard for easy store management, SEO-optimized product pages, and zero platform transaction fees beyond what PayPal charges.
How to Get Started
Ready to ditch the monthly fees and actually own your blog or online store? Here's what to do:
Step 1: Reach out to us at theinternetsensei.com/contact or email us directly. Tell us about your business and whether you're interested in Deep Discussion (blogging) or MVC Cart (e-commerce).
Step 2: We'll schedule a quick call to understand your needs and figure out which migration tier (if any) makes sense for you.
Step 3: We get you set up. Depending on your situation, you could be live in as little as a few days.
That's it. No contracts. No hidden fees. No bait-and-switch. Just solid software, affordable hosting, and a local developer who actually picks up the phone.
Limited Spots Available
Because each site gets personal attention and managed hosting resources, we're limiting this initial offer to a small batch of businesses. Once we've filled the spots, the free software offer goes away and it's back to the standard $500 license fee.
If you've been thinking about upgrading your online presence — or if you've been quietly frustrated with your current platform — now's the time to make the switch.
Let's build something you actually own.
The Internet Sensei LLC
Sterling, Colorado
www.theinternetsensei.com
Driving Success while Reducing Costs
