Look Any Different?
Normally I don’t post anyting on the weekend. In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I did a weekend post. With traffic tending to be lower on the weekends, and with everyone, including myself, wanting to do more than read blogs, I tend to avoid posting on the weekend, but I thought this one was good enough to post about. Sure, it is for selfish reasons, but hey, it’s my blog right?
I have been working over the last few days to give the site a little different look. I have been thinking that it needed something, but I just wasn’t sure what it was. Well, I finally came across a few little photo editing tips that I liked and lo-and-behold, I actually like how the results turned out.
90% of the pictures on the site were taken by some member of my family, and we take great pride in that. I always try to have the pictures, and the way the site looks, to reflect who we are, and not just succumb to some “look”. I think that we’ve done a good job accomplishing that.
You may also have noticed that the font changed on the site. I was really bored with the other one, and just really felt like it needed something, so I recruited my font expert (my wife) and picked a nice looking and much more eye appealing font. It’s called Georgia and we like it. It is kind of like Times New Roman on steroids.
I also added some Googe Adsense ads back to the site. I had some on it for awhile, but at that time they just weren’t generating any revenue to even make it worth it. I’m going to give it another shot, now that we generate a little more traffic, but if they don’t do any good they will be coming back down again.
So, hopefully the site is a little more pleasing to the eye, and hopefully Blessed isn’t too hard on it, with her graphic design knowledege. I’m an amateur, so hopefully she goes easy on me.
I promise much more exciting posts come Monday. By then we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming–so to speak.
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I think your website has a very nice set-up.
Font can add character. Change is good from time to time.
I like the new look. I have put google ads on my sites for a while. My philosophy is that they are there if someone wants to click them, and since they don’t take up much room, I might as well use them. I make a few bucks a month off of them…nothing very great, but every little bit helps.
I like the way you use pictures in your design. I think it makes it much more “personal” to see you all enjoying the outdoors!
Looks good. I like change. Sometimes just a few minor changes gives it a fresh look.
I think making small changes every now and then keeps the attention of who visits, adds a bit od change and it doesn’t get boring.
Nice job!
Of course I’ll go easy on you…. Georgia is a very nice font but don’t get me started on fonts - I have lots and lots of them
I like it that you use pictures you and your family take. Also the frames look nice and if you ever have any design questions feel free to ask!
I like the new look. I’m in awe of anyone who can change the design of their blog. Every time I try I blow it up. Luckily I have friends who save me and fix things so they work.
I like it! I’d never attempt anything like that - I hire someone to make the site look purrty for me! I’m about as technologically minded as a porcupine.
Nice. A good improvement.
I love the changes. And using your personal pictures adds a great deal of “personality” to your site.