One day I was reading one of my favorite non-knitting blogs, Steph Modo, which is a Martha Stewart meets Cookie Magazine sort of blog. I really admire her clean, uncluttered design and was inspired to update my blog.
Up to this point, I've been relying on the kindness of my already very busy friends for blog design help. But you can only mooch for so long, you know? I did some investigating and discovered Jo-Lynne of DCR Design. Her tagline is "beautifying the blogosphere" and I think she's done just that.
I asked Jo-Lynn to give me a few tips for working with a designer on your blog. She says:
- Be ready to go to work when you contact. Be available for quick answers so the process can move along.
- Be prepared to pay for extra revisions if you request a lot of extra work.
- Find a designer whose style you really love. And then trust his/her advice.
- Think: What do you want people to think about your blog?
- Feel: What do you want people to feel about you and your blog?
- Do: What do you want people to do when visiting your blog?
So....what do YOU think about the redesign? Does the design of a blog you visit impact your inclination to visit again? What design features do you love/hate about blogs?
3 comments:
love your new look! I've been thinking of getting someone to help with mine at some point, and it's fun to see what kinds of transformation are possible.
Thanks Trisha! You were a delight to work with. I think this really suits your blog and your style. I'm so glad you found that graphic! :-)
I love your new look! Can she do business logos too you think?
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