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Started by Erika , author of the senneffs 8/21/2010 5:22:28 PM

Does my blog look like crap?
I'm trying to avoid hiring a blog designer...so I tried to do it myself.

Honest opinions?
I'm tough, I can take it!

http://www.oopsicraftmypants.net/

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Reply by Andrea

author of LilKidThings 8/21/2010 5:58:01 PM

I love the design! The only thing I might suggest is to make everything a little smaller. Think of how different people view it (different size screens etc.) I use my netbook for a lot of surfing and if I am on a site and have to scroll from side to side, I probably won't be there long, you know?


Reply by Erika

author of the senneffs 8/21/2010 6:08:53 PM

Ah, yeah. I just talked to my mom and she said she had to scroll to see the whole thing. Talk about annoying!

Any ideas how to fix that?

Thanks so much for your feedback!


Reply by Karen

author of MY FUNNY DAD, HARRY 8/21/2010 6:12:16 PM

I suggest you make your links a darker color so they show up better and your pictures smaller.  Personally, I like more color than just all white, just sayin'.


Reply by Erika

author of the senneffs 8/21/2010 6:15:55 PM

Yeah, it's not supposed to be all white. I just messed up the layout somehow and so it doesn't show the background on every sized computer.

Thank goodness I asked multiple people, or I never would have caught it because it looks colorful on my computer!


Reply by Michelle

author of Moments with Michelle 8/21/2010 9:17:34 PM

First of all, I love your title - clever and descriptive! 

I see your blog as you do - no scrolling necessary.  And I like your layout because it isn't too plain or too busy, at least in my opinion. 


Reply by Mimi

author of Woven by Words 8/21/2010 9:52:52 PM

I like the look of your site. It's bright and cheery. I see the whole thing! Hurray. I usually never see the whole page! Not even my own site! LOL


Reply by Erika

author of the senneffs 8/21/2010 9:55:01 PM

Oh my goodness you guys, I can't even explain how happy it makes me that you can see the entire thing now.
I was about ready to pull my hair out. Thankfully, my readers knew how to fix it, and we're back in business.

Also, SUPER glad you like it. I probably would have had to go to my room and cry if you didn't.


Reply by Liz McLachlan

author of Sunny Bug 8/21/2010 11:26:04 PM

I love the design and it appeared ok on my screen - so you must have work out the screen sizing. Not sure if anyone mentioned this but the link for "Links to know" {I think that's how you mentioned it} is broken. Also - you might consider moving your "contact" page closer to the home & about page. Not a biggie - just something I noticed. I'm also following now...I need to run back to take a look at all of your fun projects! {Oh and I love the page about all of the link up sites - what a great reference!}


Reply by Erika

author of the senneffs 8/22/2010 12:59:12 AM

Thank you so much, Liz!
I got right on that and changed the "contact" page next to the about page. I never would have thought about that, so you're awesome for mentioning it.

As far as the broken link goes, are you talking about the "blogs to know" link? On my computer it went straight there. Maybe because I'm the blogger? I don't know! I'll make sure to ask my husband to check it out on his computer.

Thanks again everyone for all your insight. I'm off to check your blogs now that I finally have mine (a little) under control!


Reply by Caroline

author of Maths Insider 8/22/2010 3:17:59 AM

I like the clean white look and your tagline is awesome!

I can see the whole page but I have a huuuuuge monitor so can't help you there.

One piece of advice is to put your RSS sign up at the top of the sidebar or at least above the ad block and the blog badge.

Also if I want to sign up to email updates, I can't find the link (lots of non bloggers prefer email subscriptions)

P.S. Your use of photos is also awesome!


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