My new theme for my blog!

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Kestal, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hey all! I want some feedback. I started up a blog about a week ago (and it has about 16 organic RSS readers already). I decided to spice it up a bit with a new theme, but not sure if I did well on it or not.

    My Old Theme: REMOVED. WP-cache wouldnt let me use my preview plugin.

    My New Theme: Here

    (I decided to get away from 800x600 as most web masters do not use it - only about 2-3% now and dropping daily).

    I was hoping to go for something fresh in the new theme. I hope it looks good :D Any comments?
     
    Kestal, Dec 18, 2007 IP
  2. Tanzil Ahmed

    Tanzil Ahmed Well-Known Member

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    #2
    New theme is good
     
    Tanzil Ahmed, Dec 18, 2007 IP
  3. Kestal

    Kestal Peon

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    #3
    Thank you for the comment :) Anything specific you like or dislike about it?
     
    Kestal, Dec 18, 2007 IP
  4. Kestal

    Kestal Peon

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    #4
    Update: The old theme was removed. Thanks PoemofQuotes for pointing it out. My WP-plugin conflicted with Cache, and I do not want to turn cache off right now. So if possible, please just comment on the new theme ;) Thanks :D
     
    Kestal, Dec 18, 2007 IP
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    Lpspider Well-Known Member

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    #5
    I dislike the menu, but aside from that it's good. The layout, while not special, is well done.
     
    Lpspider, Dec 18, 2007 IP
  6. Kestal

    Kestal Peon

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    Thanks for the comment, every little bit helps. What do you not like about the menu though? Too Spacey? Off Color? Not defined? (no 'borders')?
     
    Kestal, Dec 18, 2007 IP
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    techrn Peon

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    #7
    I like the new theme and colors. The spacing in the top nav is too crowded for E-mail Subscribe. Maybe even it out a bit more.
     
    techrn, Dec 20, 2007 IP
  8. swedal

    swedal Notable Member

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    #8
    Nothing to really distinguish this blog from the many others out there - it is just plain
     
    swedal, Dec 20, 2007 IP
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    wragge11 Guest

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    #9
    Love the header :D
     
    wragge11, Dec 20, 2007 IP
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    #10
    Nice header, did you designed this by yourself?
     
    bloon, Dec 20, 2007 IP
  11. Kestal

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    #11
    thanks for the advice. I will look into doing that shortly :)
     
    Kestal, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  12. Kestal

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    #12
    Understandable. For now I wanted to get out of the plain Kubric. Now although this is plain, I will probably be modifyign this one with some web 2.0 illustration (though of courss, I will be hiring a designer for that because I cannot draw, just attempt banners/badges with some success).
     
    Kestal, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  13. Kestal

    Kestal Peon

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    #13
    thank you kindly :)
     
    Kestal, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  14. Kestal

    Kestal Peon

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    Yes, I did design it. hehe. Took me about 5 min or so. I think I am getting a bit better at designing banner text, not sure.
     
    Kestal, Dec 21, 2007 IP
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    logeshnkl Well-Known Member

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    #15
    Your Blog looks simple and nice. Header is awesome ! I love it really. Then my suggestions are,
    1) Reduce the margin on the right side of the Posts section & Increase the top margin of it.
    2) Make the sidebars to look something different. It is very very Plain. I think some Fancy look with Backgrounds and rounded corners will be good.
    3) If possible reduce the size of the sidebar. It tooo big.
    4) The footer is very very simple. Give it a touch !
    Thats all from my side !
     
    logeshnkl, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  16. Red_Virus

    Red_Virus Well-Known Member

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    #16
    That is a nice web 2.0 theme that u have got there, I think that the RSS icon in the sidebar still needs some work. Rest all is fine :)
     
    Red_Virus, Dec 22, 2007 IP
  17. GTWebs

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    #17
    This is a great layout. Is clean. Good job.

    Have a nice day.
     
    GTWebs, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    #18
    perhaps do something about the footer

    ... and you forgot the "About Us" :)
     
    schwarzwolf, Dec 22, 2007 IP
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    #19
    nice theme good site fast response time... in all good work
     
    burnog, Dec 22, 2007 IP
  20. oddyseas

    oddyseas Active Member

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    #20
    Not to bad... needs a footer
     
    oddyseas, Dec 23, 2007 IP