Looking for some custom designs and since I did mine last time, I have no idea where to start. Would have to have blog template also. Any recommendations?
Zeb (Agent47) Marko (blankanboy) Tops in my book. I've worked with both of them on several occasions and they are always on-point. Strict coding methodology and implementation as well as sleek, eyepleasing designs.
my single recommensdation : don't forget about the adsense ad spots. When you design the temaplae make sure there will be a soi called banner ad ready so you can make money as well from that design. You shoudl trust the idea of mony making mony !
I have worked with several designers. Aspidov designed my zorg-links.com and fruitydirectory.com which was coded by me. Aspidov works for a company now so I'm not sure whether he still does any freelance work. Zeb charged a premium price but did a great design on zorg-directory.com. Sharat's designer did a great job on my old night-directory.com. There are many designers around here that can do a good job on design. Whether they design and code or just design does not matter as people like myself can code. I'll PM you some info and we could work something out. I could take care of the entire project to save you the effort of contacting people etc.
So as not to reinvent the wheel, this is quite recent. http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=820995