just switched guitar site to wordpress

Discussion in 'Websites' started by rgordon83, May 27, 2007.

  1. #1
    i just switched my guitar blog from blogger to wordpress. I like all the cool stuff you can do with wordpress. what do you guys think? http://theguitarresource.com/
    ???
    thanks!
     
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  2. vinodis

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    #2
    Check blog-op.com for wonderful tips.
    You can also get some info on customizing the themes from my blog.
    Congratulations on the move.
     
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  3. Hyworm

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    #3
    Really nice design :D ;).
     
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  4. rgordon83

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    thanks hyworm!
    It is a misty theme, but i changes colors and header image.
     
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    #5
    I dont have much to say about the theme itself, it's been thoroughly reviewed and widely available and used at this point.

    Nevertheless, your header image is top-notch!
     
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  6. rgordon83

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    Thanks! It's a picture i took of my guitar (same one as in my sig) It's a Hofner Verythin
     
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  7. 8everything

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    #7
    The design is okay, for your adsense ad on the left, I think it would work better with the same grey background color you have there... with blue ad links.
     
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    funkymario Notable Member

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    well, its a sample design, almost a default wordpress template, you should considere designing something better to keep your visitors coming back.
     
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  9. rgordon83

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    I woul imagine that people go to sites for the content, not the look. In fact, some of the blogs i go to most use the kubrick template (the default WP template).....
     
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    funkymario Notable Member

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    People go for sites for the content + Design, why do you want to look like most websites? The internet business is all about originality :), anyway that was my opinion, its up to you to decide..
     
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    Your header image is ace. Nice work.
     
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    Karen May Jones Prominent Member

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    Hi, I didn't see navigation back to your blog after you go to the forum at your site, did I miss it and just need to look more thoroughly? I'd say that is the only tweak I'd recommend (if any) about the site. I like it alot!
     
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    Ooh, I love the design. Well done with it.
     
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    You're right. There isn't one yet. I am still tweaking the forum. I need to replace the default image with my logo. I play on doing it this week when i have time.
    (Also, i left the logo on my laptop computer, which i left at work. And we've been off since thursday so i have not beed able to get it) I will make the header logo link back to the site. But good catch!
     
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    Thanks telm!
     
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    #16
    congrat's for your site! I looked on and is very nice! I've stumbled your site!
     
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    Thanks! I really appreciate it!
     
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    #18
    The switch to wordpress is something you will never regret.

    Be sure you have the plugin that lets people "subscribe to comments" as this really helps with user activity and repeat visitors to the site.

    TCG
     
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    Awesome Theme, Looks Clean & Simple!
     
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    #20
    nice design , it this urs? or this is some wordpress default theme?
     
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