No, You Didn’t Dial the Wrong Blog…

by Rachel on March 14, 2010

in I'm a Blog Geek

I gave myself a makeover!

After working on and off for five months of frustrating design work, I’ve finally redesigned my blogs! (B-Sides got a coordinating makeover, too.)

I’m not sure why, but it is MUCH easier to design someone else’s blog than your own.

At any rate, I am hoping to accomplish a few things with this new redesign:

  • Sleeker, less busy design – maybe even more professional (but probably not).
  • MUCH faster loading time (let me know if this isn’t true).
  • A change of scenery.

Hope you like it!

{ 21 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Susan (5 Minutes For Mom) March 14, 2010 at 12:14 am

I love it!

Great work.

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2 Giann March 14, 2010 at 12:15 am

I Love it! Although, it does take long to load…..

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3 Leigh of Bloggeritaville March 14, 2010 at 12:23 am

I like!

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4 Leanna March 14, 2010 at 12:38 am

I love it Rachel!

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5 Mama Hen March 14, 2010 at 12:55 am

Great job!

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6 Jennifer March 14, 2010 at 1:23 am

It seems to take a tad longer to load, to me, but I LOVE it! Much sleeker and more professional. Love the colors, the layout, the font, all of it! Great job!

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7 Shelly Overlook March 14, 2010 at 1:30 am

Love it!!

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8 Jennifer March 14, 2010 at 2:30 am

I also love the coordinating look for B-Sides!

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9 Jules March 14, 2010 at 3:07 am

Rachel, thanks for stopping over at my blog this week. I have been reading yours, and I love, love, love the "Mom Jeans and the Dreaded Long Butt." I was howling! You are a very talented writing and I look forward to reading much more from you! Come back and visit anytime!
Jules from Dump the Rump

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10 contin kandy March 14, 2010 at 3:30 am

I like the new design.:)It seems to load about the same rate for me.

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11 Stephanie March 14, 2010 at 3:58 am

Very nice! I like changing mine up every now and then, but I am doing my best not to! I love the way this looks!

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12 This Is The Day March 14, 2010 at 6:52 am

Beautiful! I love them both! I really like the colors, and it is a lot less busy. I liked the other one too, but I think this is more visually appealing. I love the picture of Ali on B-sides! I don't think it is any slower…maybe even a tad faster. Looks great!

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13 Mrs. Jennifer March 14, 2010 at 10:50 pm

I didn't completely pay attention, but I think it didn't take so long to load. I remember that the last one took a sec, but seems like this one popped up. Either way it's great – and of course you are worth waiting for!!

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14 Jill March 14, 2010 at 11:57 pm

I love it and it loaded instantly for me!

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15 Alice March 15, 2010 at 12:32 pm

I love it girl!

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16 Tina - My Own Party of 5 March 15, 2010 at 2:13 pm

It looks great! And I agree 100%…it's so much easier to design for someone else than yourself! I STILL haven't found something I'm 100% happy with for my personal blog.

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17 Christen March 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm

I think I've already said it a couple of times, but what's one more…love it! And yes, it does load much fast and look more "professional" ;)

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18 Rachel March 15, 2010 at 7:15 pm

Thank you all SOOO much!!

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19 Kitty Engle March 15, 2010 at 9:38 pm

I do not like it, I cannot see my Ali's picture everyday when I turn it on. (sniff, sniff, boo hoo)

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20 Marie March 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

I like it and I'll let you know about the loading time next time I hop on from my phone. That's where I really notice it. In fact, there are some blogs that I don't even go to from my phone anymore. It just takes too long.

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21 Cindy March 22, 2010 at 6:12 pm

I love the new design and it's simplicity.

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