I am in the process of considering a blog redesign, much of which will be cosmetic, but I hope to make the blog more search-able and user friendly.
I have an idea of what I would like to see happen, of course, but this isn't just my blog. I'm interested in what you think! In particular:
What would you like to see added to ED Bites?
What don't you want to see taken away?
Some of the additions, in particular, may be difficult because I don't know much programming. I do, however, have Mad Google Skillz and some very geeky friends. I am open to any and all suggestions. Please leave any thoughts you might have in the comments, and I look forward to reading them!
I like very much your blog and I visit it very frequently.I also like the design of it and the format you post with many links within.
ReplyDeleteAbout the redesign I have 2 few suggestions:
a) Transfer the [Search ED Bites] to the first visible area when we enter the blog, top right. And, instead of a google oriented search tool a search ED Bites search tool only ED-blog oriented
b) I am not sure about the 'labels' and your criteria, but a labels map maybe will be useful for the first time visitant.
Thanks again for your blog with or without redesign it is great.
I'm terrible with technology, sorry I can't offer any good advice!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful wednesday lovely lady
bec xo
My husband is a programmer and I do basic HTML for my job, so if you have specific questions in that arena, send 'em my way. I love your blog, as you know. I always like it when there are posts by category, or general "about me" pages to anchor new readers. You have a lot of science posts, and some personal ones. I like the variety.
ReplyDeleteMy first suggestion is to reduce the size of the artwork at the top. With a 12" screen, it's pretty much all I can see before scrolling. And I like the words vs. images approach of the art (especially considering that your blog is more research driven than feel-good driven), but some of those words can be upsetting to sensitive readers.
ReplyDeleteI like the jewelry photos next to the posts, and I think the reason why is that it makes the lower part of the page more than just a lump of text. You might consider light graphics that extend down one column all the way to the bottom.
I don't know if you meant you want your site to be searchable from within or from outside, but if it's the latter, there are a lot of useful posts about making your blog visible/searchable at Copyblogger.com (a great site with all kinds of help for serious bloggers).
This is long because I spent a couple days thinking it over -- I've really enjoyed your site, and want to see it do well. I appreciate the balance between personal and factual posts. Best to you.
Thank you all for your comments- I will keep them in mind.
ReplyDeleteJay,
Thanks for your extensive feedback- I have printed it out. I am rather enamored with my wordle, but I realize that's not everyone!