So, here it is. Finally. You don’t know how long you’ve been waiting for this, but I’ve been working on it for a good while already. It’s probably been too long as I haven’t really written anything since I’ve started, which is not a good thing. I have, however, attempted to at least make little notes of upcoming posts, so hopefully the gaps between posts won’t be too big.
So, back to the blog. After about 8 months since I first started blogging, I now have my very own. There are a bunch of cool behind the scenes things that I did, which is new to me, but was awesome to learn and do.
It’s been very fun and very satisfying. But also not so much. In the final design stages, I had people tell me that they hated it. It burnt a bit, but I didn’t let it effect me (too much), and this is what I’ve settled on. And I love it. But it might still require a little bit of tweak work, so I’d be very grateful for any crit comments, be it good or bad€¦ Let me know.
I went through one or two issues with the theme itself as some colour options in the theme just weren’t there. There were bits of code missing in the WooTheme style pages. I’ve never used a theme before, nor have I really coded in anything but C++, so it’s was pretty cool being able to figure out what was wrong, missing, and then to also fix it. Gives you a nice little warm fuzzy feeling inside.
I must also say a big thank you to Shawn and Byron for all their help! Shawn helped me with the initial get going, while Byron helped me immensely with deep down blog problems I’d had. There are the cool icons that I acquired from Sue. Plus all the people that gave me initial feedback, your help was very useful.
I like what happens when you click on the mail me icon on the right. I’ve added some of my better/favourite Flickr pics to the blog. I also like what happens when you click on any of the photos.
Then I have a silly 404 page. It’s unusual from someone to actually come across one of these on a blog, but if you happen to enter a bad url, you’ll find this.
If i’m lucky enough to have me on your blogroll, please update it, and if you’d like to be on mine, let me know, ‘cos networking is cool.
So yes, this is it. This post is just a little welcome and hello to the old readers, and hopefully the new ones too. My writing has helped more than some of you could really understand, and I’m hoping to post 3 posts in the next week€¦ So keep a look out, and I promise I’ll try my hardest to keep you entertained…
I would suggest, starting from here 🙂
Awesomeness Huni – love the colours and all!! Congrats, enjoy 🙂
Very nice! Well done it looks awesome, you’ve done an amazing job. All your hard work has paid off.
@queenofcomplex
Oh how I adore the pretty! It’s a triumph of which you should be justly proud. Rx
Nice work bro, it’s nice and clean, easy to navigate and you’ve got some great images for the featured posts 🙂
Added you to my blogroll now as well
Liked it when you showed me the first iteration, and I like it even more now.
Well done, young Skywalker!
You asked for crit, and all I can muster is that I might think about another font for the top menu dropped-down items (feels too formal, serious. Maybe the all-caps?) , and now I seriously want to make a decent portrait for you! :))
dude, it’s freakin’ cool. Can see you’ve put in some long hours on this puppy. it’s clean, fresh, user-friendly, classy, and i dare say: beautiful. All the best – will be popping in from time to time * Keep it real, cheers.
Very, very naaice, Pieterrrrr!
Well done, man – it looks great and you should be super proud of yourself 🙂
My goodness … *love* those icons on the side there, wahahaha!!!
Glad you’re back.
Tis utterly gorgeous. Well done, you 🙂
It looks awesome 🙂
SQUEEEEE for you!
Nice work bro,
It’s all about the content not the pictures, it looks clean and simple.
Looking forward to reading your words of wisdom.
Omgomgomgomgomg I LOVE IT!
Well done, Cripply, its absolutely BEAUTIFUL, you clever sausage you.
So, now that this is done, can we get back to the business of getting drunk on the weekend.
well done Neal I really like it, the colours the images everything. You got the right balance between clean and yet welcoming and friendly. Have missed your blogs – hope we have some good ones install soon.
Thank you all so much for the feedback. The response has been incredible. All the work has paid off, and now I can try writing again 😉
And yes Grum, we can.