So this is the launch post for my new theme, hope you guys like it a little better than the previous one. I wanted it to be as similar to the old one as possible so it wasn’t a huge change for my readers, but I did want a couple features changed and the whole thing touched up. I had Unique Blog Designs do this project for me, and I think they did a great job and would highly recommend them. They’ve done big time bloggers themes such as Shoemoney and John Chow. I worked with Nate and Matt, and they’re a great company to work with. They had my concept up fast, made revisions fast, and were always there to chat either via IM or email. If you’re thinking of starting a blog, or think yours needs a touch up like mine did, UBD ftw.
So now onto a few of the changes in the blog that I think are for the better :
- A header that actually is a clickable link that takes you back to the home page haha.
- I replaced that ugly spot for the 468×60 banner with a 728×90 leaderboard underneath. It’s a big banner but I actually think blends in rather well and isn’t too distracting.
- New section for popular posts and RSS information. I wanted something like this without doing the super popular three sections across the header.
- New post title setup. The old one was really boring and got the job done I guess, but this one looks prettier and is more sectioned off.
- Rotating 125×125 ads, yayyy my advertisers all get equal exposure now. I actually have some 125×125 ad spots left, so contact me if you want one.
- I have one of those neat looking footers now.
Overall I think it’s a really nice little upgrade from what I had before. The previous theme I designed 100% by myself and I thought it was good and unique, but just a little choppy in areas and could use some improvement. Thank you Unique Blog Designs!
What really matters though is what you guys think, after all I’m writing to all of you, not myself. So let me know that you think.