Comments on: Ask the Audience:Shameless Plug for Feedback

By: child safety

child safety — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:03:26 +0000

hmm… the front page seems a little crowded… i’d like to see it more streamlined!

By: AA

AA — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:33:30 +0000

I usually read in google reader, but when I visit to comment the site looks MUCH better than before. At one point, there were so many ads and add-ons that I had a hard time distinguishing your content from outside content/links. I really like the new look. I’m sure a lot of work went into it, but the site still looks “the same” (basically, you kept the same branding and that’s a good thing in my book).

I love the clean lines and stark layout. It’s easier to read and I think it is a lot less cluttered. Th headers make it easy to find a particular topic instead of having to scroll through all recent posts. Great job!!

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:55:19 +0000

I like it…it gives me lots to look at on one screen while feeding the baby. What happen to Menu Monday? I need ideas! I would have to say three out of my seven meals came off of this site:)

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:37:59 +0000

I’ve got you in google reader, so I have no opinion on the new look (yet). However, I will most definitely be at ConvergeSouth, and I’m looking forward to seeing you there

By: LoriW

LoriW — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:36:39 +0000

Hi! I like the site in one long stream … that way I can scan … and move on to the next topic if something doesn’t affect my family. I visit almost every week day!

By: K

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:17:47 +0000

It is visually clean but busy at the same time if that makes sense. Nothing seems to stand out. It took quite a while to load on my slow connection. I read your site on my feed reader anyway so it doesnt really matter to me. Still love you.

By: Trixie

Trixie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:06:04 +0000

Hello!

I love this site, even though it has a lot going on. It seems modern and urban with a retro feel?! Does that even make sense?

One of the things I like best is being able to read a little snippet about a lot of thing and then click a link to read more. Your advertising is very minimal and stands out in a good way.

Also, thank you so much for including me in your aggregator.

Take Care

Trixie
http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/

By: Me

Me — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:38:46 +0000

I’m not really sure why everyone thinks it looks so busy. To me it looks far cleaner than it did before. The 2 sidebars on either side didn’t look so great, the new look is much better.

By: angie

angie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:27:02 +0000

Love your site, but I’m not sure about the new look, sorry. I haven’t looked around a lot, but at first glance the home page looks “cheaper” maybe and a little busy. By cheaper I mean a little more common and less handmade than before? A little less original? I guess I don’t know exactly how to express that sentiment, sorry.
Technically speaking, the gradient bar at the top of the page is unnecessary and if you’re window is wider than the bar, the edges show, it no longer fills the window. For the navigation at the top of the page, the images are too large and close to the line below and the privacy policy link actually hits the line. And, I think the big chunk of white space between wash and the text navigation is a little distracting. I am a designer myself and these are things I would notice if I was designing the page. Hope you don’t mind constructive criticism.
I do love your site however, keep up the great conent!

By: xarkGirl

xarkGirl — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:37:04 +0000

I like the busy-ness. It makes me feel like I have lots of choices, but that’s the response of an obsessive infovore. It reminds me of google news and other treasure troves. I’m always a little sad when I run out of things to click on.

I will be at convergeSouth and CANNOT WAIT!