Comments on: Giveaway #2: A request for feedback

By: Blueshelled » Blog Archive » Winners of Giveaway #2!

Blueshelled » Blog Archive » Winners of Giveaway #2! — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:06:13 +0000

[...] I know you all have been waiting on pins and needles! Sorry about the delay. We’ve been away from home and computer all day, for many reasons, and are just now getting in. I have the results from GIVEWAY #2! [...]

By: Jillian

Jillian — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:18:21 +0000

@Jeri Absolutely! Let me know if you do. I’d like to read about it.

By: Jeri

Jeri — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:17:01 +0000

so maybe i should start. somebody might find my life as a missed placed southerner in nv amusing..

By: Jillian

Jillian — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:12:21 +0000

@Jeri If you go back to the first post, this started as a rant blog and blossomed into…not that.

By: Jeri

Jeri — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:10:55 +0000

i think it is good.. I dont blog. i should but it would turn more into a rant page.

By: Jillian

Jillian — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:39:36 +0000

Ok, so far, these are the changes that I have made thanks to you guys:
@Natalie – the sidebar has been cleaned up. Thank you!
@Neil- Big blue twitter links are now gone. If you want to retweet, you can do so by the link at the bottom of the post. Prettier and cleaner. And thank you. I love blogging. It’s worth it for me.
@Holly – Thanks! More are on the way. I’m trying to come up with concepts that are gender neutral, as the next two are pretty well women only. If you have ideas, I’m listening!
@Annalene- Thank you. I am taking the more pictures to heart. I’ll try to post more personal pictures, but I try to keep pictures of my little one’s actual face out of my blog. It’ll be different when he’s older and can make a better decision if he wants to be in this or not. I could be using my camera more though, and this is a good excuse!

These are the changes that are coming thanks to you guys:
@Arie – I’m working on making my titles more creative and keeping them relevant. This is a HUGE challenge for me and one I’ve been avoiding, but know I need to do. Thank you.
@Neil – This is the one I’m sticking with until the theme redesign is complete – between now and the end of August. Thank you for your patience with me. You’re the man!
@Mandie P. – I’ll look into it. Thank you!
@Brittany- Thanks, lady! The new design will be a wide, 2 column thanks to that input. I like it, too. I’m not a fan of a “page o’ crap.” If I ever go the sponsership route, I’m going to have to figure something out, because I like a clean, non-cluttered look.
@Dee- Thank you! I’m keeping the non-cluttered look with the custom design that’s coming.
@Kelly- see above.

@ all of you who commented on the background –It’s a mixed bag. You love it or you hate it. I think that’s fair. I have an AMAZING person who I’ve commissioned to create a background for this blog and she’s working on it as we speak. I’m giving her a lot of license with what she does, but have expressed my likes and dislikes. For me, I like an open palette with bright, even tones that don’t grate the eyes. It will be something along those lines. She did the blog design for http://www.mybottlesup.com , so I know it will be brilliant.

If I haven’t made your changes, or haven’t listed them, please believe that I’m taking them to heart and am still considering them and their possibilities. Running a blog is so much harder than I thought it would be and I’m trying to figure out what I can feasibly do with my time right now. KEEP THE FEEDBACK COMING PLEASE! YOU ARE ALL HELPING ME SO, SO MUCH. My blog looks better already.

As far as the kindness you are showing me, I am so very humbled. Thank you. You bring joy to my heart.

By: annalene

annalene — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:13:15 +0000

I love the blog content and the length of the entries. While a lot of blogs seems to be a lot of fluff (just advertising certain products) yours seems much more well thought out! Your entries are somewhat lengthier than the average blog entry so I would maybe suggest using more pictures? I think it also helps if you use personal photos rather than stock ones. But overall, you are doing a really nice job!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:22:26 +0000

Just tweeted about the giveaway……

Kelly

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:13:37 +0000

You have good writing skills and that is a must for keeping people interested. I think a different theme might bighten the blog up a little. I like the fact that it is not too cluttered up with stuff either. I look forward to reading more

Kelly

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:22:47 +0000

oopsie…I wanted to add that I love the hooligans link. Nice personal touch that reminds readers that you are a real person…lol You have a kick ass family. Almost as cool as the Beans…:)

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:48:29 +0000

p.s. If I win, draw again. I need candy like a need a hole in the head.

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:46:52 +0000

I like how simple your layout is and how far set the content is. It’s very easy on the eye.

By: Holly Christine

Holly Christine — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:19:44 +0000

I love that you do these giveaways. It’s helpful to both you and the person donating what’s being given away. And I fully expect to take part in this in the future!

By: brittany

brittany — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:46:17 +0000

Ok, so I love candy!!! This feedback is easy. You blog is easy to read, because the post area is wide. I hate when I am reading a 3 column blog, and everything is all squished together, it gives me a headache, and it's overcrowded. However, I LOVE your layout in that it's easy to read. I am not overwhelmed with junk all over. It's clean and clear, and I love it. .-= brittany´s last blog ..Summer. =-.

By: Mandie P.

Mandie P. — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:44:27 +0000

tweeted you! @justwemoms .-= Mandie P.´s last blog ..Star Spangled Banner =-.