We’ve just launched a new design for our website and blog. The new design is fairly simple and intended to allow readers to focus on the content without being distracted. The home page (of the website, not the blog) includes some pictures from our portfolio. Also, we’ve added the FeedBurner count to the sidebar. If you’re reading this in a feed reader, please stop by and leave some feedback on the new look. Here are some links for this week…
10 Lessons in Blogging Learned on a Shopping Expedition from ProBlogger. Darren makes some interesting comparisons that you should be able to use right away in your blog.
Google Proxy Hacking: How a 3rd Party Can Remove Your Site from Google’ SERPs from SEO Fast Start. A must-read article about surprising issues with Google’s index.
Accepting Money Online from Reality Hosting. This article covers the different ways to accept payment from online customers and provides some valuable information if this is something your trying to figure out right now.
Writing for Search Engines 101 from ContractWorker. Rico gives some good pointers for creating pages that will draw search engine traffic.
WordPress Themes for Free Backlinks from TheAnand’s Ripples. Anand shares his experience with releasing a WordPress theme and the effects on his in-bound links.
Secrets to Creating a Successful Viral Campaign from Invesp. If you’re thinking about using a viral marketing campaign (or attempting one), be sure to read Khalid’s article.
10 More Things to do When You Have Nothing to Blog About from SlyVisions. If you’re struggling to come up with topics to write about, check out Sly’s suggestions.
Fixed vs. Fluid Layouts from Patrick Burt. This article covers the differences between the two different styles of layout, with the advantages of each.
Here are links to some guest posts that I had published this week.
Writing Guest Posts vs. Writing for Your Own Blog at Average Joe Blogger.
The Long-Term Approach to Blogging at Blogging Tips.
5 Keys to Better Networking at Freelance Folder.
22 comments from readers
1 Dallas Texas Aug 25, 2007 at 9:37 am
Your site looks great and easy to read.
2 Vandelay Design Aug 25, 2007 at 11:07 am
Thanks for your feedback, it’s appreciated.
3 Jon - FreelanceFolder Aug 25, 2007 at 11:14 am
woah, looks really good! Nice and clean, easy to read, I like it
and thanx for the link too!
4 TheAnand Aug 25, 2007 at 11:46 am
the orange could have been a bit more darker. but thats the css edit only. yes, The blog is much easier to read
5 Vandelay Design Aug 25, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Jon and Anand,
Thanks for your comments!
6 Gyms & Health Clubs by Aaron Aug 25, 2007 at 4:52 pm
The new homepage looks great- it’s clean and very effective.
I read the seofaststart article about the proxies… that’s scary stuff. Thanks for the heads up!
7 Sly from Slyvisions.com Aug 25, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Thanks for the link! By the way, I have redesigned my website as well. Check it out and leave some comments.
Sly from Slyvisions.com
8 Average Joe Blogger Aug 25, 2007 at 10:11 pm
I like the new design. Very well done!
9 Vandelay Design Aug 25, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Aaron, Sly, and Average Joe,
Thank you very much for visiting and leaving your feedback on the re-design.
10 John P Aug 26, 2007 at 3:02 am
Really nice web design!
Clean, clear and effective. Good work!
John
11 Vandelay Design Aug 26, 2007 at 1:16 pm
John,
Thanks for the comments!
12 Columbus Ohio Web Design Aug 30, 2007 at 1:49 pm
I really like your site! I came here because it reminded my of Vandelay Industrys from Seinfeld. Great branding, I’ll never forget your name.
LOL, Brad
13 Vandelay Design Aug 30, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Brad,
Thanks for visiting and for the comments!
14 ses5909 Sep 2, 2007 at 2:25 am
The design looks very nice, well done.
15 Vandelay Design Sep 2, 2007 at 6:45 pm
ses5909,
Thanks for the feedback!
16 Felix Ker Sep 2, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Simplicity! I’ve got totally no problems browsing around!
17 Vandelay Design Sep 3, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Felix,
Thanks for the comment.
18 Mattie Oct 30, 2007 at 7:03 am
Really Helpful Resources
thanks!!
19 Kevin Hall Nov 19, 2007 at 3:01 am
The best part about your design is the user is the user friendlyness. One thing i would like to suggest you is make your footer links center aligned, i am sure the design will look more professional.
20 SearchSAHomes Dec 4, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Nice layout and great links. Keep up the great work.
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22 Dallas Real Estate Buyer Rebate May 26, 2008 at 9:10 pm
The website is really attractive, easy to use and effective.