tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post1251055444822432818..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Magazine Layouts and Your Blog/WebsiteJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-72998432211419244482013-04-26T01:08:42.949-04:002013-04-26T01:08:42.949-04:00Very inspiring post you have shared! The main goa...Very inspiring post you have shared! The main goal of the magazine is to communicate information to the audience, and it is something that must take precedence.Thanks<br /><a href="http://www.buraq-technologies.com" rel="nofollow"> website design</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-83986224547695057772011-12-16T03:33:22.742-05:002011-12-16T03:33:22.742-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836698438449538785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-66197797494850550502011-12-02T20:45:31.342-05:002011-12-02T20:45:31.342-05:00Thank you, Jill! I just got a custom banner made f...Thank you, Jill! I just got a custom banner made for my blog, and it's made a world of difference in setting me apart and helping define my brand. And, like you said, white space is so important. I try to start every post with a picture or insert one in between. It breaks up the tedium of text on a lit screen.<br /><br />AdrianaAdriana Ryanhttp://adrianaryan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-11267479734871633972011-10-24T21:52:14.258-04:002011-10-24T21:52:14.258-04:00Wow! What a great tips. It is very incredible and ...Wow! What a great tips. It is very incredible and fantastic and I am impressed with your post. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><br />Shasingweb design Philippineshttp://www.myoptimind.com/web-design-and-web-development.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-56805984646604801362011-06-28T18:53:22.991-04:002011-06-28T18:53:22.991-04:00Magazine layouts...that's a great way of looki...Magazine layouts...that's a great way of looking at it Jill. Not too dissimilar from how we professionally develop and design websites for SEO. No page is more than 2 clicks away from the homepage and every page should have unique content arranged in a very digestible fashion. Some of the new things to consider are load times and of course who your audience is. As Kristen Lamb says, 'most authors assume people want to know about them when in-fact your readers just want interesting content usually associated with what you write.' All very good things to keep in mind. Exceptional post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-67517385043013047472011-06-28T17:52:49.249-04:002011-06-28T17:52:49.249-04:00Your incredible site always has more helpful ideas...Your incredible site always has more helpful ideas than Jiffy Pop has popcorn! Thanks!<br />RichardRichardhttp://www.whitecollarcrimeingeorgia.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63043100541382554132011-06-28T09:57:57.273-04:002011-06-28T09:57:57.273-04:00Susan JR: Don't feel bad! I have to research e...Susan JR: Don't feel bad! I have to research everything when it comes to adding things to my blog!<br /><br />Diane: Great piece of info!! If we want to get our "brand" or "reason we're online" across--it should be in the top 3 inches of our sidebar. I'm so glad you mentioned this!<br /><br />Sarah: I agree. Colors and pictures set a mood and I don't want to set the wrong one!<br /><br />Danyelle: You can't go wrong scrolling through Author Tech Tips. I could have read through the site for an hour!<br /><br />Lynda: It is, and so often I forget! I'm trying to be more purposeful. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-5611937937742975462011-06-28T03:54:47.844-04:002011-06-28T03:54:47.844-04:00Great tips. I especially like "break up the T...Great tips. I especially like "break up the Text". Very important.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62384890229048272602011-06-27T22:20:14.970-04:002011-06-27T22:20:14.970-04:00Thanks for the links and the post, Jill. The diffe...Thanks for the links and the post, Jill. The differences between formatting for print vs electronic is something I'm researching right now. :)Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-28558487591766171212011-06-27T22:14:53.096-04:002011-06-27T22:14:53.096-04:00Awesome info! I love it when the overall look of a...Awesome info! I love it when the overall look of a site gives off the same feel of an author's books. So for a suspense novelist, it might be black and red...For a lighthearted novelist like me, I tried to keep my look light and airy (not saying I'M "airy", mind you). :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-19361527258420886862011-06-27T22:13:09.117-04:002011-06-27T22:13:09.117-04:00The number one space on a blog is the top 3 inches...The number one space on a blog is the top 3 inches on your sidebar. Even if no one scrolls down they will see that spot. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-66653741471562621242011-06-27T21:14:25.673-04:002011-06-27T21:14:25.673-04:00You always have such helpful posts, Jill!
As with...You always have such helpful posts, Jill!<br /><br />As with the Twitter posts, could you include some how-to's? A lot of times I know what I should be doing, but am clueless as to how to make it happen.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-28926061681958074512011-06-27T20:48:09.343-04:002011-06-27T20:48:09.343-04:00Linda: Thanks! I'm looking forward to it too!
...Linda: Thanks! I'm looking forward to it too!<br /><br />Erica: *sigh* Me too. So much to learn... I try not to be too hard on myself about having the "perfect site." <br /><br />Catie: Thanks! I feel the same. I'm always learning something new about social media in general!<br /><br />Jaime: I know you only use glossy paper!! :) And yes, Jody's site is beautiful. Well laid-out, easy to read, and tons of great content!<br /><br />Brandi: I played around with the template designer in Blogger. You can pick a basic design, and tweak it to use a different background and header with little difference to the loading time. E-mail me if you have any questions, okay?<br /><br />Jill: I agree! And I'm impressed with your html abilities! I only know basic code!<br /><br />Lynn: Smart, Lynn. I've been wanting to redesign for about six months, but I knew writing projects would be my main focus so I scheduled time now and in late August. You're really smart to focus on your writing. <br /><br />Paul: I like freshening up my sites as new features become available--I'm sure you're the same! Have fun when you find the time!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-28989582548168861352011-06-27T18:41:49.144-04:002011-06-27T18:41:49.144-04:00Great tips, Jill. I'm hoping to design a websi...Great tips, Jill. I'm hoping to design a website in the near-future. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30635802475869040162011-06-27T16:34:44.895-04:002011-06-27T16:34:44.895-04:00Very helpful information here, Jill. My focus righ...Very helpful information here, Jill. My focus right now has to be on writing rather than re-design but I do so look forward to a new design. I like yours and I look forward to the changes you are resourcefully planning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24177532181969329412011-06-27T14:43:59.966-04:002011-06-27T14:43:59.966-04:00I find building my blog/website using html to be a...I find building my blog/website using html to be a lot of fun. The plainer the template the better, because I can do more w/ it. As a reader, I would like to emphasize that bloggers should make their articles easy to read. Black backgrounds are utterly hideous on the eyes. Hodge-podge and clutter are also turn-offs for me. Great article!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60062374290449189362011-06-27T11:50:33.496-04:002011-06-27T11:50:33.496-04:00Thanks for the blog design tips. I learned new thi...Thanks for the blog design tips. I learned new things today that I never would have considered before. Breaking up the text is a very good idea.<br /><br />For future reference, do you know where I can find templates that work for blogger, but are a no-brainer to implement? Thanks again, Jill!Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-31068276874541300002011-06-27T11:43:27.782-04:002011-06-27T11:43:27.782-04:00I only strictly use high glossy paper when I publi...I only strictly use high glossy paper when I publish a blog post ;)<br /><br />Jody Hedlund has a great layout. She increases font size and bolds her main points - so if you're in a hurry it's easy to skim and still get the gist of it! :)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-75584981637220391112011-06-27T10:31:52.486-04:002011-06-27T10:31:52.486-04:00Very good suggestions! I already do some of it, b...Very good suggestions! I already do some of it, but need to incorporate other stuff. Thanks for such an educational blog post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-23738681996180631512011-06-27T10:24:08.713-04:002011-06-27T10:24:08.713-04:00I feel like I need to spend a month reading and tr...I feel like I need to spend a month reading and trying to implement everything at Author Tech Tips. <br /><br />If only I had a month to spare. Sigh.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30251325128723489042011-06-27T10:07:08.045-04:002011-06-27T10:07:08.045-04:00Excellent tips. I look forward to seeing your rede...Excellent tips. I look forward to seeing your redesign.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-34980508962235686932011-06-27T09:56:35.646-04:002011-06-27T09:56:35.646-04:00Lisa: Your site is very pretty, with everything an...Lisa: Your site is very pretty, with everything an author needs! You did a beautiful job!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-39304616736602120342011-06-27T09:51:28.417-04:002011-06-27T09:51:28.417-04:00Joanne: Branding, content, and overall look and us...Joanne: Branding, content, and overall look and usability are vital for a website. Anyone clicking to our site should know immediately they are at an author website and what genre we write.<br /><br />Wendy: Thank you! I get guilty of over-thinking websites at times. It really boils down to having a clean, usable site and updated content. <br /><br />Loree: What a nice compliment! I am definitely NOT a pro, but I enjoy it as a hobby!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-68626433101699278702011-06-27T09:46:08.145-04:002011-06-27T09:46:08.145-04:00I created my website using the iWeb software on my...I created my website using the iWeb software on my Mac. I made my own header and background paper in Photoshop. Before I created it, I looked at the sites I admired and tried to pull in some of those features. As I sell more books, I may hire someone to create a new site for me. For now, the site meets my needs.Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-67719487589025574262011-06-27T09:32:15.990-04:002011-06-27T09:32:15.990-04:00I don't think you missed anything, Jill. Thank...I don't think you missed anything, Jill. Thanks for the great tips.<br /><br />You're the pro, no doubt.<br />I can't wait to see your newly designed website.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.com