I sat here and watched a lot of bloggers re-design their blogs. Shoe did it, Cow did it, and Chow did, too. Meanwhile, I sat here, really disliking the look and feel of JoeTech.com. It was time for a change.
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I started with a click on an ad I saw on JohnCow.com for Logo Samurai. I am always a little cautious about hiring designers online, but the portfolio looked good enough, and I figured $30 was a small price to pay to check them out. I opted, as well, for the additional 3 designs just so I would feel like I wasn’t settling with the first one (I ultimately did). My order was confirmed and I was promised logos within 3 days. 2 days later, I got my logos. These guys turned out to be fast, professional, and capable of giving me a great logo. I cannot stress this more: Go to them if you have a logo need. I should point out that they are working on an affiliate program, but it’s not yet in place. My statements here are driven completely by my satisfaction. Anyway…
With my logo completed, all I needed was a new design. I had gotten a couple quotes because while I know my way around Photoshop, I know someone who creates WP themes for a living could do far better than I could. Unfortunately, I don’t have the $1,000+ in my budget that I was quoted (worth it… I just don’t have it), so what you see here is my own stab at it. I think it came out ok for my first time doing it, but it could use improvement, too.
Along with a new look comes a few new features:
- Get reviewed for free. (Click the menu link for info)
- 125×125 ad spots (Want one? They’re on sale)
- Popular Posts (scroll to the bottom)
- Contact page (no spam, please)
- About page (had to do it)
I’m interested in any feedback, good or bad!
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