It’s been suggested (by someone who’s pretty in tune with web trends) that I redesign my site.* Brad, the ex (ok fine, he’s the one that suggested a new look), has offered to work on the behind-the-scenes stuff, but I need help with the visual design. I have no talents in this area. I know what I think looks good, and I believe I have good taste, but I don’t know how to actually create it.
For this space, I don’t want to use a template, and I also don’t really want to buy a design that is available to anyone. I’d like something original.
So I ask you, dear readers, do you know anyone who could do this? And who won’t cost a fortune of course. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Maybe a new design would inspire me to write more than thrice** a month.
*For the record, I still rather like the look of this blog, but I admit, it doesn’t feel fresh anymore.
**Such a great word!
Shannon! I know someone! I’m hiring her right now to do my site, actually. She’s cheap, fast, and I love her work. It’s hip and fresh.
Check out: http://www.krameymartindesigns.blogspot.com/
She does business through her Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/krameymartin
The only thing is, I think she’s mostly focused on Blogger blogs, but has some experience with WordPress. I think it’s worth inquiring, regardless. Tell her I sent ya.
I would suggest that you look for a template that you like (like the general feel/layout) and then start tweaking the CSS (different font, font-sizes, header, colors, etc.)
It’s not that hard to do it yourself.
Unless, of course, you want to have someone create a COMPLETE new and unique template, just for you.
It’s also very easy to make your own header images in Photoshop.
I’ve actually done that with my Bad Parking blog and the Shan & Mike blog, but for Doahleigh, I want something more special and unique I think.
Let me know when you find someone! I need help with everything. I’m bored with my blog.
I need an update even worse than you!
Hey Shannon, just recently came across your blog : ) but I am actually a web designer (my husband and I both are) and we can help you out if you want. We are flexible with price to fit your budget. Let us know if you are interested and more specifics of what you want. My email is in the post or you can contact us through our website.
Hope to hear from you!
-Emily