Dog Art Today Redesign or Why it Pays to Read Directions

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I've been feeling a little cramped lately and very frustrated.  I really wanted to change my blog.  I'd love a more minimalist feel.  And space.  Room for the art to just speak for itself.  But how much will that cost?  Is it worth it right now to have the down time right before the holidays?   If someone goes under my hood, will that mess up all the lovely automated features that Typepad provides? 

Well, guess what, this redesign was as simple and quick as clicking a button.  O.MG.  I couldn't believe it.  Like Dorothy's ruby slippers, my new, spacious, simple, blog was there the whole time!

OK, it's not exactly what I want.  I would make tweaks with the font, perhaps, and upload a new and improved logo.  I miss the orange.  But for now, I am very happy.

So, if you happen to be a blogger like me, who tries to avoid reading directions at all costs.  Know that on Typepad, at least, you have the option to change your blog with a single click.   For step by step instructions click here.

The poodle reading the book is the gorgeous Mercury via The Pack's flickr site.

Comments

13 responses to “Dog Art Today Redesign or Why it Pays to Read Directions”

  1. Joey and Maggie Avatar

    Holy cow, it looks beautiful, clean, and fresh. Wish we could do the same with blogger, you really have to hack the code to get another column and width, and then rebuild the side columns, something that would just take too much time.

  2. Moira Avatar

    Thanks for the feedback, Carson. I really couldn’t believe it. I kept reading the steps and thinking there must be something I am missing. Even when I clicked the button, I was still terrified I would lose my whole blog. I was blown away. Then I kept trying on different styles. Super easy too. This was the first one I picked and after about 6 other styles I came back to it. Needless to say I would definitely recommend Typepad to any new bloggers or people looking to change.

  3. Grace Avatar

    Wow LOVE IT! Congrats on the new look. Really suits your content and subject matter. Glad to hear it was so easy for you to do!

  4. rebecca Avatar

    It looks really clean girl. Love it, good job. I am glad you kept the blue. It makes regulars know that yes they are on the right blog.

  5. sabrina Avatar

    i thinks its fantastic! i love it Moira!

  6. WendyB Avatar

    I hate directions! They’re nasty.

  7. Elizabeth Avatar

    Yes, yes, yes. The new design is GREAT. It’s much more elegant and easier to read. Although the earlier design didn’t really bother me, I found it overwhelming in its visual fabulousness. I like that I can now more slowly enjoy it.

  8. Linda O'Neill Avatar

    Hey sweet Moira! Like the new blog look…and I’m with you on the instructions thing!

  9. Melissa Avatar

    hi moira!
    i love it! it looks wonderful!
    it sounds like you found the staples easy button!
    heee!
    melissa

  10. maggie&bandit Avatar

    We love the redesign! We can’t wait to see what’s next.

  11. Clair Avatar

    It looks great!

  12. manon doyle Avatar

    I agree with everyone. I think the blog looks great.

  13. Moira Avatar

    Thanks, everyone 🙂
    Melissa – you are too funny. It was like finding the “Easy Button.”

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