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redo shadesofmaybe.com


 

How to redo shadesofmaybe.com by jaymi elford

"I revamped my website using Wordpress in 2 days; it was relatively easy and painless."

How I did it: First thing, you need to figure out what your goals for redesign are. Two years ago, mine weren't clear. Then I finally sat down and discussed what I wanted from a domain.

Then I figured out what CMS package I wanted to use. I have Wordpress running my site, with plugins that allow me to post to my other areas online. Best decision ever. It also allowed me to convert all my old content to its new system. The only pain I had to deal with was the poor coding of my theme. Because of it, I had my coder hubby fix many issues. He really did get the site the way I wanted it to be.

Lessons & tips:

  • Be careful of the theme you install. Not all professionally designed FREE themes are what you think of them.
  • Be EXPLICITLY clear as to what your redesign goals are. Then find tools and apps online to help you achieve that goal.
  • Be flexible. But also know when to put your foot down, as it's your site.

Resources:

  • Wordpress
  • Wordpress plugins
  • Gallery 2 (It's what I use for my photo galleries)
  • Media Wiki: used for a special interest tarot site.


 

Feb 08, 2009, 04:39PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer


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jaymi elford reads a good book

It's done! I have a new domain 10 months ago

Wow, after how many years of having this on my list, I can now say that it’s done. As of today, my new domain is complete. I decided after taking a class on publishing/marketing a book to switch to Wordpress. So that’s what I’ve done.

It’s all integrated and runs and is more social. What I wanted when I was using Moveable Type just wasn’t going to cut it. I’m excited. Go see!

Feb 08, 2009, 04:31PM PST | 0 comments


jaymi elford reads a good book

started the revamp 3 years ago

Things completed:
—installed MT3.2 (02.xx)
—revamped Grok (03.22)
—revamped Stories (03.22)
—installed MT gallery thingy(03.15)
—succesfully added 3 galleries to camera obscura(03.15)
—revamped tarotwiki area(03.22)
—setup tarot.shadesofmaybe.com(03.22)

Need to do:
—finish MI revamp
—upload podBooks to downloads
—create new MT journal for podCast
—upload more photos to galleries
—start adding new content to sites

Mar 22, 2006, 09:38AM PST | 0 comments



 

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