Some might have noticed the changes to the layout and design of Serradinho. I have been busy with last few days with it and trying my best to make my blog as unique as possible.
This will be a short post just to note down what I have done and I hope you all like the new look.
Ok, so have I done the following:
- Changed the top menu to have a few links and search box on the right.
- Added a background image to the blog – let me know what you think of it.
- Added extra links on homepage, archive, category and posts pages (opinions, add opinion, etc).
- Changed links when hovering over them to be dark blue with white font.
- Changed my footer to have minimal links and no widgets.
- Added posts tags at the bottom of posts.
- Sidebar widget styling – changed the background and small things within the widget area.
- Updated author bio to include link to author posts as well as a link to their website.
- Added small banner ads below the comment form.
- Changed the styling of trackbacks from other sites – background and font colour.
Final Thought
Although I have not posted much, I have been busy with the layout of the blog. I hope the changes are liked by both the readers and new comers. Your feedback would be appreciated, so be sure to leave your opinion below.
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Article by George Serradinho
I am the proud owner of Serradinho and have made this my second home. I'm into blogging, downloads, WordPress and the internet in general. I also love meeting and helping others and learning new techniques.
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It’s amazing how often you change design/layout/images/colors on your site hehe, I’m almost confused every other time I visit cause it looks different
This one looks very nice though, so for how many days do you expect to keep it? Just kidding
Looks good though!
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@Klaus – yes, I agree with you that I change it often. At this stage, I think I will keep this layout for the next couple of weeks or so, lol.
This theme is okay for me.
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I like this theme as well, you do indeed change your theme quite often, but that doesn’t bother me.
keep up the good work.
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@Teen Blogger – glad to know it does not bother you, lol.
Serradinho, you know I always like the way you design your blog, it’s unique and nice theme! I love your Related Post, Author Information and Customization Services part at the end of your single post.
Regards,
Lee
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@Lee Ka Hoong – I also seem to like those boxes, makes the blog seem a bit more professional
Thanks for your feedback.
This redesign looks brighter than the old one and of course I love it esp. its background
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@Tinh – thanks for the vote of confidence, makes me feel much better. I also agree that my theme is brighter now
I think your design are always good George. Thanks Greg Ellison
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@Greg – thanks for your feedback, I always think I can do better.
Hi George, visit too often your blog and found that you become a nice thesis theme designer. Congratulations for your achievements. Please give some tips to your loyal readers regarding designing of Thesis theme.
Himanshu – thanks man. To be honest, I just try different things and see what happens. Even though this blog is live and open for all, I take risks and the results are cool.
You say you want more Thesis posts, what would you like to know? I hope I can answer you
I think it looks really cool and more organised. Very jealous also
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@InternetHow Blog – thanks for the compliment
Anyone can do what I have, it might just take more time. You might be even better than me after giving it a solid try for a few weeks/months.
The new design is awesome. But I think, the old homepage with a magazine look was pretty good. What was the decision behind changing the old homepage. I like the blog post layout with the background
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Hi George,
Yeah I am watching your activities on your blog.Nice look buddy,but you need to change custom CSS with proper color combination.
Try to match the colors of Fonts,Sidebar and other areas.
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@Surender – I will see what I can do.
Love it George! I never know what to expect when I stop in but your design always looks awesome. When I make the switch to thesis, i will definitely be hiring you for some design work..
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@Tycoon – thanks man, I know I’m always changing the look of my theme
One thing that I would recommend is your old comment style. I love it rather than this default
If you are not interested in that anymore, share it out to the public
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It looks really good George. Especially the body background image. To be frank I miss your eye catchy footer. Your design always rocks. I see that you have changed the header image width as well.
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@Ricky – I am trying to streamline my design.
Nice changes George, I wish I had your skills with Thesis. I finally ended up getting it but my install isn’t going so great so far
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@Extreme John – glad to hear you got Thesis, sorry to hear it is not going to well.
Nice workout, George. I like your design very much, simple and elegant. Me too just re-design my blog lately, hope you take a look and drop a comment.
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I love the author box, related post box and the way you design banner placement
@Fazreen – thanks man
I am trying to make it simplier and cleaner so it will be changing a bit in the next few days. I think my usual readers always know that my blog changes a lot, never seem to be happy, lol.
You sound like me. My blog also changes a lot. Now I’m saving for thesis theme. Can’t wait to play with thesis theme. I want to be thesis modifier like you too
The Changes Are good but I have few suggestions:
*Bring back the Fat Footer, It really looks good and helps in many ways.
*The 3 bid boxes below the posts are not looking good as they take too much space and sometimes it looks bigger than the post. You leave the author box as it is and should play with the other two boxes. You can show them as a partition or in some other way by making it look sleak.
*I think it’s time to re-design a new logo for your new thesis based blog.
I hope you will find my opinions useful
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@Typhoon – thanks for all your suggestions, I really do appreciate it. You are the second person to mention the fat footer. I will see what I can quickly for you all.