Housekeeping
August 9th, 2006 10
Yes, this is a complete geek post, so I apologize in advance. You may have noticed a few subtle changes around the place if you’ve been visiting lately. It was about time I had a clear out and a much needed tidy up. So many things were left unfinished or shoddily done that I needed one big blitz.
The two biggest changes are the logo (and the associated subtle colour change) and the finalised footer (Kris: what competition, I don’t remember any competition… Think I owe you a pint mate). Oh and changing from “roobottom dot com” to “roobottom”, yeah, cos that “dot com” was so 2003. Ahem, anyway here is the full list of things I’ve changed, added or updated.
- The NEW logo!
- Ah, my footer, finished at last!
- Added a sign-up form for my E-mail Broadcasts, thanks to those nice people at Zookoda
- Added Google ads*
- a new 1 minute feedback survey type affair
- the comments are now coComment enabled
- I fixed the icon height problem
- I’ve added feedburner support
- I’ve update some of the link hovers to underlines rather than the background you couldn’t see
- Gone are the cluttered icons in the top and left hand corners
*Google ads: Only on the homepage, please support me if you feel the need. I usually get really made when people say stuff like this, so I’ve tried to keep them to a minimum. I’ve got a feeling I’m going to be needing all the money I can get soon. Maybe a post on this in the near future.
Oh, and I’m aware of the problem with the links in the e-mail newsletter, I’m working on it!
10 Comments (+0 in the moderation queue).
#1 On August 9th, 2006 at 2:04 pm Paul said...
Nice work here Jon. Here follow’s the usual critique:
- The much improved footer is a loverly addition, and quite unique too (I love how you have treated the logo links). However, I feel some space is needed between the footer and the other page elements
- I love this new colour - it’s feeling rich, and again original.
However…
- I think the next thing you should look at is the sites typography. Sidebar headings seem a little to big and bold (as do a few other headings), and I wonder if Arial is the right typeface to use for your body text. I would look at more (but subtle) variations between sizes, weights and colour also.
- The comment form and the pieces of navigation that surround it could do with a bit of a tidy up. A bigger textarea would be appreciated too
Keep up the good work buddy!
#2 On August 9th, 2006 at 2:06 pm Paul said...
Ooh! Just noticed… partner in crime hey…
#3 On August 9th, 2006 at 2:44 pm Jon said...
Yeah, you’re right about the space above the footer, I’ve given it a little more. Maybe I’ll see how I feel about giving it even more later on.
As for the other stuff, yeah, again you’re right! (damn you Lloydy) I’ll have to put it on my to-do list for the next spring clean. Trouble is I could be tweaking til the cows come home and then die of old age.
I’m guessing no-one else will be commenting on this post! lol.
#4 On August 9th, 2006 at 2:45 pm Jon said...
erm, that was the cows die of old age not me!
#5 On August 9th, 2006 at 4:16 pm Sellwood said...
Yes i will comment on this post. GEEEEEEKKKK
#6 On August 9th, 2006 at 4:42 pm Sellwood said...
Hey,I think ive just made you about 20pence but i got bored after about 5mins…Dont say i never give u anything!
#7 On August 9th, 2006 at 8:53 pm Paul said...
In fact, you probably only made him 20 US cents - which in Sterling is probably closer to 15p! Oh well Jon, you’ll be Richard Branson one day I’m sure.
#8 On August 9th, 2006 at 9:31 pm Magic Dan said...
how much do you get you cheap skate! i mean using ither peoples clicks to gain money for yourself…the cheek.
Can you show me how to set it up n mine! x
#9 On August 10th, 2006 at 8:36 am Jon said...
Yo peeps,
Yeah Google AdWords is quite easy to set up, just follow their very well written user guide!
Sellwood Thanks for the clicks darling, you netted me quite a
tidytiny sum. So whenever you feel the need. You might get that birthday present after all!#10 On August 11th, 2006 at 4:07 pm Starberri said...
It’s quite a pretty website I must say. I think I liked the “cluttered icons” at the top…
Maybe I shouldn’t have said that…