New Blog Layout: Black, White, & Red All Over
Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 2:26PM 
Surprise! As you can clearly see, I have implemented a new blog layout. I have been working on this one for a few days now and I am pretty pleased with how things are looking! (Then again, I think I always feel that way when I have a new toy to play with...)
The content is still here, but some things have changed; some for the sake of simplicity, others for the sake of speed. The first thing you will notice is that I have done away with the Google, Facebook, and NetworkedBlog widgets on the sidebar. I know some users may be frustrated with that choice, but I hope to move them to a different page. When all was said and done, a lot of those features seem popular for Blogger blogs, but I had to really think about why I moved over to Squarespace to begin with. I wanted a website and a portfolio. UmeOrigami.com was really meant to be that central hub where people could learn about what I do and find examples of my work. I'm a little tired of the crazy "follower" race that all of this social networking has become. Am I still a part of all of those networks? Of course I am! But I do not think you all seriously care about how popular this blog is if you enjoy reading it. In the top right corner, you will see some new buttons that will connect you to my RSS feed, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr.
I guess a part of me wanted to really bring this site back to basics. It is something I am working on in my own life as well. I think this blog has a unique look and I want to keep things that way and give people a reason to come here. I don't think it is good if it is just seen as just another crafty blog or just another place where you can spam your page link in the comment section. I really enjoy reading what you have to say, and I am looking forward to continued days of intellectual exchange, feedback, and give and take. If that comes with a little pluggage, then that will not hurt either of us! Please enjoy this new iteration of UmeOrigami.com.
Reader Comments (4)
Love it! I totally agree with you on the whole "follower" race and being over it. That's all I see these days is people in this big competition with followers, fans, likers and hearts! I love the look (but I've loved all of them) but it completely suits your statement and with what you want your space to be. I keep toying with mine bit by bit as well. I'm not really happy with it, but I don't know how to change much else at the moment lol, but I'm learning and I'll get there eventually :)
Again, great job on the website! It looks really professional! :)
oh, yeah! Love it. Sleek, professional, and really highlights the photos you use. Well done (as always), Christina! ♥ Karen
Looks great!
Your new design looks amazing! Very clean and professional.