It has come to my attention that perhaps my site/blog is unappealing to the read eye? or too confusing to follow? counter-intuitive? or I don't know what.
And honestly, I've been struggling with that... for a long time. I look at it, and it makes complete sense to me. In fact, I compare it to other (supposedly fine) blog[s] and see no discrepencies, let alone a way to somehow improve towards the "better" design. Maybe it's just hard because of the great amount of [historical] work I've put into this place. The trial & error of even getting things to jive, to be pleasing to the eye, easy to the read, and artistic & characteristically true all at the same time. Perhaps my pride takes a dive at the mere thought that folks, whose opinion I actually care about, might take issue with these very things/efforts/accomplishments.
So, I've been contemplating a bit of a redesign. Not that I have the time, brain power or even sheer will to do so. But, none the less, the thought has been overly entertained (it's been served hors d'oeuvres, and is currently pleasantly involved with the jester & juggler at its beck & call!) This could come about in two different ways: Completely over the top, I could create a dual site, with your basic mt framework, all posted up in html. Otherwise it's a matter of creating a[nother] skin to fit the apparent mold, and integrate it into the system.
In the end it probably doesn't matter. Readership isn't likely to change. In the end, if you want to read something... if it's important enough to you, you read it.
ex: Andy's blog... love the man, but my biggest pet-peeve in the blogosphere is the black bg with white writing. It's really difficult for me to read, and in fact is a sore trigger for migraines for myself (it plays too harshly with lighting...) But, I read it... it's bookmarked, and I've even played up his link here. He's in college, he's otherwise occupied, and it's one of the ways I can keep up on him, and communicate. Andy's blog; just do it!
If anyone has any ideas, feels lead to design on my behalf, wants to completely tear apart my suggestions... bring it on!
If I only knew where to start I might better be able to tackle the mess. *suddenly feeling like Beth in the midst of the decisions, packing, moving, etc.*
