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A week or two ago, Claude Benard of Les Explorers kindly posted a comment on here, suggesting that I look at a re-design for the blog. My initial thoughts were that I’m reasonably happy with how it looks but, as the days have passed, I’ve been wondering whether it’s something that I should consider. Claude suggested some ‘magazine-style’ templates, citing the following examples: example 1, example 2, example 3, example 4. Do you like the blog as it is, or would you rather see a change? I’m kind of torn between the two now so it makes sense to ask what you, the readers of A Luxury Travel Blog, would prefer! Thanks…
April 3, 2008
Time for a re-design?
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Paul, I clicked through to check out each of these alternate themes and I have to say I think your existing theme is far more attractive than these other options. Your blog is very restful, tasteful, and upscale. In my opinion, the other candidates were a bit too loud. I find the luxury market prefers pages that tread a bit more lightly.
I’d be interested in what your other subscribers think.
Comment by Denise Reynolds, Luxury Lifestyle Writer — April 3, 2008 @ 10:34 pm
Paul, you may have opened a can of worms throwing this one open! I personally like example 1, as it is clean, fresh and modern…the others were a touch “busy” for my taste.
Comment by Nick — April 4, 2008 @ 8:20 am
Paul,
I like mimbo, or mimbo pro
Mimbo have a good forum for help and find idea
http://www.darrenhoyt.com/forums/mimbo/
Mimbo pro in live demo http://mimbo.prothemedesign.com/
Still thinking you will get a new step with this kind of template
I have a new blog with a magazine template, see here
http://hotelitour.com/
need to put some content inside
best regards from France
Claude
Comment by Claude — April 4, 2008 @ 7:33 pm
Paul
The present design is not so bad. I am playing with the same thought myself. But if I change, I would use a switchable style so that readers can have their own choice of style. Personally I am in favor of a 2 column style with right sidebar. Then your mouse doesn’t come in the way.
I believe the most important feature you have in your sidebar is your very easy to find content.
A slightly bigger font might help already (my old eyes).
my 2 cents
Guido
Comment by Happy Hotelier — April 7, 2008 @ 9:54 pm
yeah, maybe a new look would be appreciated, something modern, some design or state-of-the-art innovation…but at the same time, simple and intuitive. I like examples 1 & 2…
Comment by Eduardo — May 5, 2008 @ 2:00 am
No I think this is one of the best blogs. Do not change anything.
Regards
Comment by Yev — October 6, 2008 @ 9:23 pm