Last night at 2am, I unleashed the new design and color scheme. Gone is the red which was starting to make me anxious. Here's a color sample of the old design:
Now I'm looking to do my market research so if you've stumbled upon this post, I'm hoping your a chatty person who'll take a moment to help a stranger out. I have a few questions which can be simply answered in a comment (see below for the "comment" option). You have absolute amnesty in this department as I am sincerely seeking feedback from strangers and NOT "Yes-Men." I totally want you to be BRUTALLY honest!
1. if you couldn't read the site (like maybe you speak Mandarin Chinese), would the site still convey to you that it is an "artistic" site?
2. is the site too cluttered with buttons and gadgets for your taste?
3. did you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the site? If not, can you please tell me how far you scrolled (please do this by the # of posts you scrolled past)
4. did the site make you feel curious enough to explore more here? If not, WHY not?
5. does the subject of art & creativity interest you at all? if so - what areas??
6. did any (or all) of the ads distract or annoy you? if so, which ones?
I love the green, it is very calming and pleasing and will surely make people sit and stay for awhile. We also went from a red/magenta to green and i think it made a huge difference. I visited from SITS and glad I did!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the green! Very calm and peaceful! Gives me the impression that you see art in nature, in life, in the everyday where most of us miss it!
ReplyDelete1. if you couldn't read the site (like maybe you speak Mandarin Chinese), would the site still convey to you that it is an "artistic" site?
What an interesting question! Hmmm ... Okay, yes! Not so much from the header as from a quick glance down the page.
2. is the site too cluttered with buttons and gadgets for your taste?
Not at all! Very well organized and LOTS of white space keeps it looking bright and open!
3. did you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the site? If not, can you please tell me how far you scrolled (please do this by the # of posts you scrolled past)
Not all the way to the bottom and I can't check now that I'm in the comment box but I think 4 or 5 posts?
4. did the site make you feel curious enough to explore more here?
Not so much because artsy crafty is not my thing. But on the other hand I was struck by a vague similarity between your blog title and my own.
5. does the subject of art & creativity interest you at all? if so - what areas??
Not really
6. did any (or all) of the ads distract or annoy you? if so, which ones?
Not at all. I like the consistency in the soft green and the ads are simple, attractive and well organized.
You get an A+
P.S. Don't forget to update your FB page to match! :)
ReplyDelete1. if you couldn't read the site (like maybe you speak Mandarin Chinese), would the site still convey to you that it is an "artistic" site?
ReplyDeleteYes, because of the pictures you use in your blog post.
2. is the site too cluttered with buttons and gadgets for your taste?
I don't really see the need for buttons. A link to the blog can be put in a list. To me the buttons take up too much room.
3. did you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the site? If not, can you please tell me how far you scrolled (please do this by the # of posts you scrolled past)
Yes, I scrolled down to the bottom.
4. did the site make you feel curious enough to explore more here?
Sorry, but no it didn't.
5. does the subject of art & creativity interest you at all? if so - what areas??
I am interested in see what others do, but only if it is something I think I might do. Having to fire a piece in a kiln is not something I want to do.
6. did any (or all) of the ads distract or annoy you? if so, which ones?
As long as the ads are on a side bar they don't bother me. They do when they are between posts. I feel that if you are using your blog just to make money, then you are actually just producing another website not a blog.
Hi Denyse...
ReplyDeleteI really like your new design. The green is calm, serene, and it lends to your artistic nature. The header is a nice touch that shows your creativity. I do have to say that I like the white background. It makes the rest of your site pop and become more noticeable. The items on your sidebar don't distract me from the gut of your blog. And looking at your other pages, all the information about you, your art, your friends is still there...just presented in a much cleaner way....kuddos!
Hi Denyse,
ReplyDeleteFor me the problem is reading. When people use light greys or your case light purple, it becomes difficult for me with glasses to read. I understand it is a design thing but if I am struggling to read it, I leave. Maybe make the background a color it contrast with so it stands out.
I do like content. A few too many square thingys for me but i understand.
Your header is really pretty, although I love the red button, too! I'm a lot of help, aren't I?! I think your page looks great.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I don't care for the "You Might Like" in between posts (I do find them distracting), but they're not a dealbreaker for me. Lots of blogs I read use them, but I don't ever click on them. If they work, though, keep them.
The post text is a little small and light for me, but I'm an old fart with bad eyes.
Otherwise, great job! Keep up the good work!
I like the look and feel of your site overall and do not feel that it is cluttered or that you have too many widgets. I love a good sidebar, but maybe that's just me. I like how you displayed your art on the sidebar, and yes I was intrigued to click more. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the flowers in your banner. I think something a little less cutesy would improve the first impression of your blog.
ReplyDeleteStopping over from SITS :) Keep up the blogging!