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1/12/2009

Forgive the Mess and I Need Your Opinions!


I am temporarily under construction!! Sort of! I am going to ramble here for a few minutes but if you read my blog on a regular basis I would LOVE for you to actually read and comment. Because I am asking you some really important stuff! Like if I move will you come with me! And do you hate the three columns. And stuff like that!!

1 - I decided I needed a little more room around here, so I have added a left column. I hope you don't hate it? Let me know if you do!! I am still in the process of moving things around, so now is the time to give me your opinions. So if you hate it tell me now! Don't tell me after the paint has dried!!

2 - I don't know why I am doing a make over now. I think I might be moving. My blog, not me. I have a website that is my own (not .blogspot) that I have had for years and if I move the blog there I can do a LOT of cool things with it! (like you might be able to find these ideas next month if you want to see them again without just scrolling randomly thorough the archives!!) I have thought about moving about a million times, but honestly I have a nice little home here with fun friends and I am afraid if I make the move you won't come with me. Or you might fall off the moving truck. It is sort of a pain for you. So I have to ask, will you come? Should I stay or should I go now?

3 - There is a post coming about my made up blog anniversary and there is a fun blog giveaway, so be on the look out.

Now go! Comment! Tell me what you think. Or just tell me to quit rambling!!

34 comments:

Lorie said...

Ah! I think I feel claustrophobic!! Is it just me?

I think I need more space between the posts and the sidebars!

Kelly O. said...

Yeah, I agree that it is a little claustrophobic but I don't mind because I never really pay attention to the sidebars anyway. And of course I'd come over to your blogspotless blog as long as that one application still lets me know when you've updated your website--some of the blogspotless webpages work, some of them don't.

Reborn said...

I agree with kelly... I will definitely follow you if you move, but it would be easier to follow you if I still got notices whenever you update.

:)

Kacey said...

You totally crack me up! I don't mind the extra sidebar. And because you're one of my BFFs (well, in my head anyways) I will TOTALLY follow you! But it would be great if I could be notified when you make a new post because your little posts thoughout the day are my little treats! :o)

I FINALLY painted my Gossip Bench - stop by when you can! :o) Hope you had a great weekend!

Amanda in GA said...

The side bars don't bother me but then again that is how my blog is set up ;)

I will follow you wherever you go!

Amy said...

I love your blog! If you move can I still read updates on your blog on google reader?

m = michelle said...

I don't mind 3 columns, but my vote, be careful what you put on the left side. My understanding is that it loads first and if they are ads that slow everything up people get annoyed and leave. So my suggestions, ads on right, your personal (fast loading stuff) on left.

As for moving, I say do what works best for you - LONG TERM. If you are more excited about your site in a new location (although I don't know how anyone could be a more consistant blogger than you :) ) Then move. If you feel the blog will be better, do it. We will follow. promise. It's not like this one would be gone forever, just leave a post linking to your new location and you're done.

so that's my say. :)

Amie said...

You can move things around so there is more space. I worked on mine off and on for a while before I got it the way I wanted it, so you know I love the 3 columns. And I'll follow you if you move. =)

Lorie said...

Thanks Lindsey!

Kelly, it should work because I would still have an RSS feed and it would still go thorugh Feedburner...so you might not even have to change the address!!!

Lorie said...

Michelle! Thanks for the info about the left column! That totally makes sense!!

I but the ads on the left because they were driving me batty on the right (not centered...long story) but I may have to switch that if they take too long to load!!

Casii said...

I like the 3 columns and wish I could figure it out myself. But if moving means you can really stretch your wings, go for it!

Anonymous said...

As long as the RSS feed works then I'm happy.

Format, smormat, what ever works is fine

Lorie said...

I promise you will still be able to get updates in Google Reader.

I am hoping that you won't have to resubscribe, but worst case scenario you will have to hit the subscribe button and add me to your Google Reader after the move.

Unknown said...

I don't know if I've commented on your blog before. (I hope I have, because I love to read it!) But nonetheless, I would definitely follow you out of blogger. Some of my favorite blogs claim their own little slice of webspace, so you'd just be added to the mix. Good luck!

P.S. I love the 3 columns. I have it on mine and I'm a huge fan!

Jason & Claire said...

Thanks for your blog. I'm a new follower but I'd move with you because you have a tone of great ideas. Thanks!

Kristina P. said...

I don't care where you go, as long as your new site has an RSS feed I can put into my Reader.

And truthfully, I don't love the 3 column layout. I've toyed with doing it myself, but I get so overloaded trying to look at everything.

rychelle said...

if you're reader-able, i'm there!

sherri said...

The columns, four - whatever works for you. My only suggestion (and I know why bloggers don't follow it, I can still ask right?) is to put your RSS feeds on full text so we can see all the post content not just the truncated stuff. Otherwise, I lurve your posts.

jori-o said...

I'm still a newbie to your blog, but I love it...and the three columns are good (I have 'em too).

If you move --I'm being honest here--as long as it's not a hassle to find you or see your updates or comment, I'll still be all over your action! =) Especially the commenting thing. I hate when I try to comment and I have to fill out a bunch of information and word verification and tell you my mother's maiden name just to say hello!

Whew. I feel better now that I've gotten that off my chest.

Anonymous said...

I don't mind the 3 columns and would follow if you move.

Lorie said...

Kristina, I am feeling a little overloaded too! I am torn!!

Jori-o

It should be just as easy to comment as it is here!!

Sherri, ther reason I don't have the RSS on full is because I actually want you to come to the blog. I know. Selfish! Don't hate me! ;D

Anonymous said...

I am a huge fan of the 2nd sidebar..and the answer to your question..I would follow you anywhere, I LOVE the ideas you share!

Insanitykim said...

How do u add a second side bar????

I LOVE the white and simplicity, seriously, I feel like I am reading a posh magazine when I come to your blog. Keep it clean and let your pictures and work speak for itself. Otherwise, I don't mind two side bars...I want to do it myself!! How? how???

Jessica said...

I don't love the three columns, but not enough to fight it. I would for sure follow you if you move! I recently moved my blog and I don't think I had any (or many) non-movers. Just leave up the old site with your new address so we can find you.

Lorie said...

Jessica,

There are a couple of different ways to do it. You can do it manually or download a template. I did a little of both, but I don't love it yet. Still working on it!!

Just goodle three column blogger template.

Anonymous said...

I will follow you. It doesn't matter to me.

Krissa said...

I would totally follow you!!! I love your blog! and any setup you do is fine with me :)

Brooke said...

I'll follow you. I don't always comment, but I do read! I'm with everyone else. As long as I can put it in my reader, I'm good! And, I like SPACE.

Melody said...

I think you should do whatever you'd like and realize we'll all be there with you when you finish remodeling!

Cupcake Dessert said...

i will follow you! of course!! i personally like the 3 columns.. i have them on my blog.. i may not always comment but you are on my must read list :)

Anonymous said...

1) More space between columns is good. I like that you don't have a ton of flashy icons and ads all over - it really makes the ADD side of me insane when people put too many things on their blogs. I think I can handle up to 3 columns spanning the screen, but 2 is preferable.

2) I'd follow your blog no matter where it is. Can you not use your domain name at this blog instead? I guess you have other things going on in the website that can't be moved here.

Annie said...

i'll come with you anywhere

Lorie said...

Annie, you HAVE to follow me or I will hunt you down and drag you along!!

Ginny said...

I know this is an old post, but I like 3 columns. My biggest wish though is that you would make your feed show the full message. I love your blog, you find the greatest things online. I have such a hard time keeping up though with only the short messages in bloglines.