Just trying something!

Posted by on August 19, 2012 10:53 pm in other | 3 comments

Hey everyone!

If you visit here regularly you might have noticed that the homepage is now absent, landing you right on the blog’s page when you arrive on the Curio. It’s not a mistake, simply me trying something else!

Don’t get me wrong, I love the front page. But no matter how pretty it is, and how useful it is in featuring what the blog is about, I’m always afraid it’s not the most useful/practical for you readers and visitors. I’d really like your opinion on this; I would be most thankful if you would either take a few seconds to fill the poll at the bottom of the post, or a few minutes by commenting on your preference, and why. Thank you! 🙂

Here is why I thought the homepage might be a good or bad idea :

  • GOOD : A clean look that features a little of all that is available on the blog (pictures, blog posts, recent reviews)
  • GOOD or BAD : The huge slider. It’s a fun way to feature my favorite reads, but I think a small slider at the top of the blog would do a better job. I’m not sure about this one.
  • BAD : It takes more clicks to get to the “good stuff”. I know that, when you’re visiting many blogs and websites, the extra click can get annoying.
  • BAD : While the look is clean, it might be confusing for some to find the blog’s main page instead of just seeing the recent posts (I know that I don’t always look at the menus when I visit a new website)
  • BAD : My mom is very confused about the new look. And then she calls me and I have to guide her through every step. *sigh* (I love you mom!)
For reference, here is what the homepage looks like; click on it to see it bigger!

 

What do you guys think? I really love the front page look, but I don’t want something pretty if that annoys everyone. I won’t really be that sad to see it go away, I promise! So, answer the poll and, if you have a little more time, leave a comment telling me your thoughts on the subject!

3 Comments

  1. I know this look is the new trend. It certainly has a sleek modern web site feel. It’s lovely but personally, I like the regular blog feel. I’m old fashioned that way.

  2. Since I read you through Google Reader it doesn’t really matter to me, but I find front pages hard to navigate.

  3. I must concur with everyone else. I always get lost on the front page and prefer this straight to business look!

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