I'm sure that throughout your stint reading blogs you have run across some that are so aesthetically gorgeous you can't help but stick around and read a few posts, and even bookmark the blog to eventually return to. While content is always going to be the biggest draw to any good blog, wrapping it up with consistent graphical elements and an appealing banner never hurts either.
If you don't know how to fire up Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro to crank out your own blog banner or create your own customized blog then you really should consider hiring a professional.
Any good blog designer will work intimately with you to create a look for your blog that captures your personality and sets a tone for your writing style and overall theme. There are a lot of mom bloggers, who along with being a blogger themselves, also design blogs for others. One that comes to mind is Rachael Cahours Acklin who I read about on This Mommy Gig. She owns Caffeinated Design and Hosting.
Do you know of any other mom bloggers who are also designers? Maybe you're a designer. If so, click here (if reading via a feed) to leave a comment with their/your information or comment below (if on my blog).
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Want a Beautiful Blog? Hire a Professional
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Hi, I hope it's ok to leave your own links! :)
I'm a web designer who blogs. My own blog is http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/ - my site has a link to my portfolio and info on services, etc.
I recently developed a blog for a client - http://www.picknicksbrain.com - she's also a Mom who blogs (about healthy sleep for babies and young children).
I hope you'll look me up of you're ever in the need for a well designed custom blog theme! :)
I know of two Mommy Bloggers who are also blog designers.
Revka of RS Designs-http://www.designsbyrs.com
Lara of Designed by Lara-http://designedbylara.com/
Both ladies do amazing work!
I just started doing blog designs recently. They're located at www.aprilsgraphics.blogspot.com
Shera is a mommy blogger and designer, her actual site is http://www.sweetnsimpledesign.com, and her blog is http://afroginmysoup.com....
Just wanted to pass this along! Thanks for allowing us to share!
~Jenn
I'm a coder (with a designer husband)
My Mom Blog is http://www.themomchronicles.com
Thank you:)
I am a WordPress guru -- I can make graphics, but honestly I don't like them very much :) I think others are more talented as designers, but if you give me a design or a header, I can make your blog look beautiful.
Hi! I'm a mom who blogs and codes. :) Basically, if your blog blows up, I can fix it. or if you're stumped, don't know what plugins to use, where to go to find stuff, I'm the go-to gal.
My pro site is at http://ronandandrea.com and my mommy blog is at http://atypicalife.net/blog/
I also write at http://wpmututorials.com, which is a little outside the scope of this. :D
Thanks so much for linking me in your post! And what a fantastic group of programming/coding designers you're finding too!
I know Selene on Twitter, and she does lovely work. I hope I get to know some of you other ladies too!
Hi, I'm a mom-blogger, who just started a Blog Design Business. It's http://www.reallifedesign.net
I create blog graphics and do some blog designing. I also have a friend who designed many of the blogs for the Proverbs 31 Ministry. Just google 'Dawn with Barefoot Blogs' She's top notch!
Thanks Yolanda for the kinds words :) RS Designs specialize in blog design for mommy bloggers and WAHM's. We offer custom and pre-made blog design as well as mommy/blog/business cards and special wahm packages.We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and we have never had to return anything :)Feel free to drop by anytime! :)
Linda - designer RS Designs
I think blog design is a great way to make some extra cash. As a professional blogger (and Daddy blogger) I like to the opportunities out there. If any of you would like to be a professional blogger, let me know. www.bloggersfohire.com
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