Piggy's New Look
One week ago, I suddenly had the idea of changing my blog layout. The initial plan was to download a free template online, then design a simple header to match the theme of my blog and that would be all.
But one thing led to another, and I found myself staring at computer screen, working on html codes for more than 12 hours a day (on some days - 16 hours!), changing one feature after another, and before I knew it, one week has passed! For those who are familiar with web designing, I'm sure that having such a blog layout shouldn't take that long. But I have no such knowledge at all, and on top of that, my Photoshop skill has only been limited to adjusting contrast and color. To carry out such a huge change for my blog is really tough, as I have to learn bits and pieces online and try to apply it at the same time. Nevertheless, I managed to complete the template yesterday and I could finally heave a sigh of relief when it was uploaded on my blog without any major hiccups. There are still some minor flaws that I need to iron out, but this is how my blog would look like for now. Hope you like it!
On the other hand, my blog address has been changed to www.piggyscookingjournal.com. For those of you who has linked to my site, thanks for your support so far, and do remember to change your bookmark!
But one thing led to another, and I found myself staring at computer screen, working on html codes for more than 12 hours a day (on some days - 16 hours!), changing one feature after another, and before I knew it, one week has passed! For those who are familiar with web designing, I'm sure that having such a blog layout shouldn't take that long. But I have no such knowledge at all, and on top of that, my Photoshop skill has only been limited to adjusting contrast and color. To carry out such a huge change for my blog is really tough, as I have to learn bits and pieces online and try to apply it at the same time. Nevertheless, I managed to complete the template yesterday and I could finally heave a sigh of relief when it was uploaded on my blog without any major hiccups. There are still some minor flaws that I need to iron out, but this is how my blog would look like for now. Hope you like it!
On the other hand, my blog address has been changed to www.piggyscookingjournal.com. For those of you who has linked to my site, thanks for your support so far, and do remember to change your bookmark!
Comments
I can help to design a header for you lah,but not the whole template though. You might kill me if I screw it up. haha!
Hi Noobcook & Amanda,
Thanks! :-D
Hi Didally,
Now that you mentioned it, I've just realised that it really looks neater with individual boxes. ;-)
Hi Stardust,
Me? Design guru? haha! I'm more of a trial-and-error guru! :-S
Hi Daphne,
You have no idea how many times I have to reload my trial blog when I screwed up the codes. ;-) I can imagine how panic you must be when it did not turn out right for your blog, but you're lucky to have a fiance who can help you!
Adding your new URL to my blogroll now.
Luv ur new design and layout!
thanks for pointing that out! I've been trying to correct it, but I still can't get it right. Agree with you that working on html codes is really frustrating!
Hi Camemberu,
Thanks for the link! You have great pics in your blog. :-)
Hi food for tots,
Thanks for your kind words. :-)