So many of you have seen the transformation from my old blog to this new one. As I have changed over, I have been updating you on my progress, whether it be positive or negative aspects of changing over from a WordPress.com site to a .com site.
The reason I decided to make the move was so that I could monetize my site. I won’t lie, if I can find a way to make some passive income while doing what I love, I’m going to look into it.
After a lot of thought, I have decided to change the theme of this site. I know it may seem crazy, I mean the site is looking pretty good and a lot of hard work went into it.
The reason I need to change the theme is because the only area that has a widget area is at the bottom of the home page. Not ideal when you are trying to do a little advertising. I thought maybe I would just have a products page, but I have a lot of work to do to make that page a good-looking, functioning site. In the mean time, I really have no good place to advertise.
A word to the wise, if you are thinking about going to a .com, make sure you have mapped out what you want on your site and then compare it to the options a theme has. I really thought I had my site mapped out well. I figured I had more options for placement of ads. I had a feeling early on that I might be making a mistake. I was so overwhelmed with all of the things I needed to do to set the site up, that I ignored that feeling that my theme might be wrong.
If you are reading this blog and it looks a little different, it’s just me making some tweaks. Everything should be back in place fairly quickly. Thankfully, I have copied all of my widget codes and pages so if something gets lost, I have a copy.
In the meantime, I would like to offer you a new opportunity. It’s my way of saying thanks for all of the support. Please go to the Guest Post page for more information.
Thanks for your patience and understanding. 🙂
If you are thinking about changing your WordPress theme, the link below is definitely worth a look.
Wendy McCance
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This looks real good - you’ve streamlined it. I like the new look and can see what you mean on where to put your ads. Great job Wendy! 🙂
Thanks. I went through so many templates because one thing or another wasn’t where I wanted it placed. I love where the subscription button is now. Where it was before was a disaster.
I know — all those little details make a difference. But what’s great is that you’re able to personalize it and make it fit you. 🙂
Definitely. 🙂
Sorry Wendy for all these duplicate comments — kept getting an error on WordPress when adding my comment and didn’t think it took (apparently it did several times)! 🙂
No worries. 🙂
Congratulations! You have come a long way in one year! I am excited for you and wish you the best of luck always. Thank you for taking me with you. I am learning so much following you 🙂
Thanks so much. You know, you were one of the first followers way back when. I appreciate your support and all the wonderful comments. 🙂
Wendy,
Congratulations on getting your own site up. I started there and then went to wordpress. I develop websites and I know how much work goes into all of this.
Who do you host with? Did you get someone to do your site or did you download a blog engine?
If you need any help please just ask.
I went through iPage. I have been working on my site myself. I went through WordPress for the template.
your guest page is not hyperlinked to what you want it to go to
Be a Miracle
Jerry
Just posted it. I was still writing it out when you commented. 🙂
Remember Rome wasn’t built in a day!!! LOL Where is the Guest Post page? I’m a little slow this morning.
Sent you an email…have a FANTASTIC Day!!!!
You guys are fast. I just finished writing it. It’s at the top of the home page. 🙂