Well, it’s been over a month. I still want to adjust the colors some, as I know the pink is hard to read.
The archives are self-explanatory, and I’m quite happy with them. I don’t know how many times per week I get an inquiry from someone who can’t figure out how to click on a link or use a pull-down menu or do a simple keyword search. Those dear souls worry me.
I know that the content of this blog has shifted from FUN FUN FUN! CLOTHES! SHOES! to much more substantive discussion about ministry. That’s just where I’m at right now, so if you’re missing the FUN! FUN! FUN!, I just have to say hang in there and check back occasionally. I may get more FUN! later.
Kisses, sweetlings. Be good.
Sorry not to have adjusted better by now, but I still find it considerably harder to read. Something about the grey and the font(s).
I commented originally about the colours and I am finding the reading easier going. There’s more contrast that I appreciate.
As to font, it feels kind of “tight” somehow. I know this is just being picky, but I think I (and maybe Reese too) would like a font that is more open, with more space inside and between the letters.
I do appreciate your asking and continuing to try to get it right. And I still love the content, so will work with you as it’s very worth it to me.
I agree – the pink is still hard to read. Also, any chance we could find a different image than the pews? My impression is one of “hardness” and austerity and that is about the complete opposite from what you are and what this blog is. So much of what you do is about being in relationship – with ourselves, with God, with our parishoners…is there a way to translate that graphically? Because for me it is one of the true blessings of your minstry.
Said with all love and respect for what you do, and wanting your website to convey the same sense of professional integrity you advocate in your ministry!
1. Logo. It renders as Palatino/Book Antiqua on my mac, but Times New Roman on my PC. If you can fix the css/font tag to render Palatino/Book Antiqua on both I’d be happier — TNR is bland.
2. tagline: I like the words and the font.
3. header image. I’m not sure? (I’m so unsure i can’t even articulate it!)
4. Colors. This is where my nose wrinkles, to be honest. The blue/purple of the logo doesn’t feel dark enough to really stand out, and the mauve shadow does not help with that. The tag-line’s mauve-on-white is even harder to read. (If I call the colors in the header “headachey” I’m only slightly waxing hyperbolic.)
I hope this is helpful 🙂
Personally, I don’t find the writing on the header easy to read, and I really don’t like the pink.
But I do appreciate everything you say. I’m not a minister – not even a preacher any longer – but I read what you are saying because it is interesting, wise and thought provoking. I like the “Fun – fun – shoes – clothes” Peacebang, but the thoughtful, caring Peacebang who speaks from the heart and really makes one feel that one matters is also very important. Thank you for your ministry.
Oh my gosh, I forgot that I don’t even like the header image!! I’ve been messing and messing with it and just settled on that one — it’s a chapel in Santa Fe and that’s my cowboy hat, but I agree it doesn’t work. I will take all other critiques to my dear and reverend WebMASTER and we’ll see what we can do. Thanks so much, all!!
Well, I love all the changes, pews, colors, font and all. It is inviting and crisp and clean.
Just sayin’
Overall look and function are fine. The header photo is still hard to “read”, even it it’s a great hat and a splendid place. Thank you for doing this!
I like the way you and your web consultant have calmed down the template and text design (ie no longer the Cosby sweater of blog layout and design). Frankly, since I have this in my Favorites, I just bounce on in and don’t look at the header. I assume that you will be tinkering with it periodically either in response to the season, your mood or to emphasize a point that you are trying to make — thinking of it as hair/makeup/jewlery/accessories for your blog (?).
Today’s font is much easier for me to read, apparently because of the more open quality that Marion described. Many thanks for the opportunity to comment.
The switch from pink to blue — thumbs up! The new font is a lot cleaner, too.
I commented before, and I still think, that the colors, etc. don’t represent you or your personality at all. Everything seems kind of severe and bland. So not you! Since you linked to her in another post, I’ll use Pioneer Woman as an example – you go to her homepage, her header is colorful but not over the top distracting, you get a sense of her personality right away and know you’re in for some interesting, funny reading. That’s my two cents, which may not be worth even that much, but you did ask!