Comments on: 50 Feedback comments wanted on new blog! http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/ Graphic Design Studio and Blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:49:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Douglas Bonneville http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-461 Douglas Bonneville Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:33:01 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-461 Thanks Tony. I'm using a template framework I've customized bit by bit and you are correct - proper UI convention is to have the logo link to the homepage. I started a complete redesign (after only 7 weeks with this one!) so I haven't poured as much time into fixing the very unfinished bits and pieces of my current template. But I will certainly hook up the logo to the homepage. Thanks! You might take a look at the layouts of two of my other favorite blogs: <a href="http://justcreativedesign.com" rel="nofollow">JCD</a> and <a href="http://davidairey.com" rel="nofollow">David Airey</a>. Their layouts served as the basic inspiration for what I did hear, David's site being the most influential for the time being. Thanks Tony. I’m using a template framework I’ve customized bit by bit and you are correct – proper UI convention is to have the logo link to the homepage. I started a complete redesign (after only 7 weeks with this one!) so I haven’t poured as much time into fixing the very unfinished bits and pieces of my current template. But I will certainly hook up the logo to the homepage. Thanks! You might take a look at the layouts of two of my other favorite blogs: JCD and David Airey. Their layouts served as the basic inspiration for what I did hear, David’s site being the most influential for the time being.

]]> By: Tony White http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-458 Tony White Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:52:06 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-458 Just one tip. When I clicked on your logo 'bonfx' nothing happened. Usually clicking on a top-left corner logo should redirect the visitor back to the home page. It's kinda standard. Otherwise, your blog is nicely layed out, clean and intuitive. Standing out from most other blogs I have come across. Just one tip. When I clicked on your logo ‘bonfx’ nothing happened. Usually clicking on a top-left corner logo should redirect the visitor back to the home page. It’s kinda standard.
Otherwise, your blog is nicely layed out, clean and intuitive. Standing out from most other blogs I have come across.

]]> By: Douglas Bonneville http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Douglas Bonneville Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:01:10 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-140 That's great to hear, and I'm glad this is helpful. Cheers! That’s great to hear, and I’m glad this is helpful. Cheers!

]]> By: Maggy Graham http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Maggy Graham Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:40:49 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-136 For clarity and immediate relevance, you get an A+. As a matter of fact and thanks to you, I have spent the last couple of hours sketching a book cover and interior design rather than working it out on the screen, and I postponed working on a brochure until I get the content from the client so that I can fully sketch out and present the ideas correctly. Anything to do with work flow is really helpful. Thanks. I'll be a regular visitor. For clarity and immediate relevance, you get an A+. As a matter of fact and thanks to you, I have spent the last couple of hours sketching a book cover and interior design rather than working it out on the screen, and I postponed working on a brochure until I get the content from the client so that I can fully sketch out and present the ideas correctly. Anything to do with work flow is really helpful. Thanks. I’ll be a regular visitor.

]]> By: Douglas Bonneville http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Douglas Bonneville Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:38:43 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-125 Hi Maggy: I really appreciate your comments. Essentially, I'm doing the only thing that all the experts say really works - hard work! I'm going to stay focused on original content and post about what comes naturally as an artist and graphic designer. I read in quite a few places that only thing, in the end, you can blog about is what you are truly passionate about, or a least honestly interested in. Search engine companies, stacked as they are with PhD's writing search algorithms, can tell original content from rehashed content. So if you are going to cover something that's been covered before (hey, it's ALL been covered), you need to work to provide a twist. On that twist, I will remain focused, and continue to be 100% transparent and work hard to delight any passersby and hope they subscribe! Thanks again for your delightful comments! Much appreciated! Hi Maggy: I really appreciate your comments. Essentially, I’m doing the only thing that all the experts say really works – hard work! I’m going to stay focused on original content and post about what comes naturally as an artist and graphic designer.

I read in quite a few places that only thing, in the end, you can blog about is what you are truly passionate about, or a least honestly interested in. Search engine companies, stacked as they are with PhD’s writing search algorithms, can tell original content from rehashed content. So if you are going to cover something that’s been covered before (hey, it’s ALL been covered), you need to work to provide a twist. On that twist, I will remain focused, and continue to be 100% transparent and work hard to delight any passersby and hope they subscribe!

Thanks again for your delightful comments! Much appreciated!

]]> By: Maggy Graham http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Maggy Graham Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:26:34 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-124 Douglas, before I read that this is a new blog, my thoughts were how completely transparent it was, just nothing hidden, instant accessibility. And a premier model of what I've been hearing about -- how to use a blog to promote a business. You provide a wealth of valuable information, you get a high ranking, you are recognized for your value, even the design of your blog itself is recognized for its design-worthiness (is that a word?), and all this leads to more business. In a few words, "You help, and help flows back to you." Inspired, inspiring. Thanks. Douglas, before I read that this is a new blog, my thoughts were how completely transparent it was, just nothing hidden, instant accessibility. And a premier model of what I’ve been hearing about — how to use a blog to promote a business. You provide a wealth of valuable information, you get a high ranking, you are recognized for your value, even the design of your blog itself is recognized for its design-worthiness (is that a word?), and all this leads to more business. In a few words, “You help, and help flows back to you.” Inspired, inspiring. Thanks.

]]> By: Douglas Bonneville http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Douglas Bonneville Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:03:24 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-41 I got the RSS feed added! Thanks Brian.... I got the RSS feed added! Thanks Brian….

]]> By: Douglas Bonneville http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Douglas Bonneville Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:41:04 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-26 Thanks Brian! I'm flying by the seat of my pants to get the rest of the site completed. I'm getting the RSS section up and going in the next day or two, top right corner. However, if you go to www.bonfx.com/feed you'll be redirected to the Feedburner subscription which will give you some options to sign up. Please do! I have lot's more great content in the cue...Thanks for coming by! Thanks Brian! I’m flying by the seat of my pants to get the rest of the site completed. I’m getting the RSS section up and going in the next day or two, top right corner. However, if you go to http://www.bonfx.com/feed you’ll be redirected to the Feedburner subscription which will give you some options to sign up. Please do! I have lot’s more great content in the cue…Thanks for coming by!

]]> By: brian http://bonfx.com/50-feedback-comments-wanted-on-new-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-25 brian Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:28:27 +0000 http://bonfx.com/?p=363#comment-25 Site looks great. Would be helpful to have an RSS feed so readers can lovingly subscribe :) Pretty standard on blog sites. Site looks great. Would be helpful to have an RSS feed so readers can lovingly subscribe :) Pretty standard on blog sites.

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