northoftheborder :: Take 2
May 24, 2004
This has been in the hopper for some time now, I have really been wanting to redesign this sucker. When I first decided to blog, it was a typical "Brad" decision, take the fastest route possible to accomplish the task. What was left behind was a poorly laid out, hard to manipulate site that resembled a mullet. Looking good in the front, trouble in the back...
I wanted to retain the black and white feel, but add some more shades. I pulled a nice pic off of istockphoto (my favorite new resource) for the banner image and utilized inner shadows (since everyone seems to be using outer shadows these days) to give some depth. I decided to use Trebuchet MS for type, even with the recent outcry against it in the web community.
Next was to decide to use or not to use the new Movable Type 3.0. At first I balked, seeing the new pricing structure and limits on the free version made me run into the arms of other women (figuratively of course), mainly Wordpress and Textpattern. I spent quite a bit of time in both, but in the end just didn't click with either. Two really fine products though. At last I downloaded the new MT3 and I must say I'm pleased. Not a ton of new features, but the new administration interface alone is worth the upgrade.
So here it is, northoftheborder v2. New to the site are archives of all previous entries by both date and category and a new in-page commeting system. Enjoy....
Like It? Hate It? Indifferent?
Filed under Design, Technology
Comments
Dad says:
I really like it though I miss the picture of you on the front page. I really liked the pic at the top with the compass.
Great Job,
Dad
Brad Daily says:
Dad,
I have updated the about section of the site with a mug shot. Now all the sections have custom headers...
Larry says:
Yeah! Whatever Jessica said. (Can you tell that I have not graduated college yet!)
You rock!
Larry
Jessica says:
Like the new website. Even spent some time roaming through the archives. I didn't realize you were such a prolific writer.(Can you tell I have now finished college?) Liked the wedding site too. Great job, Brad!
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MOM says:
Looks good to me - maybe a little harder to read with my OLD eyes......... Love you - MOM