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DIY Getting Started With Design


     The first thing I like to do when I design a blog or website is to map it out on paper.  Go have a Starbucks sit down with pen and a napkin {I’ve created some of my BEST work on a napkin} and go to town (as they say).  Think about all the elements you would like to have.  Here is a list of some of them.

1)     How many columns
2)     Title and tag line for header
3)     Do you want a navigation bar if so…?
a)     How many categories
b)     Graphics or text
c)     Vertical or horizontal
4)     Sidebar Items
5)     Blog Button
6)     Signature
7)     Post Divider
8)     Will you offer a newsletter of any kind
9)     Will you need ad space
10) What type of blog/website will it be…
a)     Personal
b)     Community
c)     Business
d)     Information

11) What type of graphics will you need
12) Will you be ‘social’…facebook, twitter, etc.

This is just a few things to think about in your napkin design stage.  The best set-up is mapping it out first on paper and make changes accordingly.  If you are going to be ‘social’ {who isn’t}, then you need to have your twitter and facebook pages ready and set up for launch day.

This is a lot to think about, so let’s get those napkins out and start to work.

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I'm Broke, But I Need A Designer

Hey All,
I now that times can be hard right now and money a little tight.  There are TONS of talented bloggers out there that need a blog "pick me up", but they just don't have the extra cash to hire a designer right now.  Well FOLLOW me as I start a series on... "DIY Blog Design"

I will blog you through the steps of 'DIY Blog Design'.  Now that Blogger has upgraded their system, making those multi column blogs is easier that EVER.  I will create a "dummy" site to walk you through the process so that you can see just how EASY 'DIY Blog Design' can be!!  Make sure you 'FOLLOW' me so that you don't miss an article!!

At the end of this series {and for all those that followed} I will be asking for links to their NEW blogs.

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About Me

I'm Lisa. I am a Mompreneur that specializes in web and graphic design. I have been designing on the Internet now for over 15 years. I was a "preneur" on eBay when it was "almost" getting started. I also do PR (Public Relations) for companies, groups, organizations and individuals. I am also a Stay-At-Home Mom that homeschools her 3 daughters. I also head many Mom groups on the Internet.

Our family lives in The Woodlands Texas which is a fabulous community!! I hope you enjoy your stay here at The Blog Diner.

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