January 22, 2012

A New Look For A New Year

Well, I finally made the leap. It was pretty scary but I did it. I’m talking about the move to WordPress. What were you thinking I was talking about?

Anyway, I found a terrific person to help me out with the transfer. He’s with Company of H and has made the whole thing relatively painless. You should check him out if you need some web development or help. I’m a fan.

I’m hoping the change will help showcase my writing and work in a way that makes more sense. If you end up thinking I’m even more fun, funky and cutting edge, that’s just icing on the cake.

Take a stroll around. I have my ramblings divided between my love of social commentary, stories about the ever ridiculousness of everyday life, and tips on navigating social media. We’re still working out all the bugs. I’ve incorporated the Disqus commenting system that now seems to be working but am waiting on all of the comments from the old site to be loaded. Disqus is taking its time.

Unfortunately, with the transfer lost all of my feed subscribers. Please, go and re-subscribe or subscribe for the first time. I’ll be ever grateful.

New posts to come shortly. I did just guest post over at Great Thoughts. My blogging friend, Andrea runs this terrific site devoted to books, reading and now the thoughts of people like me. Poor woman. Please go check it out. It’s my take on the Golden Globes and good for a laugh.

See you around the interwebs!

  • Andrea

    New site looks fabulous!!

    • Anonymous

      Many thanks, Andrea! I’m thrilled. I’m thinking it may compliment what I’m trying to do on my blog a little better.

  • http://www.triloquist.net Ron

    Hey Jen, as I shared in my email with you…..your new blog looks FANTASTIC!!!!

    Way to go, girl! I love the look – clean, easy to read and navigate.

    And yes, the Disqus commenting format works great now. I kinda figured it would work out in a day or so. And you’re gonna LOVE Disqus, I’m so glad I have it on my own blog.

    CONGRATS on your move over!

    Three loud CHEERS!

    Looking forward to reading more!

    X

    P.S. I changed your URL on my blog roll.

    • Anonymous

      Thanks Ron! I’m so glad it’s all done. I was really worried about it but the web guy I found to help me with it made it all go easily. I’m so excited to start using the Disqus system and have threaded comments. Finally!

  • olsonjuanita

    Site looks great! What more do you plan to do to it? What is DISQUS?

    • Anonymous

      Disqus is a fantastic commenting system that you can install as a plugin. I like it because it allows for threaded comments along with sending the commenter an email when a reply is posted. I like the new site we’ve created because it seems like integrates my content a little better.

  • Herman Turnip

    Heeeey…*nice* digs. Glad to see that you braved the plunge and ported over to WordPress. Man! I can’t believe how much elbow room is in here. *sniiiiff!* That that new blog smell…love it!

    Congrats! I’ve updated your link addy in my blog.

    • Anonymous

      So glad you made it over and have updated the RSS. I’m so annoyed that I lost all of my subscribers but I’m loving my new site. And, yes, it does have that new blog smell.

  • http://humbleorigins.blogspot.com/ tj

    …Wow Jen’! This is awesome! And here I thought your old blog was top notch but this really takes the cake! You’re such a little social media diva I’m telling you… ;o)

    …I also changed the link to you on my list of fav’ peeps.

    …Great job girl! :o )

    …Peace & Blessings

    • Anonymous

      Many thanks! I’m so glad you made it over to the new site. I thought you might like it. Now, I just need to start writing again.

  • http://www.TheConstantComplainer.com/ The Constant Complainer

    Dude, I love the layout. Welcome to WordPress, baby!!!

    • Anonymous

      Thanks! I’m glad you stopped by. Haven’t seen you around the blogosphere in a while.

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