Web Page Hell
Well, obviously, most of you have figured out I did a major redesign of my site, and if you happened to look, www.magickeepers.com is now live.
Did I mention I am completely technically deficient?
Did I mention I had to call Spy to walk me through several elements--to the tune of at least (!!) two hours on the phone, all the while Demon Baby was having a major meltdown because I was not paying attention to him? The patient soul stayed on the phone with me while I (a) cooked dinner, (b) put Demon in the shower because he was "sticky" (do the math, that meant a mess), and (c) children were coming to bloodshed because really, a mom cannot be on the phone for that long.
I am still not totally happy with the blog layout, and it may change, but that thought gives me palpitations, but I am having to take first things first.
Um . . . and can I add . . . they don't teach you any of this in Author School.
Two things I have learned:
1) It is FAR better to get things right the first time (hence older posts are missing pictures, which will have to be reloaded) than mess around with this crap after the fact--anticipate as much as you POSSIBLY can. (For example . . . I have so much going on with Magickeepers, that I needed to be able to post appearances as they lined up--which mean having a Webmaster was not going to be a possibility. I needed to be able to do it myself.)
2) That said, accept your limitations and have Spy on speed-dial. She is a SAINT.
Anyway, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE with the little kinks as I work them out. If you feel like I should create a page for something I don't have . . . let me know. If I am not brain dead or in some sort of stupor by the end of the weekend, I just may add it.
Peace, love, and I wish I had the technology gene,
Erica
P.S. If anyone can tell me if there is a gadget for Blogger that will let people "search" for titles labels rather than list them, PLEASE tell me how to do it. This blog has 915 posts as of today. That's a LOT of labels and even though I try to re-use labels, some are outlier topics.
15 comments:
I love the new look! Is that a view of NYC from your fancy loft located on the beautiful shores of Jersey? ;)
As I told you previously, I'm a total cyberally challenged idiot. When I need help, I rely on a skilled friend. You're way ahead of me!
I had to check out the label annus horribilus. What a label.
Kath:
It's a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. I would have preferred the GWB or the Tappan Zee . . . but I like the shot nonetheless.
E
Richmond:
I borrowed that title from the Queen of England. :-)
E
ROFL... it was all worth it to hear a naked Demon Baby say he needed his privacy in the shower. I'm still chuckling!
I'm thinking on the labels. I think there's a way to make them into a drop-down list.
Changing layouts will be simple! It was just awkward the first time. Give it a shot! I'll help you clean up the mess, if there is one. :-)
We have to figure out how to tell everyone you've got a new feed!
Erica,
You scared me! I hit the link the first time and came to a page that said you're not here or something... ahhhhhh, I can't go without my daily fix!
I'll redo you in my blogroll and add your magickeepers site.
Blogger has a feature where you can add labels. You post it on the sidebar, and then tag each blog. It helps if you come up with a concise list of tags so that you don't have various posts in five different places. You'll have to go back and tag each of your previous posts to get them in the right spot, though... but all of the ones from here on out can be tagged when you post them and will automatically be added to their label in the side.
Well, I found your website early today, and prayed to the blogging gods all day that the blog would reappear. Just confirms that prayers (and Spy) work wonders. Love the new digs by the way - and I've already checked out your Magickeepers site, which I loved and will really be fabulous for your readers!
OK, now I'm off to fix the link to your blog...
a devoted bloggee's work is never done! ;-)
Goodness! Just when you think you know someone, they get all mavericky on you.
I noticed on the Magickeepers website that you skype. Is that an exaggeration, a typo, or just wishful thinking?
Hi Erica,
I love the new look! Don't worry, you'll get the hang of the new blog.
Joan De La Haye
http://joandelahaye.wordpress.com/
Stephen:
LOL! No, I NOW Skype. I even talked for TWO HOURS on Friday with a friend of mine in Maryland. Of course, she got to see a naked kid running around. We'll have to set up a call (I have a webcam even!)
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Hi Merry:
They all have labels. I have to go back and make them more concise so I can shrink the list.
Some of this is just housekeeping. And like housekeeping and laundry, which I let pile up . . . I tend to leave these things go for a LONG time.
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Hi amy:
Gracias!
E
Hi Joan:
I take comfort in that!
E
Erica, I was chatting with Spy when I first realized something was amiss with your site. I'm glad she was able to help you get everything sorted out!
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