tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10835553881613318292024-02-19T00:23:40.584-08:00Designer Blogs -- The BlogErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00027048282744260646noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-40058560084704229132012-01-04T06:57:00.000-08:002012-01-04T06:57:06.648-08:00RSS FeedIf you are currently subscribing to this feed, please re-subscribe to our new feed below to stay updated on giveaways, tutorials, featured client posts, new designs, etc.<br />
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</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11868781528547278508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-6754906341787374652011-12-27T18:45:00.001-08:002011-12-27T18:54:49.520-08:00The Big Move!Hi friends!<br /><br />We have been working hard behind the scenes to get our new site put together in WordPress. Yes, you heard that right--we're packing up and moving to WordPress! We are so excited to make the big switch and hope you'll bear with us as we make this transition and work out any kinks that may arise.<br /><br />We have tons of new pre-mades and $10 templates that we are excited to share with you, so please check back in a few days to view our new site and see all that's new! We'll also be holding a huge giveaway that you won't want to miss.<br /><br />Until then!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11868781528547278508noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-72090756361524219022011-12-17T06:59:00.000-08:002011-12-17T07:33:01.587-08:00Blogger Social<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpVZjJB1CDK6eDpMnUYPfzRssqSV0Nb7xWiQPVrOycYi37vj4UKJsFDI88z-bG_AMKYP0CRwHqOaaeykwJ5IKKqEw_GcWr5pLRn_Mu8NfCAWEVpj8d_bU81CWlJ80pXoOvlPk4vpYRYfm/s1600/Alice-Lane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpVZjJB1CDK6eDpMnUYPfzRssqSV0Nb7xWiQPVrOycYi37vj4UKJsFDI88z-bG_AMKYP0CRwHqOaaeykwJ5IKKqEw_GcWr5pLRn_Mu8NfCAWEVpj8d_bU81CWlJ80pXoOvlPk4vpYRYfm/s1600/Alice-Lane.jpg" /></a></div>Thursday evening Designer Blogs attended the 2nd Annual Blogger's Holiday Social held at the fabulous <a href="http://alicelanehome.com/">Alice Lane</a>. <br />
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Thank you Alice Lane for hosting such a fun event!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00027048282744260646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-4171094061585904812011-12-05T09:55:00.000-08:002011-12-05T10:02:49.757-08:00PluginsHey all! Lauren here, finally!! I know, I know, <span style="font-weight: bold;">November = Epic fail</span> on the Designer Blogs' blog. But I'll let you all in on a little secret, we've been super busy working on lots of new and exciting things for the New Year and the ol' blog got a little neglected. Plus I'm working on baby #5! Yup, the <a href="http://nelsonfam5.blogspot.com/">Nelson family</a> is expecting a bundle of joy come June 2012!! Yay, so lots of goodies coming your way and now onto the tutorial...<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Let's talk about plugin's, shall we? </span>(This is a Wordpress thing so you Blogger peeps please feel free to read on and think about making the switch. ;)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">First of all, what is a plugin and why do you need one (or lots)?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I once heard plugin be compared to an "app" for a smart phone, if that helps you visualize. Plugins can extend WordPress to do almost anything you can imagine. In the </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/">Wordpress Plugin Directory</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> you can find, download, rate, and comment on all the best plugins the WordPress community has to offer.</span><br /><br /><br />Some of the most popular plugins that I've used and seen used are the following:<br /><br /><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/">Google Analytics for WordPress</a><br />Track your WordPress site easily and with lots of metadata: views per author & category, automatic tracking of outbound clicks and pageviews<br /><br /><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/contact-form-7/">Contact Form 7</a><br />Just another contact form plugin. Simple but flexible.<br /><br /><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-sitemap-generator/">Google XML Sitemaps</a><br />This plugin will generate a special XML sitemap which will help search engines to better index your blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/">All in One SEO Pack</a><br />Automatically optimizes your WordPress blog for Search Engines (Search Engine Optimization).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~<br /></div><br />Now let's get to the nitty gritty. <span style="font-style: italic;">How do I use a plugin???</span> You'll need to install them to your WP site through your dashboard.<br /><p>There are a couple of ways to install a WordPress plugin. Today we're going to talk about two of those way.<br /></p> <ol><li>Automatically through WordPress – easiest, some server setup</li><li>Manually uploading a plugin through WordPress – medium, some server setup</li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Method #1</span><br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CU7BltYIBPI/Tt0DgnOioDI/AAAAAAAAA9M/fMr6Upkrqyo/s1600/1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 675px; " src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CU7BltYIBPI/Tt0DgnOioDI/AAAAAAAAA9M/fMr6Upkrqyo/s800/1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682702163632103474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NM1DoVbLAtM/Tt0Dgy5pSOI/AAAAAAAAA9U/ib8Ng-6vEhI/s1600/2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 675px; " src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NM1DoVbLAtM/Tt0Dgy5pSOI/AAAAAAAAA9U/ib8Ng-6vEhI/s800/2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682702166765684962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Method #2</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ab2uQ2FyRo0/Tt0Ez53TrCI/AAAAAAAAA9k/vMsqzMggkIQ/s1600/3new.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 675px; " src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ab2uQ2FyRo0/Tt0Ez53TrCI/AAAAAAAAA9k/vMsqzMggkIQ/s800/3new.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682703594564070434" border="0" /></a><br /><br />That's the basic gist of plugins!! Not too hard to understand and not too hard to use. If you have any questions on this tutorial or you have any ideas for future tutorials please email us at <a href="mailto:info@designerblogs.com">info@designerblogs.com</a>.Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-70341858500578472392011-10-18T09:05:00.000-07:002011-10-19T06:14:37.227-07:00Featured Client: Swank Sweets<div style="text-align: center;">Korinne is the amazing talent behind <a href="http://www.swanksweets.com/">Swank Sweet Dessert Tables</a>.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfGhe2u2jKB5C6nwlbl_Epc5I-RzweVhYbY1Zk8SckFy7RfKny76GNawq25eHSYsiWeB17l_VwHJj5x9Y5KdYHebAESiXZtO4Px30-DvS_um2-SfAfKVjC1qogXfcpKiluIM7xKT99tg/s1600/Korinne+Website+Photo+black+and+white.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfGhe2u2jKB5C6nwlbl_Epc5I-RzweVhYbY1Zk8SckFy7RfKny76GNawq25eHSYsiWeB17l_VwHJj5x9Y5KdYHebAESiXZtO4Px30-DvS_um2-SfAfKVjC1qogXfcpKiluIM7xKT99tg/s400/Korinne+Website+Photo+black+and+white.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664889727869200242" border="0" /></a><br /><b>How long have you been blogging? </b><div dir="ltr">Since September 2009.</div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wh</span><b>at made you decide to start a blog/site?</b><br />I was searching the internet trying to find inspiration for my daughters 6th birthday. My mom always threw me the <i>best</i> birthday parties when I was growing up, and I wanted to carry on that tradition for my children. I came across all these amazing party blogs with such talented, creative people and I was hooked! Then I found out that most of them where stay at home moms, and I was inspired to start blogging about dessert and candy tables. At that point, I had been a stay at home mom for a while and was looking for a creative outlet and a way to earn extra "mad money" to support my shopping habit. That's when Swank Sweets was created!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://hgtv.sndimg.com/HGTV/2011/06/23/Original_Korinne-Seel-Halloween-popcorn-treats_s4x3_lg.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div><b>What was the biggest unexpected perk or bonus of your site and being online?</b></div><div>Bloggers are some of the most supportive, kind and generous people you will ever meet! It has been so much fun to "meet" other stay at home moms and be able to support each others endeavors. Because of blogging, my tables have been featured on HGTV, TLC's Outrageous Kids Parties, WRAL local news, and many party blogs. It has been so exciting! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://hgtv.sndimg.com/HGTV/2011/06/23/Original_Korinne-Seel-Halloween-pumpkin-carving-party-table_s4x3_lg.jpg" /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><b>What other blogs or sites inspire you?</b></div><div>There are so many, but I have to say <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/" target="_blank">Amy Atlas</a> was the inspiration for my business. She is an amazing dessert stylist in New York who started the whole dessert table craze! Since then, I have been inspired by <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/goodthings" target="_blank">Martha Stewarts Weddings</a>, <a href="http://www.sweetsindeed.com/" target="_blank">Sweets Indeed</a>, <a href="http://www.jesihaackweddingsblog.com/" target="_blank">Jesi Haack Weddings</a>, <a href="http://www.mysweetandsaucy.com/" target="_blank">Sweet & Saucy Shop</a> and <a href="http://www.sharneldollardesigns.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Sharnel Dollar Designs</a>. And I can't forget the awesome graphic designers who make my dessert tables complete! <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/" target="_blank">Anders Ruff Custom Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lovetheday?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Love The Day,</a>and <a href="http://www.partyboxdesign.com/" target="_blank">Party Box Designs</a>....just to name a few!</div> <div><br /></div><div><b><br /><br />Tell us about the design makeover process? How did you choose the colors, fonts and ideas that inspire your personal brand? </b></div> <div>My old website and blog were great and served it's purpose just starting out. However, after growing the business for a few years it really didn't represent who I am and what I do. I wanted a visual identity that would attract my target audience, instantly establish trust, and have consistency through each point of contact with my clients. It was important to me to have the logo, business cards and even something as small as the favicon in complete harmony. Turquoise is my favorite color, so that was easy, however, I had my heart set on a chevron pattern somewhere in the design. Lauren tried everything to make it work, and it was just overwhelming the entire design. My Grandfather, worked for Chevron Oil Company for his entire life, so the chevron pattern was a nod to him and my Grandmother. So, when I told Lauren about my sentimental attachment to it, she went right back to the drawing board and came up with light grey chevron behind the logo. That's when it all connected for me, and I could not be happier! </div><br /><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;">Old Logo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wpZOOZ1Ab78/TQzBMlESSFI/AAAAAAAADsk/SRKh-9t0Vgk/s320/swank.bmp" /><br /><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"> New Logo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/275704_100000492983146_2747417_n.jpg" alt="Swank Sweets" /> </div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /><br />How did you find / hear about Designer Blogs?</b></div><div dir="ltr"> I had just hired someone to do a new logo, website and blog for me. Long story short, she ran off with my money and I nothing to show for it! Lesson learned. So I began looking online for someone new to design for me. I came across Designer Blogs through a Google search. What impressed me the most was not only the quality and style of their work, but that they had a "design queue" so I knew exactly when they would start working on my design. Lauren's communication through the process was amazing, and that was so important to me after my disappointing experience. I am looking forward to having a Facebook landing page and Twitter background designed next!<b><br /><br /><br /><br />Anything else you want people to know about you or your blog?</b></div> <div>I feel really blessed to be able to stay home with my children and do something that I am really passionate about every day. I write about all things sweet, and would love to hear your thoughts and comments! </div> <div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFc9CGGdrQ5-GlTUMKIWnbjTnNRBjfD_Kx0lPN4fSxNwBl8EkixhtFWhEwIs66MDvD92Ydf5Uwpg_DV9J8-yv24HF5zqWdix2QgE8YTEqQw3BQDJJt3TkNbjvYABDLyk6nC0OpaXn6iME/s400/Meandkids2009.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />Thank you Korinne!!<br />It was such a pleasure working with you and getting to know you better.<br /><br />You can visit Korinne on her blog, <a href="http://www.swanksweets.com/">Swank Sweets</a> and<br />you can also follow her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swank-Sweets-Stylized-Dessert-Tables/283847340335">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/swanksweets">Twitter</a>!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-72876693830444639322011-10-17T15:43:00.000-07:002011-10-17T15:43:38.574-07:00Adriana Olivia Premade<div style="text-align: center;">Check out the latest premade in our <a href="http://www.designerblogs.com/2009/01/premade-design-shop.html">premade shop</a>. It can be purchased for $25.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adrianaolivia.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJMstkXD_AHp0ws-f6GEpknLtcJUbY59UK4Zczn2ik_mkYQx76QBDu8VUqwcaGCAz7JBTZOjvz-Nmxil-l2eFDCTgzxvBChHC4BBWngGWqwQFlYT8pwsEDi2K8Q_DbDYSy1DUXoH6zrWW/s640/screenshot.png" width="640" /></a></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05321323331554815264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-90685656632790198112011-10-10T10:21:00.000-07:002011-10-10T10:25:30.247-07:00Welcome Baby Mylah<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Mylah Leilani</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Born 10-01-11 at 12:30 a.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;">7 lbs. 12 oz. 19.5 inches long</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dark black hair, dark brown eyes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: 'Lucida Sans', Georgia, Times, serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><a href="http://s1019.photobucket.com/albums/af319/laralheis/Family%20Photos/?action=view&current=a10fd449.jpg" target="_blank" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(62, 180, 176); text-decoration: none; "><img src="http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af319/laralheis/Family%20Photos/a10fd449.jpg" alt="" border="0" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); border-right-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); border-bottom-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); border-left-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); " /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: 'Lucida Sans', Georgia, Times, serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><a href="http://s1019.photobucket.com/albums/af319/laralheis/Family%20Photos/?action=view&current=6b0e4916.jpg" target="_blank" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(62, 180, 176); text-decoration: none; "><img src="http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af319/laralheis/Family%20Photos/6b0e4916.jpg" alt="" border="0" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); border-right-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); border-bottom-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); border-left-color: rgb(165, 164, 164); " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Keep updated with Mylah's progress and leave Lara some love over at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mendingmylahsheartstrings.blogspot.com/">Mending Mylah's Heartstrings</a>.</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-2814693772671392192011-10-08T09:35:00.000-07:002011-10-08T09:37:02.717-07:00September's Exclusive Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;">The winner of September's exclusive giveaway (for blog followers only) is:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 180%;"><a href="http://gblane.blogspot.com/">Ashley Riley from GB Lane</a>!!</span><br /><br /><br />Ashley has won a favicon!! Congratulations!!<br />Please email us at info@designerblogs.com by the end of the October to claim your prize!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">For October we will be giving away a blog button!</span></span><br /><br />To enter, simply become a follower of this blog (see sidebar) and you'll be automatically entered to win!<br /><br />Good Luck!</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-32742938046614068972011-09-28T07:22:00.001-07:002011-09-28T07:28:51.288-07:00Fixing the Popular Post Gadget in Minima<div style="text-align: center;">Do you use the Minima template?<br />Does your Popular Posts gadget look like this?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpgJaWKVBcHtdh35Cx9J5YPxGr0Wnt9cp8tTzRYMG7MzMPQJ3qWt1p27aob-68ZmyzvnQlmOd0iwijv5CJ-wS4Tef_L7yLHnq8S2RNkgRx0rGTdlU-W7eKQQ610BuoUvzSriBtu9Rai0/s1600/1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpgJaWKVBcHtdh35Cx9J5YPxGr0Wnt9cp8tTzRYMG7MzMPQJ3qWt1p27aob-68ZmyzvnQlmOd0iwijv5CJ-wS4Tef_L7yLHnq8S2RNkgRx0rGTdlU-W7eKQQ610BuoUvzSriBtu9Rai0/s800/1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657415806123353538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Do you want to fix it, so it looks like this????!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JDdyPertPeYVhppOv65n1T0LoSMOR2CPxYVhOjMyukc2fwWZJsqooW2qSTqEoSbFCRX7aCYZFnS045HuH2gmzNzu5o43PlS2NX1zZTAzU83LlHp87dMrLNrrQOY_s1BrLdqFwJ4wnHE/s1600/2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JDdyPertPeYVhppOv65n1T0LoSMOR2CPxYVhOjMyukc2fwWZJsqooW2qSTqEoSbFCRX7aCYZFnS045HuH2gmzNzu5o43PlS2NX1zZTAzU83LlHp87dMrLNrrQOY_s1BrLdqFwJ4wnHE/s800/2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657415871537147106" border="0" /></a></div><br />1. Go to the Design tab on your Dashboard, then click edit HTML.<br />2. Now use (Ctrl+F) to find the words <i>.sidebar li {<br /><br /></i>You should see this<i>:<br /><br /></i><i>.sidebar li {</i><br /><i> margin:0;</i><br /><i> padding-top:0;</i><br /><i> padding-$endSide:0;</i><br /><i> padding-bottom:.25em;</i><br /><i> padding-$startSide:15px;</i><br /><i> text-indent:<b style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span">-15</span></b><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">px<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">;</span></span></i><br /><i> line-height:1.5em;</i><br /><i> }<br /><br /></i>3. Now simply change the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">-15</span></b> I have highlighted in red above to <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">0</span></b>.<br /><br /><br />YAY! That it!!! Your done. Quick and easy!Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-64223393853429183042011-09-23T14:07:00.000-07:002011-09-23T14:08:21.595-07:00Featured Client: Team Whitaker<div style="text-align: center;">Kathryn is the author behind the blog, <a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/">Team Whitaker</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6yZ8RzDJZE/Tnzyar_8GhI/AAAAAAAAAp8/AfoIvVzMPYI/s1600/k_2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6yZ8RzDJZE/Tnzyar_8GhI/AAAAAAAAAp8/AfoIvVzMPYI/s400/k_2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655661772371925522" border="0" /></a><br />She is a wife and the mother of five children.<br />The kids range in age from 10 to 1: Will, John Paul, Anna-Laura, Clare and Luke.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7hXNvauPUQ/Tnzo9_1lwwI/AAAAAAAAApk/lq66QzPTru8/s1600/2010Whitaker028_small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; " src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7hXNvauPUQ/Tnzo9_1lwwI/AAAAAAAAApk/lq66QzPTru8/s800/2010Whitaker028_small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655651383876371202" border="0" /></a>She describes her blog as a place,<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"where things are slightly chaotic, a little funny and always entertaining."</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><strong>How long have you been blogging? </strong><br />I started the blog in December 2009, so about 3 1/2 years!<br /><div><br /><br /><br /><strong>What made you decide to start a blog/site?</strong> </div><div> Initially, I started the blog as a way to keep family and a few friends in the loop about life at our house. When I gave birth to our <a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/the-preemie/">preemie</a> two years ago, the blog took on a whole new meaning. It certainly kept our friends and family updated on his progress, but it became a critical outlet for me. The blog became very cathartic. Since then, I've started blogging more about life with a preemie, how we've (re)discovered God in the process and life as a mom of five children. There is never a shortage of material. Ever. I can't make this stuff up!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EytJDdBUG_4/Tnzo9G8kCwI/AAAAAAAAApc/UsJ90a43Sfg/s1600/2010Whitaker014_small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; " src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EytJDdBUG_4/Tnzo9G8kCwI/AAAAAAAAApc/UsJ90a43Sfg/s800/2010Whitaker014_small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655651368604797698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>What other blogs or sites inspire you? </strong></div><div><strong> </strong>I operate my own freelance graphic design business, so I'm always drawn to blogs that inspire me in design (home and graphic) and organization, like: <a href="http://www.thehouseofsmiths.com/">House of Smiths</a>, <a href="http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/">TomKat Studio</a>, <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/">iHeartOrganizing</a> and <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/">The Lettered Cottage</a>. I also love a good dose of reality when it comes to marriage and parenting. <a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/motherhood/"> Motherhood</a> is my vocation and it's always nice to read about other moms - their mistakes and how they work to get it right the next time. <a href="http://testosterhome.net/">Testosterhome</a> is one of my favorites. </div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tndypG7wb7g/TnznzmNUnwI/AAAAAAAAApE/aRQPhXUsNHs/s1600/dining%2Broom_b%252Ca.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; " src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tndypG7wb7g/TnznzmNUnwI/AAAAAAAAApE/aRQPhXUsNHs/s800/dining%2Broom_b%252Ca.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655650105686269698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >(see more of Kathryn's before and after's <a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/before-after/">here</a>)</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><strong>Tell us about the design makeover process? How did you choose the colors, fonts and ideas that inspire your personal brand? </strong><br />My passion for owls has been ongoing, long before they were popular and chic. It just seemed to work - the owls on a branch, reminiscent of a family tree, and the color scheme was vibrant and fun. I think/hope it really speaks to who we are as a family. I had a clear vision for what I wanted. There were a few late nights I spent blog stalking, looking at what I liked and didn't like, what worked on other sites and what didn't. Ultimately, I had my master "I love this" list that I forwarded on to Erin and we used that as a jumping off point. When working with Erin, she was a dream! Seriously. She had a quick turnaround, was always positive about the changes and gave me some options. It was just a grand experience, all around. The feedback from my readers has been so positive.<br /><div dir="ltr"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YjMu7gOyS9U/Tnzs9eUG1wI/AAAAAAAAAps/fV1bu8El2rw/s1600/cards3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YjMu7gOyS9U/Tnzs9eUG1wI/AAAAAAAAAps/fV1bu8El2rw/s800/cards3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655655772924073730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >(Christmas card designs by </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Kathryn </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >-- new one's will be up on her blog soon!)</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>How did you find / hear about Designer Blogs? </strong> </div><div dir="ltr">I searched and searched and searched for the right designer. It was a blog post over at <a href="http://www.thehouseofsmiths.com/">House of Smiths</a> that had me at hello. I clicked over to Designer Blogs and a) really loved the varying designs, b) the price was right and c) the design process was very straightforward and organized.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Anything else you want people to know about you or your blog? </strong></div><div dir="ltr"><strong></strong>I'm not afraid to be who I am. I love that blogs are so accessible and that someday my children can read about their childhood, as it happened. What a gift!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Thank you Kathryn! Its been so fun getting to know you better! :)</span><br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/" target="_blank"><img alt=" " src="http://teamwhitaker.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/buttonfinal.png" /></a><br />You can visit Kathryn on her blog at <a href="http://teamwhitaker.org/">Team Whitaker</a><br />and you can also follow her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573758746">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/kwhitaker96">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/kwhitaker96/">Pinterest</a>!<br /></center>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-36173118419077766652011-09-15T20:32:00.000-07:002011-09-15T20:32:32.088-07:00New Designs in the Shop!Hi all!<br />
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We have some brand spankin' new designs coming at you in both our Premades and our $10 Templates.<br />
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<a href="http://www.designerblogs.com/2009/01/premade-design-shop.html">Our newest Premades:</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.designerblogs.com/2009/01/10-template-shop.html">Our $10 Templates:</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designerblogs.com/2009/01/10-template-shop.html">$10 Templates</a></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937899423039276757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-42779839461685327212011-09-15T09:25:00.001-07:002011-09-15T09:25:57.516-07:00Add On Orders<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> 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mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="" lang="EN">Due to the abundant number of add-on orders we’ve been receiving, from now on we will regrettably only be able to accept add-on orders placed by previous clients. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="" lang="EN">If you already have a design created by us (custom, premade or template) you may build upon your original order by placing an add-on order. Once your order and payment has been received, your order will be forwarded to the original designer of your site.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="" lang="EN"><span style="font-style: italic;">Please note</span>: We work on add-on orders with the free time we have during or between custom orders, so the wait time will vary according to the current work load of your assigned designer. Generally the wait time for add-ons is about 1-3 weeks.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="" lang="EN"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-69200069044290823362011-09-07T05:26:00.000-07:002011-09-07T05:26:00.403-07:00Tutorial: Using the Kitchen Sink Tools in WPPreviously in our unlocking WP tutorial series we've discussed the <a href="http://www.blog.designerblogs.com/2011/02/tutorial-unlocking-wordpress-part-1.html">dashboard</a> and <a href="http://www.blog.designerblogs.com/2011/09/tutorial-basic-posting-in-wordpress.html">how to publish a basic post</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Today we're going to talk about dressing your post up a bit by activating the kitchen sink tools.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWszefBhQZz-DH85RvgdJ4pIE-GLnIBvXPKjeMXhyphenhyphenCUHXDh2YBqnbo1aXJvt_a5uIPJFzdAx7JzuH7e5oMLkuMSM3Aq0qTFrDyp2soBVkfudSbds8IsM4zmTTsdJ9uGMFPSKJd7kzPRE/s1600/1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 580px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWszefBhQZz-DH85RvgdJ4pIE-GLnIBvXPKjeMXhyphenhyphenCUHXDh2YBqnbo1aXJvt_a5uIPJFzdAx7JzuH7e5oMLkuMSM3Aq0qTFrDyp2soBVkfudSbds8IsM4zmTTsdJ9uGMFPSKJd7kzPRE/s800/1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649469578736819186" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Once the kitchen sink has been activated you will see two rows of tools.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">To use these, you will need to highlight the portion of text you want to work with (by clicking and dragging), then click on the tool button that you wish to use.</span></span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYB_F32MSyLEVMbFwl7SC-4fUVwRwDNpW5OmKFsg0hxw4P3zUjdzlUYH6lQV5p_C8nZdtKN0Xh6qgGz9xkP7hb0KXJN57a4HhT-cTQv-wcBC3DFoNPr1WlTRJRMvHSJxuL6WsoZ3pcoM/s1600/2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 580px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYB_F32MSyLEVMbFwl7SC-4fUVwRwDNpW5OmKFsg0hxw4P3zUjdzlUYH6lQV5p_C8nZdtKN0Xh6qgGz9xkP7hb0KXJN57a4HhT-cTQv-wcBC3DFoNPr1WlTRJRMvHSJxuL6WsoZ3pcoM/s800/2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649469583295540130" border="0" /></a>In the first row you have your basic post tools. From left to right we have:<br />1. Bold<br />2. Italic<br />3. Strikethrough<br />4. Unordered List<br />5. Ordered list<br />6. Blockquote<br />7. Left, Center and Right Alignment<br />8. Insert link<br />9. Unlink<br />10. Insert more tag.. page break<br />11. Spell check<br />12. Full screen mode<br />13. Show/Hide kitchen sink<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now lets look through the second row of tools.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYB_F32MSyLEVMbFwl7SC-4fUVwRwDNpW5OmKFsg0hxw4P3zUjdzlUYH6lQV5p_C8nZdtKN0Xh6qgGz9xkP7hb0KXJN57a4HhT-cTQv-wcBC3DFoNPr1WlTRJRMvHSJxuL6WsoZ3pcoM/s1600/2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 580px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYB_F32MSyLEVMbFwl7SC-4fUVwRwDNpW5OmKFsg0hxw4P3zUjdzlUYH6lQV5p_C8nZdtKN0Xh6qgGz9xkP7hb0KXJN57a4HhT-cTQv-wcBC3DFoNPr1WlTRJRMvHSJxuL6WsoZ3pcoM/s800/2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649469583295540130" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. The first tool button on the second row of tools is the Paragraph tool. By using the drop downs you can change the size and look of your text. Large headings that are bold to small and back to regular default paragraph text.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VJ924bpK5K9_tusafQA5nMdck5tODSx2IuyFyXxc_sjWtJQb0XxpVI9qi9yfPCfT-RzDj-McdFCsBhvktChLQHfPWI_QSlWbE61KjUbUJNmtsReMb_PK0wsiSQblykx5N6H7bA7xgqs/s1600/3.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 580px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VJ924bpK5K9_tusafQA5nMdck5tODSx2IuyFyXxc_sjWtJQb0XxpVI9qi9yfPCfT-RzDj-McdFCsBhvktChLQHfPWI_QSlWbE61KjUbUJNmtsReMb_PK0wsiSQblykx5N6H7bA7xgqs/s800/3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649471981191001378" border="0" /></a>2. Underline<br />3. Align full (text will span the entire width of post area)<br />4. Color options (click more colors to add HEX color codes to your text)<br />5. Paste as plain text<br />6. Paste from a Word Document<br />7. Remove formatting<br />8. Insert custom character<br />9. Outdent<br />10. Indent<br />11. Undo<br />12. Redo<br />13. Help<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">You can also change your view from visual (rich text) to HTML mode by clicking the tabs on the right of your post editor.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjaHhqE9L_8-KPEs5CjWZPN4weEDkC5E7K0ffrI5_i7w0R7KVvw9nD9wTeUW9Vox0iKFw9HGuUGkl5UqKmbluBvwqct1kyZ6iMOYkoGb8nJVloPZsE8kIkx3oiMyqpoFxXs2TKd8xZRU/s1600/4.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 580px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjaHhqE9L_8-KPEs5CjWZPN4weEDkC5E7K0ffrI5_i7w0R7KVvw9nD9wTeUW9Vox0iKFw9HGuUGkl5UqKmbluBvwqct1kyZ6iMOYkoGb8nJVloPZsE8kIkx3oiMyqpoFxXs2TKd8xZRU/s800/4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649473612897499826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Next up: Plug Ins!</span></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-56743080984016994132011-09-06T10:00:00.000-07:002011-09-06T10:07:35.524-07:00August's Exclusive Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;">The winner of August's exclusive giveaway (for blog followers only) is:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 180%;"><a href="http://littlepinkshadetree.blogspot.com/">The.Good.Life</a>!!</span><br /><br /><br />The Good Life has won a custom post signature!! Congratulations!!<br />Please email us at info@designerblogs.com by the end of the September to claim your prize!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">For September we will be giving away a favicon!</span></span><br /><br />To enter, simply become a follower of this blog (see sidebar) and you'll be automatically entered to win!<br /><br />Good Luck!</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-51916917612434729742011-09-03T11:18:00.000-07:002011-09-03T11:35:13.267-07:00Tutorial: Basic Posting in Wordpress<div style="text-align: center;">We're finally continuing with our Unlocking Wordpress tutorials!
<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">YAY! (</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Insert heel click here</span><span style="font-size:85%;">) </span>
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<br />Wordpress can be slightly overwhelming to the beginning blogger or the blogger switching from Blogspot. Today we're going to start slowly and talk about how to create a basic post in Wordpress.
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<br />To begin, you should be logged into your dashboard.
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<br />In your dashboard, look at the options listed along the left side. Below the <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Posts </span>options click add new.
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<br />Like I said, we're going to start slow. So bare with me, more advanced tutorials to come!
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">That's it! You've published your first post!!
<br />Next week, we'll talk about using the <span style="font-style: italic;">Kitchen Sink</span> tools.
<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-1741586984865811262011-08-25T06:59:00.000-07:002011-08-25T10:43:46.631-07:00Featured Client: Craftaholics Anonymous<div style="text-align: center;">Linda is the awesome addict and blogger behind the site, <a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/">Craftaholics Anonymous</a>.
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<br />She says, "I’m a hopeless craft addict with a blog…. because its cheaper than therapy!"
<br />Linda is a wife and mother who loves running, baking, home decor and photography.
<br />She also has a BA in Business!
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<br />Talk about Superwoman!
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<br /><b>How long have you been blogging?</b>
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I just had my 2 year blogiversary last week :) </span>
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<br />What made you decide to start a blog/site?</b>
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I quit my full time job after having my 2 year old and needed something to do during nap time. I was always crafting, sewing, and decorating, so I started a blog to share with my friends my projects. </span><b>
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<br />At what point did you realize your blog had become so much more than you had expected? What was the biggest unexpected perk or bonus of your site and being online?</b>
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">After reaching 1,000 followers in the first 4 months, I knew I had started something big. It was exciting!</span>
<br /></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;">Biggest perk is when we moved to a new city, my blog moved with me. That was one less thing that had to get boxed up and squeezed into a moving truck! haha </span><b>
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<br />What other blogs or sites inspire you?
<br /></b><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/">Centsational Girl</a>
<br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/">Dana Made It </a>
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<br /></div> <b>Tell us about the design makeover process? How did you choose the colors, fonts and ideas that inspire your personal brand?</b>
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I picked a scrapbook kit from Designer Blog's site that went with my existing colors {gray, teal, and yellow} and then scoured fonts on my computer and found my favorites.</span>
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<br /><b>Anything else you want people to know about you or your blog?</b>
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I'm a hopeless craft addict! At Craftaholics Anonymous you can find all sorts of crafty and creative ideas for you, your family, and your home. </span>
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks Linda! You can visit Linda at <a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/">Craftaholics Anonymous</a>, join her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftaholicsAnonymous?ref=ts#%21/CraftaholicsAnonymous?sk=wall">Facebook</a> and follow her on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/craftaholicanon">Twitter</a>.
<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-89531080760247289472011-08-01T19:02:00.000-07:002011-08-01T19:09:10.768-07:00July's Exculusive Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;">The winner of July's exclusive giveaway (for blog followers only) is:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.sugarpopcafe.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Vanessa from The Sugar Pop Cafe</span></a>!!</span><br /><br /><br />Vanessa has won a Twitter background!! Congratulations Vanessa!<br />Please email us at info@designerblogs.com by the end of the August to claim your prize!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">For August we will be giving away a custom post signature!</span></span><br /><br />To enter, simply become a follower of this blog (see sidebar) and you'll be automatically entered to win!<br /><br />Good Luck!</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-22816488275929142262011-07-21T15:53:00.000-07:002011-07-22T10:23:10.735-07:00Designer Blogs Conference<center><img src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/280053_10150717359115263_721355262_19810331_2799062_o-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">{<a href="http://nelsonfam5.blogspot.com/">Lauren</a>, <a href="http://www.celebrateawesome.com/">Emily</a>, <a 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mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <span style="" lang="EN"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="" lang="EN">Last weekend, the six of us DB girls got together for our second annual Designer Blogs Confernence. We started the tradition last year so we could all meet in person and discuss the future of Designer Blogs. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN">This year we've added two new girls to the group and it was time to meet again! The DBC was a full day dedicated to refining our design techniques and developing our coding standards for Wordpress. Amy has been rocking the WP world for the past few months and we finally decided to join in the action.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN">Amy was a fabulous teacher. She presented a lot of information to the team and by the end of the day all our heads were spinning. However, with this new found knowledge we feel confident to take on the challenges that Wordpress brings.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN">The other major objective of our conference was to discuss the future of Designer Blogs. Topics of discussion included; our new look for the coming year, simplification of our site, how to make the ordering processes easier to navigate, pricing, the queue and the latest design styles.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN">It’s exciting to see the individual skills of each designer develop from one conference to another. We’re eager to implement all our new ideas and to watch Designer Blogs grow! Thanks to our clients and readers who make this possible!!</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-3371187937186721592011-07-12T11:28:00.000-07:002011-07-12T11:30:16.749-07:00Tutorial: Mouseover Effect<div style="text-align: center;">I've got a really fun tutorial for you today!<br />
Quick and easy too!!<br />
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Its a Mouse (hover) over effect that will leave your readers fascinated.<br />
I used it today on my <a href="http://nelsonfam5.blogspot.com/2011/07/tell-me-tuesday-buds-quiet-book.html">personal blog</a>, to show off my the Quiet Book I made for my son's birthday.</div><br />
<div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;">See! Pretty cool, huh!!</div><br />
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<center><img alt="" onmouseout="this.src='http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac2.jpg'" onmouseover="this.src='http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac1.jpg'" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac1.jpg" /></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So what you'll need is <b>two </b>photos, taken at about the same angle for a more dramatic effect.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Photo 1 - <span style="font-style: italic;">the before</span></div><br />
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<center><a href="http://s523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/?action=view&current=tictac1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac1.jpg" /></a></center><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Photo 2 - <i>the after</i></div><br />
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<center><a href="http://s523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/?action=view&current=tictac2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac2.jpg" /></a></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>1.</b> Upload both of those photos to <a href="http://photobucket.com/">Photobucket</a>.<br />
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<b>2. </b>Then add the following code to your post's HMTL (click the edit HTML tab in your post editor):<br />
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<img onmouseover="this.src='BEFORE PHOTO DIRECT LINK GOES HERE'" onmouseout="this.src='AFTER PHOTO DIRECT LINK GOES HERE'" src="BEFORE PHOTO DIRECT LINK GOES HERE" alt="" /> <br />
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<b>3. </b>Next copy the before photo's DIRECT LINK and paste it in the two pieces of code.<br />
<b>4. </b>Then copy the after photo's DIRECT LINK and paste it in the remaining piece of code.<br />
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<i>So my tic-tac-toe photo code looks like this now:</i><br />
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<img onmouseover="this.src='http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac1.jpg'" onmouseout="this.src='http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac2.jpg'" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/BlogPosts/tictac1.jpg" alt="" /><br />
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<b>NOTE:</b> Make sure you don't move or delete any of the quotation marks or apostrophes or the mouse over effect will not work. <br />
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That's it!! Have fun. :)<br />
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</div><img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/lauren_sig.png" style="border: 0pt none;" />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-58004754503650961402011-07-12T07:47:00.000-07:002011-07-12T07:52:27.137-07:00June's Exclusive Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;">Sorry this is late! I totally dropped the ball on June's giveaway winner. But without further ado the winner of June's exclusive giveaway (for blog followers only) is:<br /><span style="font-size: 180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 180%;"><a href="http://eyeseewhatyoudidthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tiffany from I See What You Did There...</span></a>!!</span><br /><br /><br />Tiffany has won social networking buttons!! Congratulations Tiffany!<br />Please email us at info@designerblogs.com by the end of the July to claim your prize!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">For July we will be giving away a Twitter background!</span></span><br /><br />To enter, simply become a follower of this blog (see sidebar) and you'll be automatically entered to win!<br /><br />Good Luck!</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-25841704258324941192011-06-15T15:26:00.000-07:002011-06-15T15:34:29.335-07:00Tutorial: Reinstalling Google Analytics<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Have you lost your tracking code?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Have no fear!</span><br /><br />Go to your Analytics page and click "edit.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ltZrs2WEs6uxNcLbxdoqynHREhv1quS8K8qVg16UBr4uFvDA3DnXK0wQ_eG-0CwMoS9fpeRwHIuiUmTDcZTTJ4hhVYxewFSSFTQd694Zc82Ukg7VFJ0W6AZNHqgo_88UzGYZXiSbJS8/s1600/one.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ltZrs2WEs6uxNcLbxdoqynHREhv1quS8K8qVg16UBr4uFvDA3DnXK0wQ_eG-0CwMoS9fpeRwHIuiUmTDcZTTJ4hhVYxewFSSFTQd694Zc82Ukg7VFJ0W6AZNHqgo_88UzGYZXiSbJS8/s800/one.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618576772778924130" border="0" /></a>Next click "Check Status"<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWUFiTUXee5cz53vr3g5O_C28Jz32Mk9CJ-NVpxcYU7iamoIviTABOQaczTGODJESyHPOA53vDOSiv2PpLjGk-Y60mJ_AoTewOxffTElnyXgukFzEO8Bhu3gRlSKt4nNoibkC3tgKKq8/s1600/two.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWUFiTUXee5cz53vr3g5O_C28Jz32Mk9CJ-NVpxcYU7iamoIviTABOQaczTGODJESyHPOA53vDOSiv2PpLjGk-Y60mJ_AoTewOxffTElnyXgukFzEO8Bhu3gRlSKt4nNoibkC3tgKKq8/s800/two.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618576768256709394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then copy your code and repaste it into your HTML. Directly before the closing < / head ></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hq51XDmx3zkGCPLBox9fyd6KPdVfAMXig0pomvQEBIcosPpjtl82a4w9e_RlLBWmadybeVlJKhNSbhwbVDB9flNPql7M_djaFy2FKwnIsZqZCzSGQRGle1WsP76YZOi_-5MfMCcTCdk/s1600/three.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hq51XDmx3zkGCPLBox9fyd6KPdVfAMXig0pomvQEBIcosPpjtl82a4w9e_RlLBWmadybeVlJKhNSbhwbVDB9flNPql7M_djaFy2FKwnIsZqZCzSGQRGle1WsP76YZOi_-5MfMCcTCdk/s800/three.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618576755088767778" border="0" /></a>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-52709484906449354422011-06-15T15:09:00.000-07:002011-06-15T15:35:32.101-07:00Tutorial: Installing Google AnalyticsGoogle Analytics is a powerful and useful tool that every blogger should take advantage of. Google Analytics shows you how people found your site, how they explored it, and how you can enhance their visitor experience. In turn with this information, you can improve your website return on investment, increase conversions, and make more money on the web. <a href="http://www.google.com/support/googleanalytics/bin/answer.py?answer=55591">Google</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">So how do you get Google Anayltics and start acquiring all that useful information??!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Its easy, I'll show you!<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. </span>First go to <a href="http://www.google.com/analytics/">www.google.com/analytics/</a> and click "sign up now"<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9n4OXF-Y-K_8snTLS8OK7hVYhlcKzIviDcLqjuwzLsSO81214tQZhzL9XvYmRMg_jDqBLiERADBHzEZ2nmCnnSqNcHb6HS4ucbgDz-j8pZTC9Hm_N-xOBdfLLOCw7S75hQhxX6fgUEEk/s1600/1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9n4OXF-Y-K_8snTLS8OK7hVYhlcKzIviDcLqjuwzLsSO81214tQZhzL9XvYmRMg_jDqBLiERADBHzEZ2nmCnnSqNcHb6HS4ucbgDz-j8pZTC9Hm_N-xOBdfLLOCw7S75hQhxX6fgUEEk/s800/1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567529709506258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />2. </span>Next click "sign up"<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87WJNn3aCx6w7UwVUg5edjcOSSU8HOhrHXFcAuHZsngNazo6t2jbCuL-uYahWzjLsLLAmsL7bsfP2QwlHvJW8zyu8zweM3l_AVICowbUNQEgbqdY_8WWmF-IWUzMZxd9dV5Zv1Lh2as0/s1600/2.5.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87WJNn3aCx6w7UwVUg5edjcOSSU8HOhrHXFcAuHZsngNazo6t2jbCuL-uYahWzjLsLLAmsL7bsfP2QwlHvJW8zyu8zweM3l_AVICowbUNQEgbqdY_8WWmF-IWUzMZxd9dV5Zv1Lh2as0/s800/2.5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567473490378994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">3.</span> If you already have a blogger/google account it will ask for your password to log in. If you don't already have an account, create one now using your email and a password.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWO31BvnB-QLCh6bTM6FKkQdHgw6gGRGX1EmfEzkOYaMuBDGolAMNGtz9o9v5Dup83SsuazCvLsmhd_r6I3W6twBoTaf-GPQ2Fb0XlkBYDoh2vm-2F8j51Kx68Qoy303TJuEaIl8_0Gqk/s1600/2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWO31BvnB-QLCh6bTM6FKkQdHgw6gGRGX1EmfEzkOYaMuBDGolAMNGtz9o9v5Dup83SsuazCvLsmhd_r6I3W6twBoTaf-GPQ2Fb0XlkBYDoh2vm-2F8j51Kx68Qoy303TJuEaIl8_0Gqk/s800/2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567468692478658" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">4.</span> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzv5N7TYlbrBNlzSuUb-LF-eySbmb3qiJIsG2ImQ-SgvKnCeL0TAmG7FQRvZl5jK6NYp9aSj4r64WoM6AZ1Xj0TdoGFRgV62x-VOQzi7Seeslje7gf8Ah9mb7wYromX2mhYM2V_eNGPk/s1600/4.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzv5N7TYlbrBNlzSuUb-LF-eySbmb3qiJIsG2ImQ-SgvKnCeL0TAmG7FQRvZl5jK6NYp9aSj4r64WoM6AZ1Xj0TdoGFRgV62x-VOQzi7Seeslje7gf8Ah9mb7wYromX2mhYM2V_eNGPk/s800/4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567453315886066" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">5.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LbD2yPRZ2oQHNrdvCQ_fD_6BT5f_v2dKueOCcupH55RIefoRcTF3O0NdBxRb2ZpBltw9t9aT40TOv2IVCs1JU67QWOmQIdzEIJdFIzKY9QYZbm3UOgoxevyRWukZ65985ehIHyWfKnk/s1600/3.5.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LbD2yPRZ2oQHNrdvCQ_fD_6BT5f_v2dKueOCcupH55RIefoRcTF3O0NdBxRb2ZpBltw9t9aT40TOv2IVCs1JU67QWOmQIdzEIJdFIzKY9QYZbm3UOgoxevyRWukZ65985ehIHyWfKnk/s800/3.5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567465304657618" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">6.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGqNBin7A3NZiNgG7NLaUONMFNdDjMjpinJp5gmYT1YbAm7trUOEgsjrvkbn_cSga33UvGd7XmjMtlg7nz0k2j21d1Jo2gTV4AE6KsaoHgc2VxNQriP4u644wYjTMKbWZXLxlc6cGY-xs/s1600/3.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGqNBin7A3NZiNgG7NLaUONMFNdDjMjpinJp5gmYT1YbAm7trUOEgsjrvkbn_cSga33UvGd7XmjMtlg7nz0k2j21d1Jo2gTV4AE6KsaoHgc2VxNQriP4u644wYjTMKbWZXLxlc6cGY-xs/s800/3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567462386081042" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">7.</span> Copy the tracking code from the window<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8IXgXozi-eEqDpBLfdMYIb1xaelDONTuPfrLaJY8pIvgXzCNtr7zH-AABHEZCoUxmvwCFTHL7_mFaE3J4IHUmtqXAXTltt4Vxpy17MbvvTwgG9vnsCtwIntgmrMk1QPYygCSUYj7W68/s1600/5.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8IXgXozi-eEqDpBLfdMYIb1xaelDONTuPfrLaJY8pIvgXzCNtr7zH-AABHEZCoUxmvwCFTHL7_mFaE3J4IHUmtqXAXTltt4Vxpy17MbvvTwgG9vnsCtwIntgmrMk1QPYygCSUYj7W68/s800/5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567125155358530" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. </span>Paste your tracking code immediately before the closing < / head > tag and save!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweS-SleoHw4iC_wapmq7h2nOXhOQwn44krJmN3Vpd2Eozh9gbM6o0rLdRoAgj5cQLoeJgMUSWU3E6_-xrWTZQf0wlt4irImUFovRueZziTHVm47jX9-ePNVbuOud5txYfztCRLUTEnXo/s1600/6.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweS-SleoHw4iC_wapmq7h2nOXhOQwn44krJmN3Vpd2Eozh9gbM6o0rLdRoAgj5cQLoeJgMUSWU3E6_-xrWTZQf0wlt4irImUFovRueZziTHVm47jX9-ePNVbuOud5txYfztCRLUTEnXo/s800/6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567132591002050" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">9.</span> To access your analytics,<br />go to your dashboard and at the very top right corner click "My Account"<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiL-lsVsOJIB2l4jy7Dl959ieYQEFjJoEV8dOqHegImS6LarQ-nX6M7HTckkbMzkG1U_QytOnV5UFQ2U6_GcMXWq9o7S68Yxoj7uybNnf7DFPRwIAQzB79CZV7oVVYvqceyPemzAGjEOU/s1600/7.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiL-lsVsOJIB2l4jy7Dl959ieYQEFjJoEV8dOqHegImS6LarQ-nX6M7HTckkbMzkG1U_QytOnV5UFQ2U6_GcMXWq9o7S68Yxoj7uybNnf7DFPRwIAQzB79CZV7oVVYvqceyPemzAGjEOU/s800/7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567140117689682" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">10. </span>Under <span style="font-style: italic;">My Products</span> click "Analytics"<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3Gzx6qksSarwjWAAAprtfb5cuDuYzU5D38lO0T1RohEVjOundDWqa8yxZ3z1YP2Cya-V1_dILxavmXOgX8acgNh5lb_2HLF2_dTjnkS75cXunVn0DchBMz1f4-SUAQiH1iosBYZ-HBE/s1600/8.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3Gzx6qksSarwjWAAAprtfb5cuDuYzU5D38lO0T1RohEVjOundDWqa8yxZ3z1YP2Cya-V1_dILxavmXOgX8acgNh5lb_2HLF2_dTjnkS75cXunVn0DchBMz1f4-SUAQiH1iosBYZ-HBE/s800/8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567141960106130" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This will take you to your analytics page.<br />Simply click "view report" to see all your cool stats!!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjjhaj0-CHDwcCbXDkjy6YhR6uryieUw99fxyylEpMGpT9WEy4gbZcv-LMcGIrELd88m_AMCh1YhjriEe8PtKr4Z69XttvwYqpYJBa4ctku0S1v5RT89AQiUDgn1qc5FEkP3mH40LbG0/s1600/9.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjjhaj0-CHDwcCbXDkjy6YhR6uryieUw99fxyylEpMGpT9WEy4gbZcv-LMcGIrELd88m_AMCh1YhjriEe8PtKr4Z69XttvwYqpYJBa4ctku0S1v5RT89AQiUDgn1qc5FEkP3mH40LbG0/s800/9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618567148608711058" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Blogger has also added a Stats link in your Blogger dashboard.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zLSoWIjIMmLR8RF6KEdmep0AHtDPz2K8TF4g_TYMm3IsYHMhq35Z-K8laNHbzNEOgSfyxUm-ApjC7RgwPvB1ydHjMdAtYP8aBpNP5v-Z8hpTU7bUlm8d2G3HI9gXCOvPe39Ec2wVC4o/s1600/10.5.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zLSoWIjIMmLR8RF6KEdmep0AHtDPz2K8TF4g_TYMm3IsYHMhq35Z-K8laNHbzNEOgSfyxUm-ApjC7RgwPvB1ydHjMdAtYP8aBpNP5v-Z8hpTU7bUlm8d2G3HI9gXCOvPe39Ec2wVC4o/s800/10.5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618571520987382210" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Click that for a simplified version of Google Analytics!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kvQG9gNyiX4YZru6qrR4ViS4caEUP1sbbd3Ui-bv_TQBSgtBRkNxknTlQ5WGqT6cjoM_jyKQn9I2XtXZnD2QUGhmKWg674Yu2tedSQrYXM-B5UiA8TQ8h3dmgbfpMalqd16JXuIUsiE/s1600/11.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kvQG9gNyiX4YZru6qrR4ViS4caEUP1sbbd3Ui-bv_TQBSgtBRkNxknTlQ5WGqT6cjoM_jyKQn9I2XtXZnD2QUGhmKWg674Yu2tedSQrYXM-B5UiA8TQ8h3dmgbfpMalqd16JXuIUsiE/s800/11.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618570992832943250" border="0" /></a><br />Comment below or shoot us an email at info@desingerblogs.com for any questions you may have or with ideas for future tutorials!!<br /><br /><img src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/lauren_sig.png" style="border: 0pt none ;" align="left" />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902510086684614141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083555388161331829.post-27084091570898228302011-06-08T14:10:00.000-07:002011-06-08T14:11:08.840-07:00More New Premades!We have some more new premades in town! 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