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Bible Money Matters Redesign: A New Logo, Framework And Theme!

By Peter Anderson 115 Comments - The content of this website often contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you buy through those links (at no cost to you!). Learn more about how we make money. Last edited April 1, 2014.

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Bible Money Matters was made live on the internet at the end of January of 2008.  In those 6 years we’ve gone through 2 different blogging platforms (WordPress and Blogspot), 4 different hosts (Blogspot, Lunarpages, Media Temple and Storm on Demand) and 4 different designs.

Our last design, which was based off of the Thesis WordPress Framework, was designed by myself and has served us well for close to 5 years now.  That’s a long time in blogging years!

At the end of last year I decided that the site was well due for a refresh. Not only did the site need a new design after all these years, but the old framework used on the site was not mobile responsive, along with a host of other issues.

Our new design went live on the site one week ago today.  While we’re still tweaking and making changes here and there, it’s definitely got a new look and feel that’s quite a bit different from the old one.

Today I thought I’d take brief look back at some of our old looks on this site, and then talk about what has changed.

(Looking for the giveaway? Head on down to the bottom of the post!)

Quick Navigation

  • Bible Money Matters – A Blast From The Past
  • The New Design Using Genesis WordPress Framework
  • Why I Bought The Genesis WordPress Framework With Dynamik Website Builder
  • New Site Giveaway

Bible Money Matters – A Blast From The Past

When i first launched the site in the beginning of 2008, I started the site as a Blogger blog.  I didn’t even own my own domain name to start, although I ended up purchasing one a few months later.

The site used a free BlogSpot theme from one of the free theme websites, and it wasn’t exactly the prettiest site around.  But it contained the colors I wanted – green and black – and it got the job done. It was functional, but it didn’t last very long.

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Five months into this blogging experiment I decided that I was going to stick with it for the long haul. I bought a new domain name and moved the site to a self hosted WordPress installation, moving it away from BlogSpot.com.

Once I had moved my site to WordPress I put up a new theme from Brian Gardner and StudioPress called “Vertigo”.  Even at that time the theme was a year or two old, and again – it was a free theme.  I customized it a bit with a logo design, and I was happy with that for a while.

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I stuck with that design for almost a year, until I finally decided I wanted to use a theme that gave me more flexibility and options when it came to customizing my site.

I put together and launched a customized version of the Thesis Theme for my site. In the end I stuck with that theme for almost 5 years.  The site’s layout changed a bit over that time, but for the most part the design didn’t change – with the black and green starburst background and text header.

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I was happy with the site’s design for many years, but a few things changed that made me realize the site was due for a redesign again.

First, DIY Themes came out with a new 2.0 version of the Thesis theme that just didn’t make sense to me. It is supposedly better in every way, but to me it just wasn’t as intuitive to use. It felt like a step back.

I also knew that I needed to update my site’s design to be mobile responsive as a larger number of my users were reading the site on their mobile devices.

Finally, I knew the site’s logo design was starting to feel a bit dated after having been live for over 5 years. It needed a refresh.

The New Design Using Genesis WordPress Framework

This past week I put the new Bible Money Matters design live on the site.

Bible Money Matters Redesign

There were quite a few changes to the site. Among the biggest changes:

  • A new logo design: I worked with friend and fellow Minnesota blogger Aaron of AaronDesign and Art For Your Blog on a new logo design. We went through a few iterations, but I’m very happy with the final result. Thanks Aaron!
  • A new WordPress framework: The site’s framework has changed from Thesis, to the Genesis Framework from StudioPress.  When I was researching WordPress frameworks to use on my redesign, time and again Genesis was touted as the cream of the crop. After using it for a short while I can see why.
  • A new child theme: In addition to investing in the Genesis framework, I also bought a custom child theme for the site called the Dynamik Website Builder for Genesis.  Dynamik allows you to customize pretty much everything about your site from fonts and colors, to backgrounds, headers and custom homepage setups.  Easy to use, and highly recommended.
  • Mobile responsive: The site should now be responsive, so that no matter what device or size window you view the site in, it should adjust and be easily readable on your screen.  I’m still working on a few things here, but for the most part the site should function on mobile devices now.
  • Simplified sticky navigation:  I had about 30 menu options up at the top of the page before.  With the new design I’ve consolidated a lot of those options and simplified the navigation.  It is also now a sticky navigation bar.  We’re still iterating changes on the menu, but I’m pretty confident it’s a bit easier to navigate the site now.

Why I Bought The Genesis WordPress Framework With Dynamik Website Builder

After doing quite a bit of research on what Theme and framework to use for this site, I kept coming back to the Genesis WordPress Framework by StudioPress, and the Dynamike Website builder child theme. I knew a ton of bloggers that were using it, and that loved it.

Dynamik Website Builder Options

Some of the reasons that I switched to using Genesis include:

  • Easy to use: The Genesis framework is extremely easy to use with a whole host of site options, SEO settings and custom page frameworks built into the theme.
  • Customizable: The theme is very customizable, through the stock configuration or through the use of child themes.
  • Secure:  The Genesis team brought on one of the core WordPress developers in order to make sure that the framework was as secure as possible.  After having been hacked in the past and hearing other people have issues due to old outdated themes, it’s good to hear they’re serious about security.
  • Tons of child themes: There are a ton of great child themes you can buy for the Genesis theme, many of them for anywhere from $20-30. I ended up buying the Dynamik Website Builder child theme (which costs a bit more) because of the sheer number of ways it allows you to customize your site.
  • Large community and number of resources: There are a ton of resources available talking about how to customize Genesis, and in addition there is a large community of Genesis users willing and able to help you if you can’t find an answer.
  • Easy updates:  You can set the theme to email you whenever there is an update, and you can update your theme from the dashboard without worry of losing your customizations since they’re made to the child theme.
  • Great reputation: Their reputation precedes them and you know they offer a quality product – that they’ll stand behind.

I may do a more in depth review of Genesis and Dynamik theme down the road, but for now let’s just say that I’m extremely happy with the framework and child theme, and that I look forward to using this theme for years to come.

Looking for a theme to use for your site? I highly recommend that you check them out:

  • Genesis WordPress Framework
  • Dynamik Website Builder (Genesis Child Theme)
Genesis Framework for WordPress Dynamik Website Builder

New Site Giveaway

To celebrate the launch of the new site, I decided to do a giveaway!

To enter to win just check out the rafflecopter widget below and do the actions described to earn entries!

Prizes You Can Win

What are the prizes?

  • Grand Prize: Big Bag of Personal Finance Books + $25 Amazon Gift Card
  • Second Prize: $10 Amazon Gift Card

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Last Edited: 1st April 2014 The content of biblemoneymatters.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Visitors to biblemoneymatters.com should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice. In accordance with the latest FTC guidelines, we declare that we have a financial relationship with every company mentioned on this site.

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Peter Anderson is a Christian, husband to his beautiful wife Maria, and father to his 2 children. He loves reading and writing about personal finance, and also enjoys a good board game every now and again. You can find out more about him on the about page. Don't forget to say hi on Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook!

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  1. Michelle S says

    I like the updated theme – it’s seems sophisticated and modern! I really love that you stayed with the “green” colors however, I think it’s a good subliminal message when you are talking about money. I didn’t play around too much with the content but it seems easy enough to navigate around. My pet peeve is sites where you can’t find anything or it takes too many clicks to get anyway.

    Thanks for letting us share our opinions!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks for sharing your feedback Michelle. Any feedback I get is helpful, and I’m glad to hear you felt it was more sophisticated and modern!

      Reply
  2. Gina says

    Wow! You sure did go through a lot of research and work for this redesign. I’m impressed.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks! Glad you were impressed. :)

      Reply
  3. Susie Kummer says

    I don’t like the website. Too many advertisements and too hard for me to figure out how to enter the contest. I couldn’t even post my comment correctly. Not all of us are computer savvy nor do we have the time to sift through all the information overload. I prefer it to be more of a simple informative website for me to learn some new ways to handle our money more wisely.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Sorry to hear you don’t like it. I understand that not everyone likes seeing the ads on the page, and I am actually exploring some ad alternatives as my current ad provider has a few issues. Thanks for your honesty, and I’m sorry you weren’t able to find the contest entry form at first. It appears you did figure it out though since your comment is now showing.

      Reply
  4. Doug says

    Hi Peter,

    The new layout looks great in so many ways. The menu system is very responsive, the monetizing isn’t overbearing, and the color scheme looks great. Keep up the great job with providing us with good biblical financial advice.

    God bless………..Doug

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad you found the menu responsive, and the ads a little less intrusive. Still working on ways to balance the design and monetizing portion -it’s a balancing act!

      Reply
  5. Melvin says

    Love the new design!
    A fresh, clean, bright, more organized look and feel.

    I look at other news sites for interesting reads, news, technology updates and finance as well now your site is right up there with some of my favorite sites which I like to share with my followers on FB.

    Before I enjoyed the info but not the layout and feel so because of that I read your posts now & then but never referred anyone to the information.

    Great Job!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad to hear you like the layout better now! Thanks for visiting and giving feedback.

      Reply
  6. Kelly Burke says

    I like the new format a lot! I usually read your blog on my kindle but the previous version of the site was a little less user friendly. What I did prefer on the previous site was the listing of articles that you had along the right side of the page. Overall, I enjoyed the previous version and I will most likely enjoy this one too.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      I believe the same listing of articles is in the sidebar as before – not much has changed in the sidebar currently -although some of that may be changing soon as well. Any further feedback of what types of articles you liked seeing in that sidebar?

      Reply
  7. Damon says

    The new look is much cleaner and very nice. Great job!

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks for checking it out and giving feedback. A cleaner more organized feel was something I was aiming for in this redesign.

      Reply
  8. Teresa Harris says

    I like your new look. It is less crowded looking.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Good to hear that it looks a little less crowded. Thanks!

      Reply
  9. Amanda Sakovitz says

    The new look is wonderful. It’s very easy to navigate.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks for your feedback, that is one of the things I was shooting for! Hoping to continue to improve on that!

      Reply
  10. Terri Williamson says

    The new design is nice, but I am one of those people who don’t handle change very well. It is just something I will have to get use to. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your articles.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Terri, I’m one of those people too, I think that’s part of the reason why it took me over 5 years to give the site a new look. Hopefully it’ll grow on you and you’ll like it by the time we do our next redesign in 2019!:)

      Reply
  11. Ruby Barnes says

    Thanks for sharing such great information! Generally always learn something of get a fresh perspective :) keep us the great work!

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Ruby, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and give some encouragement!

      Reply
  12. Rebecca says

    I love the new website look and feel! The information / content has always been great, but it’s so much easier to navigate! :o)

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad you found it easier to navigate – I’m hoping to continue to improve on that!

      Reply
  13. grandmasmad3ringcircus says

    The new look is great!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thank you, I’m glad you like it. Our hope was to make it cleaner, easier to read and a bit more modern, and I think we achieved that to a good degree.

      Reply
  14. Elena says

    I like the new design. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad you like it! Good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  15. Mary Happymommy says

    It looks easy to navigate.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      I’m glad you think so!

      Reply
  16. Don says

    I like the new format. It is laid out well and easy to navigate.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Don! I’ll try to keep iterating and improving!

      Reply
  17. Stacy says

    Love your site and your information! Thanks, and keep publishing on!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Stacy, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment!

      Reply
  18. petra says

    I like that the new site is more mobile friendly. The pulldown menus seem thorough and well organized. The ad on the top is bigger than your logo. The content is most important, though, as long as the ads don’t get in the way. I enjoy your posts.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Petra! I’m glad the more mobile friendly design is helpful. The ads are one of those things that it’s tough to find the perfect spot for them without overwhelming the content. Trying to find a balance there.

      Reply
  19. John says

    Love the new design and logo. Navigation is much improved, and the design is clean.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks John! Glad you found it pleasing to the eye!

      Reply
  20. DC @ Young Adult Money says

    Love the new theme, Peter! In the past I’ve bought Thesis and recently I made the first $185 payment to my designer, but i haven’t been blown away by any of the designs. He’s using Woothemes which I’m still skeptical of, but it’s what he’s been using so I didn’t want to tell him to give something else a try.

    A couple questions:

    1 – Is the child theme you used easy enough for someone whose only experience with CSS and PHP is tweaking free themes a couple times in the past few years? I would much prefer to just find something simple that I can easily tweak and then move on.

    2 – If i purchase the child theme can I use it on multiple sites? I’m launching a new one soon and I’d like to overhaul both the new one and the old one with the same theme.

    The site looks great and would love to catchup sometime! I know organizing the MN fincon meetups takes a lot of work so if you don’t think we’ll have any sometime soon would be great to get together. We can take this ‘offline’ or ‘off-comment’ I should say haha.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks David! We definitely have to do another meetup sometime soon..

      I’m not real familiar with WooThemes other than having seen some of them before and thinking that they were pretty decent.

      To answer your questions:

      1. Yes, it’s easy to use for CSS and PHP novices. That’s essentially what I am and it has worked pretty well for me. It’s customizable enough that experts can dig into custom CSS and custom functions if they want, but also easy enough in that it has a plethora of menus where you can change fonts, graphics, layouts, homepage designs, etc. Genesis and Dynamik were easily some of the best money I spent for my blog in a long time.

      2. Yes, you can use it on multiple sites. Their text: “How many websites can I build?: As many as you want. We want you to build as many personal, business and client sites as possible. Just remember that Dynamik Website Builder support is provided only to users who bought the license, so your clients will need to either get support from you or buy their own license and we have no problem with your customers buying their license for support using your Affiliate link.” Genesis has similar terms and can be used on multiple sites as well.

      Reply
  21. Michael Sutherin says

    Looks easy to read. I like the Popular Posts where they’re easy to find.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad it’s easy to read. I increased the font size of titles and of the content to help improve readability on all devices.

      Reply
  22. Randy A says

    Nice clean look. I like the way the page is centered.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad you like it Randy!

      Reply
  23. Glen Craig says

    It’s funny how our site and hosting histories are almost the same!

    The site looks great. Best of luck with it.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Glen! Yeah, I suppose our hosting histories have been very similar – up until your recent hosting switch. :) Thanks for checking out the site!

      Reply
  24. Lisa Raymond says

    Your new look is very professional. It looks like many financial sites I have seen, but is also more customized to fit your needs. I think the only thing I don’t find appealing is the use of green everywhere. I know the experts say green means money and is somewhat calming, but your site is about more than interest rates and mortgage points. Perhaps, you might consider a different color such as blue?

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Lisa, something I’ve considered – using a different background color and or other accent colors. Something I’ll definitely consider. thanks!

      Reply
  25. Brian @ Luke1428 says

    Been reading here for awhile now and love the look of the new theme. I’ve been really pleased with the Genesis framework for my site as well. I’ve done one site refresh since I started blogging 18 months ago and that was really fun. Sort of re-energizes you to see things change.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      It’s been over 5 years for me since I did a site refresh, so I was definitely due! I’m liking Genesis so far as well, it’s been really easy to customize -along with the Dynamik child theme. You keep up the great work on your site too, been enjoying reading it!

      Reply
  26. Cynthia says

    I love this new look! Especially the logo.
    the drop menus are great, the colors are nice. it looks clean cut to me :)

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Cynthia! I’ll have to let the designer know you liked the new logo!

      Reply
  27. Belinda says

    I like that it is easier to browse and find things, also like the neat and clean look

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Belinda, I’m hoping to continue revising it to make it even more clear and easy to navigate.

      Reply
  28. Khaleef @ Faithful With A Few says

    I really like the look of the new site. It flows so well and the floating header is such a wonderful touch…no more scrolling up forever to get to the menu!

    I have been wanting to redesign my site for over a year, but I don’t have to money to pay a developer or buy a new theme. We are still on Thesis 1.85!

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Khaleef, up until I put the new design live I was on Thesis 1.84, so I was even further back than you! Putting up a new design can cost a bit, but to do my new design I think in the end it cost me about $400 after themes, child themes, design work and plugins – plus a bunch of my own time to put everything together. So, not super cheap, but also not as much as some people might assume. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  29. Brian Paxton says

    I’m a newer reader Peter so can’t tell you much about how it compares to the previous version. There’s a lot of advertising on this site but looks sharp and very easy to navigate!

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks for telling me your thoughts so far Brian!

      Reply
  30. Thomas Murphy says

    Awesome site! Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Thomas! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  31. Alissa A says

    The new design is very “clean” and easy to find information I am looking for, which is all I need!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      I’m glad you found it to be clean and easy to navigate. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  32. David Leto says

    Congrats on your new site design. Well done.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks David!

      Reply
  33. Grayson @ Debt Roundup says

    Nice work Peter! I like how clean it is and I like the sticky menu. I am working on cleaning up my navigation. I actually moved away from Genesis because it was too restrictive. I can code, so I didn’t like the framework. I do think it is good for many, but just not my cup of tea!

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    • Peter Anderson says

      I think the combination of Genesis and Dynamik make it a bit more flexible as Dynamik has about a million and one options for things you can update, change or modify.. Plus it allows you to make changes to the code so as to affect things that way if you’re more advanced. For me that’s perfect. Sounds like you’ve got a skill set that I definitely do not – code is not my strong suit! :)

      Reply
  34. John @ Wild AboutFinance says

    I really like this new look! Especially the logo. I like that it is simpler to surf and find factors, also like the elegant look. Thanks to provide this nice content. I really experienced to study this article.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad you like the new look!

      Reply
  35. Jeri Atkin says

    I don’t know anything about websites except when I can’t move around to find what I need I avoid using that site/business. ATT is a perfect example of how not to do a website. I sometimes get stuck in their website for 10 minutes or so, just to find out one thing and then usually I cant find it.
    I like the way your page is set up. Very straight forward. Nothing to distract you. It is very easy for me to see what if anything I want to read, do, maybe share with someone, or print out a very well written article.
    Yours is the only webpage about money that I read every day. There is always something I can take away to help me manage my money and life.
    Thank you for sharing for expertise. Jeri Atkin

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Jeri, thanks so much for stopping by and checking out the new design. I’m glad you find the content useful – while the design is important – I do think the content is the most important thing!

      Reply
  36. Fannie Zook says

    I like the new look, easy to follow. I always like to look at your e-mails.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Fannie! Good to know that folks are reading the emails!

      Reply
  37. Mike Collins says

    I like the new look Pete! Very clean and clutter-free, easy to navigate…great job!

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Mike, I appreciate it!

      Reply
  38. Ronnie James says

    Looks good M.O.G.. Man of God.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thank you Ronnie!

      Reply
  39. Catherine Adams says

    This site is fantastic! it has helped me for years.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Catherine, I’m glad to know the site has helped you. That means a lot!

      Reply
  40. Melanie says

    Love the new redesign! One suggestion, though. In order to post this comment, I had to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. I would like to see the comment post section at the top of all the comments instead of at the bottom.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks for the suggestion! I heard that from at least one other person too, and I think it’s a good idea. I just made the change and the comment form should now appear above the comments.

      Reply
  41. J. Money says

    I remember all those versions except for the 1st one! Very neat post :)

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks J! With as long as you’ve been at this, I gotta think you’ve been through one or two revisions by now too?

      Reply
  42. Brandon Horne says

    Love the redesign.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks!

      Reply
  43. Mitchell Maloney says

    Your new site appears to flow better than your previous one and I am almost amazed how much free information you offer to your readers. Your suggestions got my family into a much less per month cell phone plan, actually, two: Republic and Ting Mobile.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Glad I was able to help – I’ve heard from several people who hadn’t heard of Ting and Republic who are now using them. I’d love to hear how they work out for you!

      Reply
  44. Joyce says

    Enjoy your blog and its new design!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      I’m glad you like it. Thanks!

      Reply
  45. Jen says

    I like all the changes/updates made! it makes accessing it easier and layout is clean and easy to navigate! Updating is always needed in everything and this new version is modern and eye catching

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Great, I’m glad you like it! Glad you think it looks nice – and modern!

      Reply
  46. Mary M. says

    I love the new responsiveness on mobile devices. Thank you for all you do!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Good, I’m glad it works well for you on mobile. That was one of the main goals of the redesign!

      Reply
  47. Lori says

    I like the new look! The six categories with drop-downs are very easy to use and clean looking. I’m not crazy about the top ad being so big next to your logo. Nor do I like it in that logo banner area. It distracted me and for a moment I forgot where I was until I looked left.

    Thanks for your website. It is a blessing.

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Lori, thanks for the constructive feedback. I’m glad you like the new look, and I understand what you’re saying about the ad. In putting it where it is I was trying to do a combination of inserting it where a lot of sites put ads and many people expect it – versus putting it somewhere that it’s going to push the content down too far on the page. I am always considering ways to make the ads less intrusive while still allowing the site to make a little money for our efforts. thanks!

      Reply
  48. jim says

    I do like your new layout. However, you really do need to lose the pop-ups – they are highly annoying and there is a tad too much advertising on your site. The content is great, but the ads are very distracting and I didn’t see where I could just email you a response in the body of the article.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Jim, when you refer to popups, are you talking about an infolinks ad on the page that seems to popup sometimes? if so, I understand your frustration, and have mentioned not wanting that particular ad with my ad network. Seems to keep sneaking back in though.. Thanks for the constructive criticism.

      Reply
  49. Danielle W says

    I love that you always take the time to obtain the pulse of the readers! I always like the content on the pages and had no qualms with the previous site layout (probably because I’ve only been reading for 1.5 years). With all of that out of the way I’d like to comment on the layout as a smart phone reader (I’m at grad student):

    1. I like the drop-down menu at the top of page, which allows me to access different themes

    2. I like that the formatting of the paragraphs and bullets seem to be consistent with the desktop website

    3. I’m prefer a less monochromatic color scheme; I think it would take away from readers that are reading for the first time. Color seem to attract attention. In its current state it seems a bit mundane, but it may just be my preference.

    4. I wish there was a way to avoid scrolling through the comments if your are not interested in the event you are more interested in a related post (perhaps a drop down).

    5. Thank you for all your posts that reflect your passion coupled with wisdom!

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    • Peter Anderson says

      Danielle, thanks so much for taking the time to write out your well thought out feedback. It definitely gives me a lot to think about in regards to color/schemes/etc. Thanks!

      Reply
  50. Sharon says

    I really like the new design, seems easier, more professional and organized. Thanks for the information. Seems speedy enough too, I think that is important.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Sharon! Glad you found it more professional feeling – and that it loaded relatively quickly.

      Reply
  51. Mary says

    Love the new logo and sticky nav bar.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      I’m glad you like the new look and navigation. Still working on finalizing the navigation, but hopefully you’ll like the final product!

      Reply
  52. em says

    New reader, found you through youngadultmoney.com. I really like the cleanliness of the logo/header and the amount of white space on the new design. Very eye appealing!

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      I’ll have to say thanks to David over at Young Adult Money – he’s a fellow Minnesotan! Glad you like the new look, thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  53. Jason B says

    The new layout is very nice and easy to navigate.

    Reply
    • Peter Anderson says

      Thanks Jason!

      Reply
  54. Emily says

    I like the sticky navigation bar, it makes it so much easier to move around a blog

    Reply
  55. Pam Gurganus says

    What I like best about the new design is how user-friendly and straightforward it is! It’s very easy to navigate.

    Reply
  56. Alan says

    I like the new design. Please keep publishing, Peter. It is my practice to read your e-mail. I can see you put in considerable effort for the new look.

    Blessings to you,

    Alan

    Reply
  57. Michelle says

    I think your new website looks great! I’m currently in the process of a new site design as well :)

    Reply
  58. chandan says

    the green background is great looking …it seems you have done a lot of work to make this …its really impressive..

    Reply
  59. Dawn Keenan says

    Love the new design. Regardless, the advice you provide is always a great design.

    Reply
  60. Kenny F says

    I love the modern theme!

    Reply
  61. Karen K says

    Love the new site. It’s crisp and clean and smart. Personally, I like a challenge and love to figure things out. I like the satisfaction that I get realizing that once I figure it out, then it wasn’t as difficult as I thought. Just like your new site. Not to mention the invaluable information that you provide and most often it’s something that I haven’t read or heard of before or a new spin on something. You do your homework as well and don’t just write something that you’ve heard. You always research it to make sure that it’s accurate and true. Thank you

    Reply
  62. Angel says

    Really like the new design Peter! It came up nicely on my phone. And I appreciate that you took the time to give the details about how you chose the infrastructure. Your teacher’s heart is apparent.

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