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I am the owner of this blog. I am a Freelance Writer and write about personal development with my passions being belief formation, thoughts, perceptions and emotions. My number 1 priority is my family, and after that my aim is to help as many people as I can around the world to live their dream.
Okay, It’s finally here. I have been working on this for about a week and I have managed to get it nearly the way I want it. I have missed writing to get it finished and planned to launch it last night but there were a few issues with it.
There are still a few issues with it just now like the images are not displaying properly, but I have decided to launch it and fix the problems as they arise as I want to get back to writing as quickly as possible.
The old site looked like this Click here to view old site
There’s still a lot of tweaking to do but I hope you’ll agree it’s a lot cleaner, meaner and easier to read. I also wanted a great logo and to make the heading stand out a little more.
As you know I have been rethinking my blogging strategy over the last few weeks and have made some changes acording to my goal of reaching 10,000 subscribers by December 31st 2009. I will be giving updates at the end of the month about that.
Let me know what you think so far
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Here is what I like the best Steve: I can now make comments without them being considered spam
Actually I love the new look.
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Thanks Stephen, good to have you back commenting again and no spamming from you
Looking good Steven =) Clean and well laid out!
Hi Steve
I really love the new look for your site! Especially the header, good job!
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It looks great !
I love the new look, really clear, simple and clean, sometimes empty is good, a bit like life, many people have too much clutter in their lives, slowing things down, making life complicated, just wish I had some bin bags.
@Sid – Thanks Sid I value your comments.
@Jody – Thanks Jody. I muct have designed about 10 headers before sticking to this one.
@LD – Keith, thanks for your comments, always appreciate them.
Hi Steven, I like the new look. It sleek and clean. Very easy on the eyes not only to read but I like the uncluttered look. Very nice. My whole site needs revamping but I’ve not yet had time to do it. Although I knowing you did it makes me feel inspired.
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Thanks Robin, I really value your opinions about this. Now, go change that site
Congratulations Steven – it looks stunning!
You have set a great example for me to follow – I shall follow suit in early September.
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Hey Steven,
Really dig the new look. Very clean and pure, though your old site looked pretty good too IMO.
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Site looks great, very clean and I like the lighbulb! Would love to hear about your blogging strategy updates.
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Looking good Steve! You’re going to love using Thesis.
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Don’t know what the old site looked like, but I like the clean look.
One thing to fix is that the [...] does not open up the post.
This look is certainly wonderful. There are multiple positive elements to it, and it is a large switch. The header font has a great effect on promoting thinking as it is a bit blurry/fuzzy, like our thoughts are before we solidify them.
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Taking daily steps each day will allow you to reach your 10,000 mark with ease. Keep your mind focused on the positive side with perseverance, daily planning, hard work, persistence and consistence. Allow yourself to work smart but not harder.
Good luck to you.
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Clean and simple. I like it. And good luck with your goals. I hope for you great success!
When updating us on the goals, you should also share with how Thesis worked out for you, as apposed to your old theme. I’ve been considering it for a while now.
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Hi steve,
nice layout, clean, simple, readable. I must also point out you’ve moved to the 4000 mark in your subscriber base. Well done!!!!
Please correct me if i am wrong but is that a brain in the bulb?
Just thought you should know that your efforts and hardwork always inspires me to good works.
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Nice new look, Steve! I was surprised when I checked it out. You’ve really outdone yourself. Keep up the fantastic job.
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@Lana – Thanks Lana, blogging strategies coming up at the end of the month
@Jonathan – Liking it already Jonathan, it’s been great learning about it and learning CSS
@Keith – Thanks keith I will look into that. There is a link in the post to how the old site looked.
@Armen
you’re the first person to get that.
@JonathanF – Thanks jonathan, you’re right the small steps soon add up
@Ibrahim – Thanks for the comments. No bother letting you know about Thesis, you can send me an email if you wish to discuss it further
@Ayo – Thanks Ayo I appreciate all the efforts you have made over the last few months.
yes it is a brain in the lightbulb.
@John – Thank John, you’re doing really well yourself, noticed you in a few places now.
Great Job Steve.
New look is nice and clean.
Craig
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Looks great. And it only took you a week! That’s fast work!
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@Craig – thanks for stopping by, aprreciate your comments mate.
@Kaizen – Thanks. Still tweaking so I can’t really say I’ve finished it
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Well, thesis rocks, that’s for sure and I think you’ve made an excellent choice. One little thing though: you can hit the REPLY link and have threaded comments. I don’t know if you like it like this, but I found on my blog that this is much more engaging than the good ol’ “@” style.
Good luck with your goal
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Thanks Dragos. I’m still tweaking the blog and that is something i like in your blog so may implement this on CYT.
First time this morning. Searched through to self-discipline and browsed site. Looks interesting and always willing to help you reach your 2009 subscriber goal. Currently working on life style change from sedentary to active so regularly online looking for good solid information and inspiration.
Thanks for visting Jim, I appreciate your comments and feedback and hopefully you will be a long time reader.
The previous one looks nice. Why did you change it?
I’ll change it back Walter
Hi Steve – This new layout looks a lot cleaner (I peeked at that snapshot of your old site) You might need to pay attention to alignment (examples – your header for this article is aligned to the left but the photo image is centered, the share / bookmark button is slightly off position, the dimensions of the binaural-zen ad can be tweaked). You probably are aware of all of this. Good content anyway. My first visit and I have bookmarked your site.
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thanks Arun, wasn’t aware of this. The photo is supposed to be centred and the header left aligned and the binaural-Zen image was meant to be centred. What browser do you use?
I love this new look man. Great work. It’s so clean and inviting, easy to read and find things! I’m going to show off your site to all my Law of Attraction friends on Facebook. You deserve subscribers my friend and I intend to help you manifest some! You really have a great blog and it’s incredibly informative.
Congratulations on the overhaul.
Steve Soucy
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Wow Steve, I am really grateful for that, really. I am amazed at the reposnse I have had since I have changed the blog and since I have adopted this new strategy to blogging, all good things have come my way in the past few weeks and I am quite astonished.
I visit here irregularly, but read the Change Your Thoughts feed from my inbox regularly. I noticed the change today immediately and like it. Looks like you using Thesis?
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