BlogRoll Buttons
So I think I'm going to experiment with an alternative to my blogroll.
I'm going to remove my blogroll lists and instead feature more "Design Mom Recommends" buttons.
Some buttons will stay for a week, some for two, some for longer. The button featuring "Oh Happy Day," my sister's blog, will stay forever. The buttons will change frequently and there will typically be between 5 and 10 featured at any time.
I get a sense that readers aren't really using the current blogrolls and besides, I'm terrible at keeping them updated. So this new idea might be the perfect solution. Blogs that I'm loving — old and new — will get more of a day in the sun. Plus the buttons are pretty.
Watch for changes in the next week. And please let me know if this is a terrible idea.
kisses,
Design Mom
button image via Getty
EDIT: I'm also going to use this post as an archive of any blog buttons I've posted in exchanges or in this new system. Click the icon to visit the blog it represents. Enjoy:
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posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Friday, April 06, 2007
16 Comments:
I don't know what I think about changing them regularly, but I love the buttons - they look great!
Thanks for the permanent spot. Woo hoo!
I think that is a great idea...I have gone to EACH of your side buttons, but don't often take the time to do the drop down list....
So, I say, bravo...
I love the idea, I think the buttons are adorable!
I love the buttons! But how to create them, that is what I really want to know. I want pretty button links on my website, too!
I know I'm more likely to visit blogs recommended on others when just a few at a time are listed; I like the rotating idea. Plus, more wow-honor for those who get there (famous celebrity nod ;)..)
Plus (as mentioned) buttons much more design-y for designmom!
Always enjoy the sister love I see...makes me miss mine & sometimes even call her!
Love the buttons. Nice idea. I'm also pleased to see Pioneer Woman currently listed, I've been a faithful reader of hers from the beginning. Can't start my day without her!
Oh, does this mean I can't link from you to everyone else? Bummer, that was so convenient since I don't remember everyone's blog name. . . (plus, it meant that I went to you first everytime)
I love the buttons! I was wondering if you wouldn't mind if I "steal" the button for Ree's blog. (Perhaps you already know how much I heart Ree's blog?) I've been reading since her first post!
And this question probably has a longer and more confusing answer than I want to hear but how do you create these buttons? I would give my left arm to figure it out! :^D
Nan, of course you can use Ree's button. And to answer your second question, I design the buttons, based on the blogs header or the blogger's identity picture, in Photoshop.
If the blogger is a fellow-designer, they usually prefer to send a button of their own creation.
Thanks Gabrielle! :^D
wow, thanks for recommending my blog to others! what a nice surprise! I will definitely keep up on your blog as well. :)
I love these buttons! I wish I had thought of that!!!
thank you!
I just saw this.
I just found you through sk*rt and even though I'm not a mom I am a designer so I decided to pop over and say hi. I love the blogroll buttons I am probably going to do something like this in my pending blog redesign.
I love this idea. My blog is getting cluttered right now with too many buttons!
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