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jentlejiraffe (
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11.21.07 (3:09 pm)
I do not want to sound negative, so first off - I love the brightness! ;) The one thing I noticed was the heaviness I felt from the font. Maybe something more sophisticated would be better. A serif font is supposed to be easier on the eyes and looks nice. not sure if this is what you are looking for.
posted by:
inkspector (
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11.21.07 (3:20 pm)
I think you should move the Sunday School and Sevice information on the nav bar under those 4 icons. Then under that, put the address of the church. If you have the time, make a banner with the church on the left side and the name of the church on the right, possibly adding the address info on the banner. One rule of thumb when designing a website is to limit any scrolling, when someone views your page, the entire page should be framed on their monitor with minimum scrolling. The horizontal site navigation bar looks nice there. Hope that helps.
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PastorDave (
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11.21.07 (4:26 pm)
Reply to: jentlejiraffe
Great. That I can, and will do. This is exactly the kind of thing I am looking for. Thanks!
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PastorDave (
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post date:
11.21.07 (4:29 pm)
Reply to: inkspector
I don't think I have the ability to make the banner. However, there are several hundred templates available, so I will make a search to see if one will allow me to incorporate a photo of the church into the banner. It is a good idea. Also, the suggestion to minimize the scrolling is very good. I'll change the font, as gentlegir suggests. Thanks!
posted by:
auntconi (
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post date:
11.21.07 (9:53 pm)
First ~ Happy Thanksgiving PastorDave,
to you and your family!
As for your blog ~ I do not know how to do any of this stuff. However, I missed your 'previous blogs of interest' ~ then they found them way down on the bottom of the right side.
Seems like I've seen blogs with 'items' on either side of the main posting area. Am I totally confusing you here? Yep, thought so. Sorry!
Anyway if I find any like that I'll refer you to those sites, or perhaps Inkspector might have further ideas.
Good luck on your 'tweaking' of your blog.
I thought it was nice just like it was, but I do not like change very well ~ *grin
*seeya!
posted by:
bawdy (
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post date:
11.22.07 (1:36 pm)
Adding porn would attract more visitors. Otherwise it looks fine. You don't want to go overboard on graphics or have a site that's difficult to navigate or is hard on the eyes.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
11.22.07 (3:13 pm)
Reply to: auntconi
No! Please come back, click the link to my church website, and pass along some feedback about it. Thanks.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
11.22.07 (3:15 pm)
Reply to: bawdy
Christian porn? Now, that's a novel idea. I think I'll stay away from that one. Of course, now I'll probably show up in search engines under the subject, and attract an interesting group of new readers and comments. Some of your friends?
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auntconi (
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11.22.07 (6:19 pm)
Per your request, I have returned ... I like the church site very much, just as it is! Perhaps you have made some changes as per recommendations by others (I missed first time around) ~ but I do think it looks very nice!
*now it will easy for me to google the location so I can find it when I pass through georgia on my way to Alabama. :)
What part of Alabama are you from? I have friends in Palmetto, west of Birmingham. I go to Orange Beach, when I can Lord willing!
*sorry I missed the church site first time ~ d'oh!
a/c
posted by:
fractalmom (
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post date:
11.23.07 (6:41 am)
You didn't mention Skylar in your bio...as in "and One lovely wonderful grandaughter...
on the youth ministry page, the writing goes past the white section and into the blue.
other than that, i just personally don't like the flower banner, but it is perfect for georgia.
posted by:
emerging (
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11.23.07 (5:38 pm)
Reply to: PastorDave
Actually, there is a site that bills itself as the #1 Christian porn website. I guess they go around handing out bibles at "adult" conventions and do talks about porn addiction. It seems to be an in-your-face approach to a subject rarely discussed in church.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
11.23.07 (7:27 pm)
Reply to: emerging
Yeah, I met one of those guys while coming out of a theatre the other day. .... Just kidding! Sounds like a strange ministry. But, you are right, porn addiction is very much a part of our world, but rarely discussed in church.
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PastorDave (
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11.23.07 (7:28 pm)
Reply to: fractalmom
3 good suggestions. How could I leave out Skylar? With just a bit of prodding, I'd put her picture as the banner of the site. I can't, I won't, but I would like to!
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PastorDave (
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11.23.07 (7:31 pm)
Reply to: auntconi
Palmetto, Alabama? I am familiar with Palmetto, GA, and have been there many times. Orange Beach- been there. Motels, beaches, tourists. Next door is Gulf Shores- a bit more laid back. You know, traveling from Michigan to Orange Beach, you COULD pass through my town. It would not be easy, but you could. And should.
posted by:
auntconi (
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11.23.07 (8:07 pm)
Reply to: PastorDave
And I plan on doing just that when I head south.
At this time I don't have a date set, but when I do, I'll be in touch with you. Did you think I was just kidding when I threatened to stop by your church?
:)
posted by:
tarroc (
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post date:
11.24.07 (5:59 am)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!.I KNOW A DEBRA MYSELF. I UNDERSTAND THE LADY.DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU'D FEEL THE NEED TO BE A FRIEND TO HER, THOUGH.KEEP IT UP!
posted by:
surrogate (
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post date:
11.24.07 (9:51 am)
I thought the website was nice for what it is, but I expect you'll be adding layer upon layer of pages about various activities and church members as time goes on. I'm thinking an interactive game or two might be nice. "PastorDave's maze from Hell," could be interesting.
