Example of a Blog Redesign
We just relaunched our new Bazaarblog. I wouldn't normally post Bazaarvoice-related topics here, but you may find this useful and interesting as you think about your blog features and design.
I solicited the help of ContentRobot, who responded to my Craigslist request for blog help. Thank you CraigsList! They were great. Fast, professional, capable, knowledgeable. And unlike many, many designers and developers I've worked with in my career...they got it almost entirely right the first time! It's one of thos magic times where things click!
Our first blog launched on TypePad, which is a great platform. But we heard good things about WordPress and its plugins, so I thought this would be a good learning experience to put our Bazaarvoice blog there.
My objectives were to move the blog to WordPress, move it to bazaarblog.com domain, improve search engine optimization, add RSS feeds, FeedBlitz subscription, search, categories, archives, tagging capability, authorship credit (we have three authors), post summaries, and put it all in a new design that fits in but is not a clone of our corporate site.
Here is our blog before:
Occasionally I run across great products, services and companies worthy of proactive word of mouth. ContentRobot is such a company. I'm very pleased with the outcome. What do you think?
Sam,
I think you did a good job. I'm a little bit surprised that you moved from Typepad to Wordpress). Free software is on the wave, and i think it's not bad! Good luck!
Dmitry.
Posted by: Dmitry Linkov | May 04, 2006 at 08:38 AM
Excellent site. It was pleasant to me.
Posted by: Katana | April 25, 2006 at 10:59 PM
Good work, webmaster! Nice site!
Posted by: Dominic | April 16, 2006 at 08:20 AM
Very good site, greate content !!
Posted by: Vincent | April 14, 2006 at 01:18 PM
Very nice design ;) Good work,webmaster!
Posted by: Junior | April 13, 2006 at 09:12 PM
I love you so much! Great place to visit!
Posted by: Damn | April 13, 2006 at 11:59 AM
À good site, good short contents of the good work. I have loved your site :D
Posted by: Kir | April 13, 2006 at 09:17 AM
Yo have nice site, admin! keep up good work man!
Posted by: Hero | April 11, 2006 at 04:08 PM
Very good site. You are doing great job. Please Keep it up....!
Posted by: Wendy | April 10, 2006 at 04:24 PM
Very nice work,You are doing great job!
Posted by: James | April 09, 2006 at 08:13 PM
Impressive webpage! I like it a lot! I'm looking forward to the next update
Posted by: Kristen | April 08, 2006 at 02:23 PM
A fantastic site, and brilliant effort. A great piece of work.
Posted by: WebMan | April 05, 2006 at 05:31 AM
Yes, the new layout is better, much better! Good job!
Posted by: Ooglaser | March 31, 2006 at 08:18 AM
Hi Sam: Thanks for the recommendation. I have a couple of thoughts on the go that may need a service like this. Cheers.
Posted by: Freddie Daniells | March 29, 2006 at 07:20 AM