On Saturday I deployed a new design of ThoughtsFromParis. I’m especially proud as this was a total rebuild. I tore the old one down and started from scratch.
This was a huge project. I know when you look at it there’s a lot of simplicity. That’s intentional. Surprisingly, to achieve that effect took around 60 hours of work. It was one of the most difficult projects I’ve ever taken on.
After a ton of feedback from you I knew it was time for a new site. The old site was gorgeous and fun, but it wasn’t really mine. It was a template that I purchased and customized. I made it my own and put a ton of work into it, too, but it still didn’t really match my personality. Plus, at least five other websites had the same design and you guys found them and sent me the links.
If you’re on a mobile device this will look exactly the same – I think I may have changed the logo.
Speaking of logos, my friend J.W. Moxie designed the new one. Without asking. That’s how cool she is. She even penned the new tagline, which is perfect. You really should read her blog thesmartness.com. She’s funny, honest, and the spitting image of Cree Summer from A Different World.
Also my friend Suzanne helped with a lot of CSS odds and ends. Hopefully you agree that it’s tighter, faster, and easier to read.
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Thank you for continuing to support the blog, and for being such great readers. I hope to meet all of you some day, when I’m peddling some book that I need you to buy. I’ll be the guy at Borders seated behind the big folding table, with the Sharpie signing books. That’s how you’ll know it’s me.
Oh, you’ll also know it’s me at the periodicals because you’ll see a guy grab a Penthouse, tear open the plastic sheathing, thumb through the first half of the mag, then place it back on the rack next to Cat Fancy.
mrslowrey says:
Like the new site. Clean and the colors are great.
D.J. Paris says:
@mrslowrey Thank you. Your eye-patch is sexy, by the way. Just kidding. It’s repulsive.
@mrs_lowrey says:
@delfinparis @mrslowrey Appreciate the compliment. Following you as I thought you were funny. But the view just became more clear. You are an ass.
D.J. Paris says:
@mrslowrey You’re not wrong!
@mrs_lowrey says:
@tfpHumorBlog @mrslowrey Trying for mad here, but keep winding up at laughing. Your being funny is not helping!
D.J. Paris says:
@@mrs_lowrey weird that one comment keeps going to the old site. Do you see that, too?
D.J. Paris says:
@@mrs_lowrey weird that one comment keeps going to the old site. Do you see that, too?
Becky G says:
I like it!
D.J. Paris says:
@Becky G Thanks, Becks!!!
scarletwland says:
Looking good!! x
D.J. Paris says:
@scarletwland Thanks, Scars!!! Yes, I call you that now.
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Kymberli says:
Y’know I love the new design, cuz I’m the one who did it. It’s a different world.
Heh.
D.J. Paris says:
@Kymberli You also have 20% Robin Quivers in you too. And that is also a big compliment.
Craziness Abounds says:
Hey now! Don’t bang signing with a sharpie! That ‘s the only way I can see what i”m writing. 🙂
As for the website I’m guessing you are talking about a different one than your blog? If so I have no idea What you are talking about. I don’t know any giggly blonds. However my sister fits your criteria other than the blond part. You are welcome to her. Ok that was wrong sorry.
D.J. Paris says:
@Craziness Abounds I’ll take her. Photo please. FULL BODY – not just above shoulders.
Katjaneway says:
I like it too. A lot more compact and easier to follow. Good job!
D.J. Paris says:
@Katjaneway Yeah, I agree. Nice to hear from one of my most dedicated readers!
JustinBog says:
Change is good, D 🙂 Can’t wait to read more of your writing.
D.J. Paris says:
@JustinBog Thanks, fellow Tribe-mate! Your stuff is great too!
camarks says:
Love the new design.
D.J. Paris says:
@camarks Thank you very much!
Singleguywkids says:
I have only been on your site a few times since it was a new find for me. lol However, I do like the new logo a lot! Hope it all works out for you and I am going to check out that blog from your friend, the Different World girl. Ha!
D.J. Paris says:
@Singleguywkids She’s awesome. Def check her out.
YoungmanBrown says:
Awesome design, DJ, I really like the simplicity.
D.J. Paris says:
@YoungmanBrown Thanks, YB!
Design Surrey says:
I like it! Simple but catchy..
D.J. Paris says:
@Design Surrey Thank you for the nice compliment!
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