I enjoyed the previous design and it fit the bill for my first year of blogging, but I felt like it was time for a change. I wanted the site to be a little more user-friendly, add some (hopefully) helpful features, and generally freshen things up a little bit.
A quick guide to the additions at the top of the page:
Advertise/PR: I have cut down on the commercial ads on the site (some may take a while to disappear on various browsers), and instead have opened up an option to advertise your blog or small business on my sidebar. You can have a look here if it's something that interests you. I would only ever host ads for blogs, sites and companies that I feel is a good fit for WTW, and hope to help promote those to the best of my ability.
Restaurants: I've compiled all my restaurant reviews on one page, divided into categories and cuisines. I was hesitant to add price brackets to each as it depends largely on the kind meal you have, but if that would be helpful I could try and add that too.
London: For fellow Londoners looking for ideas on things to do and see, or visitors wanting tips on places to go, it's a page you can find my own personal discoveries and adventures around the city.
Cook: This is not a recipe site, but if you're in search of simple ideas to try in the kitchen, or just want to work up an appetite browsing through the delicious things E cooks up, you can head over to the Cook page and take a look around.
Last but not least, I have (slightly begrudgingly) made a Facebook page for WTW. It's looking a little naked right now as I have literally just set it up, but if you would like to, you can hit the good old Like button to get updates of my posts on your newsfeed. I created it, not because I need yet another social media thingy to take care of, but because I know it's a way some people prefer to keep updated with blogs and websites. So if you fancy it, give it a thumbs up and say hello!
That's all for now - if you have any suggestions or feedback, helpful tips or anything you think I could tweak, let me know and I will gladly take it on board. Thanks for sticking by me and hope you enjoy the new look!
I love the new look!
ReplyDeletethanks Elizabeth! x
DeleteI love the colours of the new look!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad! I love the colour scheme too x
DeleteLooking great, hun!!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Angie
SilverSpoon London
thanks so much Angie! hope to see you again soon x
DeleteI love the new header! Looking forward to checking out the London page for my next trip xx
ReplyDelete~Elena
The 20-Something Project
thank you! I hope it comes in handy :) x
DeleteLooks fantastic! and next time I'm looking to advertise on a blog I'm definitely coming your way :) x
ReplyDeletethanks so much Chloe! x
DeleteI love the site! congrats!
ReplyDeletethank you! Just hopped over to your site - it's beautiful! x
DeleteYay! Love the final look! I was definitely opposed to having a facebook page for my blog at first too. But you gotta do what you gotta do to stay current and accessible to readers who have different reading preferences. On my way to go like your page now :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the support Setarra! yep, I agree. I still feel like a bit of a slow grandma when it comes to techy/social media ins and outs... haha. x
DeleteLovely to meet another London blogger! x
ReplyDeleteit is! look forward to reading more on R&R x
Deletelove the new design!!! i can't wait for more foodie posts from you :)
ReplyDeleterachel x
blush&brunch
thanks Rachel! plenty of foodie posts to come... x
DeleteI love this new look!! I've given you a like on Facebook. :) xx
ReplyDeletethank you Valerie!! hope you have a great weekend xx
DeleteI love the new design! :)
ReplyDeletethanks Anna! x
DeleteOh Miho, I love it! I especially love that you've compiled your restaurant reviews into one page, that's gonna be so useful when I wanna check out what you think before I go!
ReplyDeleteSaskia / girlinbrogues.com
thank you so much Saskia! I do hope that page comes in useful - and the list is only going to grow ;) x
DeleteLove the new layout! Gold and white is always such a nice combination :) Your blog has definitely become one of my favourites so it's nice to see it develop!
ReplyDeletewatch this space
thank you Tash! what a nice comment. looks like you've set up a blog too - will definitely be checking it! x
DeleteYay Miho - I've expressed my love for this new look :) so glad you've made it easier to browse through your restaurant and London posts too, which I inevitably will do! xx
ReplyDeletethanks Tamsin! I hope it comes in handy - and we should try out a foodie place together sometime :) x
DeleteSo great! I love all your updates and the color scheme you went with!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely - especially loving the new header - good sparkle ;-)
ReplyDeleteObsessed with the new look! And you're motivating me to re establish my advertising plan haha I'm such a slacker on that. Also omg I've been trying so hard to not make a Facebook for my blog ugh it's just so hard to get onboard haha. I admire you for it!
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