Have you ever noticed those tabs at the top of this blog, just under the banner? Blogger added the ability to create "pages" awhile back and I have been slowly adding some content in separate pages. I just, this week, added the "resume" tab and the "current work" tab. Tonight I updated the "studio" tab with some more recent photos.
I don't have a web site, so this seems like a good alternative, but I wonder if anyone ever notices the tabs are there, and then if anyone ever looks at them. I am thinking of adding another tab that would contain some of the tutorial type posts from the blog. I am interested in your feedback. Are those tabs even noticed?
Terry - I look at them, but am not sure when you have edited the different pages. An indicator is needed to show what has been updated. Maybe an asterisk on the tab - suppose that isn't possible. Maybe you could put a top line with "Updated - resume" or "Updated - small works". Meanwhile I'll just run through them when I have the time. I think this is a great addition to Blogger, but I wish they hadn't done it while I am traveling and have no time to figure things out.
ReplyDeleteTerry, I have noticed them and have used them. :) The red lettering about the tabs catches my eye evertime I visit. Wishing you a fun weekend (and hopefully a drier one).
ReplyDeleteYes I do, from time to time. Especially your work.
ReplyDeleteTerry, I hadn't noticed them, but now that you mentioned them I'm sure I'll be using the information them in the future!
ReplyDeleteI pounced on the "Pages" feature when it first came out but you are right, one can expect people to go rummaging through your tabs on every visit.
ReplyDeletea simple fix - when I update a page, I make a short post to the blog with a link to the page (except my "faces" page which, although not private, probably not interesting to anyone but family).
I've noticed them as well and explored... I love this new feature, it really does expand this to a website rather than just a blog. And I think a tutorial tab would be great!
ReplyDeleteI will look for and at them now! -:)
ReplyDeleteI think the tabs are a great way to keep things organized and right at your fingertips, instead of searching through past posts.
ReplyDeleteI love tabs on the blog sites I visit and I love to look at tutorials. I have learned more tricks and techniques that I love to have them at my figure tips..at night, in my PJs!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do notice them and periodically check in on them.
ReplyDeleteI noticed them, but only when I go directly to your blog+. Normally, I read your posts through an RSS feed, so I don't see any of the pretty stuff. That's my loss though, not yours. Usually, I check out a blog or a site and explore, and then if I like it, I subscribe and continue reading via the feed. Every now and then I'll check back to the original site and see if there's any new goodies. I am rebuilding my own site, based on Wordpress and it's pages, and I too will be using all those wonderful tabs because I know people will check them out at least once.
ReplyDeleteHi Terry - I do check the tabs now and then, but I agree with the suggestion that changes be mentioned in the blog. I really enjoy your blog, it is quite delightful and thoughtful. And I appreciate that you enjoy doing it. Win-win!
ReplyDeleteI looked through them when I first started following your blog quite awhile ago, but haven't checked back. Now that you mention it, I will. I especially love the pix of your studio! It's such a lovely space.
ReplyDeleteI look for them because I use them on my blog and in my "store" which is a blog where I sell things. Each tab is a product line. On my blog I have each tutorial in it's own tab/page for easy retrieval.
ReplyDeleteI don't notice them because I read blogs with Google Reader..so unless I switch over to comment on something or someone says something about them in a post, I wouldn't know..but..now that I DO know you have them..will click on yours to see what's up!
ReplyDeleteTerry- I have used up all my tabs and also wondered whether if was just for my own amusements, but when I check my stats I do see that a lot of the exit pages are indeed from my tabs- now ether than mens they are scared away OR they look at them! I think it would be an excellent place for tutorials too- and just note in your blog that you've added a new one, or if you're referring to something give shout out that the info is in the tutorials or the New Work or wherever. Now I gues I should go clean mine out a bit!
ReplyDeleteI love the tab feature and use it on my own blog. It's a neat way to get around and organize content I think. I especially like a separate tab for showing completed work and tutorials and a home button so I don't get lost. I'm geographically challenged even in cyber space.
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