http://mccormicky.com/1096/is-mccormickycom-too-plain/ Freelance Web Designer Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:17:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://mccormicky.com/1096/is-mccormickycom-too-plain/comment-page-1/#comment-4032 mccormicky Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:42:34 +0000 http://mccormicky.com/?p=1096#comment-4032 Hi Jeff! Your post and the ensuing comments got me thinking -Thanks for the inspiration and for your comment. We have to remain competitive in this new strained economy. So a spectacular looking website might be the way to go. I won't go too overboard but I definitely will be showing something new soon. Hi Jeff! Your post and the ensuing comments got me thinking -Thanks for the inspiration and for your comment.
We have to remain competitive in this new strained economy. So a spectacular looking website might be the way to go. I won’t go too overboard but I definitely will be showing something new soon.

]]> http://mccormicky.com/1096/is-mccormickycom-too-plain/comment-page-1/#comment-4030 Jeff Starr Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:21:41 +0000 http://mccormicky.com/?p=1096#comment-4030 As you know, I recently wrestled with this issue on my own site. Although much of the feedback I received (such as your generous comment) about the new "extremely minimalist" design were very positive and supportive, there were several folks who felt that the design was "too plain". After thinking about it for a few days, I decided to switch back to the more coloful theme for several reasons, including the one you mention in your post. I think with the new nano-second attention span of visitors today, you have to hit them over the head with your best hammer in order to leave an impression. You can always provide alternate themes for the more attentive, "tuned-in" crowd who are able to appreciate the subtle details of a more laid-back approach. That's my 2 cents, anyway -- I personally find your site very relaxing and inviting, and look forward to opportunities to spend time reading your content. Redesign if you feel the urge -- otherwise, let it ride and enjoy the simplicity. As you know, I recently wrestled with this issue on my own site. Although much of the feedback I received (such as your generous comment) about the new “extremely minimalist” design were very positive and supportive, there were several folks who felt that the design was “too plain”. After thinking about it for a few days, I decided to switch back to the more coloful theme for several reasons, including the one you mention in your post. I think with the new nano-second attention span of visitors today, you have to hit them over the head with your best hammer in order to leave an impression. You can always provide alternate themes for the more attentive, “tuned-in” crowd who are able to appreciate the subtle details of a more laid-back approach. That’s my 2 cents, anyway — I personally find your site very relaxing and inviting, and look forward to opportunities to spend time reading your content. Redesign if you feel the urge — otherwise, let it ride and enjoy the simplicity.

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