I started with the theme.
In looking for themes, I used these criteria:
- Left sidebar
- No bright text
- No distracting graphics
- Adjustable column width
I found this theme, called Single, and I really enjoy it. The colors are bright, but not so bright that it becomes distracting. Also, it was easy to arrange my sidebar in order to be aesthetically pleasing.
The navigation is down the left side, because that is where visitors look first. I wanted a map of the site to be right there at the user's fingertips.
Below the navigation is a little fish game. The fish follow the mouse, and if you click on the tank then the fish are fed. I thought it was an entertaining flash game, and did not detract from the website.
The feedback gadget is in the bottom left corner. I wanted it to be available for visitors to use, but to not take the spotlight away from the main post. That way is they want to send in any suggestions they are welcome to, but they don't feel obligated to.
Overall, I wanted the page to have an easy feel to it, which I feel was accomplished.
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