Moved to WordPress
As you will have noticed, I am trying out WordPress. There are still some glitches to be ironed out - such as missing images and old permalinks not working. Also, all comments imported from Blogware are now “anonymous.”
In order to help me decide whether or not I should stick with WordPress, I would very much like your feedback. Is it now easier to comment? Are load times better than before? Do you think I should make the move permanently?
Update: I should also mention that posting may be somewhat sporadic for the next few days or so, as I try to to tinker around.
Update: I have now figured out how to upload the remaining images (which I have).
Update: If you are a bit of a WordPress guru and want to help me get my header image back on the site, please contact me in the comments.
An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.
July 25th, 2007 at 10:32 am
I like the layout better but you need a more appealing header and of course, pics! (the most important thing) before i can make judgement. I have noticed the sites with the most hits have the best pics, but im sure you know that already. At the moment it looks a touch plain but the gradient, shadows and decal in the corner are a good start.
Keep up the good work.
July 25th, 2007 at 10:57 am
Thanks for the comments, Jay.
The theme is just temporary until I work out how to download other themes and customize them, as well as upload pictures etc. Please bear with me!
July 25th, 2007 at 11:51 am
I think it loads much MUCH quicker.
I am a fan of your blog’s content, so am happy to wait for the new theme.
July 25th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Loads way faster
Miss the header & pics
Good luck with the change
(thought: it’s just possible that once you put back in all the pictures, headers & stuff, the page will start loading slower again)
July 25th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
STAY! STAY! STAY! You’ll find wordpress much, much better than blogware. I can assure you that the comments will increase. The commenting on your previous site was a huge pain.
July 25th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
I see what you mean. I already have almost more comments on this post than the one where I announced my near-death!
July 25th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
It seems that this system works much better. I think you should continue to use wordpress simply because it’s easier to comment. The easier it is, the more people will have to say. It’s sad but true. The site also loads much faster now.
July 25th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Where’s the Koala?!??!?!?!?!
July 25th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
I still need to figure out how to get the banner on here, as well as upload pictures. Bear with me (pun intended).
July 25th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
Good to see that you moved! The only thing I’d recommend (aside from site design) is to install some anti-spam technology such as Askimet, otherwise you will be owned by the denomination that endorses the interbreeding between humans and animals. (unfortunately I’m not joking here, but I think you get the point).
July 25th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
wow, this is so weird. i dont hate it, so that means when i get used to it i will like it more. also, the header. i came to this site for the content, but statyed for the header
July 25th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
Good. Because commenting on your old setup was a pain in the ass.
July 25th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Hi! John from PressHarbor here! We helped migrate this site from its previous home on our Blogware platform to our new PressHarbor WordPress Hosting Service.
Just wanted to comment on Darnell Clayton’s point about Akismet. We’re actually preinstalling a Pro-Blogger class Akismet key on all PressHarbor blogs. The ProBlogger class Akismet key is a high-priority commercial key. According to Automattic, commercial keys have higher priority over free ones and the service is faster and more reliable than with non-commercial keys.
Automattic would charge $5/month of $55/year for a ProBlogger Akismet license; we include this license free in all PressHarbor web hosting packages.
So long story short - this blog is indeed protected by Akismet!
July 26th, 2007 at 1:04 am
All seems to be better…. frankly your old banner took up too much space at the top of the screen. Something a little less tall would be good but the site is much quicker. Well done on the move.
July 26th, 2007 at 2:24 am
i was thinknig with the confusion and trouble shooting with wordpress, maybe a string of podcasts till it all gets worked out?
July 26th, 2007 at 7:10 am
Looks good. Will take some time getting use.
July 26th, 2007 at 9:43 am
It loads quicker and it’s much easier to comment. Of course, I really miss the header.
July 26th, 2007 at 10:17 am
I also miss the header! So if anyone is able to lend a helping hand, please let me know..
July 26th, 2007 at 10:42 am
I like it. I agree with most of the comments above.
July 26th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Dave, I can try and help you get your header back. Email me if you’d like.
July 26th, 2007 at 11:05 am
You can also skype me (joshweinstein) if it is easier.
July 26th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Loads much faster than before. I like it.
July 27th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
so - even with the header in it loads much faster - good work!