The New Website
New Look and Feel
Look at the shinny truck. Feel the leather interior. Smell the new truck smell. I need a new truck. Yes. Sign me up…. No. Please wake me up. We did not get a new truck but it was fun to dream a little. Instead, the website team has a new look and feel for the website. What a process. Garen has learned and applied his new web mastering skills and I admire him.
There is a ton of information on the internet about new widgets for websites. There are cool ways to display images that carousel in an oval and you can select the article you want to read. Colors, gradients, reflections, and mondo graphics: the list is forever. However, we found our homestead followers like things simple and to the point. Therefore, we have incorporated the latest features in technology and innovation for access, speed and usefulness. However, you may be more familiar with our down to earth family style. I promise we will be “real” and funny at times.
We leaped into the design process. I had to resist the bells and whistles (I am a techno nerd at heart). It was our goal to find a look and feel that would provide you the best experience. We wanted your time with us to be informative, useful and efficient.
Here is what can you expect from the redesigned website.
New Features
We have incorporated an ongoing blog with stories related to homesteading. There will be articles written by guest writers with experience in gardening, livestock and alternative building methods. And coming soon, you will have a chance to comment on your favorite topics or add new information.
We have several homesteading videos in the hopper ready to be developed. Stay tuned for new videos coming regularly.
We have incorporated a new Google search tool. This will enable you to search topics within the website along with typical web content.
In Version 2 of the redesign, there will be an opportunity for you to join the growing list of folks who request an email newsletter. In addition, there is a plan for the website to host Partners. You may have a product or service related to homesteading or mini farming that can be associated with MyLittleHomestead.
New Contributors
I want to take a moment to acknowledge our new contributors.
Garen : Web Master and all around contributor (dude with all the brains).
Gary : Gary is an Instructional Designer and Corporate Trainer by trade. He has spent many years creating educational materials for corporations. He is the “Dad” of the family. Gary is a creative person with a passion for music and art.
Shelly : Shelly is a writer and videographer. She produces and shoots the video content for the My Little Homestead YouTube channel. She homeschools and has a passion for keeping Gary and the kids out of trouble.
Bree : Bree is creating content for the “Entertainment News” link. It will contain news related mostly to the Music industry. Her plan is to create video blogs with additional information in written form.
Shae : Shae is the youngest writer and member of the team. She is creating content for the Chef Shae articles and videos.
Bryson : Bryson has is own space on the kidsnook and a youtube channel that he will be updating regularly.
Roy : Roy has been writing for some time. He is retired from the Air Force and Intel Corp. He has spent the last few years writing articles for E-zine and started his second novel. We expect he will be able to share some great insights on growing up among the rural folks in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Arizona.
I am sure you will enjoy the new look and feel of MyLittleHomestead. There is a lot of work ahead of us and we are excited to share even more great news and commentary on the modern homesteader.
Gary
November 29, 2012
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We moved from the city to the country in 2005. Since then, we have been building structures, raising livestock and growing some of our own foods. We are crazy about family, nutrition and want the best for our growing family.
