After browsing through the available blog templates, I decided to completely customize my blog. I take a lot of pictures, and so I decided to use one of them as my background. This is a picture I took while hiking the trails near my house. I intend to work as a real estate agent at some point, so I thought my future blog template should have some association with the area that I will work in. I think this picture expresses the natural beauty of the area. I especially like the look of the purple flowers scattered on the street. You might need to scroll down to see those.
The font I chose for the blog is called Nobile. I chose it because I thought that it was the most readable font to use for screen reading. It is a sans serif font that looks very clean. I chose Philosopher for my title font. The title is so large there is no question about readability, so I could use a serif font to contrast with the Nobile. I chose a very large font size for the blog text, again, for readability. For the blog text font color, I chose a very dark red. It looked better than using true black.
For the background color behind the text, I used violet to coordinate with the purple flowers. While I was developing my template, I tried several different background colors. I could not find one that I liked as well as the violet. However, I'm not sure the violet looks professional enough. I'm open to suggestions on background color if anyone would like to comment.
Overall, I like the way the blog looks on the computer screen. I don't think the mobile version is as good. I attempted to improve it without much success. I'm hoping that as we all discuss the templates, I will find a way to improve the mobile version.
I'll close for now...
The font I chose for the blog is called Nobile. I chose it because I thought that it was the most readable font to use for screen reading. It is a sans serif font that looks very clean. I chose Philosopher for my title font. The title is so large there is no question about readability, so I could use a serif font to contrast with the Nobile. I chose a very large font size for the blog text, again, for readability. For the blog text font color, I chose a very dark red. It looked better than using true black.
For the background color behind the text, I used violet to coordinate with the purple flowers. While I was developing my template, I tried several different background colors. I could not find one that I liked as well as the violet. However, I'm not sure the violet looks professional enough. I'm open to suggestions on background color if anyone would like to comment.
Overall, I like the way the blog looks on the computer screen. I don't think the mobile version is as good. I attempted to improve it without much success. I'm hoping that as we all discuss the templates, I will find a way to improve the mobile version.
I'll close for now...
Excellent job on your first blog! I enjoy the purple variations and the hiking picture with the trees are pleasing to the eyes. It matches well.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture. The blog looks great and I think you are right, having a picture that represents the area that you work in would be wise for a real estate agent. Where is this picture taken?
ReplyDeleteOn a street called Los Morros in Rancho Santa Fe.
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ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Great picture!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are amazing and the place is beautiful. It makes you want to be there. That's exactly what you need for your real estate business: "Make people want to be there".
Great job for your first blog! Can't wait to see more.
Priscila
Thank you Priscila.
DeleteThis looks really good, the use of the different shades of purple really go well with the background picture. Your blog has high readability and a very soft appealing color contrast.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you set your blog up Alison. The background color you used for the writing space is very pleasant and compliments the purple in the background photo. Using the large, simple font for ease of reading is also very effective. Your explanation was very helpful for me as someone with very limited sense of style. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI think I got a little carried away with my description. I've taken too many media arts classes maybe. :)
DeleteI really love the color choice and photo of your blog. The picture is clean and crisp and beautiful! I agree about the font, it was very easy on the eyes. I think the most important part of the blog is the font. If people can not read what you have posted it is a moot point.
ReplyDeleteI really love the color choice and photo of your blog. The picture is clean and crisp and beautiful! I agree about the font, it was very easy on the eyes. I think the most important part of the blog is the font. If people can not read what you have posted it is a moot point.
ReplyDeleteI especially wanted to make it readable because many people who might be house hunting (or who might want to sell their houses) might have aging eyes (like mine)!!
DeleteI think you did an awesome job with this template. I love how you coordinated the colors to go with your photograph. Coordinating colors and themes is very important in the real estate field and I wish you the best of luck. I also find using the your own photo of your area will help draw in future home buyers because they will see you as someone who really knows the area and community. Great job!
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