Hi, Everyone! I just wanted to do a quick video tour of my new Web site, just in case you haven’t had a chance to explore yet. I want to make it as easy as possible for you to get around. I hope you like my new digs as much as I do. I can’t wait to add blog posts and tutorials. Today, this is a short video tour of what’s new and what stayed pretty much the same.
If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to look at the video below, here’s a summary of the new and the old.
The new:
- Home Page: the home page is an overview or directory of the newest and most recent blog posts. The newest blog post will always be at the top, followed by 4 of the most recent blog posts on the site. If you like the traditional format for blog posts, just click on “Blog” in the menu under my logo or on the “Read More from the Blog” button under the newest post. That’s nice and simple, right? Also, at the bottom of the home page is a gallery of my patternmaking tutorials and sewing tutorials. If there are more than 4 tutorials, you can click the “Show All” button to see them all in one place.
- Start Here Page: the start here page is a gallery of all my blog posts by topic. It gives the new visitor a place to start until they become familiar with my site. But those of you who are familiar with my site can also use it as a quick path to individual blog posts.
- The 2nd menu (at the very top of the page): this menu is a quick path to the patternmaking tutorials, sewing tutorials, the sewing curve facebook group, sewing tip posts and sewing resource posts.
- Email List Image: the image in the sidebar has changed because the old one did not go with the new “decor” of this site. If you’re already on my email list, there’s no need to sign up again.
- Popular Posts: also in the sidebar is a list of popular posts on my site. These posts were either the most read or commented on, received a lot of pins on Pinterest or a lot of views on YouTube.
The Old:
- Blog Page: the blog page still lists each blog post in the traditional blog format. So if you like that way better, there’s no need to navigate through the home page. If there’s a specific post you’re looking for, just type in 2 or three keywords in the search box at the top of the sidebar. (Don’t you hate it when you have to search for the search box?)
A before & after view of a blog post in Katrina Kay Creations.
Well, that’s pretty much it. I’ve gotten some very positive feedback, so thank you to all who have already told me what you think about the changes. I’ll be posting some new things this month, so stay tuned.
So, what do you think about the new Web site? Let me know in the comments.
Great job. You are appreciated.
Thank you, Sandy. I appreciate your support.
SUCCESSFULLY DONE!!! I love it! It’s really easy to navigate (But……..I thought your old sight was very well done) and and as ALWAYS full of great tutorials and easy directions to follow! I’m sooooo happy to have found your site! You’re my first go to when I’m stuck or have a question to ask….and…..you are so quick to answer my emails. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Aww, Loretta. I’m your first go to? That’s so special of you to say. Wow! You are welcome, welcome, welcome! The old site didn’t allow me to do some of the things that this one does automatically and I’m trying to be all about getting things done faster, but better. (I’ll never risk quality for quantity.) But I’m so glad you like the site and I’m especially glad that you find it easy to navigate. That’s very important. I’ll be adding some more information this month, so stay tuned. Thank you for your feedback.
Well, I wasn’t here for the old web site, but I can easily get to what I want on the new one, so you have a winner!
Thanks, Greta. That was my purpose for changing the site, so mission accomplished, yay!
This is very very well done. You can see what you have and get to what I’m looking for so fast. Thank you for all the sewing info you give. I’ve
learned so much. Again thanks.
That’s great, Sharron. I really wanted it to be easy to find whatever you’re looking for, fast. And you’re so welcome-I love sharing information about sewing. Thank you for taking the time to read and/or watch what I share.
Congratulations on a fabulous new website, Katrina. You have done a wonderful job – very easy to navigate and lots of good information. Thank you for your generous heart and willingness to share your knowledge. I love your gentle approach and look forward to learning much more from you. I have been sewing for over fifty years (since high school) and I am still learning new techniques.
Yay! I’ve been sewing since high school too, Vicki. We have that in common. It’s been a little over 30 years and I agree, there’s alway something new to learn. That’s what makes it so exciting. Hearing you say my site is very easy to navigate is music to my ears. That’s exactly how I wanted it to be. And being someone with over fifty years sewing experience, you referring to what I share as good information is the biggest compliment. Thanks so much!