Better separation of site?
Should I separate this site into two? A web design business site and a blog? I modeled this site after the those of designers I admire, like Elliot Jay Stocks and Veerle Pieters. But they’re big name, successful designers, not unknowns like me. Would it be better if my business site were more professional looking, without all the bells and whistles that I really enjoy such as the flickr and twitter badges? Does it turn off potential clients to see my inane twitter posts? Or my goofy photos?
I could do something like what Jen has done over at Pop Stalin. Although I like the blog design with its vector-licious birdies better than the business site, the business site carries the warm, casual tone of the blog, and is professional and friendly at the same time while clearly separating business from the personal.
I’ll give it some time and see how business goes. So far, all my leads are coming from referrals and not from my site, so now is probably not the time to worry.
Tags: business, the process
janet factor says:
Hi Lisa,
Is this non-spammy enough for you?
For what it’s worth, I like your website, but I’m not sure about combining it with the blog. It makes me think the blog would not be interesting to anybody but another web designer.
What makes blogs appealing to people is the sense that they are personal If the blog seems like totally a business thing, that turns readers off (IMHO).
So maybe you should separate them. But do what works for you.
J.
August 31st, 2008 at 4:41 pm