Monday, January 31, 2011

Blog Design Giveaway


NEW LOOK!

  • The wonderful Jayna Haws of Friend of a Friend Blog Designs has done a wonderful job redesigning my little space of Internet over here. We worked together over the weekend using my photography and Jayna's html know how to pull off something that I am truly happy with. So, to celebrate....

GIVEAWAY

  • As a huge thanks to Jayna and a special thanks to my wonderful readers here (that's you!) I am offering a free blog design by Jayna. That's right, FREE. You get your blog pimped and I'll pay. You pay NOTHING!

TO ENTER 

  • Leave me a comment in this post with your email address so I can contact you if you win. I will select one winner at random. Competition closes this Wednesday. Check back here on Wednesday for the winner.

WHY A WRITER NEEDS A PROFESSIONAL LOOKING BLOG.

  • If you are a writer then your blog is a show case for you and your work. You put time and effort into those posts. Why not have a great space to display them?
  • First impressions count.  Sorry, but it IS about judging a book by its cover when it comes to blog looks. Agents and editors frequently check out potential clients' blogs. That should be enough to scare you into having a reasonably presentable blog. :)
  • Your blog is apart of your 'branding' as an author. Your blog says YOU. It should be something that gives us a feel for what you write and/or post about. It should also inspire people to stay awhile and check out your work. Example, if you write edgy YA, and you keep a blog to build a readership, then think about what kind of look your target audience is likely to appreciate. 
The whole look of my blog cost $30! Yes, you read that right! What are you waiting for? Go and check out Jayna's services at  http://friendofafrienddesigns.blogspot.com/  
or email her at jaynahaws[at]yahoo[dot]com to get your blog looking truly fantastic!

Don't forget to enter my comp. Good luck all!

34 comments:

  1. Wow! It looks great. I especially like the banner up top. I've been thinking about getting my blog professional designed.

    keganshert (at) gmail (dot) com....just in case I win. :)

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  2. Your blog is lookin gooooood, woman! Okay, I'm game. Please enter me in the competition! You know my email already.

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  3. It looks wonderful!! I'm going retweet this contest!

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  4. Good luck all! Thanks so much for the retweet Jennifer! I appreciate all the extra plugging you can give :))

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  5. Impressive! Please enter me in the comp!
    susiesheehey (at) verizon (dot) net

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  6. Yes I couldn't agree with you more and I love designing how my blog looks too. Sounds like a great giveaway. Your blog is a great reflection on you as an artistic, creative person.
    BTW I'm doing a giveaway over at mine starting tomorrow. :O)

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  7. Great look, I love the design~

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  8. This totally rocks Tabitha! I have been playing with the same thing, more professional looking I mean. :)
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  9. Unbelievable! LOVE THIS!!!

    Count me in! :)

    cherbleusky(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. I love love love the header! Beautiful! So nice of you to give one away as well.

    kanonei at gmail dot com

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  11. Oh, way cool! I love the design of your blog, btw. ;-)

    I'm crossing my fingers. justine_dell(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ~JD

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  12. It looks really sleek. I love it.

    pj (at) krisdesign.ca

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  13. I like the dragonfly theme! It looks good. I like my blog design right now, but I'm not in love with it. Sounds like a worthwhile contest :)

    wilsoncindyr(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Great new look!

    budsmom1 at comcast dot net

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  15. It looks great! smills1 at att dot net

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  16. I love the wire wings in your header. Truly, just gorgeous!

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  17. Sign me up. I'm an HTML idiot! You've got my e-mail!

    It looks really crisp and artistic in here! Bravo to the both of you!

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  18. Your blog is so pretty! I want a blog redesign!

    guinevere dot rowell at gmail if I win. :) Thanks for hosting such a great contest!

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  19. The new look is awesome, very professional.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  20. I LOVE your new design. It's gorgeous. I won't enter the competition though to allow someone without a background in graphic design to win.

    I really need to update the look of my blog. I can do it, I just need the time to come up with something snazzy.

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  21. I must say I like this simple, clean, uncluttered look. It's easy on the eyes.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011

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  22. Hi TB. I just want to encourage you in this post, not participate. All the best.

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  23. No matter who wins that is an awesome thing to do. I love the look and feel of your blog. SWEET! I've been wanting to add a more professional look to my blog ever since my crit partner, Beth did hers. It matches Across The Universe with the stars and all. I would love to have mine done. Even if I don't win, which I hope I do. :)

    robyn(at)robyncampbell(dot)com

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  24. What a fantastic giveaway because your blog looks phenomenal! I don't want to be entered though, happy with mine for now, but in the future if I need someone to pimp it I know who to call! Really just wanted to say how nice yours looks :-)

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  25. Hi Tab, I love your new blog look. It looks amazing and very professional. I want to thank you for your warm thoughts, prayers and your friendship. You always have a soft spot in my heart. Love and hugs!

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  26. Are you kidding me?! What an amazing prize!! And your blog DOES look amazing...she did a great job! Oh, now I hope I win! Fingers crossed!! And if not, maybe I'll splurge and pay her to do it. I can't believe it only cost $30! I was thinking more along the lines of $300 or $3000!

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  27. I also like the up-top banner but not as much as the butterfly!!!

    Feels great to be back here!

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  28. Looks great! Love the large size font (easy to read, no squinting necessary)!

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  29. Interesting design - sleek and different

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  30. You made some very good points there. I searched this subject and found out that many people will agree with your web site.

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  31. I love it and need a new blog design!

    nursemommypaige@yahoo.com

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  32. I love the new design and the header is just gorgeous :D (I know I'm too late to win but I just wanted to comment and let you know the blog design is lovely!)

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