Comments on: WordPress blog designer wanted

By: gadget

gadget — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:11:40 +0000

If you’re in need of a logo designer, I can also recommend Jon Pink at http://www.jpink.co.uk

By: David Coveney

David Coveney — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:06:22 +0000

Hi there - we were given a heads up on this by Mark Taylor of Gadget Heaven…

We do custom blog design and have worked for a number of clients which are becoming increasingly high profile (can’t tell you about the latest I’m afraid!) but would be interesting in working with you.

We can’t be the cheapest, and our lead times have stretched somewhat of late, but still…

Feel free to get in touch for more information. If you prefer talking, our office number is 0151 709 7977.

Regards,

Dave.

By: chris

chris — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:22:20 +0000

I think kieron posted this here because he doesn’t want to go trailing through all the freelance websites, forums or websites. I think he wants a designer&coder who knows what affiliate marketing is or atleast has a grasp of it, because designing a blog is one thing but designing it with good call to actions, structured content, banners ect.. is certainly different from designing a theme for the masses.

I’m sure that’s why he posted it on his blog.

1. He doesn’t have to go post on 100 sites
2. He doesnt have to go get ‘quotes’ from design websites/companies
3. His one post reaches those who are designers&coders and are into affiliate industry.

Correct me if i’m wrong.

By: Lee Bandoni

Lee Bandoni — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:03:47 +0000

OK, I would have a look at some of the guys on http://www.talkfreelance.com/ which has a number of all in one designer/coders . The good thing about this site is a lot of the users are UK based which means you can pick up the phone and have a good chat about your requirements.

By: Kieron

Kieron — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:37:35 +0000

Lee - I’ve used Sitepoint a few times but this time I want someone who can design and code, and someone I can work with together on future projects.

By: Lee Bandoni

Lee Bandoni — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:35:40 +0000

If you looking for a cost effectve solution I would consider looking at Sitepoint etc for a cheap designer then that the PSD to a smart coder for quality work. The world is full of talented designers who can knock you out a great looking tempolate for $100 but getting them to code it is a diffrent game.

By: Kieron

Kieron — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:51:42 +0000

Lee - thanks but I want a designer and a coder, not just a coder.

David - I want a bit more of an integrated custom design, not just a header image change.

By: David Fiske

David Fiske — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:37:03 +0000

If it were me, I’d get a Wordpress plugin which allowed me to specify hex colour codes.

Then, I’d have a standard template set up (nav bar on the right, content to the left, popular posts plugin at the top, basic navigation bar at the bottom, etc.) leaving a 150/200px tall space at the top.

All you need to do is get a 150/200px by ???px banner created for each new site. The standard template colours would be controlled by the afore mentioned plugin.

It would create a standard format amongst your portfolio but Lee says it works for him - http://www.leemccoy.co.uk/2008/05/lee-why-arent-your-sites-beautiful.html

Just a thought.

By: Lee Bandoni

Lee Bandoni — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:36:42 +0000

I’m giving away my secrets here but you cant go wrong with : http://www.psdgator.com/specialoffer

When it comes to manipulating Wordpress you will find nobody better

By: gadget

gadget — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:35:55 +0000

Have you tried http://www.briangardner.com of http://www.revolutiontheme.co.uk fame?

I can also recommend http://www.interconnectit.com who are based in Liverpool.