Comments on: Putting it to a Vote: Should FWJ Change its Design?

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:22:59 +0000

I never realized those were PJs!

I don’t think it should be too business-like, but I guess it could stand to be less girly if you want more male readers.

By: Meryl K. Evans

Meryl K. Evans — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:25:49 +0000

While many might say “cute” isn’t professional — your site has character! A good one, too. Your concerns about the message the design conveys is a good reason for a redesign — but I think it conveys a casual, let’s meet up for coffee in my house kind of message especially since many of us work from a home office.

By: Carla

Carla — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:18:42 +0000

I normally read your postings through the RSS feed and I always enjoy the quality of your posts.

The first time I visited the site since I subscribed was when you posed the question, and it was actually kind of a surprise to look at the site.

I was expecting to see a more corporate or social 2.0 look.

I don’t think that the design of the site fits well with the voice.

By: RayLynn

RayLynn — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:17:58 +0000

I love the logo and colors, it’s what helped pull me to your site, it’s unique compared to the standard black, white – cold feel of most sights. It may be the mother in me but there’s just a different feel to the site because of the design.

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:40:54 +0000

I never realized she was in her PJs. I just figured she was somewhere warm and wearing a tank top!

Never had a problem with the site being slow to load, FWIW.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:26:06 +0000

@ Paul: Thank you for the kind words! I always love to hear that someone has found work from the gigs posted here.

By: Monika Mundell

Monika Mundell — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:58:32 +0000

Hi Deb,

I think a change would be nice. I’m not particular in favor of your current design. It is too “girly” for my taste.

A redesign would be great since you do have a broad spectrum of readers.

In the end, what matters is what YOU really want. I have a feeling that you already toy with the idea since you are asking. Go with your gut feeling and let it rip.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:16:10 +0000

Deb – I never realized she was wearing pajamas! How perceptive is that?? LOL

I honestly don’t care either way about a redesign, but I would like to echo the slow-loading issue. Since the last time I was here, it takes a LOT longer. And things normally load pretty fast on my iPhone. I get the revenue thing. Totally. But are the ads the problem? I don’t see any new ones since my last visit. (?)

By: madeline

madeline — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:10:29 +0000

I have a high-speed connection but often cannot load the site. I have the same problem as Leigh (with the screen going blank). This is so frustrating that I often don’t visit the site for a week or more even though I would like to visit daily. I am guessing it is because of all the various ads and graphics, which seem to make my computer go crazy.

On the logo, I think it is cute but could benefit from a new look. I’m not sure what your demographic is, but I was initially attracted by the SAHM feel and tone of your site.

By: Jack B

Jack B — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:58:07 +0000

I just took it as some clip-art lady sitting at a desk. Never picked up on the Pyjamas.