Please excuse the mess while this blog is under construction!
For the past few months I have been working on (actually avoiding ;) the logistics of updating my blog. Originally I had hoped to have it all done in time for my 4 year blog anniversary...but you know how that goes ;) To date I have written over 475 posts for my two blogs, con-tain-it and B.O.B.I.'s and it has always been a struggle to keep the navigation of my blogs (and their posts) as streamlined as possible.
The reality is that I have too many categories for one blog (let alone two blogs ;) and so I have been researching for the best way to separate my current blogs out without having to have a separate reader subscription service for EACH blog. OR from having to find a new blog platform...cause typepad is the best as far as this end-user is concerned!
So I have found a way to set up a main blog page {known as a landing page in they techy world} which will collect all of my blog posts from my 5 total blogs and deliver them into my subscribers mailboxes. This main blog page is title: Love Shack Living: A little ole blog where we get together and I have acquired the domain for it: www.loveshackliving.com ;)
The following blogs will all be automatically uploaded into this main page:
Love Shack Baby: Where living large is a state of mind (because it is my first blog: con-tain-it) All of the original posts are still located here for now. Eventually the main posts will be for the categories of interior design, small space living, organization and life here in the Love Shack.
Love Shack Giving: Inspiring ways to give back (formerly B.O.B.I.'s Business of Bliss & Inspiration) Encompasses all of the original posts and archives will remain here where there will be no changes other than the banner.
Love Shack Larder: Where everybody gathers cause good food matters. Will include all of the original recipes from con-tain-it will be (exported into this blog),as well as, any other posts regarding health and well-being.
Love Shack Nonsense: Where love rules and life happens. Will include all posts related to the loves of my life...family, friends, travel, books and anything else that happens in my less than ordinary life.
Love Shack Studio: A funky little place where we make it all happen. Will include all posts related to the work I create in my studio such as sewing projects and art journals.
UPDATE: Here is a screen print of the temporary banner with the navigation bar below to show you all how much easier it will be to jump from blog to blog depending on the subject matter ;)
NAVIGATION BAR SHOWING ALL THE BLOGS, AND THE CURRENT ARCHIVES.
This may sound like a lot for you as the reader, but in actuality it will make it easier for you because the individual blogs will load faster (yeah ;) and the categories will be able to have more details so that you can find that certain "chicken" recipe without having to scroll through every single recipe in the current categories..."Yummy in my Tummy" or "Foodie Friday"...for instance.
For the next few weeks...all of the blogs archives/categories (with the exception of Love Shack Giving) buttons located at the top and bottom navigation bars...have been linked back to their original locations (in con-tain-it) so that if you are looking for an old post you will be able to retrieve it. As I work through the list, and I determine which posts I will transfer and which ones will just stay where they are, the blogs will be updated accordingly. I will start with my recipe posts first and then on to the decorating/organizing posts. It will be an on-going process and I will keep you all in the loop as I go ;)
In the meantime, I want to thank you for your patience and to wish you all a wonderful weekend.
Fondly, Roberta
What you did is just great! You made one landing page or domain for everything, which actually makes it easy for your visitors and readers to look for the category of your write-up. It doesn't only save time for them, but it also makes an organized list for both you and them. :)
Posted by: Sage Aumick | August 23, 2012 at 02:49 PM
OMG Roberta I am amazed for all you can do. I am trying to keep one and you have so many blogs. Congratulations, I can see you have a lot to give and inspire. Thanks for the sweet comment in my blog and for the advise in my link from Sudio JRU. I had to make and was correction an the post and was unable to post it in facebook with the correction, then i decided to erase the post and add a new one, with the same information, I couldn't get back to change the link. Thanks for taking the time and for you interest!
I must come back for all the great things you have to offer!!
Have a lovely week!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 05, 2011 at 08:03 AM
I can totally see how this is going to be so good for us AND you! And while I understand it, the tech stuff is enough to make my head swim too! Learning to set up my own website during the month of May has been enriching, and a source for the proverbial hair pulling too! But my host providor is REALLY great at providing live chat support when I get stuck...AMEN!
Blessings to you!
Posted by: Cindy | May 30, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Looking forward to coming back and exploring. I need to catch up on some stamping work today but keeping it in my email so I don't forget :-) Love the new look!
Posted by: Kelly | May 25, 2011 at 02:59 PM
So excited watching the new format come together and I can't wait to see it all put together. Congratulation!
Posted by: Cortney Lyon | May 23, 2011 at 09:54 AM
OMG you're not going to believe this!!! A couple of days ago I dreamt I couldn't find your blog online anymore and then you said that you were designing something new and would be back soon..It's weird but i swear i dreamt it!! And then they say that stuff about dreams isn't true...well here it is!!! I still can't believe it.
Posted by: Lucy | May 22, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment, Roberta! I thought your ideas were GREAT! Thank you so much! Hugs, Donna
Posted by: Donna | May 22, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Look forward to the new look and learning how to naviage NOT...you know me, I hate change! LOL just kidding - "It's a good thing"! :)
Posted by: Deb | May 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Love that header! It is a lot of work to organize everything but it will definitely be easier, I'm sure. Can't wait to see it all!
Posted by: Jen | May 21, 2011 at 01:24 PM
I'm totally confused, but maybe this will all clear up for me when you finish. I hope I won't lose you in my blog reader!
Posted by: June Houck | May 21, 2011 at 06:28 AM
wow you are brave, it sounds like an enormousness task!!! Just make sure you have plenty of snacks and beverages on hand and maybe a pillow nearby to scream into when things get a bit hairy to deal with!! *yip, been there and done that!!*
Have a great weekend!!
Posted by: Bonnie | May 21, 2011 at 04:42 AM
I'm excited about your change...it sounds like I'm not the only one with alot going on...but your stuff sounds more fun than mine...big move is happening Sunday (finally)...You continue to inspire me ;-)
Posted by: Denyse@Crazy Beautiful Life | May 20, 2011 at 11:46 PM