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Hello, Shiny New BlogHer.com!

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Don't worry, you're not seeing things, and you haven't wandered into the wrong site by accident. You are looking at the shiny, new BlogHer.com ...

We launched a redesign earlier this spring that we really liked, but we knew we weren't finished making changes and improvements. You knew it, too, because you gave us great feedback, all of which we used to create this brand new design.

What I Love About BlogHer's New Site

1) Inviting new color palette.

2) Personalized account information in the top right corner (If you aren't logged in, you should do that right now so that you can see it.)

3) New ways to read all of the content created on BlogHer.com every day.

4) A quick and easy way to find new content in series and special features.

5) And ... featured member posts right on the home page of BlogHer.com!

Click the More link in the yellow ribbons to access more content in each area: More blog posts from contributing editors, staffers and syndicated bloggers chosen by the BlogHer editorial team for excellence in writing. More conference information. More member posts. More featured series.

Thanks to Principal Art Director, Yuki Nakahara and the rest of the design team, to Vice President of Technology, Rob Potter and his tech wizards, to Director of Product and Marketing, Maria Niles for shepherding us through this big project, and to all of you who provided us with feedback after the last redesign, and to those who made time to review our project and provided feedback prior to launch. This has been a true team effort.

I'm in love with this new design and can't wait to show you some more features that we'll be rolling out in the weeks ahead. But enough about me, tell me how you feel about the shiny, new BlogHer.com. We really do listen to what you say and remember it when we're creating new designs and community tools.

~Denise

BlogHer Community Manager

Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

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Lisa Stone 6 pts

Everyone, we had a blast working with Nicole and her amazing team at XEODesign to concept this new site. Lots of ideas haven't even made it to the page yet -- but if you're looking for a great UI, I recommend Nicole wholeheartedly. :)

Lisa Stone, BlogHer Co-founder ( http://www.blogher.com/member/lisa-stone )

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of Politics & News ( http://www.blogher.com/topic/politics-news ).

Nanakoosa 5 pts

I do like the new page, and, yes, it is very accessable. I know how long it can take to get a website looking the way you want....in fact do you ever??lol It's always a work in progress I suppose.
Peace,
Jenny

copyright  2010 Jennifer Hazard

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Denise 9 pts moderator

Really? The reset password link wasn't available? Ugh, I'll check on that right now. Thank you so much!

And... I'm really glad you like the redesign, other than that pesky log in issue.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Lynne d Johnson 5 pts

Yay to Denise and the rest of the team. I like it a lot. Just a heads up, when I was trying to login and couldn't remember my password, I got locked into this infinite loop of windows asking me to login and then an ad appeared and then there was no form to request a password reset. Just a heads up so someone can check. I ended up having to use FB connect to login.

Overall, I'm really feeling this design and the user interface.

Fire Wife Katie 5 pts

I noticed the information in the upper right hand corner, right off the bat. :)

Denise 9 pts moderator

I'm glad that was a good gasp. :-)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

I love that description. Thank you, Kristy.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

I'm so glad you like it, Karen.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

loraleechoate 5 pts

IT IS BEEEEEUUUUUUTTTTIIFFFFFUUULLL!!!

Love!

xo

Kristy Sammis 5 pts

I'm so so so impressed (not surprised, but impressed) at how fancy the site is looking. I know how much work goes into this, and how much content there is to manage and just...wow.

I love how Zen it is! :)

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Kristy blogs funny stuff at

She Just Walks Around With It ( http://shewalks.blogspot.com )

Karen Walrond 5 pts

This is the best design yet -- fantastic job!

K.

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Karen Walrond is a writer and photographer in Houston, Texas, and the author of the upcoming book, The Beauty of Different ( http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Different-Karen-Walro... ). You can read and see more of her life at Chookooloonks ( http://www.chookooloonks.com ).

Nicole Lazzaro 5 pts

We're thrilled at the final result. So nice to see the design live with all your great content and finishing touches! We couldn't be happier. :)

Looking forward to seeing the updates as they roll in. Everyone over there has been hard at work to make this happen.

Congratulations again. Your team rocks!

Game On!

\o/
Nicole

Denise 9 pts moderator

As nice as a "Brazilian Blowout?" heh

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

I'm really really pleased with the results of this launch. Thank you (and your entire team) for your help.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

When we talked yesterday I hoped and hoped that it would help your load time situation. :-)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

victorias_view 18 pts moderator

It looks Great! Love it!

Nicole Lazzaro 5 pts

WOW!

Fantastic Job!

Love how the site exposes so much more of everyone's wonderful content. It is now so much more accessible, easy to read, and Fun!

Congratulations Lisa, Maria, Rob, Yuki, Denise, and the rest of Blog Her. You folks rock. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!

Your hard work and dedication to supporting the blogging community certainly paid off!

Simply Wonderful.

Game On!

\o/
Nicole

fruitloopgirl 5 pts

I really like the new design. It seems to be loading faster for me as well. =)

Pamela Jeanne 5 pts

@Denise, @Lisa: I appreciate you hearing me, and the move to label the main tab "Family."

...As you know, I'm passionate about making sure those who are not moms -- for whatever reason -- feel they have a seat at the family table, that their POV isn't overlooked. I accept your invitation!

Pamela Tsigdinos

http://www.silentsorority.com

Denise 9 pts moderator

We really appreciate you giving so much feedback! It was super helpful.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Chris--MomathonBlog.com 5 pts

You added so many cool things--yummy new color pallette, awesome personalization, fun digital column in the middle, and eye-catching photos -- I can't decide what I like the best.

This homepage ROCKS!

Thanks for all the hard work.

Chris (aka Momathon)

Lisa Stone 6 pts

Pamela, I'm so glad you started this conversation so that Denise could write "The only thing that limits someone's content from appearing in "Family" is if the author does not choose to label it as such." This is why we took the "Moms" label off.

I couldn't make it through the week without the many people (and some animals) I consider family, some of whom are blood relatives and many who aren't.

Lisa Stone, BlogHer Co-founder ( http://www.blogher.com/member/lisa-stone )

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of Politics & News ( http://www.blogher.com/topic/politics-news ).

Lisa Stone 6 pts

Denise, Maria, Yuki, Rob, Lynn, Liz The Bard, Julie Douglas and everyone-- wonderful work. I just love this new site.

Lisa Stone, BlogHer Co-founder ( http://www.blogher.com/member/lisa-stone )

BlogHer is non-partisan but our bloggers aren't! Follow our coverage of Politics & News ( http://www.blogher.com/topic/politics-news ).

Denise 9 pts moderator

There isn't a single section of BlogHer.com that is off-limits to anyone. If you or someone else wants to write about aunts or nephews or dads or uncles or moms or friends - then you should!

We do feature those posts on the home page quite often and we always have.

The only thing that limits someone's content from appearing in "Family" is if the author does not choose to label it as such.

Write a post Pam, label it Family - I'd love it if you would. I'm a big fan of your work and families of all types.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

I hope you enjoy the new design and if you have more feedback, we'd love to hear it.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Pamela Jeanne 5 pts

I saw Blogher's new navigation -- "family" and thought "great to see that all women are now included in 'family' " ... only to click over and see that the tab leads to a narrow, exclusive emphasis on moms. What about aunts? daughters? We're part of the family, too, and have ideas, thoughts and concerns about our parents, partners, siblings, nieces and nephews. How about being more inclusive?

Pamela Tsigdinos

http://www.silentsorority.com

Nobody wants to be Ethel 5 pts

Denise - thanks for your guiding thoughts and posts. It is great.

Patty

Denise 9 pts moderator

I'm so glad you stopped by and poked around, it is much easier to find what you're looking for (if I do say so myself!)

Nice to see you, Donna!

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

Cool and sharp - I like that.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

And exactly, right?! No more hiding! :-)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

I particularly love seen the recipes series featured in the series box. I am always looking for one of your old weekend menu planning posts - this is going to make it much easier to find those!

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

SocalMom 5 pts

I love how much easier it is to find what you're looking for. Well worth the wait!

feelingbeachie 5 pts

It is very cool, and sharp looking at the same time!

mizzjenny 5 pts

I love it. Where have we been hiding all this great content?

The Circus is in town! ( http://www.threekidcircus.com ) Kid Vs. Produce ( http://www.kidvsproduce.com )

Kalyn Denny 5 pts

Kudos to everyone who worked on this!

Kalyn Denny Kalyn's Kitchen ( http://kalynskitchen.blogspot.com )

Denise 9 pts moderator

Yep, yep, yep!

Thanks for all of your input, Virginia.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

And also when you come over here and make something new and shiny feel 10xs more special.

Thanks, Tre.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

Mobile IS on our radar!!

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Virginia DeBolt 5 pts

Is the clarity. And I love that member posts are now on the front page. And I love that column down the middle dubbed 'the digital river' that links to lots of posts in the topic areas.

Virginia DeBolt
Web Teacher ( http://www.webteacher.ws/ ) | First 50 Words ( http://first50.wordpress.com )

Tre - 5 pts

damn we're awesome.
lovin that we just keep strivin to do it better....
kinda like allllll things women outpour their hearts into....
if we settle with anything it's typically not appearance....
and i'm not talkin what we wear.
i'm talking our innermost...we're always striving to be more..more of what drives us within...and this always manifests in some tweaks here and there...
i'm doin a giddy dance about this parallel for the look/feel of this site....
go us.

and esp today.......when new beginnings will hopefully be what nugdges people to ponder where we've come....in the past 9 years....and not just look back at what happened.

thanks for the nudge....to shake it up a lotta and a liddle bit ;)

Tre~

tw:   @tresha

fb:    http://facebook.com/tresha.thorsen

e:     tre@thoughtbythought.net

blog: http://thoughtbythought.net

taylorca 5 pts

So is this BlogHer.com v2.1, v3.2, or something else? I've lost count! Nice work, and congratulations to all involved.

Can I make a suggestion for vNext-Point-Release-After-This - better rendering in a mobile browser? Point your mobile weapon-of-choice at http://blogher.com and you see... exactly the same as if you'd pointed a desktop browser at it, only smaller. The web is full of sites that have embraced the possibilities of mobile - and yes, I know about the BlogHer iPhone app, and no, I'm not complaining.

Suggestion made - congratulations resume! :)

Catherine Taylor@cathesaurus
(on Twitter, Brightkite, Facebook, Ravelry, BigOven, pretty much ANY Social Network...!)

Denise 9 pts moderator

In fact, maybe I'll try to find time to make you some cards before I see you next. :-)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Denise 9 pts moderator

I always kind of wait for you to come over and tell us what you think. I didn't have to wait long this time and I'm glad. I'm also extra glad that you like it.

:-)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Life. Flow. Fluctuate.

Liz Henry 5 pts

Can Julie and I get that on our business cards? That's a great job title! I have always thought I may be more of a multiclassed tech bard/paladin, though.

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Liz Henry
Composite: Tech & Poetics ( http://bookmaniac.com/ )
Badgermama ( http://badgermama.com )

GeekMommy 5 pts

Seriously. Love it.

Lucretia (aka GeekMommy) Raising a child in a digital world, still a digital girl