Archive for November, 2007:
Etsy Mini Shop Widget
I’ve found a great little widget stampers can add to their blogs… it is a mini shop for their Etsy store!
1. Login to Etsy (if you are not a member, there is a link in the right sidebar)
2. Click on "Your Etsy"
3. Find "Etsy Mini" in the left sidebar and click on it
4. Configure the look and content of your Etsy Mini
5. Copy the code to your blog!
Voila! a mini store on your blog!
Bitty Browser widget
Bitty is the little browser that goes on any Web page, like
Picture-in-Picture for the Web. Add navigable Web content by URL, RSS
feeds, Podcasts, OPML files, or use it with services like Flickr,
del.icio.us, Digg, Bloglines, Google, etc.
Go here to get this widget!
Is it ok?
Here are a few dos and don’ts for bloggers:
Q- Do I need to ask permission to post another person’s art on my blog?
A- Depends. It is common courtesy to let them know you’d like to post one of their creations on your blog. It is understood in the stamping blogging community that when you use a creation made by another stamper on your blog, that you link back to the blog of the original designer. The reason for this is two-fold. It gives complete credit to the designer and gives the reader the option to visit the blog of the original artist. As you can see, those who don’t want their readers visiting another blog and leaving theirs will not want to post other stamper’s art.
Q- Do I have to ask first before I link to someone else’s blog in my favorites?
A- No. It is not required. However, asking another blogger to link exchange is a different matter. A "link exchange" is when you ask another blogger to link to you if you will link to them. Rule of thumb here is to only ask bloggers who you are friends with to link exchange and don’t assume they will say "yes". Some bloggers are blogging to promote another company’s products and may not want to link to someone promoting their competition.
Music on your blog?
Some bloggers decide to put music on their blog. If you are blogging mainly for yourself and not for others, I see nothing wrong with that.
However, from a business perspective, music on a blog is not a very saavy move. Not everyone likes your taste in music. Not everyone wants the "noise" upon visiting (wakes the baby, etc.).
People are more likely to leave your blog if you have music.
Check out this thread at SCS all about music on blogs:
Why Blog Music?
Got stamped creations? Want to showcase them?
Slide Show widgets are great for showcasing your stamped art work. The viewer of your blog can see a moving element on your blog that catches their eye. When they click on the slide show, an enlarged view of the art show appears so viewers can take a closer look!
Slide.com
Counters for your blog!
Bloggers like to know how many people are visiting their blog! Here are some great free counters that you can install on your blog to count "hits".
Banner & Watermark AND ADVERTISEMENT Service for Blogs and Etsy Stores!
**SUDSOL members and Technique Junkies members take $5 off!
My Designs look great on Blogger, Wordpress, AND Typepad blogs!
- A Banner order includes custom colors, design, theme, complete installation and Free Matching Watermark
If you are a customer of Amy Celona and WebsbyAmy, please mention it in your email so I can design according to Amy’s specifications!
Any customer may receive the "layered" .psd version of their banner at no extra cost if they make a request. Layered versions can be edited as desired by the customer. My philosophy is if you purchase a banner, you can do what you want to with the original .psd file. It is yours. Just let me know you want the layered version and I can send it.
In addition, I keep a file of all banners I create. Therefore, if something happens to your blog banner (blog goes down, blog deleted by mistake, Image gets corrupted, etc.) Just ask me and I’ll send you your banner back at no extra charge!
Pricing:
$30 – Blog or Storefront Banner Service for Etsy stores
$5 – Watermark only
$3 – Custom Signature
$15 – Custom Background to match your banner
Read what past clients have said about my work!
VIEW BANNER GALLERY OF FINISHED BANNERS!
To order your banner, click on the paypal link below and send me the following information:
- Full Name:
- Email:
- Blog, website or storefront address:
- Style preference (what is your favorite paper design or stamp set design? shabby chic? western? modern? minimalist?)
- Font and color preferences (if you’d like me to match a Stampin’ Up!© color, let me know that too!)
- Links to any blog banners you have seen that you like
- Wording you’d like on your banner (including uppercase, lowercase and spacing preferences). Include subtitle, catch phrase. Also indicate if you’d like "Independent Demonstrator" and company name on the banner.
- Email this information to: stampinkitty@sbcglobal.net
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Web Ads:
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Animated: $40
Custom coded Landing Pages for ads: $25
Print Ads:
Cost for display ads: $5 per column inch for print ads
Popular sizes:
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