New Domain, New Template, New Concept (3)
January 13th, 2008 by Emil in General
First things first–the transfer is complete. This’ll be the domain I use from now on. I’ve setup the server myself. The specs are fairly respectable and the pipe is good. I’ll be continually playing with my LAMP and OS setup in order to achieve maximum performance with what I have.
I’ve also chosen a new template, which will allow me to better utilize the screen space. I don’t believe it’s wise to only have a 500-700 pixel sliver on the screen for content. It forces the visitors the scroll down a lot, which in turn makes it hard to follow guides or even read. I’ll modify this template by darkening it a bit in order to not blind my visitors, remove all the German text (for obvious reasons), and finally, making the text a bit smaller (not too small). If you have any suggestions about any of this stuff, feel free to drop me a line.
Finally, I’m changing the concept, or main driving idea behind this blog. I’ll mostly dedicate it to writing about my experience with computers, programming, and technology in general. I’ll leave the social commentary to order venues.
I like “port79.org” better. Sporkbomb.com just does not sound like it would contain serious content. Anyhow, just my humble opinion.
Surfer
17 Jan 08 at 7:50 am
Hm… that’s a good point. I’ve been thinking about this for a while (instead of posting content unfortunately), and I think I have figured out the best solution for my case. I’m thinking about dedicating this site (sporkbomb.com) for my programming and highly technical content; I’ll use port79.org for technology news and commentary; and I’ll use zealfactor.com for my political, social, and philosophical commentary.
Emil Swenson
18 Jan 08 at 2:04 pm
Good thinking indeed. I like the feel and look of your sites and the distribution of content as well. I look forward to read some cool stuff on the zealfactor.com site where “the spin starts here.” lol….. I am sure you will be fair and balanced or unfair and unbalanced. lol…. either way, it will be fun.
Surfer
22 Jan 08 at 11:11 am