Site update - integrating blog into rest of site

Just a few updates about the site itself…

There is a lot of great content in the blog but it wasn’t as accessible as it should be. I’ve re-organized the layout, the categories, and made it so the blog now shares the same navigation and layout as the rest of the site. This should make it less confusing to visitors, allow for better navigational flow through the site, and make it easier to access the various types of content stored in the blog format. It should pretty much be seamless - no separate ‘blog’ area - the only difference is that pages that are from the blog have the option to leave comments.

Most of the posts are under “Beading Projects” - you can now select by type of project (necklace, earrings, bracelet) or the technique used (bead stringing, wirework, chain). “Beading Tips” and “How to Design Jewelry” are also pages based on blog post categories.

I’ve also added a new category, “News & Updates” for posts like this. I’m planning to somehow merge the RSS feed and the newsletter mailing list which I’ve been sadly neglecting over the years but which has continued to gather subscribers. All in an effort to bring Beadage into the 21st century. =)

Let me know if you run into any bugs!

Emma

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