Building A Website... Backgrounds

Now, the next challenging aspect in website construction [for me] was selecting a template.  There are so many fantabulous choices available, narrowing it down was and has always been quite a task.

There are some really insightful folks, that are always way ahead of the game.  They know exactly what the color scheme of their blogs will be; they have a background picked-out; and already have mapped out the number of columns and exactly how the tabs will look; and their header is ready to be crowned and displayed atop their masterpiece.

The template for MMDD, which I totally adore, wasn't the first that 'makemydiyday' was dressed in. Actually, this was my second install. Although, in some respects it does have some of the same elements as my first selection.  However, with this current background... customizations were much more easily infused.  And by selecting just a background, I was able to incorporate more of me and my preferences, into this project.

My first time around, I was huddled over nearly 25 templates, earnestly trying to select one that I was measurably happy with.  This time, there were only 16 in queue waiting for the final decision.

In the past, many of the blogs that I have whipped up were extremely colorful. I do ever-so-much love bold and intense themes.  But I've learned that choosing a color pallet that's easier on the eyes is much more practical if you hope to build and keep an audience.  Although, this may be my/your blog, the point is to procure a readership, so some concessions should be made and in my case, by far color... was something I had to tone down.

During my search for a template that screamed 'me', I stumbled upon a number of sites that offered a plethora of amazing background... and if you'd like to take a look see, you can find links to them under the tab 'gadgets n' gizmos'.

Also, if you should need help installing a background, many of the sites that are listed do have their own step by step illustrated instructions.  And let's not overlook youtube  , there is honestly no end to the support for your project/projects that can be found within those 'page after page' of tubes.

YouTube truly, my best bud.  So, my next area of focus was those dang gadgets.

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