Re:How I built my blog in one day
by camerondaigle on Thursday March 08, 2012 @11:10AM
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FWIW, I tell most developers I know to not stress out about their personal blog design and just focus on the value of content. The vast majority of default/built-in blog layouts are just fine. You're not a designer, you're not seeking to show off your design chops with a custom layout – just write good articles.
That said, this particular sort of design where it's not a standard blog theme and not a custom design, but is just tweaked Bootstrap just seems neither here nor there.
That's true to some extent, but I think it's worth to throw in a couple personalizations to avoid looking totally cookie-cutter.
I think most readers would be OK seeing something looking bootstrappy, but not with something that is pure unmodified boostrap.
Why the bootstrap hate? Do you really think this guy should hire a designer for his personal blog?
Even if he did want to do his blog in "craigslist style css"... Why do you care?
I know what you mean about bootstrap. On the other hand, nobody I know would have any idea what it is. One of my friends the other day who wants to do a startup had no idea what Wordpress is. I had to pretend not to be completely floored, lest I insult him.
If the blog will be targeted towards more savvy tech folk like yourself, then I kinda see your point. If it's not going to speak to that niche then I say go forth with bootstrap!
edit: and I'm sure he'll customize as he goes.
Straight up default bootstrap is even worse in my eyes than craigslist style css. It's overused, and it's not enough to impress anymore. Take 6 more days, talk to a designer, and make this a real blog.