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Changes…

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Hey friends! I just wanted to let you know that the blog is going to be undergoing some changes this weekend!

I was very inspired at the Healthy Living Summit to get serious and go self-hosted (and move to WordPress…eek!).

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I did not trust myself to make the switch since I am quite un-savy when it comes to html (although I have learned about many easy do-it-yourself tricks over the years), so I thought I’d leave it to a professional. After getting a crazy high quote from one company, Lee suggested I use Julie from Deluxe Designs to help with the move since she had a great experience with her over at Fit Foodie Finds.  So far she has been great to work with and even designed me a cute new header for a great price!


Since there might be a bit of a learning curve for me, I am having a couple of guest posters on the blog next week while I tinker around with things. Fingers crossed I will be able to use WordPress…I’ve been on Blogger over three years and it feels like I’m leaving the safety of familiarity with this change. But then again, I did move to a new and foreign to me state three months ago, and that’s worked out just fine, right?

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I am hoping that this move will help me be able to customize the blog design and functions the way I want to, allow me to optimize SEO (Search Engine Optimization), get the widgets only designed for WordPress (oh so excited about this one!!) and overall just help the blog and it’s content better serve you guys! Hopefully the adjustment issues on my end will make a better blog home for you to come visit! 🙂

I don’t anticipate any hiccups, and you don’t have to do anything on your end, but I just wanted to give everyone a heads up! And so you aren’t too freaked out by the change…I know change can be tough. 😉

Much love to all and I hope you all have a great weekend!

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Oh and get excited for some pumpkin deliciousness when all is said and done! Yep, I am bribing you with pumpkin, the most sought after fall food, to come back next week! (Meanwhile, you can definitely check out the pumpkin goodness in the Fall Food Finds board I have been adding to like crazy on Pinterest!)

 

 

 

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  1. I am currently undergoing the switch to self-hosted as we speak…my experience hasn’t been fabulous so far, but things are look up (I hope!!). Good luck! 🙂

  2. I am currently undergoing the switch to self-hosted as we speak…my experience hasn’t been fabulous so far, but things are look up (I hope!!). Good luck! 🙂

  4. You will be so glad that you made the switch! Be sure to check out my post tomorrow… I’ll be listing my favorite plugins. You can pin it to refer back to later. 😉

  5. You will be so glad that you made the switch! Be sure to check out my post tomorrow… I’ll be listing my favorite plugins. You can pin it to refer back to later. 😉

  6. I’ve never been With blogger, but I know that both platforms have their pros and cons. I think You’ll like the change!! Have fun with the move and I’m looking forward to see the newness of it all~ 😀

    • Yeah I’m sure there is a learning curve with a new site, but I’m excited for the customization and SEO benefits…Blogger has next to nothing for SEO plus I heard that Blogger sites just show up lower in searches..craziness! I’m excited too!

  7. Ahhhhh!! I’m so excited for you!! Congrats for making the switch! I don’t know anything about Blogger, but before I started blogging a LOT of people told me that WordPress is sooooo much better! Can’t wait to see the new header!

    • haha I kind of wish I had found out before I started blogging…but then again I never read blogs or knew anyone who blogged three years ago so I just did a google search! I am a little glad though because I’m not sure I would have been ready for the larger audience…apparently Blogger blogs show up lower in search engine results PLUS SEO optimization is very lacking. Nervous but excited for the changes!!

  8. Ahhhhh!! I’m so excited for you!! Congrats for making the switch! I don’t know anything about Blogger, but before I started blogging a LOT of people told me that WordPress is sooooo much better! Can’t wait to see the new header!

  9. I’ve never been With blogger, but I know that both platforms have their pros and cons. I think You’ll like the change!! Have fun with the move and I’m looking forward to see the newness of it all~ 😀

  11. Yeah I’m sure there is a learning curve with a new site, but I’m excited for the customization and SEO benefits…Blogger has next to nothing for SEO plus I heard that Blogger sites just show up lower in searches..craziness! I’m excited too!

  12. haha I kind of wish I had found out before I started blogging…but then again I never read blogs or knew anyone who blogged three years ago so I just did a google search! I am a little glad though because I’m not sure I would have been ready for the larger audience…apparently Blogger blogs show up lower in search engine results PLUS SEO optimization is very lacking. Nervous but excited for the changes!!

  16. Someday I should prob switch, too. I’m like you though, I like my familiar Blogger 🙂 I was pretty intrigued though with all the plug in options that were mentioned at HLS. I’ll be really interested in hearing how it goes. Maybe you’ll convince me! 😉

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  17. Someday I should prob switch, too. I’m like you though, I like my familiar Blogger 🙂 I was pretty intrigued though with all the plug in options that were mentioned at HLS. I’ll be really interested in hearing how it goes. Maybe you’ll convince me! 😉

  18. Congrats on the move over to wordpress – it’s definitely the best thing I ever did for my blog! You’ll love it. It’s really user-friendly also, so you’ll be a pro in no time!

  19. Congrats on the move over to wordpress – it’s definitely the best thing I ever did for my blog! You’ll love it. It’s really user-friendly also, so you’ll be a pro in no time!