tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.comments2023-09-08T13:01:26.146+01:00rachelsays...Rachel Lewis Illustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-65548471085892813202010-08-01T10:47:12.225+01:002010-08-01T10:47:12.225+01:00I would like to exchange links with your site www....I would like to exchange links with your site www.blogger.com<br />Is this possible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-12715663613259549512010-07-29T06:12:32.369+01:002010-07-29T06:12:32.369+01:00I love the tops! They are soo cute and would be pe...I love the tops! They are soo cute and would be perfect <a href="http://www.gap.com/products/outerwear.jsp" rel="nofollow">outerwear</a> as a fashion style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-35400243361601596632010-07-22T08:58:42.072+01:002010-07-22T08:58:42.072+01:00Ah yes Carina! Except since posting this post I...Ah yes Carina! Except since posting this post I've had my doubts about them... did you not hear the uproar between Paperchase and Hidden Eloise (google it) about them ripping off her illustrations? I think twice about them now.<br /><br />P.s thanks for comment about my blog, it's actually recently moved over to my domain, www.rachelsayhello.com - go and subscribe over there because this will die soon :)Rachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-34268967083389492242010-07-22T08:39:45.257+01:002010-07-22T08:39:45.257+01:00I know what you mean about Paperchase I always go ...I know what you mean about Paperchase I always go into any shop that is in my immediate proximity! There is a MASSIVE one here in Manchester and its like i can hear gospel music and angels as i walk in and argue with myself in my head what do i NEED to buy..before leaving with some cute stickers hehe. I recently broke my glasses case- seriously no idea how it happened but couldn't be happier. As you may well know Paperchase also have glasses cases in crazy colours and patterns too. So eventually I shall be getting a new case from them..Have i just added to your list now? hehe Great blog btw Rachel!Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06352663135284063461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-22109222785662889752010-07-21T22:40:35.710+01:002010-07-21T22:40:35.710+01:00Love the methods, really original! Not sure about ...Love the methods, really original! Not sure about the target though. George have really strict guidelines on the factories they use and each one is independently audited. I think the prices are so good because they buy fabric for the whole walmart corporation and it's mahoosive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-58653072855157477652010-07-19T11:49:01.478+01:002010-07-19T11:49:01.478+01:00Thanks anonymous! Really useful :) Changed a few b...Thanks anonymous! Really useful :) Changed a few bits now. Will keep going at it this week. Cheers xxRachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-51733420821665267962010-07-18T21:31:07.548+01:002010-07-18T21:31:07.548+01:00ps, this is your feed adress people can subscribe ...ps, this is your feed adress people can subscribe to http://rachelsayshello.com/feed/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-25873815659698520082010-07-18T21:25:58.833+01:002010-07-18T21:25:58.833+01:00congrats, looks good. What you don't like in t...congrats, looks good. What you don't like in the header is likely to be alterable in the css (style sheet), which from the source looks to be located at<br /><br />http://rachelsayshello.com/wp-content/themes/twentyten/style.css<br /><br />do a search for #000 (which is black, though I'm sure you know your hex values) and fiddle until you get rid of what you didn't want. Perhaps get rid of the header borders to start with?<br /><br />You can also alter the fonts in the style sheet, which is sort of like the master style template for everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-50322969771166586012010-07-13T17:07:24.359+01:002010-07-13T17:07:24.359+01:00Am actually looking into this at myself for simila...Am actually looking into this at myself for similar reasons, but obviously I haven't properly used my blog in years so losing it isn't a big deal, and my domain name is well out of renewal.<br />Looking at Wordpress a lot for it's mobile blogging capability as blogger's is nonexistent.<br />Come August I should be back to doing stuff again :DPhil Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05700426982435620035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-36923156112146227642010-06-30T09:14:03.066+01:002010-06-30T09:14:03.066+01:00It's at the top; contact [at] rachelsayshello....It's at the top; contact [at] rachelsayshello.com <br /><br />:) xRachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-78617557638930228172010-06-29T23:48:08.982+01:002010-06-29T23:48:08.982+01:00nifty! july works for mee for whole website/blog r...nifty! july works for mee for whole website/blog recreation integration business!! I'm away until 10th anyway, so it seems like a good time to get web savvy! :)<br />whats your email address xRachel Clare Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862622682027825454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-28224823007477502612010-06-29T09:04:44.869+01:002010-06-29T09:04:44.869+01:00Rachel - Ok lets do it! I don't have a free we...Rachel - Ok lets do it! I don't have a free weekend now until the 10th so I'll have to start then. Scary biscuits!<br /><br />Sian-Louise - Thanks for your comment, I definitely agree on the ol' hits conundrum. I too am thinking a fresh start might be really great though... considering my current state of mind on my current job...it might be just what i need... but I won't talk about that because it's dangerous. And I should be grateful I have a graduate job. Bad Rachel.<br />No I couldn't make it to New Blood this year! I'm too poor to afford to get into London on weekends as well as every weekday, plus the weather was too amazing to justify the tube. I would have loved to have come see your work :( Was it really good? Did you get any good portfolio advice or interest in your work? Did you also feel the slight pangs of despair as you saw the work of other amazing students round the country? No? Just me then.<br /><br />David - Thanks for stopping by! Really nice of you to comment on my lowly blog :) Yeah I think you are right; my mind is made up, I just need a) the time and b) the courage. Heh. Yeah I thought about that actually, I think I will do the two posts on both blogs thing for a while, good idea. It will give people a chance to switch over too, if they want to.<br /><br />Thanks for all your help guys! Just watch this space now as the hilarity unfolds....Rachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-76294041119308333132010-06-24T13:45:11.953+01:002010-06-24T13:45:11.953+01:00Hi Rachel,
Glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for ...Hi Rachel,<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for the shout-out.<br /><br />I think it'll be worth biting the bullet in the end, and switching across. It sounds as if your mind is already made-up.<br /><br />One option (if you don't transfer your posts from here to there) is to start a fresh blog, and for a little while, run it as well as this one, intermittently directing your readers here across to the new one.<br /><br />Whatever you choose, good luck!David Aireyhttp://www.davidairey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-67145823559153556032010-06-23T11:56:14.755+01:002010-06-23T11:56:14.755+01:00Hello Rachel,
It seems you're getting a lot of...Hello Rachel,<br />It seems you're getting a lot of opinions about this, it's a hot topic. I have the same problem, have been wondering for a while about what to do. I know there are a lot of good blogs on typepad and tumblr seems to be a popular one. My problem is that I have so many hits on my wordpress blog (but I think that is due to the lego research that I've done coming up on google so much.) And moving it all over to my domain will be like starting again....but I suppose that could be a good thing - kind of like a new start! From a Design point of view, you can have much more control with the design of the new blog and it'll look much more professional. As for subscribers - put a link on your old blog to your website where they'll see your work first then think 'ooo this is good' then they'll look at what you're writing on your blog too. Like a central hub of all things that you do, a one stop shop if you like. I'm babbling now! I hope all is well, Are you visiting D&AD this year? my work is being shown!Sian-Louisehttp://sianlouise.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-32598851993340511782010-06-22T19:26:37.060+01:002010-06-22T19:26:37.060+01:00we should do! you any good at html? I want to try ...we should do! you any good at html? I want to try and redesign my website to incorporate my blog so it all functions together and looks nice.<br />I once installed wordpress in to my old website yeaaars ago when it was simple and new, so im sure with googles help we could figure it outRachel Clare Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862622682027825454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-68754172180958477362010-06-22T09:12:07.801+01:002010-06-22T09:12:07.801+01:00Hmmm I know, but I think it will be so worth it in...Hmmm I know, but I think it will be so worth it in the end!<br /><br />If you go in the Settings bit, I'm sure that's how you link your blog to your domain. As anonymous says - if it doubt, google it!<br /><br />How about we both embark on the Great Switchover together? We both have domains, both want to use wordpress.... maybe we can help each other out?<br /><br />xRachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-3420739744075499032010-06-21T18:51:39.657+01:002010-06-21T18:51:39.657+01:00Hmm its a toughie! I have the same problem!
I sta...Hmm its a toughie! I have the same problem! <br />I started a blog cause i was lazy/didn't have time to update my website and i've had my blog for over a year now its taken a while to establish itself but its there now and I know wordpress is better and I should install it in my domain, but I just dont know where to start or if it would be worth all the extra effort... html frustrates me and coding it would send me over the edge! <br />I think, like in the first comment - you can install blogger in to your website which is what i might try... i just dont know how to do that eeek<br /><br />If ya figure it out give us a shout hehe <br />xRachel Clare Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862622682027825454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-35762541976030023712010-06-21T17:10:44.762+01:002010-06-21T17:10:44.762+01:00Ha yes, gotta love google.
Thanks so much for the...Ha yes, gotta love google.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the info (and googling stuff for me!), I think this weekend I'm going to sit down properly and have a good ol' read.<br /><br />Yeah, I know it will be worth it in the long run, and I guess the hassle is just if it all goes wrong.. I actually enjoy this sort of stuff once I get going. Building my website using indexhibit was pretty fun ^.^<br /><br />Ah ok, no it's not patronising! Definitely better to understand everything.<br /><br />'If in doubt, google it' I pretty much live my life by that!<br /><br />Thanks so much for the help random passing stranger! I guess keep reading my blog for updates on how much of an epic fail this becomes (or not!) optimism, ah. xxxRachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-8164548418675401322010-06-21T16:31:13.065+01:002010-06-21T16:31:13.065+01:00I just did a bit of googling and it looks like god...I just did a bit of googling and it looks like godaddy have improved their provision substantially, so you might not need to worry about mySQL (though you don't need to worry about that, really, I'm an artist with no formal tech training and now build simple WP websites for people, just remember, google is your friend)<br /><br />But yes, I found this guide: http://www.devtopics.com/install-wordpress-on-godaddy-shared-hosting/<br /><br />if you check out the comments, you can see that the godaddy reaction is quite mixed, but it is simpler to stay with them. Moving your domain to another company is not hard, it just takes a few days, when you sign up somewhere new there'll likely be an option 'transfer an existing domain', bit of a pain, but not at all complicated.<br /><br />I'd say not to worry about hassle - but choosing the best option now. You're going to be doing lots of admin and tweaking anyway, so may as well get it as good and simple as you can while you're at it.<br /><br /> I'd also point out (in case wires are crossed) that the redirect code is not for rss subscribers, but actual site visits.<br /><br />Hope none of this seems patronising, I just don't like people not explaining their acronyms.<br /><br />Try not to think of it as hassle - think of it as really valuable skills you're learning. Good luck, and if in doubt, google it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-21524956037105204292010-06-21T15:09:53.481+01:002010-06-21T15:09:53.481+01:00Thanks Anonymous!
I already have a domain, and se...Thanks Anonymous!<br /><br />I already have a domain, and server space from godaddy, isn't it going to be massive effort to switch?<br /><br />I don't know anything about mySQL so this sounds like it's going to be hard =/<br /><br />Do you think my domain needs to be shorter then? I thought www.rachelsayshello.com is quite an alright size?<br /><br />That's cool to know I can do a subscriber redirect, thanks!<br /><br />I already use filezilla to upload so yeah I can just keep using that I suppose.<br /><br />Hmmmmm. Complicated.Rachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-88282351232965126642010-06-21T10:44:52.597+01:002010-06-21T10:44:52.597+01:00Wordpress (self hosted) is without a doubt the way...Wordpress (self hosted) is without a doubt the way to go.<br /><br />Dreamhost, heart internet, and 123reg etc all offer one click wordpress installs, it means you don't have to mess around with mySQL databases, you literally just click 'install' and the host does it for you. It's always simpler to have your domain (www.etc.com) with the same provider as your host (the servers which deal with the info and traffic), so consider a hosting package from one of the above, or another that offers one-click installs, and then transfer over your domain. You could also get a new (shorter?) domain, and put a redirect on your old one to push people to that, that's a less fussy, but slightly more expensive (you'll own 2 domains) option.<br /><br />Once you have wordpress set up, like Tati said, you can very easily transfer all posts and comments, if you scroll a bit through this: http://jaypeeonline.net/tips-tricks/howto-move-blogger-to-wordpress-1/ there's a step by step guide on how to do that.<br /><br />RE subscribers, you can make sure you do a blog post about people changing their feeds, and people who viewyou outside of a feed reader can be transferred via a really handy bit of code: http://laffers.net/howtos/howto-redirect-blogger-to-wordpress<br /><br />Once it's all installed, it's useful to have an FTP (file transfer protocol - an easy way of getting files (themes into your WPcontent/themes folder, plugins into their respewctive folder) to/from your computer/server) client installed, and a simple code editor if you want to tweak the .css (cascading style sheets - these tell themes basic things like colours, layout, fonts etc) of themes. On mac I recommend cyberduck for FTP and smultron for editing (they work very well together) and on PC Filezilla is well respected. You can also upload via the wordpress dashboard, but that option allows much more flexibility with single files (for example switching the header files for your own header image in a theme)<br /><br />Hope that helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-23660669553602950662010-06-21T09:26:56.794+01:002010-06-21T09:26:56.794+01:00Thanks for your comments guys! Really helpful.
Se...Thanks for your comments guys! Really helpful.<br /><br />Seems that you both use Dreamhost... my domain is already on godaddy.com (who always seem a bit complicated to me, hmmm) but I'm sure there's a fairly easy way of doing it- I installed indexhibit with little problem.<br /><br />I think I will look more into it, I'm just mainly worried about losing subscribers and messing stuff up! Heh.<br /><br />The massive advantage is that things will look SO much nicer once they're integrated into wordpress- I really need to start looking more professional.<br /><br />xRachel Lewis Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348817795911096174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-9270266308728694422010-06-21T00:24:52.001+01:002010-06-21T00:24:52.001+01:00Hey! Funnily I'm just in the process of settin...Hey! Funnily I'm just in the process of setting up a wordpress and moving from blogspot so thought may as well share.<br /><br />Unlike you though I'm pretty much just starting up so I don't have to worry about subscribers and stuff, which would seem like a problem as I doubt you can automatically update their subscription to your new address once you change etc.<br /><br />Although I believe there’s an option where you can transfer all your posts from blogspot to your wordpress quite easily, but haven't got round to doing that yet.<br /><br />I'm hosting my site on dreamhost, they have this one-click install option where it makes installing wordpress quite simple, and I guess then it's about finding the template that suits you best and changing it how you need it.<br /><br />Definitely worth looking into, as I'm pretty much hoping to do what you've mentioned here, by having the blog as the main focus with access to some kind of portfolio or gallery leading of it.<br /><br />All the best.<br />Deandeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16847165233405471873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-70795401518140215562010-06-20T21:23:35.232+01:002010-06-20T21:23:35.232+01:00Hi Rachel!
Well, my blog was on blogger too, and I...Hi Rachel!<br />Well, my blog was on blogger too, and I've switched to Wordpress. It's fully hosted in my domain, my blog, my site, my shop (actually it's another wordpress blog) and even a journal, that's just a category that doesn't appear on home page. It's great for artists like us, I totally recommend! There are plugins for everything you want, specially a gallery for a portfolio page.<br /><br />You can also use your own domain in your blogger blog, like blog.rachelillustrates.com... But as I can see, it's better you move it to wordpress! It's simple, and you can import your posts (with all comments and categories). Install wordpress is simple too... I host my site on Dreamhost and it already has an "install" option.<br /><br />Anyway... If you have more doubts, keep in touch!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />TatiTatihttp://www.tatimaia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793758612401706206.post-34786949775590027742010-06-19T13:21:47.479+01:002010-06-19T13:21:47.479+01:00i love love love the penguin one!i love love love the penguin one!Victoria Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14961719599882577781noreply@blogger.com