Resistance to Blog Redesigns

I’ve created blogs for a few folks through the years. Some drag their heels, finding all kinds of excuses not to build upon these easy to update blog/sites. Do you know what I’d do if someone KNEW MORE than I, and set up a blog for me?? I’d kiss their feet and update it like crazy!

I don’t understand why people stick to old static sites, sites others own — be it Blogger or Facebook — and won’t use these blogs I create? They tell me their sites ARE NOT working for them. But their friends like it. Have your friends ever given you any helpful ideas or have ANY idea HOW to improve traffic and conversions? Will they take the time to effectively analyze and provide feedback? Are they successful online? So why listen to them?

Or people are “married” to an existing design, even if it’s busy, chaotic, hard to find and confusing. That’s the number one reason sites need to be re-designed.

Why stick with something which is NOT working?

I’ve changed designs, text color/size, copy/pasted text, with improved editing, spelling, punctuation, improved their images, created logos. Might not be exactly what they want, but better than what they have, and within their budget. Which sometimes is free, or a trade for services or being able to give to a community I support.

I DO have college degrees/certifications and years of teaching all this at colleges. Plus years of studying the top web designers and bloggers. I do come with some experience and pedigree.

A WordPress blog/site is the SOLID FOUNDATION of ANY BUSINESS OR ACTIVITY. It’s the MOST effective way to engage others (and yourself!)!

As activists, raw foodies, yoginis, writers, speakers, educators, donors, investors, workers, interns, artists, techies, we ALL NEED to be involved in helping These/Our Green/Art/Music/whatev Tribes grow and expand and NETWORK together.

WHATEVER we are doing, profit, non-profit, bartering, doing it ourselves, we need UNITE IN COMMUNITY. We ALL NEED SOLID ONLINE PRESENCES WE CONTROL.

WHY so much resistance? Any feedback greatly appreciated.

We have formidable opponents who want us to fail. Their GREED is strong; their money endless. We GREENS (raw foodies/yoginis/artists/musicians) are many, but scattered about, many grass-roots groups; varying sizes and influence.

WE REQUEST strong, growing, expanding, technically savvy web presences to reach out to more people.

WORLDWIDE, people WANT to do something. We MUST become BETTER ORGANIZED!!

Why not use all the technology, tools, and resources available?

Then the world will see we are in fact STRONGER. We are tapping into a powerful WORLD-WIDE consciousness.

New BUSINESS and LAW can THRIVE in this environment. As can all living creatures, flora and fauna.

I look forward to your response.

Much success in all your endeavors.

Namaste,
Jenny Lens