jvAlert Smackdown II

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So, this is my week for the double smackdown.

I type that in all jest, as I know folks are offering some valid criticism and I totally welcome that. So…

Now, it’s my theme. Apparently people hate it. Sigh.

Not only that, but it’s a total disconnect for my target audience. My site Blogging4Boomers and I have a “young” theme. Mike Paetzold told me that and I told him, “Ah well…” Not that I didn’t take his comments into consideration because I respect him totally. And I really did consider it and realized he was right, but I have an affinity for this color blue. My mom used to say that I loved any color as long as it was blue. Un-huh

And like, here’s me… In my brain, I am a kid. That’s kind of why I was able to write for kids. I mean, I listen to music my 18-year-old daugther recommends and love it. I often have Fallout Boy, Dido, or even a Rob Zombie tune playing while I work. Oh yeah, we totally relate and it’s probably why I can work with people young enough to be my kids and have a great time doing it.

Anyway, Alex, who commented on my last post, found me, introduced himself and agreed that my theme sucked. Of course, he was totally sweet about it (and told me that Mike put him up to it, but well… Who didn’t know that?) So, that was the killer. Three people who hate my theme? It’s gone.

<sigh> When I get home, a new theme will be forthcoming.

Damn.

Love that blue ball.

I may try to keep that and alter the code to make the background, at least the text container lighter. But I don’t see that working for the design.

Anyway…

Today was a great day at the conference. It started out with Alan Bechtold, of the Franklin Guild and so much else, showing us his new book and a clip of a movie that will go with it. Wow! Very cool. I loved it. It’s like Bill Nye the Science Guy meets Internet marketing and I for one, am anxious to see the finished product. I’m now an official member of The Franklin Guild for the next year. Whoo-hoo to that.

Then, Ken McArthur spoke about, what else? Making an Impact. He totally rocks and if I can pick a handful of people who have made a difference in my life, Ken would be one of them.

After lunch, we had Yanik Silver. I’ve never seen him speak in person before, and it was a real treat. I knew he was brilliant, but he’s funny and really enjoyable to watch and listen to. He gave us the great motivators for copywriting. Pretty sweet to see his take on everything.

Then, Jeff Johnson. I never heard him speak, either, and I’m like, loving the SEO stuff. Most of it, I already knew, but there are a couple of twists that he teaches that will make a total difference. Can’t wait to try some of his ideas. Awesome

The whole conference is, as always, totally awesome.

I don’t think I’ll be going to Long Beach, but I’ll definitely be in Orlando in February or whenever Ken decides to do it again there. These are just way too much fun. And, you get to meet tons of people you’d never have access to, sitting behind a computer monitor.

Get social! This stuff isn’t extravagance. It’s an investment in your future.

But it’s OK to have fun, too.