Just an Old Fashioned Weblog v.2

Thursday

1. A cute dress on Full Table:
I love her dress.
found by a google image search for "kitsch"

2. Ramrod
I like how the comments section is layed out. Site layout created by Warpswire.
found by a google image search for "kitsch"

3. The cutest gnome picture:


Photo by: http://besotin.blogspot.com/2005/08/el-rinconcito-kitsch-i.html
found by a google image search for "kitsch"

4. Bombalurina Jewlery Mash Ups
I like a lot of the pieces she uses and every detail seems to be chosen carefully. It's refreshing after seeing an overdose of stuff wire wrapped on cheap chains.
found on http://myindiejewelry.blogspot.com/

5. Counterjumper
Now this person cranks out content! I think they had a link to everything in their life on this one page.
found while searching for a specific em calculator (not this one)

6. Disposable
Addition to convenience at portrayed in a picture.
found on Counterjumper (they're the site designer)

7. Jon Tan
Happy to see a website that is exciting! He works for grow collective.
found while searching for the unfindable em calculator (he has an em chart)

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Yard Sale Checklist to plan your garage sale

Purpose
A yard sale is to get rid of things. Sell on ebay or craigslist if you want top dollar.

Recommendations

• group sale
• be ready the night before
• price carefully
• label well
• do not bad mouth your items
• be less flexible at the start and willing to bargain as the day goes on
• write down each item and how much you sold it for
• keep money on you not in cash box
• check all pockets and purses to make sure you are not giving away hidden valuables
• schedule on a non-holiday weekend and on paydays (1st and 15th)
  
• give friends/family boxes weeks ahead of time if they want to get rid of stuff at your sale
• let your neighbors know ahead of time (may evolve into a block sale)
• post a start time
• Move your cars so others will have room to park
  

List of stuff you need

• roll of quarters
• 25 singles
• 2-3 fives
• paper & pen
• purse, fanny pack, or deep pockets to keep money on you
  
• large boxes for signs and makeshift tables
• rocks to weigh down sign boxes
• blankets and/or table cloths
  
• radio
• paper and/or poster board
• tape
  
• markers
• print outs of amazon/ebay info for more expensive items
• extension cord & batteries to test electronics
• ice and drinks for sellers and to sell
• place to hang clothes
• tall mirror
• hangers
• masking tape or colored dots for pricing
• calculator
• newspapers and small boxes for items sold that need packaging
• tape measure

Setting Up Shop

• Have a collector's or boutique section or table for stuff of higher value
• highly desirable items near road
  
• if you don't have tables, you can stack large boxes and lay a blanket over them
• play background music (that everyone will love-like johnny cash)
• categories like shoes all at the same price point makes things easier on everyone
• offer bulk discounts (ie. 5 for a dollar on 25 cent items)
• free section
  
• sort by size
• provide changing area and mirror if you are able
  
• $1 or less section
• $5 or less section
• rug or blanket on ground for toys and play area
  
• put cash table near the entrance
• specialty sections like kitsch or vintage to attract buyers who value those items
  
• "10 cents" box

Getting the word out

• advertise
• post on craigslist
• simple yet effective signs (large card board box as sign)
• sign's with big bold text!
• free classifieds

Closing Time

• slash prices or move stuff to free section
• TAKE SIGNS DOWN
• donate to charity with a pick up service if you have a lot of huge items
  

Resources:

• Get Rich Slowly's Yardsale Checklist
• 10 Tips for a successful moving sale
• How to hold a profitable garage sale

A old fashioned Weblog

Tuesday - Wednesday's 10

1. Top 10 Tips for New Bloggers From Original Blogger Jorn Barger
Pretty much sums up what the purpose of blogging was suppose to be vs what it has become.
found on digg.com

2. Lula Magazine
The most recent issue mentions "The Virgin Suicides". A magazine after my own heart.
found on http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/

3. Squidoo
Social Network of "How To" and "Need to Know" Lists. I hope all this content creating for other sites eventually pays off.
found on 2007 SXSW Web Awards

4. Urban Outfitters Website Redesign
I felt that I somehow had an advantage over them because I had moved on from the collage style that has defined them since I first visited the site in 2003. It looks fantastic! I'm somewhere between inspired and defeated.
found when clicking on their newsletter

5. Page Rank SEO Blog
The best looking SEO site I've seen. The owner is behind JoJo CMS which I am really excited about.
don't remember how I got there but I will be there until I finish reading everything

6. Edward Hann's IDP06 Information Diagram
I love information diagrams. A lot.
found on http://www.cpluv.com/

7. This picture of SomethingLabs:

I believe in putting things back where you found them instead of losing things on a regular basis.
found on http://www.cpluv.com/ also

8. The Horizontal Way
Call me old fashioned but I'm still not ready for this. Day 19 was the first site I actually noticed doing this in 2003 and I just remember that first "wtf" moment and that has been enough to steer me away.
found on 2007 SXSW Web Awards

9. Soulwax
Now I have no excuse to keep up with their every move.
found on http://www.thehorizontalway.com/

10. Evolution of a Header
I love the results.
remembered the site when I saw UO's redesign (#4)

Honorable Mention: I can't get this grid layout out of my head.

Will this website be used?

Ask yourself this question before building a website: "Will people actually use this website?"
To determine your purpose, the potential for usefulness should be considered.

Here's a list of 15 Ridiculously Useful Websites to use as case studies.

online retail and ecommerce

http://www.twentytwentyone.com/