Why the dress-change? To all the lovely regular readers - yes, yes, it’s the same site, stay on. There's lot more to hang around for. Dearest first-timers, welcome here - we are prettier and meatier, all to turn you into regulars. And subscriber hun-ney, do check out the changes. I'm sure it'll be worth the extra click. I have all of you to thank, for inspiring this change. There were recurrent complaints from readers -
- Lose the orange already! This is what the old site looked like -
- The name is waaaay too looooong.
- Cover more movies.
- Can't search through all articles easily.
- Write more essays.
It was high time I addressed those. Not to mention, I wanted more readers and 'wogma' needed more exposure. Then, the "types" of articles started increasing too. And, I wanted to have much, much more content. The earlier design didn't have room to maneuver around. The articles needed more organization and I wanted to add a lot more features.
Just when I'd taken a computer programming manual in hand to handle all I wanted to do with 'without giving the movie away', Adtiya from Media Sphere communications came into the blog's life with a plan to rejuvenate the site and make it a richer experience for the reader. The team at MediaSphere will also help me reach out to more people. Hopefully, our efforts together will make this a sustainable effort financially too.
As you can see I've started with bidding a sorrowful adieu to the orange hue. And voila, the abbreviated name, 'wogma' is now official. Logo and all! The content will certainly be more organized. And we are in the process of getting more writers to cover more regions and aspects of the cinematic world.
I'm sure there will be a few hiccups as is with all things new. But, once we have settled down look out for more and more new features. As always, looking forward to your feedback, comments and well-wishes.
Meanwhile, wogma wants to know - What do you think of my new dress? Do I look pretty? And smarter? Tell me, tell me...
- meetu, a part of the audience
Comments (7)
For starters, I think WOGMA is more like a brand identity. The earlier name i feel was more personal / connected to the content. But I think this is necessary for the site to expand/ be advertised ... and therfore good ... i guess we can make sure that both the addresses lead to the same content The orange would not matter to me too much personally. I guess I would get used to it. What I would have preferred a little more flash maybe ... but it is ok Otherwise, I think it is more a case of refining the layout. I personally dont like the left panel where "External Reviews" is written in the same font as the movie name. Dito for Buzz (Buzz is pretty old btw). Lastly, the panels on the left and right are not matched in length. I think if that can happen it would be better.
This design is good. I like it
Hey meetu, nice change. I hope you ll get time to reply to our comments even now when ur site is looking like indiafm :)
Thanks a lot for your detailed review, even though anonymously, Anonymous. Will see what can be done in the next round of changes. Thanks Mumbai, Mayur! Mayur, how can i not reply!? I might be delayed a bit here and there but reply i will!
Hi Meetu, I liked the earlier design / layout better. The earlier one was much more personalised, appealing and connected well. This looks very commercial and not as inviting as the earlier design. It's like any other blog site.... That personal touch is missing here. But nevertheless ... wish you good luck. Hope this new look grows on us. Cheers!!! Shilpa.
Hi, meetu, i think this looks more elegant and professional. i hope there will be more content also thanks
Shilpa...oh...I agree the look is a little impersonal. But, I promise the content will reflect the personality of the writer. :) Thanks for your good wishes. thanks! mdasif! Yes, more content is on the way
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