I did it!

Submitted by IntricateGirl on August 1, 2006 - 6:57pm.

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Some of you know I've been working on my own website for a business I'm launching. It has been a while since I've done any sites, although when I did them I was a master.

Well, I needn't worry. It's come back. Worse than ever it seems. Before, when I owned my own herb business, I did the website. But I also didn't have kids, and I could spend 48 hours on the computer getting every detail perfect. But now, I don't have that luxury. Plus, it's much more essential that I get my site going immediately, rather than every detail perfect.

Well, I barely had any time this last weekend, and I cranked out a decent page. But already, I am not satisfied. I have an idea that I'm working on for an upgrade, and it is AWESOME!! Really, if I can make this happen, it will really be cool. And I see no reason why it wouldn't happen.

The cool thing is, when I get focused on something, I usually dream about it. Lately, all of my dreams have been in code. Seriously, it's like the matrix inside of my brain, because I see the code for what I want to do, and how it will look when it's finished. As maddening as that sounds, it really helps. I went to bed Friday night not having a clue how to do anything. I woke up at 6:30 Saturday morning, and I had my first version of the website done by 9:30. I tweaked it by 11:30. And today, after a nap in the car, I had my theme for the upgrade.

And on a similar note, I got to see an old friend. Out of the blue, he asked me to design a webpage for him. We talked about some ideas the first day, and then the next day, he told me this:

"I used to consider myself an artist. And as an artist, I think I shouldn't ask for anything. I want you, as the artist of this site, to decide what is appropriate for me."

WOW!!! So, by the end of the night, I had the concept for him. When I told him, he seemed a little unsure, but I think he'll really like it when I finish with it.

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August 2, 2006 - 5:39am

Can't wait to see the finished product!

theclassy1 Says:

Keep us posted. If the site really works out, advertising it is not a problem. Advertising is viral on the net. Did you forget I have about 14 blogs and I frequent about 10 forums. I also have a squidoo lens and a subscription service. Besides, there are enough bloggers here to make it happen!

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August 2, 2006 - 5:44am

Did you get the payperpost payments yet?

theclassy1 Says:

i'm supposed to start getting them tomorrow. I should have taken advantage of the site and taken all the opportunities, but blogitive pays weekly...so my time was consumed ding their offers. This time I am going to do 3 everyday...until there aren't any offers left that i qualify for. I figure, I should be out of debt by October and paying off the minivan by Christmas! That's not including the adsense, PTR or affiliate income or home based businesses! This trip to PR is going to put me behind, but it's much needed R&R.... actually more for the kids. I'll be chasing after the Little One and the dog (I might have to take him with me).

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August 3, 2006 - 8:35am

Dagnabit!!

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IntricateGirl Says:

Just when I get all cocky about it, I decide that there's got to be a smarter way of doing all of this. So I start searching on the web. And I find a site full of templates for sale. Even better- they were made by a website designer that I REALLY respect. So, I think for my birthday, I'm going to buy a template. It's just not worth it to me to sit down and do all this stuff when they have done such a nice job already.

But if you want to be like them, you'll have to emulate. -Ayria


August 3, 2006 - 9:34am

When can we see it?

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realitycheck Says:

Ok, I have read all your postings and I am really anxious to see this site! I'm sure it's awesome. So when can we see it? BTW - did you ever share what your venture is?

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August 3, 2006 - 10:30am

Eh, my first webpage for

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IntricateGirl Says:

Eh, my first webpage for this site was ok. I disliked the graphics and I hated the colors. Then I decided to get fancy, but it didn't turn out quite as fancy as I wanted, and it ended up looking pathetic. I decided that I had to go with a flash site, because they are the only ones that look fresh and innovative anymore. The only problem is that I don't know a thing about flash. lol Anyway, I found a couple of sites that have some free flash templates, so maybe I can cash in b-day presents on something different.

Nope, I haven't revealed the site soon. As soon as I get everything up and running, I will post it. I'm looking at a opening date between 8/19 and 8/21, but there is a very real chance that could get pushed back.

But if you want to be like them, you'll have to emulate. -Ayria


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