The Technology Behind MusicEyeCandy.com

The look and feel of my website would not be possible without an array of plug-ins, widgets and a stylish template. After talking to Web Designers, playing the waiting game, and not having a professional portfolio for potential clients to be able to search through online, I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands. I played with several themes and used different site building tools until finally settling with WordPress two years later. I knew I wanted a very simplistic website, and not such a grayscale on black color scheme that most photographers use. I also knew I wanted a slideshow on the home page to automatically force viewers to a quick preview of my portfolio. All of the tools and designs used to stylize my theme and make it more of my own required hours of trial and error, as I am not an experienced web developer myself. Luckily the web is flooded with links that help guide people like me at the simple click of a button. Listed below are all of the features which have allowed me to shape my website to what it is now. (more…)

Jan 01, 2010 | Categories: Artist Corner | Leave A Comment »