Hi everyone! With the new year approaching and Riese turning one, I’m coming out of the first-year fog and ready to make some changes here on the blog. I want to shift my focus from simply maintaining my work to actively growing both the blog and my private practice, AnneTheRD.

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I’ve been thinking about a major redesign for years, and this year I’m finally ready to act. My blog’s look hasn’t changed much since I launched in 2009, and I want it to be more user-friendly and visually engaging. I also want to better organize and highlight recipes so visitors can quickly find seasonal dishes and key posts. To do that well, I’d love your feedback. If you’ve seen website designs that are particularly intuitive or visually appealing, please share what you like. Even general thoughts on what you enjoy seeing on blogs—layout, navigation, photography, or how recipes are showcased—would be helpful.
I’m leaning toward a homepage or landing page that features seasonal recipes and relevant posts up front, so readers can choose whether to dive into recent blog posts or explore curated content. I’m open to other ideas too. And if you know (or are) a talented blog designer, I’d appreciate recommendations.