Looking for Simplicity...

I never knew getting a website just the way I wanted it would be so hard. I'm OK with technology. I tweet, post to facebook, work with documents and data constantly. But trying to convey what I wanted in a website...what matches my personal sense of style...has been more than five years in the making. 

I'm not a fan of websites that look fussy or noisy. Most website designers want things that are full of color with headers here and sub-headers there. Most want you to have multiple plug-ins and design sites that have eye-popping colors and things that are flashy. But that's not me.

It's similar to my grant proposal writing style. I vary my sentence structure. Even though I'm sure many of the reviewers have a Ph.D., I keep thing simple. I use charts, tables and illustrations to help me explain complex issues. I use 12 point font (generally Times New Roman). I don't crowd the page. I make sure that my reviewers have the white space they need for notes, and to rest their eyes. As my great-grandmother used to remind me, I never use dollar words when a nickel word will do. I write to convey meaning, not to impress.

I hope you like the look of my new website. I give kudos to my son for finally listening and helping me to keep it simple looking. If there's something missing, drop us a line and we'll work to include it. But if you're looking for flashing lights and other do-dads, you won't find them. It's just not my style.

Oh, and the kid has convinced me to periodically blog. You'll find my musings and hopefully some really helpful information here from time to time. Be sure to check back.

All the Best,

Karen