Looking For Feedback

Did you know this blog has a Facebook page? Well, now you do, and I encourage you to “like” it for updates of posts if you spend a lot of time on Facebook like me playing Bejeweled.

At the end of March, Facebook is requiring that all fan pages switch to the new timeline layout, which means the addition of a cover photo. As much as I love the cover photo idea in theory, it’s been a hassle picking one that I like that best describes this blog. I spent some time working in Lightroom and Paint(only the finest photoshopping software used here) and came up with a few different options. I really can’t decide which is best and so I’m looking for any feedback or preferences you might have.

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Option #1: 3 Food photos. No slogan or logo.

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Option #2: 2 food photos and a larger version of the Facebook avatar.

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Option #3: 2 food photos and the logo without a blog title.

If you have a favorite, I’d love to hear which one it is and why in the comments section.

If you think none of these work and can give me constructive criticism on something else you’d like to see, I’m all ears for that, too.

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27 Responses to Looking For Feedback
  1. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
    March 11, 2012 | 10:04 am

    I like #2 the best. Why?… Mostly just because I think it’s good “branding” to have your logo on there and something that ties between the two platforms. I’ve been thinking about this cover photo too (and dreading it along with the whole switch to timeline) and am trying to just put a reduced size version of my header on there.

  2. Austin
    March 11, 2012 | 10:39 am

    I think #2 is the best, just because I like the idea of having your logo in the cover photo.

  3. Chris
    March 11, 2012 | 10:49 am

    I like 2 as well. It looks more complete.

  4. Tara
    March 11, 2012 | 11:23 am

    I like the second one. I think it definitely should have to logo!!

  5. Kristina
    March 11, 2012 | 11:28 am

    yep, another vote for #2 – good to have your name there.

    and thank you for this info – I have been too busy to pay much attention to my poor website recently, let alone anything else. you always keep me up to date on the important social media stuff. 🙂

  6. Colleen
    March 11, 2012 | 1:25 pm

    I’d say #2, because though you already have the logo as your profile picture, it’s going to look pretty tiny on the new timeline version.

  7. Amber K
    March 11, 2012 | 2:08 pm

    I was going to say #2, but now it’ll just look like I’m copying everyone else. 😉 I like the way it looks and that it has your blog name in it.

  8. Damien
    March 11, 2012 | 2:25 pm

    Definitely number 2. For all the reasons that Amber K has said above me.

  9. Brian
    March 11, 2012 | 4:38 pm

    You have to go with #2 for the reasons Gina states. You’ve got to put branding there.

  10. Amy @ FragrantVanillaCake
    March 11, 2012 | 4:40 pm

    #2, might as well have the logo on it :)!

  11. Kaitlin
    March 11, 2012 | 5:44 pm

    I agree with the comments about the logo, but it seems like two logos (profile picture + cover photo) is a little much, and your photography is beautiful and definitely a highlight of the blog (besides just smore bars!!). #1 all the way.

  12. Megan
    March 11, 2012 | 5:50 pm

    #2, for sure!

  13. Linda Collier
    March 11, 2012 | 6:53 pm

    Definitely #2…It’s all about brand recognition.

  14. Isaac Paez
    March 11, 2012 | 7:04 pm

    Go with number 1. It’s simple, clean, and attractive. Think Apple. Peace

  15. Stephanie
    March 11, 2012 | 9:47 pm

    I like #1 the best. I agree w/ Isaac. It’s very simple…and delicious-looking 🙂

  16. Jenn@slim-shoppin
    March 11, 2012 | 10:25 pm

    I like #2. I just started a page for my blog a few months ago – didn’t know about the timeline change for pages!

  17. Chelle
    March 12, 2012 | 9:07 am

    I agree with Kaitlin, I vote for #1

  18. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
    March 12, 2012 | 10:12 am

    I like #2!

  19. Alisa
    March 12, 2012 | 11:47 am

    Number 2.

  20. Nate
    March 12, 2012 | 4:30 pm

    What’s Facebook??? I’m elderly and don’t do that. Can I still look at your page here???

  21. Russell van Kraayenburg
    March 12, 2012 | 11:11 pm

    Did you really use MS Paint to edit those together? Because that is kinda awesome. That takes me back to the good ole days.

    I vote two! I don’t really know why but I like it best.

    • Wannabe Chef
      March 13, 2012 | 9:44 am

      I tried using GIMP but it was too technical and confusing. Not all of us have the computer know how to redesign on a dime 😛

  22. Debbie
    March 13, 2012 | 9:21 pm

    Option 2 for sure!

  23. Luv What You Do
    March 13, 2012 | 9:38 pm

    I vote option 2!

  24. Kandace
    March 14, 2012 | 8:55 pm

    I think 2’s the best cause it has the site’s name on it. but i think the way you join the 3 pictures together could be improved….. maybe hold a competition to see who can arrange the 3 pictures and the name together the best? winner gets bragging rights?

  25. Errign
    March 15, 2012 | 9:08 am

    I really like number 1, but I see the other commenters point about having your logo on there as well…

  26. Sadie
    April 5, 2012 | 6:55 am

    I prefer the second option. I like having the other food photos but I also like to know what blog I’m viewing.