Has anyone here seen or spent time on Bridget's website? I initially thought a website would be the best way to share our story, but soon realized that it was extremely difficult to update (every time I make a change, other things move around, fonts change, etc.). The blog is the opposite, but is harder to navigate for basic information. I was thinking of closing down the website and transferring its contents here. Does anyone have comments or suggestions?
Thanks everyone for the comments on this. I had a feeling that the website is valuable as is (without being updated). I am guessing that the website and blog appeal to people for different reasons. When I started the blog, I decided to add a link here and stop updating the website. But, it seems like lots of people find one or the other in searching for information on Down syndrome. It also seems like lots of people find the blog or the website, but not both. A larger button is a great idea (I am still trying to figure out how to make a "real" button, but I have created a new, larger link to the website on the sidebar to the right for now). Any other thoughts?
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12 years ago
I didn't realize you had a website too, and just checked it out. Lovely! I would not close it down.
ReplyDeleteMaybe create a button that is more visible for it on this site. I didn't notice the link at the bottom of the welcome notes until just now and I've been following your blog for a few months now.
I found Bridget's website about a week ago after my sister had her third little girl (who has DS). The website has been such an inspiration to all of us. We love it. I understand if it's a lot of work, though. As long as the contents could be transferred to the blog, I think that would be fine. Please don't get rid of it completely though. It has been a true blessing to me and my family.
ReplyDeleteI agree w/ Carol. Very nice site, but I'd never checked it out, either. Too bad blogs don't have tabs or pages, but a button might help that points to your website.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Carol N.! I too had no idea but love the site. Big button would be nice! You have the way of looking at your child the closest to mine that Ih ave found online- I could write your posts and poems myself it feels sometimes (except for the religious thoughts which are great, just not mine). It looks like 9 thousand something have visited so don't toss away all of that work! I promise I'll come back thare!
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ReplyDeleteI had to comment (I wanted to call you!) I found your web site after Kamryn was born and it saved me. I was so scard and to see a growing, happy, healthy baby and family gave me the hope I needed! I still check it out to review development and products...as she grows. I would love to see you leave it. It might help someone as it helped me.....I could never thank you enough for what it brought me. Thank you, you touched my family and heart! Andrea
I think you should leave it 'open' too. And please keep those updates on Bridget and your family coming! :)
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