Launch of a new ParentDish!

by Kristin Darguzas (Subscribe to Kristin Darguzas's posts) May 5th 2008 6:25PM

For several months now, we've been working behind the scenes here at ParentDish. Our goal: a fresh, dynamic update to our beloved old blog. We're now the official online parenting destination for AOL Living.

You'll notice some obvious changes right away: a sleek new color palette and logo, streamlined categories and easy links to dynamic content. We're also introducing new features and easy-to-navigate bundles for those of you looking for information on specific topics, like breastfeeding, sibling number two, celebrity parents behaving very badly, and more.

We've tried to keep the stuff you've told us you love, and we'll continue to be a place where discussions can be held and opinions can be aired. We hope to provoke thought, provide insight, and be a daily destination point for all parents -- all while looking much more polished than before. Welcome to the new ParentDish, we're very excited to have you here!

Comments (26)

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Justin Glow 5-05-2008 @ 4:53PM

Looks yummy.

Willy 5-05-2008 @ 6:37PM

Love it. Looks great. Thanks for the upgrade!

Chalsey 5-05-2008 @ 6:41PM

Love it!

Marcia 5-05-2008 @ 9:43PM

I think it looks more up-to-date and sophisticated now, but I still miss the Blogging Baby header haha. Good job with the redecorating :-)

Tamyu 5-05-2008 @ 10:12PM

The design is nice and streamlined... But that title icon just looks silly to me. I really liked the family silhouette one.

Anji 5-06-2008 @ 5:47AM

Oh gods. You guys sold out to AOL? Now I understand why you're not allowed to write about your kids any more, only shitty products and vapid celebrities. :o(

the goddess anna 5-06-2008 @ 8:06AM

The more I look, the more I commit to my original opinion - looks like a teenage girl designed it. I still miss Blogging Baby, but at least the old logo had something to do with parenting.

I miss the column on the right that would have the recent comments and who wrote them. I like to follow threads, but it's less convienent to have to scroll around and find what's been commented on recently, as opposed to just looking to the right and clicking on the links.

Willy 5-06-2008 @ 8:53AM

The "most popular posts" in the right rail allows you to track the most commented-on pieces on the site.

Marcia 5-06-2008 @ 9:39AM

The more I look at this page the more I completely agree. I really miss the old Blogging Baby. I haven't seen posts from some of my favorite bloggers for a long time.

the goddess anna 5-06-2008 @ 9:47AM

I was talking about the recent comments, not the top 3 posts listes there (which are not recent).

Not all of the threads I like to follow make it into the most popular catagory.

Michelle 5-06-2008 @ 10:12AM

I agree Anna, sometimes, I just like to follow the threads. I could care less, which post got 100 (or more comments). And I might want to click on a certain post if someone I know usually has someone insightful to sayhas commented.

Karen 5-06-2008 @ 10:00AM

Aaack. Change! Um...after a bix of anxiety, I'll get used to it.

Kirstie 5-06-2008 @ 11:53AM

Ahh .. I'll adjust, but I don't love it.

Miranda 5-06-2008 @ 1:27PM

Kristeeeeeen!!! I was right in the middle of reading your archives. Tell me there a way to finish them!

Susan 5-06-2008 @ 1:46PM

Congrats, it looks great!
Susan

http://www.getsatellitedeals.com

Nicola 5-06-2008 @ 2:31PM

Not a fan. At all. Too bright, too busy, difficult to navigate. I loved the old simplicity, the articles there to enjoy without all of the fuss. I also agree with others who miss the comments section at the side, easy to find recent comments and to follow threads. At the moment, even if you put that back, I doubt I'd be able to find it amongst the jumble. I also liked the most commented on this week, rather than overall. Kept things current. I'll keep you on my RSS feed just so that I can get important info on recalls and other items of interest, but I won't be a daily visitor with this new format.

Kristin 5-06-2008 @ 3:26PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Honestly I'm a little surprised -- I think the new site looks SO much better.

Miranda, thanks for wanting to read my archives -- though, WARNING, there are an awful lot of them. You can find them by going here, and scrolling through: http://www.parentdish.com/bloggers/kristin-darguzas/

Sara 5-06-2008 @ 8:31PM

I think it looks ok, but I have one big complaint. I get to parent dish via a link from one of your contributors. Before, the contributors were listed on the right hand side, so I could click on who I wanted to read. I can't figure out how to find links to the writers. There are only certain people I come here to read.

Crystal 5-09-2008 @ 2:32AM

TOTALLY AGREE!!! There are only a select few I enjoy reading. I could just click on their names on the right side to see what they have been blogging about. Now its gone. :(
Linda is still there, but what about Roger? and Kristin?? PUT IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!
Other than that its okay.
I'm not a big fan of change. I think to click on the same old link to get to the same old spot. If it aint broke, why do you insist on fixing it???