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7 June 2008

Re-launch with fresh new design

Tipping the Velvet: Episode 3

I never thought I'd see the day, but it appears that the brand new version of Rachael Stirling Online is finally ready to be launched! I can't quite believe I've finished the re-design and everything seems to be working okay, though of course it remains to be seen whether it will stand up to the visitors' tests without falling flat on its face. After all, I'm the only one who has been looking at it for the past goodness knows how many months!

The comments form is working again so I'd appreciate any and all feedback on the re-vamped website. As you'll be able to tell if you take a good look around, it's not just a re-design — it's a complete re-working of everything, including (and particularly) the gallery, which was in desperate need of a makeover.

Almost everything is now powered by WordPress with the help of numerous plugins. You can read plenty more about the inner workings of the site (if you're interested) in the site section.

There are lots of fancy new features, both for myself (from an administrative point of view) and for visitors. Please take the time to explore the website and please, please, please do not hesitate to let me know if you come across any errors, e.g. broken links or images, wonky borders, or anything else that looks a bit out of place. I haven't had the chance to go through every single page so I need for people to notify me of any issues, so I can fix them.

I will say now that the site has not yet undergone a full content update, so there are still a lot of images and articles to be added. I need something to update with, don't I? (: So this update really is mainly about the re-design, and there'll be content updates coming soon, once I get past the initial post-launch troubleshooting! Arg!

However, one of the biiiiiiiiig content updates I did manage was a full re-vamp of the Tipping the Velvet screencaps gallery. It was a bit of a poor show that we only had 60 screencaps from Tipping, while I'd somehow managed to get over 80 from Riot at the Rite, which was a comparatively small project. So I spent a good few days re-screencapping the entirety of Tipping and we have a very substantial gallery now.

I hope there won't be too many troubles to shoot, and that you all like the new-look website. :)


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    As per my daily routine, I pulled up the site only to be greeted by this fresh coat of paint! It looks great Bonnie! Not been down all the hallways yet but it's far brighter and much more eye catching then the old model. I can't begin to imagine the work you put into this version but it's fantistic! Hope everyone else will chime in. Thanks!
    David

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    One word here about the re-design,,,,,

    WOW!!!!!!!!!

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    The site looks gorgeous, Bonnie. What a beautiful tribute to our Rach. :)

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    Bonnie, the new site design is gorgeous! I've been checking in regularly since first promise of a new layout and I am so please that its here. Very very much worth the wait!

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    Absolutely awesome, Bonnie! You did an amazing job! It's gorgeous.

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    Wow Bonnie, it finally happened, and it looks great! Can't wait to check everything out. You are amazing, and have done our Rachael proud. Thank you so much :)

    E.B.

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    Bonnie (and Claire for any and all contributions and or inspiration).

    WOW! SHINY BRIGHT OBJECT!! :-) The site is awesome. The pics are crystal clear…almost like HD!
    Hats off to you ladies!

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    Awesome job on the redesign! I've been coming here for ages and have yet to thank you, so thank you so much for all the work you put into the site. Makes being a fan of Rachael's that much more enjoyable.

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    Hats off on the redesign! A marketing/graphic designer by trade, I'm especially impressed by the work involved both technically as well as aesthetically (internet play is a vice for which I get paid while at work…beyond roving eyes).

    And on a personal note, I wanted to extend a belated congratulations on your wedding. Now that our neighbor to the west (California) has become more sophisticated with regards to "allowing" gay marriage, my partner and I have considered venturing over to make our union official. Unfortunately, the benefits wouldn't be recognized here in Arizona, but we welcome all progress, no matter how large or small.

    Best wishes with future web ventures - and thank you for all your hard work!
    Laurie Winn

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    Hi, Bonnie! i'm from México and i have visited your website many times. I saw Tipping the Velvet on Cable tv and since then, i felt in love with the beautiful and talented Rachael Stirling. I've been looking for more of the work and news of miss Stirling and i found this wonderful website that you made…and i can tell you ¡¡¡WOOOOW!!! this new designg is incredible…¡Congratulations!

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    Congrats on the revised site,Bonnie and Claire!!
    Very classy new look!!You guys are awesome!!

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    :wow: ! Bonnie, you've outdone yourself mate! It looks so fresh, clean and really aesthetically pleasing, not to mention a fantastic compliment to Rachael - the new design and choice of colours suit her very well! :)

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