I know I screwed up the posts, but that is least of my concerns since 99% of them are restored. If you noticed, I have done some changes to the blog itself and I want to explain why I did them. Here it goes!
New Domain Name
If you noticed that chikorita157.com now redirects to chikorita157.com. That is because I bought a new domain name for the blog. The domain name will help give the blog even more exposure by dissociating the blog with NotCliche. However, they are still hosting us, it’s just that the name is no longer in the blog’s address.
Also, once I get Kronblr fixed, Kronblr will be accessible from kronblr.chikorita157.com and people can add me easily. Also, Kronblr will be easier to manage since I don’t have to fiddle with it for a directory installation.
Lastly, the domain name is highly portable. If I decide to host myself in the future when I get a job, I can just move my stuff on the new host and the existing URLs will still work.
New Mobile Site
This change happened back in June 2010 when I decided to pull the trigger and buy the Pro version of WPTouch. This version of WPTouch is different from the free version since it has more features such as threaded comments, advanced menu system, customization, WebApp mode, Retina Display support and other goodies. Since there are a good number of mobile users and I use the iPhone extensively, it will benefit the site more by using the Pro version.
Guest Editorials
This is something I haven’t done in the past, Guest Editorials. Since I’m going to be pretty busy during the fall and spring semesters, I won’t post as I normally do once summer ends. To fill the gap, I decided to allow other bloggers or members from Anime Forums like AnimeSuki to write Guest Editorials. Guest Editorials can be a review of a show I haven’t see (which pertains to the genres I cover in the blog), opinion piece on an Anime or related comment or the fandom/industry as a whole. Guest editorials must conform to the following:
- Must be grammar/spell checked before submission.
- Be at least 500 words or higher.
- Anime/Manga/Light Novel/Visual Novel related. (No trolling, please).
- Contributor cannot be anonymous. Contributor must be a member of an Anime Forum or have written for an Anime Blog.
- Content have to be suitable for a PG13 audience.
To send your submission, you can either send me a Private Message over AnimeSuki under chikorita157 or send me a email containing the post in rtf or doc format at chikorita157(at)thecolorless.net. When I receive the submission, I will review it before posting it. The submission will be identified as a Guest Editorial.
Anyway, that pretty much wrap up what changes I have done to the blog. If you have any suggestions, comment below.
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Fanart used in this post is made by 若葉猫 ¶
I’ve been thinking about getting my own domain name. Anyways, chikorita157.com is much cleaner.
Yes it is… But keep in mind that domain mapping isn’t free on wordpress.com. It requires one to already own a domain name plus paying a 10 dollar yearly fee. If you don’t own a domain name, its best to register it with wordpress.com for $15 since its cheaper than paying for a domain name plus domain mapping.