It’s official! We have officially moved our blog from Blogger to WordPress. I had been thinking about doing this for some time but never really felt the motivation to commit to making the move until last week when I saw that one of my favorite blogs had just made the move. Jeannette at The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug, made the switch and wrote a post about it, sparking me to e-mail her for her thoughts, tips and any help she could give me. I have to send a HUGE thank you to her for e-mailing me back and really helping me make the transition!
Another thing I’m sure you’ve noticed is the MAJOR makeover our blog had thanks to Shelly at Simply Chic Blog Boutique. Shelly designed this whole layout and and was so unbelievably helpful in implementing it. If you are thinking about a new layout or design, you MUST check out her blog and see what she can do. She will do wonders to your blog!
I really wish I had made the decision in the beginning to start off with WordPress since after you get the hang of it (and I still am getting used to it), it really is such a better blogging platform. Lucas pretty much spent the whole weekend working on this and it is one of the many reasons why I love him and why I’m so lucky to have him. Once I get to know WordPress more, I will definitely post my thoughts on it and my transition process. If anyone knows about any great WordPress plugins that are a “must have” for bloggers, please let me know! Hopefully any technical issues I have with this switch will be ironed out shortly!
So… What do you think of the new look?!?
I have been thinking about taking the leap too! Naturally my feet are a bit cold (brr….). I love your new design, very clean and orderly (which I love). Are you self-hosting? I would love any tips you could give me as well…I am thinking of taking the plunge sometime in February.
Hi! So glad you like it! I love my design too for those same reasons. I really wanted a clean but cute look without over crowding. I am self-hosting with HostGator. I’m not going to lie, it took a couple days to make the transition on our own and I’m still getting used to it, but I LOVE WordPress. If you do have some spare money, there are a lot of people that will do the whole transition for you to save you any headaches (there were more than a few). It is really worth it in the end though. E-mail me if you have any more questions!
It’s super cute and I love this layout!
Thanks! I see that you posted about WordPress widgets! Hopefully we get some good ideas from people on what to add!
I love your site! I moved from Blogger to WP earlier January and love it. I cant believe the flexibility and expandability I have with it!
i added you to google+
Regina
http://www.thecrazynutsmom.com
Thanks Regina! I’m a total fan of your blog and actually have it bookmarked!
Hi, I really want to switch but I think I’m still “chicken” at this point. Hopefully, sometime by the time summer hits, I will have the courage. I am still trying to figure out the blogger site I have now! But, you give me hope, your site looks really nice. Visiting and following from Bloggy Moms. I’m at brainlessmomof7.blogspot.com
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Thanks!
Looks GREATTTTTTTTT!!
whatever you do, keep on doing it – congrats, it looks good!!
Thanks! Will do!
Congrats on the switch – the blog looks too cute! Love it
Thanks Jenna! Can’t wait to make some blog posts about that wedding of yours that is coming up!!!
Can you tell me why you switched??? I do not understand ANYTHING about the computer part of blogging so I just blog!!!
I switched to WordPress because you can really do so much more with your layout and all the background “stuff” with the blog. I think that commenting is easier, posting is pretty simple and this really is a great platform to use. The switch was hard but manageable (my husband did close to all of it since he is a techy). I’m still working out the kinks and learning but its great so far!
Congratulations on making the switch to wordpress. Some people are still resisting BUT when some of the biggest companies are utilizing wordpress…Oprah.com, DaveRamsey.com , ebay.com…take note! It’s so easy to use. Your site is super cute and your family is beautiful.
Thanks! I’m excited to get to know this blogging platform better!
I’m actually right in the process of getting things moved over here to WP too! So far, I’m loving it as well!
Isn’t it great?!? Do you have any plugins you like that I should add to my blog?
Love the new layout! And glad to hear the switch to WordPress is working out well for you
I don’t know if I’ll switch anytime soon…cold feet too I guess hehe. But maybe in the future 
Thanks! It was definitely a daunting task and my husband did most of it but I am loving WordPress so far.
I love the new look of your blog. You will have to keep us posted on how well you like or dislike WordPress. I am a fellow Blogaholic member and am now following you. If you get a chance I would love for you to stop over to Saving and Sharing It.
Katie
http://www.savingandsharingit.blogspot.com
Thanks! I’m about to join your blog hop!
I am so afraid to even touch anything about my blog! The user friendly stuff doesn’t seem to me me. Your blog is great looking! and your bravery was rewarded!
Hahaha! I was too but I made the “leap of faith” and it did pay off. Thank you for stopping by!
Whoa! We love the new look. The colors are so fresh and eye-catching! Very nice layout and of course it makes our mo’opuna look all the more gorgeous! Love you!
Thanks Mom and Dad!
It looks so cute!
Thanks! Now lets get working on your blog!
Thanks so much for your comment on my blog, http://www.justaddwatersilly.com, I’m your newest follower. Your blog looks beautiful, by the way!
Best,
Jenn
Beautiful blog – why did you decide to switch? just curious – I’ve been on blogger for almost a year and a half, now have 3 blogs on there. What is the biggest differences btween blogger and wordpress?
My biggest complaint with blogger is that I can only “post” to my main page, and not my other pages – a bit frustrating at times.
New follower through the tues hop (WBC) – main blog: lovez2read.blogspot.com
I switched to WordPress because you can really do so much more with your layout and all the background “stuff” with the blog. I think that commenting is easier, posting is pretty simple and this really is a great platform to use. The switch was hard but manageable (my husband did close to all of it since he is a techy). I’m still working out the kinks and learning but its great so far! I’m not sure how it will be with multiple blogs but from what I hear, everyone loves WordPress once they make the switch!
Hi! Just stopping by as part of the I Heart Blogging Hop from BSN to say hi!
Wow! Your new blog layout is phenomenal. How do you like the switch so far? I was considering switching to WordPress but am scared. I really enjoy reading your blog so I nominated you for an award – check it out: http://www.inlovebythebeach.blogspot.com
Cheers!
Tess
LOVE the new look! Super cute!