TCG’s rearranging the furniture
Recently, Google made some hints that page load speed may start becoming a factor in search results next year – their thinking being that the quicker a site loads, the quicker the searcher finds the information they are after. And given this is what Google does, better results reflect better on them.
So following a quick review of this site in the newly released Site Performance section of Webmaster Tools and not liking what I saw:
Ouch!
So I’ve decided that it’s about time for TCG to get a bit of a site refresh. In the coming weeks, I’ll be making some changes to the site – and re-launching it on the awesome Thesis Theme from DIYThemes.
The iNove theme I have been using has served me well this past 9 months or so, but I’ve been building a few sites on Thesis of late, and all I can say is that if you are wondering whether there is a difference between free and paid WordPress themes – the answer, when it comes to Thesis, is definitely YES!
One of Thesis’ major strengths is its impeccable coding; and having the right code in the right place in the infrastructure of your site, well, it’s like the concrete in the foundations of your new apartment building – you want it there!
(Oh, and before I crack another bad metaphor, good coding can also make your website load quicker.)
I also be launching some new services, so look out for the new site in the new year, and have a great festive season!
