{WELCOME! a new look}

by Gussy on March 23, 2010

in blog/biz 411

{If you’re in a reader, you’re going to want to swing by and see this!}

Yeow! Gussy has a new blog. For the past week or so, my domain has been “on hold” while my new friend Darcy {an IRL friend, thanks to Blissdom} worked her magic. Hello, meet the skillz of Darcy @ Graphically Designing.

And we’re so glad you found this site. Isn’t it perfect? I love it :]

Darcy and I have been working hard to strengthen the Gussy brand. Well, Darcy has been working exceptionally hard. I’ve been busy suggesting ideas and she’s been busy training me in the way I should go. Hah!

So what is new around here?

I’ve got a new navigation bar {located under the blog header} and a fun social media navigation bar {shown below}. I invite you to take a look around — I’m sure everything will become familiar soon enough.

I also have a Disclosure + Privacy Policy page, packed full of truly useful information. I swear on my ruffles that you should read it :]

If you have my blog bookmarked to “http://www.maggiewhitley.com”, then you should be safe. It will bring you here. If you have “http://www.maggiewhitley.blogspot.com” bookmarked, pretty, pretty, pretty please update your link? You’ll make my ruffles very happy.

But I think my Blogspot address is set to re-direct you here automatically. Time will tell, right? Oh! If you have my button on your blog, can you take a minute and update the URL to http://www.maggiewhitley.com?

Maybe you’re wondering why I moved to WordPress? The main reason is because I wanted a better brand for Gussy. But Darcy has the perks typed out, and there’s no need to re-type that again. Click here to read her post. And then get in her queue. And no, that was not a sponsored shout-out. {If you read my Disclosure + Privacy Policy post that made sense.}

Ya’ll have supported my ruffles in such a huge way. Over a year ago I sat down to learn something new, and look at where we’re at: creating a fun brand for Gussy. I love sharing these success updates. So please come back — there are some really exciting things going on and I can’t wait to share.

I’m going to sign-off now — no sense letting the bird out of the cage early. Or cat out of the bag. However you say the saying ;]

xo.

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{ 30 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} March 23, 2010 at 7:26 am

Whoa. The new Gussy blog home looks…FABULOUS!! So excited for you, Gus! Your blog has always been adorable, but now even more so. Hope this blog redo furthers your business even more! {{hugs!}}

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2 jen March 23, 2010 at 7:36 am

LOVE the new look! nice work :)

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3 linda March 23, 2010 at 8:07 am

I LOVE your new site, girl!! So clean, yet the bright colors make it SO FUN! Have a great day!

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4 Amy Priddy March 23, 2010 at 8:08 am

It looks great Maggie!!!

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5 Lindsay March 23, 2010 at 8:09 am

Hey good looking! Love it.

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6 Melissa March 23, 2010 at 8:21 am

love the new look…great job!

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7 Christy March 23, 2010 at 8:27 am

love the new look! And if only I had the money, I would buy an iPad and an iPad bag :) Maybe one day!!! Congrats!

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8 Neely March 23, 2010 at 8:40 am

It looks AMAZING! How do I do a testimonial??? You know my love for gussy :)

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9 Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect March 23, 2010 at 8:49 am

Love it and love you!! Sweet and sassy – both of you. :)

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10 Gussy March 23, 2010 at 11:37 am

muahaha — you know it :]

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11 Meg March 23, 2010 at 8:59 am

It looks amazing, I love it! Have a wonderful day!!
xoxo~Meg

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12 Erica Mueller March 23, 2010 at 9:05 am

Sooooo prettiful!! I love it!

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13 Blair@HeirtoBlair March 23, 2010 at 9:37 am

LOVE IT. Gorgeous, perfect, whimsical…GUSSY. Pat yourselves on the backs!

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14 Hannah Braboy March 23, 2010 at 11:16 am

I love your new look! Darcy does such a great job! I am very thankful to work with her.

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15 darcy @ m3b March 23, 2010 at 1:26 pm

Oh, you said “skillz”. I love the word skillz! Thanks!

You are brilliant. Young, talented, ambitious, creative and driven. I am so happy to be a small part of your journey to mad success.

You go, girl.

(and I hope your peeps aren’t too disappointed to learn that Graphically Designing is booked through September, but will reopen in Aug or Sept for the next round of projects. Shameless plug! But see that cutie patootie above me? She has joined the Graphically Designing team and will hopefully be ready for projects with the next queue opening!)

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16 ClassiclyAmber March 23, 2010 at 1:38 pm

Oh, this is so fabulous, Gussy!! I love the fresh new look. Love the pink and the yellow. Love it ALL!! =-D

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17 Clare Benson March 23, 2010 at 2:31 pm

Congrats, Maggie! The new design looks great! I’m so excited for you!

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18 mandie March 23, 2010 at 2:49 pm

Yippee! So happy for you friend, and for your lovely brand. Incredible!

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19 emily anderson March 23, 2010 at 3:14 pm

soooooooooo…if i get a fun little button for my blog will you put me back on your faves list? ;)
the new space looks great! off to change my google reader!
em

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20 Traci March 23, 2010 at 3:26 pm

Accidentally wrote on the post below! :)
Just wanted to say I love your new look. Congrats! Darcy is doing my blog in May…can’t wait!
You new look has made me even more excited (and a little jealous)! :)
Have a blessed day,
Traci

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21 The Nester March 23, 2010 at 5:10 pm

Of course, Darcy never disappoints, what a crisp, clean fun place to hang out. I LOVE it!

And I love your yellow gussy button, can I grab it for your sponsored ad?

xo

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22 melissa @ the inspired room March 23, 2010 at 7:21 pm

Very Gussy. Love it!

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23 Sandy March 23, 2010 at 7:29 pm

I just found your site and it is BEAUTIFUL! Your products are soo super cute, I am a BIG fan of ruffles!!! I am definitely a follower now!

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24 Melissa Brotherton March 23, 2010 at 7:44 pm

Love the new look!

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25 Mindy March 23, 2010 at 9:25 pm

Love the Gussy makeover!!! Can’t wait to hear about all the things in store for your growing business! I love following along on your journey.

P.S.- Thanks again for the giveaway on Twitter… :-)

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26 Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home March 24, 2010 at 7:44 am

Adorable, just like you!

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27 Pink and Polka Dot March 24, 2010 at 10:35 am

love your new site. so fresh and clean! cute!

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28 Heather G. March 24, 2010 at 11:58 pm

love it!!

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29 Jacqueline March 25, 2010 at 11:05 am

Love the new look!!! So fresh…congrats on your successes!

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30 Megan March 26, 2010 at 2:23 pm

Im loving the look! your doing so well! I love your products and cant wait to own a laptop case for my new computer.

xo
MeganG

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