Dec 10 2008
Simply Buttons and Banners
There are lots of things I can do, and then there are some that I know better than to even try. And when it comes to graphic design, well, to quote my dear daughter “Epic failure!” So I was pretty happy to find Simply Buttons and Banners. This is a very new website by a very new designer. Normally I would give the site a month or two to get going, but I am reviewing them today for a very good reason. That reason is FREE banners, badges and buttons.
You see, I am looking for a few banners, buttons and badges to spruce up this site. (And wouldn’t you love to have a badge showing that you had been reviewed by Review Me Today!) And if I can get someone to do them for free, all the better! If I can share with other bloggers and web designers where they can get stuff for free, Great!
Like I said before, the blog is very new and is still a work in progress. Pages for the blogger’s portfolio and for Kudos simply say coming soon. At the very least I would recommend the blogger get busy and have something in the portfolio page. (Maybe lots of graphics for Review Me Today? With links? 
) I also think it would make the blog more interesting if they were to post informative articles on using graphics on your website.
It looks like the theme of the blog is a custom theme designed by the designer. It is just a little “cutesy” for a professional site. But other than that I like it a lot. It would be great for a personal blog, or for a hobbyist.
One big negative for this blog is that comments are restricted to “team members”. Not letting your readers comment is like chasing people away! You can always moderate comments if you are worried about spam.
Back to the free offer. As a “grand opening special” Simply Buttons and Banners is giving away free buttons and banners. All you need to do is write a post about their site on your blog. (You knew there was a reason I was reviewing them when they were so new!) There is no word on how long this free offer will last, so if you are interested you better hurry up and visit Simply Buttons and Banners .
I’m embarrassed that I have not stopped by sooner to see your reviews. They are wonderful. I loved this one you did today and was planning on going back soon. Keep up the great work.