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I Need Guest Posters

Yes indeedy, I need guest posters. I have a multitude of projects which I'm desperately trying to get off the ground but don't want to launch as empty websites; I also have a couple I want to boost with traffic before I go back to work (as I'm expecting Nov-Dec to be bloody busy). As such I need some guest posts...

• Are you a geek mum? — I'm after some geeky posts. It doesn't matter what you're geeky about... gaming, blogs, movies, whatever. Can you write a few paragraphs about your favourite subject? Can you review something recently released?
• Are you a WAHM mum with a website? — I'm looking for some WAHM websites to feature on a new site aimed at WAHMs to help them build and promote their business without breaking the bank and without a degree in computer science. Could also do with any basic guides to pwning your niche from SEO experts out there.
• Are you a designer or developer? — the changes to tutorialtastic are nearly done but it needs some fresh stuff to go with the improved older tutorials. If you know about design or developing and have an idea for a tutorial that is not already covered I want to hear from you.
• Are you a whiz reviewer? — rev.iew.me needs some guides to boost the help section. How to write decent reviews, how to accept bad reviews, how to write reviews for specific websites etc etc.

That'll do for now. I may be adding a couple more things to this post so feel free to check back if you're interested in writing guest posts but don't 'qualify' for those above. If you do qualify and are interested, shoot me a mail at jem@jemjabella.co.uk. Include a link to your blog or a sample of your work. Can't pay you because I'm a tightass broke at the minute, but you'll get links to a site of your choice both on the individual entry and here on this blog. Ta sweeties :3

Favourite Layouts in July

After posting about my favourite layouts in June I figured this is something I could keep doing! And so here we are, my favourite layouts this month...

Rainbow Stuff

Ashley has added a personal touch with her cartoon representations of herself, husband (I think!), and cats.

Skylish

I love the splash navigation detail in this one. It's different, but without being all "mystery meat" like graphic site navigation of the past.

Kya's Blog Thing

Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom with this one, hehe.

Summer Reading Challenge

I’m taking part in the Transworld Dan Brown Summer Reading Challenge!

Between the Lines (Transworld Publishers) are having a summer reading challenge which should give me the opportunity to read and review some books for free! (My favourite price.)

I've picked the following four (the first I've wanted to read for a while, the others I picked at random):

1. The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
2. Assassin by Tom Cain
3. Lockdown by Sean Black
4. 61 Hours by Lee Child

If you're EU-based and taking part, let me know what books you're reading. If and when you post the reviews let me know and we can get some inter-linking review fun going on. :D

Favourite Layouts in June

Towards the end of 2009 it seemed like I was seeing the same premade WordPress themes over and over and over again. Bloggers were too bored / busy to create something fresh and new? Who knows. It was pants, though (from a visitor perspective) and didn't do much to inspire me to make over my own blog. Not that you guys should feel responsible for my state of mind or anything, don't worry yourself there. :P

So anyway, tada! I have seen a few fab layouts this month. In an attempt to lighten things up after a few dramatastic posts I decided to do some link love! :D Here we go...

Mia Chimera

Interesting, original artwork? Check! Pretty arty flourishes? Check! Witty quotes and one-liners? Check! Big, easy to find/use navigation? Check! A daft tagline? Check! What's not to love?

CUPKATE.org

Score — more original artwork! Cute custom(?) font, original icons in the sidebar too. Plus, Kate's birthday is in January and everyone knows people born in January are superior to everyone else.

jemjabella

OMG OMG OMG! Yes, this is a sneaky self-whoring plug here at the bottom for my NEW LAYOUT that is a huge surprise and mystery *doo doo doo* not least because it's being created at this very moment by the lovely Lilian who is a genius of all things arty and creative. Coming soon to a jemjabella.co.uk near you... :D

I Got Trolled

Once upon a time, if someone left a comment on one of my entries that made me suspicious, I had the time to look into it and figure out who the person was and where they were from. Of course, I don't have that luxury these days, I have a daughter to look after. I don't need to worry though, as trolls are stupid enough to out themselves (on a blog I read, no less!):

On another note of girls being stupid and ignorant, have you read Jem’s blog titled, “You’re a fucking twat.” It’s about Jennifer (@RainbowLights on twitter). Jennifer is against breastfeeding in public and Jem is for it. Jem is calling her a twat for being against it. That is rediculous. Jem is a freaking twat for thinking she is a ‘god’ for everything just cuz she is a bit older than everyone.

Hahahaha. I posted as ‘Sarah Jones’ on her comments. My first one is LONG and well written but my second one just failed. After my second one I didn’t even look at the reply until just a few minutes ago. It outrages me, so, i’m just going to ignore her. She is gay. I’m not even going to give her credit if I use any of her scripts. That is how much I hate her. You know I credit everyone, no matter what, I am a bit OCD about that but her, nu huh. I will NEVER credit her for ANYTHING. If she doesn’t like it, well, she can go screw herself.

Turns out 'Sarah Jones', the mother who leaves babies to cry because she can't be arsed to feed them; who thinks carrots prevent cancer and that formula is the same as breast milk... is Erin. Erin, a 17 year old who can't spell ridiculous. Erin, whose favourite Jonas Brother is Nick (who the fuck are the Jonas Brothers?) Erin, who thinks that by removing the credit link from her PR0 'ask me' page (btw, that's BellaBuzz, not BellaBuffs) I'm somehow going to be mortally wounded. Oh noes! Oh yes, you forgot one. Wait, wait... two. Oh, who's keeping track here?

Erin really luuuurves some poor dude called Tyler. She loves him enough to (and I quote) "stalk" him on twitter". You'd think him blocking her would be enough but no, "I still stalk him because his tweets are there for everyone to see.".

Let's hope he doesn't hook up with her and have kids, because, despite the fake name she still thinks I'm spoiling my daughter:

Yessirree, I'm spoiling my 7 month old daughter by feeding her when she's hungry and not letting her cry herself to sleep. Man, I can see why Jinnienn wants to call social services on me; it's so cruel of me to meet my daughter's physical and emotional needs! Thanks for cluing me in there childcare expert Erin. Hold on, what qualifications in child psychology did you say you had again? Right... none. I thought so.

I digress... let's get back on track here. This isn't me, it's about Erin. Did you know that Erin also makes/sells website designs? Yep, if you want badly cropped, oversaturated photos on your website, Erin is your girl. Check out them mad skillz!

Yes, the trolls are definitely getting more stupid. Do not feed the trolls... whoops?