Rabbit Hole Diaries
Brain Overload
Do you ever have a vision of what you want your life to look like and the more you think about what it would take to achieve this vision, the more you get discouraged and it gets put on the back burner for another month or year?
YES? Well, I can already tell that we’ll be great friends!
Hello and welcome to Birch Bark Lane. I’m Michelle and I’m here to figure out………….. Well, I’m here to figure out a LOT!
Whether it be attempting to live a more sustainable lifestyle, preparing my household for potential serious weather event, connecting with my local community or creating and buying products that align with my vision, I’m here to dig in.
Plans are worthless: Planning is everything
Dwight D. Eisenhower 1957
Birch Bark Lane was created in my head after the death of my Mother on Christmas Eve 2023. I’ve always wanted to do something in the digital space but rabbit holes I put myself down on how to start and what to focus on has led to analysis paralysis. IYKYK.
Below are my areas of focus:
- Efficiency Gains: WordPress`s block patterns significantly reduce the time and effort needed to design web pages.
- Modular Design Popularity: The adoption of modular designs, resembling the townhouse model in real estate, is becoming increasingly popular, making up 20% of WordPress projects. This approach maximizes the use of space and resources, leading to cost savings and improved website performance by emphasizing vertical layouts and reducing unnecessary elements.
- Democratization of Web Design: The introduction of block patterns is a step towards democratizing web design, making it more accessible to beginners and small business owners.
Building at scale
This is a pivotal step in leveling the playing field in the digital realm, mirroring the residential push towards more affordable housing solutions.
The WordPress community and theme developers are actively contributing to a growing library of block patterns, making it easier for users to find a pattern that suits their needs. Whether you`re building a landing page, a photo gallery, or a complex layout, there`s likely a block pattern ready to use. This democratizes design for non-technical users while offering developers a way to extend WordPress functionality and provide more options to their clients.
John Doe contributed to this article.