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Introducing the New Goodreads "g"
How many times have you wished that you could add a simple, beautiful graphic representation of Goodreads to your blog, website, email signature, etc? All the time, right? I know the feeling. Our logo is great, but it's a little long. It lacks the simplicity, the impact of single letter. All of that is about to change.
You may have noticed that we have our snazzy new favicon (that's the little image that appears in the address bar of your browser when you visit a website). We're quite taken with it, and as such, we would like you to use it to help us spread the word about Goodreads.
It's simple, really: Go to our API page (Don't worry if you do know what an API is, you won't need to.) or just scroll to the bottom of this post. Scroll to the very bottom of the page, and choose from one of the handy sizes we've made. Right click or control click on the image and click "save image as" to save it to your computer.
You can add the Goodreads "g" to your blog, website, email signature, Facebook page, etc. Make it a clickable image that will take people straight to your profile on Goodreads, your author page or book page, or even your favorites shelf. Maybe you could design a kite with the Goodreads "g" and fly it at the beach this summer. Or make a patch and sew it onto your backpack. Or get it tattooed on your body. Think of it -- your very own Goodreads "g" forever emblazoned on the body part of your choice! The possibilities are limitless.
Here is the Goodreads "g" in all its various sizes and glory:
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Feb 11, 2011 11:42PM
So goodreads is now the "g" spot?
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D'face wrote: "So goodreads is now the "g" spot?"Hehehe. Bravo, sir.
lol funny :) like the icon!
Sorry but 'g' is always going to be a letter associated with google in my mind.
Have it tattooed on your body ... GOOD IDEA! Thanks for the idea! :) I was looking for a design for my next ink. :)
I'll have to wait on the tattoo. My mom would KILL me. :) Love this!
It would be nice if it somehow related to books. Perhaps make the background button look like an open book?
Otherwise it is just a g...
Otherwise it is just a g...
yay! I was looking for a goodreads icon like this the other day. So happy you all made one and made it available in different sizes. Very nice!!
Bethany wrote: "Jeanette wrote: "Lovely! I'll embroider it on my "g"-string. :D"
WIN"
omg thats so funny!
WIN"
omg thats so funny!
wooooooo, I have a g point myself now!!!!!!!!!!!!wooooooo!
i think the new icon is so cool i mean its a good thing when people want to represent goodreads
Okay, I guess I'm one of the minority who doesn't see what the fuss is about. It is just a letter g. That doesn't make me think of reading, or goodreads....and like someone else said, the first g thing I think of is google, or g-mail. Oh well, as long as others are happy.
Lisa wrote: "I've downloaded 5 of the images, 2 sizes of one and 3 of the other.Can anybody provide instructions for how to insert these so they act as links? On an old Mac. Thanks.
Is it copy image address?..."
Like so?
You've got to use two use two lines of html. First is for adding a link:
+a href="INSERT LINK HERE"+ This is where you put the words or picture that you want to be the link +/a+
To link to a picture you type this:
+img src="link to picture"+
Now where the little + signs are, just replace them with the < or > sign for the beginning and closing. So you'd have the linking html and inside of that you'd have the picture html. Hopefully that makes sense.
JK wrote: "Like so?"Yes. I'm sure it should make sense but I'm sometimes a dunce when it comes to HTML. I'll copy and paste your instructions to a document and try to figure it out later. Thank you so much.
I'm a total html idiot, testing JK's instructions below...will see if I end up with a g logo posted. :o)
Wait, are we all worshiping the "g" now?
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I luvd it...it's so tiny!
I luvd it...it's so tiny!
Fantastic! I've placed it in my signature already.
Savita wrote: "I'm not seeing it..."
lol
lol
Jeanette wrote: "Lovely! I'll embroider it on my "g"-string. :D"
niiiice
niiiice
What is the difference? There is now a g on the top of my page you are talking as if it is the best thing ever made up. What up with the tattoos? That stupid with a capital S-T-U-P-I-D.
I agree with a few others i don't see it. Why a g that is so google i am telling the truth to get to google i find the g at the top. also it has always been a g to get here thankfully google has color. our g has NO COLOR.
Does this g come in different colors, how come only the one sepia toned one?
Brittany wrote: "What is the difference? There is now a g on the top of my page you are talking as if it is the best thing ever made up. What up with the tattoos? That stupid with a capital S-T-U-P-I-D."The tattoo bit was a joke. If you, or anyone else, don't enjoy this that's fine. No one is making it out to be the biggest thing, we're just finding enjoyment in an addition to a site so many of us love.
Also, there's no reason to associate this with Google or any of it's products. Yes, those services start with the same letter, but the design and color scheme of this image is unique to Goodreads. If you were to put this image next to a G representing Google there'd be a clear difference.
Lisa wrote: "JK wrote: "Like so?"Yes. I'm sure it should make sense but I'm sometimes a dunce when it comes to HTML. I'll copy and paste your instructions to a document and try to figure it out later. Thank y..."
No problem. If you need some help clearing it up or whatnot, you can send me a message. I'm not super proficient in html, but I know a little and am willing to help out.
Shiela: You got it to work! Yay!
Your welcome. =]
JK wrote: "'m not super proficient in html, but I know a little and am willing to help out."Thanks, I might take you up on that. But I'll try your instructions first.
Robin wrote: "Does this g come in different colors, how come only the one sepia toned one?"I'm betting the sepia tone is because it matches the already existing logo, and it looks nice and professional. Plus, if they make it a bunch of different colors, it's going to start looking more like Google's "g", which they definitely don't want. From a design perspective, I think they've done a very good job making theirs unique and relevant. Maybe a little boring, but it does stand out in the end, which is what matters ultimately.
I agree, Jenessa. I rather like the blandness, as it doesn't distract me from what I come to goodreads for, which is the books and reviews. :)
I love the colors here. I wouldn't want garish colors. With the hues we have now, I immediately recognize Goodreads.
I enjoy the colors as well and don't really find them bland. I enjoy a variety of bright colors, but also love brown. For some reason it reminds me of old books too, which isn't a bad thing to associate with a book site. =]
oh, i guess I am outnumbered. the goodreads g should also be a different font, will I get blasted for this as well?
O_O I read through 3 pages of comments. Just for a 'g'. O_O
JK wrote: "I enjoy the colors as well and don't really find them bland. I enjoy a variety of bright colors, but also love brown."I like brown, too. I think the word I was looking for was "subtle" rather than bland.
Despite the "G" is already reserved for u know who, Yet this is a good step for branding this site. Congrats!
