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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 13, 2011 11:33AM
i think is really cool how you guys came up with a logo
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Again. 3 pages. Just for a 'g' that went from capital to lowercase. 3 pages. For a 'g'.
The G is awesome! but how do I make the "g" clickable if I put it on my fb?
i dont get it................ its a g.........
Eseul wrote: "The G is awesome! but how do I make the "g" clickable if I put it on my fb?"I have the same question!
All the caveats on their API page "don't do this" that really scare me. I'm not a web developer, just a simple little blogger. Is it possible to have an html g so that I can have it on the same line as the other links on my blog?
i know it is just a g, no need to get excited, people!
Fang the Sniper wrote: "Again. 3 pages. Just for a 'g' that went from capital to lowercase. 3 pages. For a 'g'."you make me laugh
Jeanette wrote: "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..."
Subtle is a good word :) I also liked the comment by JK that it reminds her of old books, I get that feel too.
Betty, I also looked at the API page and got scared away. Yikes!
Robin wrote: "oh, i guess I am outnumbered. the goodreads g should also be a different font, will I get blasted for this as well?"I'm not trying to blast you, I was mostly just explaining my thoughts on why there was one color, and now I'll tell you why I think the font isn't different. I'm not trying to upset you, it's just fun for me because this is a design question, and it's part of the field I'm going to work in once I graduate from college.
They kept the same font for the same reason they stuck with brown: it's part of the original design. When you look at it, you're used to Goodread's logo, and you automatically link it to their site because it's the same font and the same color. It's effective design strategy because if they were to change the font style, you're less likely to connect it to Goodreads.
Robin wrote: "i know it is just a g, no need to get excited, people!"Ya know, a third of the replies on this are people saying how everyone shouldn't be excited. Is there a need for people to constantly repeat this as well? Or is repetition only not allowed if it's from the opposing opinion? If you don't like the thing or don't think it's interesting, okay, but don't tell other people not to care about it. Why does it matter if we enjoy it? Is it detrimental to your well being if people enjoy something like this and want to discuss it?
Silhouette of the black rainbow wrote: ""Gir, reporting for duty" *Salute*
"Gir? What does the 'G' stand for?"
*Snicker*"
OMG! I love that show!!! And this is a great idea! Now I want a sticker for the front of my binder!!!
"Gir? What does the 'G' stand for?"
*Snicker*"
OMG! I love that show!!! And this is a great idea! Now I want a sticker for the front of my binder!!!
JK wrote: "Ya know, a third of the replies on this are people saying how everyone shouldn't be excited."I gotta wonder about people who would read through three pages of comments about something they think is unimportant. Go figure...
Betty wrote: "Fang the Sniper wrote: "Again. 3 pages. Just for a 'g' that went from capital to lowercase. 3 pages. For a 'g'."you make me laugh"
I bet I do. But seriously, 3 WHOLE PAGES FOR ONE LITTLE 'g'?! GET REAL PEOPLE! A TATOO OF IT?! *shakes head in disgust*
Here's hoping that the "g" will be imortalized on many bodies and stiched onto fabric that will be vintage in the times to come...
It's cute, I noticed it on my facebook page. Good work, guys & gals!!
A tattoo of it... Ive been thinking about getting another one... This could be exactly what I need!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY I Love You Goodreads... Will you be my Valentine?
This is great and will work nicely on my blog and anywhere else that I link Goodreads. Thanks!
Bit boring. Just a brown G. Who picked the gross colour???
Jeanette wrote: "JK wrote: "Ya know, a third of the replies on this are people saying how everyone shouldn't be excited."I gotta wonder about people who would read through three pages of comments about something t..."
I find it weird how much people talk about a 'g', I never get why people talk so much on little things.
I know, Brittany, and if it were any site other than Goodreads I would agree with you wholeheartedly. Goodreads happens to be my ONE internet indulgence, so I'm a geek about it---'g' is for geek. :D
any chance of getting this added to about.me?
Thank Jeanette for saying I and not the only one finding it is weird, but yes Goodreads is very cool.
this is only one site that I frequent on a regular basis. The g is good, and it means good company.
Thank you! I don't see it on my bookmarks bar or anywhere on screen, but now that I realize it's for sharing, I will do stuff like print it on a kite. Assuming I understand the directions. Unfortunately, since it's a simple and ambiguous letter, I'll have to use it in conjunction with the stack of books offered for the app. But when GR takes over the world and buries FB, I'll be able to say "I knew you when...."
Let me know when you start selling this as an embroidered patch. My backpack collection of patches would welcome my beloved Goodreads.
