Welcome to the new robertmealing.com website.
I have been wanting to update the website for months. I found the old version too limiting: it was difficult to update, did not really reflect my interests, and had no area for me to update friends on the events and occurrences of living life in Oxford.
I decided to switch the format to WordPress rather than an HTML site. I wanted an area where I could post about life, but also wanted areas to feature my photography and design work. I had considered using Apple’s iWeb program because it integrated well with Aperture (their photography application that I use), but while I think it is great for people who want to publish a site with no HTML experience, I found the program far too limiting and inextensible.
I’ve used WordPress before on other sites, and while it too has its limitations, I think it is probably the best program for my needs. I’ve used Atahualpa Theme by BytesForAll, and I have to say, it is a remarkable template. It allows for an amazing amount of customisation. I will continue to make modifications as I work with the site, but I am relieved that it seems to have most of the functionality that I have been hoping for.
I hope you enjoy the site, and thank you for visiting.
Robert
