Please review my new blog layout

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by webs, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. #1
    I just changed the layout of my blog from a non-widget ready two-column theme to a widget-friendly three-column one.

    Just want to know what people think. Any constructive criticism is welcome.

    Cheers.
     
    webs, Sep 13, 2007 IP
  2. bnandika

    bnandika Well-Known Member

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    #2
    If you talk about arsenal, where is arsenal logo ? in my opinion your logo is more fit to talk about aircraft because it's like the marking of english aircraft

    Btw I like the layout, clean and simple
     
    bnandika, Sep 13, 2007 IP
  3. Cryspatus

    Cryspatus Active Member

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    #3
    I don't know too much about the subject of your blog so I don't have much to remark on that, but I like your layout. Its easy on the eyes :)
     
    Cryspatus, Sep 14, 2007 IP
  4. urbanchaos.in

    urbanchaos.in Banned

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    #4
    They layout is pretty good.But keep that subscription blog a little above and also make the box border with some bright colour.So that it will be very esy to identify.The usre gets the +ve feeling while signing up to your blog :)

    Good luck
     
    urbanchaos.in, Sep 14, 2007 IP
  5. urbanchaos.in

    urbanchaos.in Banned

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    #5

    Yes the logo must be changed.
     
    urbanchaos.in, Sep 14, 2007 IP
  6. webs

    webs Guest

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    #6
    Hmm. About the logo, why do people not like it? Please keep in mind that using the Arsenal crest would be an infringement on copywrite laws.

    I have used this logo for a while and quite like it, but the feeling here is not appropriate. Why?

    Also, the border. I am waiting on some assistance from the theme designer and then the border will be changing to blue or red.

    Cheers.
     
    webs, Sep 14, 2007 IP
  7. eruct

    eruct Well-Known Member

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    #7
    nice and clean. might recommend adding some color to the 'follow your comments' section as right now it is hard to distinguish the writer from their topic.
    some picture would definitely liven things up a bit too.

    also, if your worried about copyright infringement then you might want to think twice about the logo that you have up there right now because it is exactly the same as the Ben Sherman logo.
     
    eruct, Sep 14, 2007 IP
  8. justvenkys

    justvenkys Peon

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    #8
    looks clean, but the 1st side bar is very big in size, even dominating the content. It should be a little smaller. And the contents are also going too leftwards, a reader will feel uncomfortable. So some border would do good to it..
     
    justvenkys, Sep 15, 2007 IP
  9. pinkie

    pinkie Peon

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    #9
    I think if it is blog abut Arsenal there have to be more pics with team players, it's symbols, etc...
     
    pinkie, Sep 16, 2007 IP
  10. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    #10
    what is arsenal? is it a different type of game? or is it football? sorry for my ignorance.... I couldn't find anything explaining this on your blog...

    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Sep 16, 2007 IP
  11. m8ttg

    m8ttg Member

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    #11
    Not a gunners fan myself, prefer the hammers.. ;)

    good clean looking blog though, I like it.

    I would recommend putting the subscription optin box higher up.

    The logo might be better as a canon if you can find a decent one to use, try somewhere like istockphoto.

    I see you've already signed up for BlogRush, would be interested in how you're finding it so far..?
     
    m8ttg, Sep 16, 2007 IP
  12. webs

    webs Guest

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    #12
    Hmm. This had been brought to my attention previously. The colours are definitely different but it is quite similar, you are right. I guess I will look into a new logo. For the time being, I don't think it would breach copywrite, it is different enough.

    The borders are something I am looking into with the designer. I think it is something that definitely needs to happen, just a matter of time.

    Again, I have to be careful with using different symbols because of copywrite. The idea behind a different colour scheme is to differentiate it from many other red/white Arsenal blogs that all look very similar. You'll notice if you click on each story there are photos.

    Good piece of feedback. Arsenal is a football club. People who search for it will know but it's great to hear a fresh piece of input, I will rethink the 'About' section and consider adding new bits and pieces to help out.

    Logo is a difficult one. Most other blogs use that cannon or don't have a logo at all. The idea of raising the subscription section is great, I've got that before too, just working out exactly where I will put it.
     
    webs, Sep 16, 2007 IP
  13. SlickR

    SlickR Active Member

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    #13
    pretty good but the logo is kinda wierd. It will be more appropriate for a bullzai or target but not for arsenal fansite. Also i would personally go with a red-->white background. Totally white is kinda plain.
     
    SlickR, Sep 17, 2007 IP
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    forumrating Notable Member

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    #14
    looks ok to me, clean and readable site, do not need any changes.
     
    forumrating, Sep 17, 2007 IP