Blog Completely Set up Final Review

Discussion in 'Websites' started by emil2k, Dec 14, 2005.

  1. #1
    Hey Guys ok our blog is now finished we added Adsense and a we have a bunch of posts and etc.

    Tell us what you think of the finished prouct.

    Thanks

    BLOG
     
    emil2k, Dec 14, 2005 IP
  2. kniveswood

    kniveswood Well-Known Member

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    Very clean look! I like it :D
     
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  3. ManXP

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    #3
    LOL, I saw huge Google Ads in the middle of page and thought that blog's owner is a little bit crazy. Then I have realized it's just a picture of Google ads to introduce themed ads.

    So I added your blog to my bookmarks, keep it updated!
     
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  4. Windows-Update-Advisor

    Windows-Update-Advisor Well-Known Member

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    Very nice blogsite, well done:p
     
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  5. Colleen

    Colleen Illustrious Member

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    No designers on staff? Did MD whip open Photoshop and make the header?

    Honestly the header is like so 1990's, the rest is fine and great but maybe get a professional header done and tell MD to stop pretending to be a designer.
     
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  6. emil2k

    emil2k Well-Known Member

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    Colleen the header was done by me :(
    I havent had many complaints yet but Im open to suggestions...
     
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    Colleen Illustrious Member

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    Come to think of it I was giving MD too much credit, ever see his sites? All white and text, no graphics. Maybe contact wwhhome, he has an awesome graphics designer, he made his avatar.:cool:
     
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    mikelbeck Well-Known Member

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    I like it!
     
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  9. ServerUnion

    ServerUnion Peon

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    Are you going to use permalinks? Not as much value with the structure you have now.
     
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  10. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    Diss me but not my blog ;)
     
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    #11
    the blog is very clean, but I have mentioned on other posts that having too many entries on the front page is a major turn off. Especially if your sidebar content doesn't scroll very far. I would much rather see four or five posts maximum on the front page and everthing else relegated to the archives. When you do that you can use the "Related Posts" plugin to add links to other posts beneath those four on five on the front page. You are at least motivating your viewers to check out what else you have to offer.
     
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    #12
    Hi

    Its my first post but I've been reading a while. I should do an intro I guess, maybe later.

    One thing I would do is checkout the rss feeds from the site. It looks like they give the whole feed and not a summary (I subscribed and got all the content). If you wish people to visit the site (and click on ads) then you don't want to give them all your content without making them visit perhaps.

    The other thing is maybe limit the number of posts on the front page a little more. After the 6th or 7th post your sidebars have gone and its just dead space then. Either put more stuff in the sidebars, or reduce the number of posts.

    Finally, as someone else mentioned, use the URL rewrite function

    Constructive criticism only.

    Andy
     
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    Dio Well-Known Member

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    Wow its awesome! Amazing. Wicked! The best rolling blog made by webmasters I've ever laid eyes on.

    I'm not biased or anything. :D
     
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  14. Blogmaster

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    it is the blog of webmaster blogs :)
     
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    I agree, might want to limit the posts and even use summaries that link to the full story. You can check the blog listed by my name for an example if you like.
     
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    Joy of being involved aside, Permalinks and number of posts on front-page are a must. :D
     
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    In time we will organize it into categories as well, that should help "clean it up" a little bit :)
     
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    #18
    Gotta agree with ServerUnion-- Emil2k your blog looks good but it need to limit the posts--way to long...if you put adsense on the left side column you might make more money--- Lore
     
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    Very nice design. :)
     
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  20. emil2k

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    #20
    I agree, but I just dont like categories but maybe I'm wrong, I really dont want to limit any of the posts or have the pressure of trying to fill up any ceratin category cause some are more heavily populated, I want the blog to be free of any restraints...

    But definetly like the summaries and the post limit idea...and I think I will place the limit at ten...

    Also can someone give me a link to where I can get the related posts plug in, sounds good...

    Thanks for comments
     
    emil2k, Dec 14, 2005 IP