I have been running my blogging site for about a month and I believe that the sites content is okay. But the problem is that I believe that my site is a bit boring, because there are not enough images on the blog. What do you think? What are the first impressions you get from visiting my site? Is it too boring? Is the content okay? What should I do to improve it? Site URL: http://blogidy.com Thanks in advance!
Too much text for sure. First thing I saw was not a blog, but a Google ad. I would suggest not putting that in such a prominent position, at least on the home page. Also, I did some research on blogs a while back based on many of the top blogs today. You should always try to use at least one picture to post. I found the average was something like 1.4 pics per blog post or something like that. Pictures draw in visitors.
Thanks for your comments. I have now removed the ad on my mainpage and I am trying to add some pics for all the posts.
you're not really taking any risks. fonts are standard, colours are standard too. before trying to add in pics and flash and all sorts of things, try experimenting with some different themes first. good luck! d.
Now I have removed the ads from the front page and added pics to the post. I started thinking about the font on my site and I noticed that it was a bit smaller than in most sites, I then enlarged it 120% of normal. It looks better now in my opinion. What do you think? Any more suggestions for http://blogidy.com First impressions do count, so please tell me what are your first thoughts when you come to the site.
I personally have issues with dark backgrounds as it can tire people. Sticking with lighter and "older eye" friendly colors is a great addition. As far as everything else, I like it. The placement of everything is clean, maybe work on a logo as well (something I need to do as well lol).
Sorry about that. There must have been some problems with my hosting. Now, everything seems to work just fine.
Hi JDanny, My first impressions are: - I've seen this template used a lot. I really recommend you change http://blogidy.com/wp-content/themes/mystique/images/header.jpg to something unique. - I would make the RSS logo at the top right linked for more wanting your RSS URL. - Change your tagline 'Blogging journeys begin here' isn't meaningful enough - Change your 'ABOUT ME' to 'ABOUT' or 'ABOUT BLOGIDY' to make your site feel like more than a one-man operation
i am agree with him, and this is some more... -maybe you can change the color of …Blogging journeys begin here…. That text on dark background, it's didn't good to see. -You can add more widget on that blog, such as Top post, recommend post, or something useful. It's will increase your pageview. -To many bold text on your blog, do you know,,,bold is use to any keyword that you want. It's will help your sites serp. So, i think you must carefully if you want to use it. Thanks.. Axel
you need to increase followers on twitter if you have twitter widget, but i would say remove it and just put logo that "follow us" because that widget my drive your traffic away. Also, add become fan on facebook, add us, follow us, become friend on most social networking that you are member on that way you will have traffic from all over the internet. Add widget "most commenter" that will bring your commenter come back to get on top or stay on top. Good luck
Now I have updated a lot. I changed my theme to swift and I have made a logo for my site. Also the top commenters are now visible. What do you think? http://blogidy.com
It is a good start for a site if this is your first one. I would definitely have some interactive stuff for your visitors to be drawn to. I got on the page and really didn't wanna read your content because I felt a little bored as soon as I got there. I would still look for a better theme that gets the readers to peer down at the content. I am looking for somewhere to focus on with the plain jane website. Good luck though and keep trying!
I think you should put more picture on your theme, so It makes not boring too see, and beside give a good first impression to the visitors.
The contents impressed me on first visit more than the template design and color schemes.The logo,navigation menu and header looks very old.Overall need a attractive and unique template.
You have a wonderful blog. It is very informative... I think there is no reason for you to worry about anything... Keep it up!
You know when I opened the page the only thing I saw first was your Logo and all the time it was stending infront of my eyes...it is really very big! I would even say too big and bright. Eyes only look at it and everything else is lost somewhere...
Yea, it's boring for me. But hey, I'm sure Google bots enjoy it a lot, because your blog is made for bots not for people. Try contests or original images & graphics.