Hi everyone, Could anyone take a look at my new theme for my wordpress blog. The link is in my sig. I have made the header image smaller and I am thinking of switching to a busier theme? Any input would be great. Thanks in advance!
A busier theme? I think it should be simplified a bit. For instance the site title is mentioned twice, all this does is push down the real content. I would get rid of the top title and use the graphic one. Also I would consider using showing fewer ads. Good Luck
Yeah ditto on the ads, you might want to align them up a little better also, maybe they won't look so cluttered that way. I would try the text without the bold font and shorten up the header graphic just a tad if possible.
1) Your header image is enormous. If someone were to visit from StumbleUpon, they will probably leave rather than stay because they have no clue what the site is about. The content is too far down below the fold. The header should be 1/3 to 1/4 the size it currently is. 2) Cut down on the Flickr images in the badge. It takes up lot of space. You can get the gist of it with about 5 images. 3) Put a descriptor in the header, else people might think this is Bumfights meets Girls Gone Wild Let them know it is a travel blog. 4) Integrate photos into your posts. Travel is visual. I did a post the other day about buying new pants. I literally took off my pants and took a photo of my pants. Images catch the eye.
Your site is not very well balanced, your header takes almost half the page, find a smaller alternative, there's also quite alot of ads on your site. Make a few small adjustments and you will have a sharp looking site, success.
Sure thing. Check the header as suggested. It takes all the attention. Make the menu a little prominent.
nice, I would add maybe some links to sites that additionally describe country/town/place you're talking about, or some maps