Review my blog?

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by oakley56fila, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello everyone,
    I have a new blog: http://male.themodernhippy.com, and I would like some feedback if anyone is willing. One of my reasons for asking is that my blog has no real set topic. It's primarily about me and my experiences I guess. The posts are centered around whatever I feel like writing about at that point in time. I am a Web / Graphics Designer so naturally some of my posts tend to drift toward those topics. There aren't very many regarding graphics as I have another website for that.

    One question: Will the fact that my blog lacks a specific topic hurt my traffic?

    Any feedback would be excellent,


    Rick
     
    oakley56fila, Mar 31, 2009 IP
  2. mrhrk01

    mrhrk01 Well-Known Member

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    #2
    I would suggest:
    1) adding a fav icon
    2) Create contact us page and a archives page
    3) Maybe have a RSS icon at the top as well

    About your question, i think it woud give you a wide range of keywords to associate the site with and that is definetly not a bad thing, but i guess you will get general traffic rather than targetted traffic, unless you focus on a large niche if that makes sense ?
     
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  3. oakley56fila

    oakley56fila Active Member

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    #3
    That makes complete sense.

    Good ideas. Was considering the fav icon, just hadn't gotten around to it.

    Your other ideas I hadn't thought of, but will incorporate.



    Thank you!
     
    oakley56fila, Mar 31, 2009 IP
  4. hquinn

    hquinn Peon

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    #4
    I like the theme, looks nice, maybe a "contact me" page would be good ;)
     
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    jamesrocky Active Member

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    Nice and simple Template.
     
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  6. GuardianAngel

    GuardianAngel Active Member

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    Blogging without a specific niche will be very hard for you to promote it. Besides, who are your targeted visitors? How can you sell a product if different kinds of people will be flocking to your blog. Not unless you have a superstar factor that anything that you write is very attractive.

    It is always better to focus on a single niche...
     
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    speel00 Active Member

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    #7
    You should try to aim for a niche, that will help your gain traffic and allow you to offer something valuable to your readers.
     
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    b2breps Active Member

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    it is hard to get a following with a general blog, but look good
     
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    aniroy1986 Well-Known Member

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    I would only say you could have posted it in Reviews sub-forum;)
     
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    Try to use a more attractive header, but yet it must look professional. Try to add more colors in your site too. Thanks and goodluck bro
     
    macobex, Apr 1, 2009 IP