Review my Chicago news blog and I'll Digg/Del.icio.us you

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by bflora, Jun 2, 2007.

  1. #1
    I've just redesigned my Chicago News Blog, The Methods Reporter

    http://www.methodsreporter.com

    I'd like to get feedback on:

    • Monetization-adsense placement, azoogle placement, Text-link-ads placement, etc. both on the main index and single post pages
    • Colors, for links, background, design elements
    • Layout of site features-I've got a big footer, does it work? The header? The stuff in the sidebar? What's missing if anything?
    • Content-what do you think of the content on the site? How could it be improved upon?

    In exchange for a thoughtful review (doesn't have to be long, just helpful) I'll gladly Digg any two URLs you leave in your review post OR add any two URLs to my delicious links.

    Thanks!
    Index page:
    The Methods Reporter
    Short Post
    Chicago Pollution: How toxic is your neighborhood?
    Longer, photo essay post:
    826Michigan: The Monster Union Roars into Ann Arbor
     
    bflora, Jun 2, 2007 IP
  2. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    #2
    Looks good but just need to be properly aligned :eek:
    Ad Placement of the Left is good also blending is good

    Just move the link Unit up,... below the Header so that it can monetize well ;)
     
    Zerosleep, Jun 2, 2007 IP
  3. bflora

    bflora Active Member

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    #3
    What do you mean by properly aligned?

    Also, do you think there'd be too many ads up in the header if i added the link unit there?
     
    bflora, Jun 2, 2007 IP
  4. trichnosis

    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    #4
    design and colours are good but i have suggest to you. your blog is related chicago, why dont you use a chicgo picture as your header? i see that your header picture changing every page load:)
     
    trichnosis, Jun 2, 2007 IP
  5. Nima

    Nima Well-Known Member

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    #5
    I like the blog, I live close to chicago myself and will read your posts from time to time
     
    Nima, Jun 3, 2007 IP
  6. eLeSlash

    eLeSlash Active Member

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    #6
    i link exchange , with the following news website : stiri24.info pm me if you are interested.
     
    eLeSlash, Jun 19, 2008 IP