Review my "How To Blog" site...

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by ttomp13, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. #1
    What do you think of the design and the content?

    Good, bad, or okay? Anything you would improve?

    Thanks much guys!

    Learn how to blog.
     
    ttomp13, Sep 11, 2008 IP
  2. Hakkairu

    Hakkairu Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Top menu could use some work. Other than that i think your good :)
     
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  3. ttomp13

    ttomp13 Active Member

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    I did have it down between the header and the content, but didn't
    think it looked as good. Would you recommend that I put it where I had it?
     
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  4. Tesseract

    Tesseract Peon

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    Nice site. I would move your subscribe over to the side (switch with the picture of the dude in the hat) as it sort of takes focus away from your content and ads (i think).
     
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  5. ttomp13

    ttomp13 Active Member

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    I actually thought about that a few times. I'll experiment a little bit with this when I get some time. I think if I did what you're saying I would probably have to get rid of the "with taylor thompson" text because that next to the title of my site would simply be too crammed. Still, great tips and I will have to try it out when I get the chance.
     
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  6. pctutorialsonline

    pctutorialsonline Peon

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    I agree with this point. I went to look for the subscribe button and I automatically went to the top right corner to find a header picture and text. Whilst it looks good, it would be better to shift it to the right.
     
    pctutorialsonline, Sep 11, 2008 IP
  7. ttomp13

    ttomp13 Active Member

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    Did you look for the subscribe button to actually subscribe, or to simply look for the button? ;)
     
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  8. remoradea

    remoradea Banned

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    #8
    True, the subscribe button is the first that jumps into the sight. It's almost bigger than your site name/logo.

    The logo could be improved. The word "video" looks good, but the "Blogging Tips" has a very standard bevel and emboss efect. I think that with a bit of experimenting in Photoshop you can improve it. Maybe try to make the word "Video" as wide as the "blogging tips (just a tought).
     
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  9. ttomp13

    ttomp13 Active Member

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    Alright. I fixed most of what you guys brought up. Feel free to check it out.
    Thanks for the help!
     
    ttomp13, Sep 12, 2008 IP
  10. kanwarjot

    kanwarjot Notable Member

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    I appreciate your work!! really i am pleased to see your work :) Nice header and nice integration of ads with the content!!
    I almost clicked on one of your ads :p
     
    kanwarjot, Sep 12, 2008 IP
  11. Soamelt

    Soamelt Peon

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    #11
    since the site has your name all over it, i'd put a little bio info in the about section. will build trust between you and the reader.
     
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  12. semfan

    semfan Peon

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    So you have your site in blogger rit?? Nice template you are using ..Try to change your favicon with a new one..its still the blogger default
    Best of luck
     
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  13. ttomp13

    ttomp13 Active Member

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    Soamelt - Wonderful idea!!! I never even thought about that. I will work on
    that tomorrow. Thank you so much!

    Semfan - I tired to do this back in the day (when i was more of a noob) and I
    could never figure it out. I'll have to do some research, but is there any way
    you could direct me in the right path?
     
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    pcsmart Active Member

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    Looks great, although I agree the Blogging Text font/style looks a bit boring/dated
     
    pcsmart, Sep 13, 2008 IP
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    alex_ht Peon

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    #15
    nice site - nice layout. great traffic, too.

    I suggest using wordpress and your own web hosting solution. It will allow you to greatly enhance you design, adding a myriad of functions.
     
    alex_ht, Sep 14, 2008 IP
  16. ttomp13

    ttomp13 Active Member

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    Alright. So I have taken much advice from you guys here at D.P. and am
    greatly appreciating it. I still haven't changed my "Video Blogging Tips" text
    because i don't really know what to change it to. However, I did move
    my subscription area to the right, and I did change the text of my name and
    add in the "it's kind of like Netflix" text.

    What do you guys think now?

    PS: I hear you on the Wordpress however, I just don't have the time or
    money to learn a new thing right now.
     
    ttomp13, Sep 14, 2008 IP
  17. Tesseract

    Tesseract Peon

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    #17
    Yeah Talyor, that is a major improvement.

    I too suggest wordpress, however if you don't have the time to make the switch and blogspot works for you, then why change?

    Best of Luck
     
    Tesseract, Sep 16, 2008 IP
  18. Gallito

    Gallito Peon

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    #18
    In terms of longevity I would say that you are better off with a Wordpress template rather than blogger simply because it is so much easier to comment, etc. with Wordpress, but that is your choice. In terms of overall appearance I think you would be better off moving the 125x125's into a vertical formation that draws less attention away from the content. Ads should mesh, not distract.
     
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    #19
    nice site. the ads very interesting.
     
    frenks, Sep 16, 2008 IP
  20. Saja

    Saja Guest

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    #20
    very nice
    template is very nice and posts are good
     
    Saja, Sep 17, 2008 IP