Review my Travel Blog

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Beanz, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. #1
    I "officially" launched my personal travel blog today, and would love some feedback on it. I'm overall generally happy with the theme, header and layout. However, I believe the right sidebar needs a brush up and some of the text fonts/colours could be changed. Would love to hear some feedback!

    Vagaben.com


    For those who feel destined, a comment or two will be highly appreciated as well! :)

    Cheers
    Ben
     
    Beanz, Jan 16, 2010 IP
  2. PixelMuse

    PixelMuse Peon

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    #2
    It looks like a nice site. A good wordpress theme, I love the header I can't decide if the grey background color is fitting. :) Best of luck with your site.
     
    PixelMuse, Jan 16, 2010 IP
  3. mtjensen

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    #3
    I love the Stand by me video and the whole traveling music video concept. You just need more content but nice site here.

    Thanks

    Mark

    http://pcblogger.net
     
    mtjensen, Jan 16, 2010 IP
  4. simon1985

    simon1985 Guest

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    #4
    This blog looks very nice by its traveling music vidio.
     
    simon1985, Jan 16, 2010 IP
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    #5
    It's nice and with added content will be nicer. I don't like the bg color tough. And you should ad some widgets on the sidebar to fill the space. The theme is made with artisteer?
     
    awery13, Jan 16, 2010 IP
  6. SinnedM

    SinnedM Member

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    #6
    Cool cartoon image of yourself, like the theme, site and your stories. Now all you need is travel more and write about it! so we have more to read.
     
    SinnedM, Jan 17, 2010 IP
  7. Beanz

    Beanz Peon

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    #7
    Thanks for the good feedback guys! I know it's not much content, but I'm working on it as we speak:) I'm also going to add some widgets during the next few days. Any suggestions? I'm adding a Most Popular, but I don't really feel it's necessary yet, hehe.
     
    Beanz, Jan 17, 2010 IP
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    #8
    I visited your site and I started imagining myself traveling around the world.. its one of those things in life( you know what they say, you only have 1 chance to live...).. Its blogs like these that really make youre time worth reading sometimes.... anyway before I get carried away...

    The first thing I noticed is that you have a border around the images.. Id get rid of those... set border to none... its just me..

    and someone already mentioned the grey background...

    other than that..its good.
     
    jaguarsdesign, Jan 17, 2010 IP
  9. IraWeissman

    IraWeissman Greenhorn

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    #9
    I think it looks great and it's a great idea. Travel blogs can be very interesting. Most people can't afford to travel around, or don't have the spare time to do so. so the live vicariously through others can be very enjoyable.
     
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  10. ClearlyEnlight

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    #10
    Hey looks like a great start to a new travel blog, I will add the RSS feed.

    I have been traveling for over two years now, currently nesting in Bulgaria.

    I will contact you about exchanging links. I am not too if I am allowed to leave my link here being a new member.
     
    ClearlyEnlight, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  11. thestrangefruit

    thestrangefruit Active Member

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    #11
    Very nice blog. Could use a better logo/header though.. 6/10.

    Good content too.
     
    thestrangefruit, Jan 18, 2010 IP
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    #12
    Try to mess around with different colors
     
    johagulo, Jan 18, 2010 IP
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    #13
    you need to work more on colours... try to mix up the right colours.
     
    saif_bhai, Jan 18, 2010 IP
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    #14
    I just looked into your blog, and overall is good, but you can get better designs with your wp blog. There are so many free premium themes in internet and you should categorized your post.

    regrads,
     
    randpropz, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  15. ClearlyEnlight

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    #15
    Well, if you change themes you might as well pay the money and get Thesis from DYIthemes, it is the best framework of a wordpress theme. I guess it depends on your goals.

    But I think what you have is fine, blogs always evolve.

    You should also put a contact page on your blog and a link page.
     
    ClearlyEnlight, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  16. Hijynx427

    Hijynx427 Well-Known Member

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    #16
    Investigate professional graphics people too - that always helps. A good logo or icon can go a long way.
     
    Hijynx427, Jan 18, 2010 IP
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    #17
    your blog perfect :)
     
    princeachilles, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  18. cuxxie

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    #18
    nice loggo...
    good design...
    great stories...
    two thumbs up..
     
    cuxxie, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  19. Beanz

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    Thanks again for the replies guys. Think I will leave the main design as it is for now, but work on the right menu. I'm currently out travelling and have to focus on adding content:) Will get back to you when I start working on the design again!
     
    Beanz, Jan 19, 2010 IP
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    #20
    Cool, I like your logo
     
    dwkblog, Jan 20, 2010 IP