Comments on: Why Your Blog Design Sucks, And What to Do About It http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/ Hack your writing. Self-publish your book. Fri, 05 May 2017 20:02:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.4 By: Build the Perfect Author Blog – Part 2: Choosing A Theme http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-8351 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:02:59 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-8351 […] Design matters far more to the visitor than it does to you – but that doesn’t mean you have to pick something you don’t like. When considering a template design, take particular note of the following three characteristics: […]

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By: Why “Social Media” is Only Half the Answer http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7653 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:04:21 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7653 […] your blog is awesome. You’re an awesome writer, and you’re pumping out sweet posts on a very cool topic. […]

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By: Why Every Great Website Costs $10,000 http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7485 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:52:05 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7485 […] a “imawesome.wordpress.com” website.Great.But you didn’t spend a dime, and now your site kind of sucks. Sorry, but it does (you know who you are). Sure, it’s got an About page, and you try to blog […]

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By: Amanda http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7455 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7455 The blog is also breaking in Opera.

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By: Nick Thacker http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7453 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:01:00 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7453 Hi Prof. Loga!

Thanks for stopping by! First, I like your goal–I think it’s a great start. 

I’m not sure I’m seeing the Positive Health blog correctly–either there are some serious design issues or it’s breaking in my Chrome browser. Also, I’d recommend using a less busy background image, like the one you have on the Logamuthu site. The repeating image is difficult to see, and it repeats on higher-resolution screens.

And a question: what is your target market? Are you looking to capture the attention of Americans, Europeans, Indians, etc.? I think knowing this would help guide your blog’s direction. 

Hope this helps!
Nick 

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By: Nick Thacker http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7452 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:56:00 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7452 Hey Amanda!

Sorry to take so long to get back with you–it’s been a crazy few weeks! 

First, I’m a HUGE fan of Pat’s–his stuff is killer, and he’s obviously doing a lot right. So if you need to find examples of anything, he’s a great place to start. 

That said, I actually like your “Start Here” page better–it’s cleaner, easier to navigate, and seems to be less “in your face.” Pat’s got awesome content and video there, but I don’t usually go through too many videos on “Start Here” pages. 

BTW–are you really 11?!?

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By: Amanda http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7449 Sat, 05 May 2012 03:39:00 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7449 Hey Nick I’ll love some feedback as well. I’m getting my Start Here page set up properly first…Do you think this page is a good example of a Start Here page?  http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/passive-income-101/ (This is not mine!)

But in the meanwhile:

http://greatlifeblog.wordpress.com/

Thank you so much. 😉

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By: Nick Thacker http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7448 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7448 Hey Ellen! Sure thing:

The biggest “problem” (in quotes because this is obviously subjective) I can see with your site is that I have nowhere to start. Specifically, I get to your blog and see a few recent posts–about life, May flowers, etc.–good stuff. But I want to see what your blog’s all about! You’ve done a great job including a brief byline in your header (“balancing life…”) and that’s awesome. 

But I’d love to see a “Start Here” sort of link on your main nav that takes me to a page with your best/most in-depth/most helpful/whatever posts. Other than that, I commend you on using categorical navigation; for some reason many people using the Blogger platform don’t include that… not sure why–it’s extremely helpful for me!

Again–these are my own opinions, and only that. Don’t change to something you don’t love, but if you don’t love it yet, keep tweaking until you do!

Hope that helps!
Nick 

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By: Hot Coco aka Ellen http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7446 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:09:00 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7446 I’d love some feedback.  I combined three blogs into one blog about a month ago, and feel as though my brand-new-blog (again) flailing about is diminishing, but…
http://www.ellenmgregg.com
Thank you so much.

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By: How to Find the Perfect Audience for Your Book, And Sell It to Them http://www.writehacked.com/platforms/why-your-blog-design-sucks-and-what-to-do-about-it/#comment-7436 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:01:19 +0000 http://fb8.627.myftpupload.com/?p=1961#comment-7436 […] you’re set up for capturing their permission. You must have a website; preferably a blog. Specifically a WordPress blog that doesn’t have a sucky design.Second, you need to have the technology in place to actually make the transaction. I have a […]

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