1 // Unique header
The
header is the first thing people see when they visit your blog, so it
needs to stand out! If you're not comfortable designing one yourself,
there are lots of designers who would love to help.
2 // Simple navigation
About & contact
pages are usually some of the first people visit when they find a new
blog - are yours easy to find? Keep your menu up near the header for
easy visibility, but don't clutter this area with too many page links.
3 // Clear readability
This includes your
post & pictures! Make sure your content can be easily read (both
your font & font size contribute to this) and your pictures can be
easily seen. No one wants to squint!
4 // Easy to connect
You don't have to be
on every social site, but make sure you clearly link to the one's you
are a part of. So much of the discussion happens off the blog!
5 // Reflects you
This is the most
important one. Because your design can be beautiful, but if it doesn't
reflect you, it hasn't served it's purpose. A blog is your space on the
web, and the design needs to reflect you and what you love.
<><><>
Brittany is offering $50 in credit to her design shop as well as a copy of her e-book "Blog Design Essentials: Where to Start."
Thanks! I didn't realize someone had written a book about it....awesome!
ReplyDelete