I’ve been do this course via Problogger. I am learning lots…
Darren (the dude behind Problogger) wrote this in one of his blog post’s titled The Reasons Why No-one Reads Your Blog and I just had to share!
6. You’ve got a site design only a mother could love
One of the things that really turns people off a blog is ugly site design.
If your site is so filled with peek-a-boo social media widgets, flashy banners and Google Adsense ads that your readers can’t tell what your site is about, you need an overhaul. If you’re still using a template from four years ago, and it wasn’t that attractive when you originally put it up, you need an overhaul. If your readers can’t tell in under ten seconds what the topic of your blog is, you need an overhaul.
Build your design using lots of white space—it truly puts the spotlight on your content and allows your readers to absorb what you’re trying to say. Add a gorgeous, professional banner with your site name and a great tagline that tells them exactly what you’re about.
Then add a few classy, attractive graphic elements to the design. Remember that they say “less is more” for a reason.
Web professionals can really help you create an amazing design that represents who you are as a blogger, writer, and businessperson. Consider consulting a design professional who can help you bring your site’s design in line with your content and your business goals.
What do you think? Are you trying to learn new things about blogging and how to grow your blog?
I have another great post for you tomorrow along the lines of commenting! K.
