Comments on: Making Your Site More Design Friendly

By: James M.

James M. — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:54:36 +0000

I can’t help but agree to the fact that most readers would (most probably, unconsciously) judge a blog in the fist few seconds by its design. Patience just wasn’t given to everyone. I know I am guilty of judging that way.

I designed my own website’s look. But I still would want someone else to see if it needs some re-touching or re-designing.

BTW, I like the mailchimp site’s design. And sitesketch’s earthy look is pleasing to the eyes.
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By: Per Lund

Per Lund — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:55:09 +0000

Hi Ethan,

Great post. I think http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com is another great example on outstanding blogdesign.

/Per
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By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:03 +0000

I recently hired a new designer to help with my live build…so far so good.
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By: Ethan

Ethan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:28:37 +0000

Pfft, who uses AdSense? Oh, right, broken sites :p

By: Ethan

Ethan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:28:08 +0000

It’s unfortunate, really, how people judge so quickly on design but then don’t look at the content.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:26:47 +0000

I agree. There’s a whole debate about designers/bloggers writing HTML: http://www.markboulton.co.uk/journal/comments/on-designers-writing-html

By: Ethan

Ethan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:25:43 +0000

Having your blog design being remembered it important, but remember that content is also equally important.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:24:14 +0000

There are a lot of template sites out there (such as WooThemes) that are quite cheap, or free.

By: JR

JR — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:30:34 +0000

I completely agree, there is nothing worse than an unprofessional or broken design, and it is certainly a hidrance to any sites success. I think one of the worst mistakes is when you see a blog with Adsense that is in a broken place, and overlaps on content, looks totally lame! .-= JR ´s last blog post: Make Money Online for Free: How-To Build Money Sites Quickly With Wordpress =-.

By: Clinton Skakun

Clinton Skakun — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:43:23 +0000

So true. Design is not worth the loss of getting wrong. People judge quickly by appearance.
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