Views and reviews on anything from news to bluesHey guys,
My first idea would be a banner or something near the top possibly in the sidebar, a "brand" an image that you use to promote your site. It could be a guerrilla even.
Next, instead of having the social bookmarking buttons in the sidebar like you have done, use a button at the bottom of each post, check into addthis, sharethis or te!!. Either one will let your readers share your info on social bookmarking networks.
Next you'll want to move that RSS subscriptions button up to the top, your most valuable type of visitor is the one that returns to your blog on a somewhat regular basis - they are the people that trust your advice and will most likely recommend your blog to others(via social bookmarking or email.)
I just scanned your blog posts quick and it looks like you've got about seven posts on the first page, bring that down to three or four. Then go to your blog layouts, create a new gadget and choose link list - link to some of your favorite posts from the sidebar.
People will navigate through your site, don't try to show them every post all at once.
To get more visitors/comments on your blog, go and leave comments on other blogs.
I see at the bottom of your blog you advertise free link exchange - I'm in.
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I like your tip on reducing the amount of pages on your opening page. It is something I think I need to change on my blog. So much to do in such a short life!
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ReplyDeleteIt is something that a lot of bloggers need to consider a little more.
When you have four or more posts displayed per page it can cause many different issues such as slower load time and the overwhelming effect.
thanks for the tips man, like i said constructive criticism is exactly what the site needed and undoubtably it will be better thanks to that. thanks for the review and keep up the good work.
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No problem Chris
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