Amy Pollard
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Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
At first glance, I am very confused what the point of the blog is. Consider adding a clearer title and a tagline that informs visitors what the blog is about. Also, consider adding some photos instead of just illustrated graphics. This might make your blog appear more professional.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Very nice flower image and color combination. Consider adjusting the sizes of your widgets on the sidebar so they're relatively similar in size. It's distracting seeing a huge photo of you and then very tiny text widgets below. Try to make the sizes similar or the same. Also, consider enlarging the size of your title, tabs and post text, just so it is easier to read. You're off to a good start.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
For your Action and Destiny blog, add a tagline that describes the purpose or point of the blog. Consider having only one sidebar column rather than two columns (it appears squished). Consider arranging your posts with text, preceded or followed by one or two images. Currently, I don't know whether to focus on the text or the images of your posts due to the jumbled organization. Consider adding a social media widget, email widget and writing a short (3-5 sentence) bio for your Blogger Profile, so people know who you are and why they should listen to what you're saying. Consider adding pages (i.e. Archives, Links, About Me). I like the template you use. Keep up the good work!
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
The black-and-white image looks very professional. Consider shortening the tagline so it fits on one line. Great job with your pages--an "About Me" page is a wonderful idea. Good job with your gadgets. Consider adding the Follower or News Feed widgets (more ways for people to subscribe). Good call adding photos to each post--it livens up the site and catches the eye. Consider adding a color background to your blog, perhaps just on the right and left sides of the blog, with a white center. This might make the blog more visually appealing. Just be careful which color you choose, if you do this. Great job overall!
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Hi Diane, nice layout so far. For the "Links I love" tab, consider not putting periods between the words. It's just confusing and unnecessary. Good job with your gadgets--they are relatively similar in size. I like how your bio is featured at the top of your sidebar, so visitors can easily learn who you are. Consider not having ads--they tend to give a perception of reduced quality. However, since your blog appears to be a personal blog, ads might be fine in this case. Perhaps just delete the ad at the very top of the blog, since it seems intrusive. Good job so far.
Obasi Miracle ∙ 17 weeks ago
actually many users here have actually reviewed mine and I have all the correction and still welcomes more recommendation http://www.blog.obasimvilla.com
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
The font of your tagline is difficult to read. Consider changing the font to letters that are not merely outlined but solid. Consider adding a photo of yourself at the top of your left-hand sidebar. An image would lend your site more credibility.
Obasi Miracle ∙ 17 weeks ago
there's already an image here http://obasimvilla.com/blog/about-the-author/
will change that font again
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Very catchy design. Consider adding a photo of yourself and short description at the top of your left-hand sidebar. This lends credibility to your blog. Consider coming up with a more creative and distinct tagline than "All About What I Think." In the future, consider adding some type of Archives page or gadget. You're off to a good start.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Very smart layout overall. Consider adding some pages (i.e. "DIY," "Fashion," etc.) so visitors see at a glance what to expect on your blog. Consider moving your "Contact Me" page to the very end, as this is just customary. Strongly consider adding a photo and short bio (3-5 sentences) widget to your left sidebar, preferably toward the top of your sidebar. Visitors want to know what you look like and a bit about you. Also, if you have a Facebook page, consider adding the Facebook badge somewhere in the middle of your left sidebar. Overall very nice layout and colors. The blog is already very visually appealing.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
I like the colors and overall atmosphere of your blog--it resembles a magazine site, in some ways. Consider changing "HELP keep the blog alive!!" to something less desperate and certainly not all-caps or double exclamation points. There's an "error establishing database connection" when I clicked on "About Me." On this page, make sure you have a real photo of yourself. I like the artsy image on your home page, but visitors want to know who is actually behind the blog and whether you are credible. Consider adding Follower and Follow by Email gadgets on the sidebar, if available. Lastly, I commend your placement of the ads. They are not invasive or intrusive--rather, they have allotted places. You're off to a solid start.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
You're doing all the right things--clearly worded but creative page titles, follower gadgets on the sidebar, bio easy to locate, photo of yourself, button to grab. With that said, I'm a bit confused by the title and subtitle, as well as the image behind it. The blog is your thoughts and yet there is "they" in the title. Consider rewording the current title/subtitle or completely changing the title to something far more creative. Overall, you are off to a good start.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Nice theme and colors, your sidebar is nicely formatted and contains all the right gadgets. Strongly consider adding a title and tagline so visitors know what your blog is actually about. The scrolling bar of "profile" "message" "themes" is confusing. Instead of this, consider having pages with labels such as "Photos" or "About Me." As is, your blog is difficult to navigate and visitors have no clue what the blog is about, because there is no title, tagline or pages.
Kulhead ∙ 17 weeks ago
never get any review on my blog but will be happy if you be the first person
www.kulhead.blogspot.com
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Consider adding a tagline that explains what the blog is for. Also, consider adding a photo and short bio (3-5 sentences) to your sidebar, preferably at the top. Visitors like to know whose blog they are visiting and what you look like. Consider changing the background--as is, the charcoal gray seems a bit dark for a blog with "geek" in the title. Maybe something more light, upbeat, abstract or modern would better fit the technology theme of the blog. Lastly, consider removing the ads. I know this generates some revenue. However, the presence of ads--especially on a blog trying to provide a service or sell something--reduces the quality of the blog, in visitors' minds. Ads make blogs look like spam, unless handled with extreme care. Strongly consider deleting all of the ads.
Kulhead ∙ 16 weeks ago
thanks so much for the review, will take a good look into your suggestion, it really help alots
Hotei ∙ 17 weeks ago
You can give it a go :)
http://anymorethenawhisper.blogspot.com/?zx=6c303a30adbe719e
Thanks :)
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Thanks for the submission, but Google says the blog contains adult content and I will not review a blog with adult content.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Good job with your design and gadgets. Consider outlining your tabs and main box (the white space) in bright pink, just for some color contrast. Consider changing your page titles to bold or a fancy font, just to spruce things up. Consider moving your Follower gadget up, closer to the top of the blog so it's one of the first things visitors see, after your photo/bio gadget. Good job so far!
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Good job with your gadgets. Consider a different background photo, one that has more personality in it. Consider ditching the light-green/purple combination for your tabs. Consider adding the "About Me" gadget to the top of your right sidebar. Also consider adding a tagline that describes why you blog or what you blog about. Good luck!
Eve Adams ∙ 17 weeks ago
hello amy, you are such a good reviewer. Please review my blog.
http://insidesickcure.blogspot.com
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Too much white space. Add a background photo or color border on each side. Please add an "About Me" page and state the purpose of the blog somewhere, as well. Strongly consider adding a tagline that tells visitors what the blog is about. Consider adding an "About Me" gadget. Re-consider the title and logo of the blog. The "Spiritual Blog" doesn't make sense when I scroll down and see a bunch of computer-related posts. The logo itself might work, but needs to be reformatted in a sharper, more professional design. Good luck!
Obasi Miracle ∙ 17 weeks ago
what's your opinion on this other one @ http://www.obasimiracle.blogspot.com
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Strongly consider adding an "About Us" page. Good job with your user-friendly layout and design. The flowery background looks a bit girly--consider changing this to something else. However, I like the blue colors you use. Your blog is very appealing to the eye. Just make it obvious who is publishing this blog and tweak your background and you're good to go.
Obasi Miracle ∙ 16 weeks ago
Thanks for the review , I already have an about in the footer here http://obasimiracle.blogspot.com/p/about.html
Donna ∙ 17 weeks ago
Hi, I'm thinking of changing up my layout if necessary. Your input would really help. :)
http://sheepstep.blogspot.com/
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
I really like the blue polka dots. I really dislike the "Sheepstep Cakes" logo. It is too big in size and the yellow around the words doesn't work for me. Play around with the colors a bit and find a combo that works better with the awesome polka dot background. Also, minimize this title to at least half of its current size, maybe even less. Strongly consider adding a tagline that says something about what the blog is about (i.e., "my take on fashion"). Also, strongly consider getting rid of the cute cursor. Some visitors will find this very annoying. Good luck!
Donna ∙ 17 weeks ago
Ooooh really? Okay, I'll try to come up with something else soon. Thank you so much for the help. :)
Glitterisedfingers ∙ 17 weeks ago
http://glitterisedfingersandeyes.blogspot.ie/
I'm new to the blogging world, would appreciate your opinion :)
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
You're off to a solid start. Add an "About Me" gadget to the top of your right hand sidebar, with a professional bio that makes you credible. Strongly consider adding pages such as "Fashion," "Makeup," and "About Me," so visitors can navigate your site. Very strongly consider adding a background--there is way too much white and the blog is very boring right now. Good job with your fonts and spacing. Good luck!
Josephine Jade ∙ 17 weeks ago
I would love to see what you think http://josephinejade.blogspot.co.uk/
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Very smart layout. I like where you put the Followers gadget. Consider adding pages such as "About Me," "Beauty," "Fashion," etc. Consider adding color--perhaps to the title of the blog and the text of the page or post titles would be enough. As is, the blog (especially the title area) is very colorless. You're off to a great start.
Mr Charming ∙ 17 weeks ago
This blog is only two months old, but a review would be greatly appreciated. I strive to encourage my 3,500+ email subscribers to stay. haha ;) Thanks.
http://prinzecharming.com/
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Nice job with layout. The "Connecticut Sunrise" is very confusing. Consider maintaining consistency with the fonts in posts. Good job with gadgets and spacing.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Too many words on your title banner. Delete the stuff on the right hand side (or move this to one of your pages). Consider changing the pink font of "Saving Super Girl" to the same font as the words "I'm saved. I'm loved. I write." Keep the color pink if you wish. Consider changing your photo to something less generic and/or adding a background to your blog. Good luck!
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Good job. Consider adding a "Fashion" page, since a lot of the posts seem to deal with this topic. Consider deleting any animations, as these are often associated with pop-up ads and spam. Otherwise, good job.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Nice layout. Consider adding a tagline--this may or may not be necessary. Consider changing the page title "Sponsorship and Advertisement" to "Contact Me" or "Opportunities," so it's not as long. Good luck!
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
The ads are invasive, especially the banner at the top. Consider moving your "About Me" gadget to the top of your right sidebar, choosing a photo that is a close-up of your face and writing a small bio that will display without visitors having to click on your profile. I like the purple polka dot background, but the dark gray pages menu doesn't work for me. Play around with colors and designs for this bar (perhaps changing it to the same shade as the background of the title). Good luck!
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
You're off to a good start. Consider adding a photo or two. The colors are pretty boring. You may want to reconsider your color scheme. Also, the eyes don't really know where to focus. Nothing really jumps out at you when you look at the blog. Consider enlarging your logo/title or adding a photo to catch visitors' attention. Good luck!
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Nice layout. The banner beneath the pages is not showing up (it is solid black on my screen). This may be a technical error. If not, consider adding a slideshow of photos or one fixed photo. Strongly consider removing the ads. They bring in some change, but the ads reduce the perceived quality of your site. If you absolutely cannot part from the ads, then shove them down to the bottom of the sidebar. Consider adding an "About Me/Us" gadget to the top of your right sidebar, with a photo of your face. It looks like your title "Shadows Galore" is typed in two different fonts/colors. Edit this for consistency word-to-word. Overall, you have a very user-friendly layout. Good luck!
alvin ∙ 15 weeks ago
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dennis hodgson ∙ 17 weeks ago
Hi Amy. I have a very plain blog, mainly because I'm not at all tech savvy, but I would welcome your opinion.
http://dennishodgson.blogspot.com
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Consider moving your Followers gadget up above the Labels gadget, so visitors instantly see who is following your site. If you must have an image behind your title, then please change this image at once. The pink clouds just don't cut it. Consider a less-conventional font for your title, unless a generic font is needed to make the letters distinct from the photo background. Personally, I would use a completely different Blogger template (maybe a simple template w/ a photo background) and I would add pages to the blog, but it all depends on how much time you have to put toward your blog. Good luck!
dennis hodgson ∙ 17 weeks ago
Thank you Amy. I've taken your advice and moved the Followers gadget. Regarding the image backing the title, I don't like it either (it looked slightly better when it actually fitted the box), but I can't figure out how to get rid of it. Blogger's editing tools have changed since I put it there. I'd also prefer a different typeface for the title, but I'm not sure which ones are available. I've changed it to lower case though, because I don't really like all caps. Thanks again for your advice.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Strongly consider adding a tagline. Consider adding an "About" page. I find the wood background a bit odd--consider changing the photo to something else. Good luck!
Maldives Traveller ∙ 17 weeks ago
http://divingresortsmaldives.wordpress.com/
Please Review My Blog
Thanks
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Change the background photo--a half-naked woman sends the wrong signal to visitors. Also, get a photo banner that isn't blurry. For the "Why Maldives? Here Is Why!" page, delete the "here is why" part. Just say "Why Maldives?" Add an "About" page and a "Contact" page. Consider adding a "Photos" page. Strongly consider rewording your title and tagline--it confuses visitors as to what the purpose of Maldives is. In fact, strongly consider redoing your entire blog. The current format does not look professional at all. Good luck!
Shawn Yankey ∙ 17 weeks ago
http://laughingatlife232.blogspot.com/ I'd love to hear what you think of the layout. Any tips would be appreciated.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Too much text. Consider changing the background--the current one is too dark and blurry. Shorten your tagline to one sentence. I'm not sure why there is a ",2" after the "Laughing at Life" title. Consider adding an "About" page.
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Your site has pop-up windows. Get rid of these. Add some color--there's too much white right now. Consider adding pages.
Stylegoddessblog ∙ 17 weeks ago
hi, amy. can you give me a layout review as well?
http://www.stylegoddessblog.com
thanks. :)
Amy Pollard ∙ 17 weeks ago
Strongly consider adding pages such as "Fashion" or "About Me." Strongly consider adding a Blogger Bio gadget to your sidebar and an "About Me" page. Nice design so far, but there's too much white. Somehow incorporate one or two other colors. Consider moving your Followers gadget up closer to the top of the sidebar, so people see the followers instantly when they visit. Good luck!
Amy Pollard ∙ 16 weeks ago
The ads are intrusive. Don't place ads at the very top of site. Consider changing the title and icon of the blog--it's confusing. Consider adding a tagline to show what blog is about. Consider adding an "About Me" page. Move your Follower gadget from the bottom of site to the sidebar. Add a background. There's too much white right now. But make sure the background is compatible with the salmon-pink color of your pages bar, or else change the color of this bar. Good luck.
Amy Pollard ∙ 16 weeks ago
Consider adding a light gray/transparent background to your tagline, so the words stand out more. Consider deleting the second sentence of your tagline, and just having the first. Consider adding this same gray/transparent background to the date headers of your posts. Consider moving your "About Me" gadget to the very top of your sidebar, followed by the "Follow by Email" gadget and then the "Follower" gadget. This way, all the follow gadgets are close in proximity and among the first things visitors see. Consider in the future adding pages such as "About Me," "Archives," etc. Overall, cute font and nice choice of colors. Good luck!
Travel Around Spain ∙ 16 weeks ago
I'd like to hear your review!
http://travelaroundspain.blogspot.com
And thanks in advance!
Amy Pollard ∙ 16 weeks ago
Consider disabling the "tips and tricks" link of your tagline. It's kind of distracting. Consider deleting ",and the world" portion of your tagline, so the focus is mainly Spain. Consider moving your "Follower" gadget to the top of your sidebar and your ads to the bottom. Consider increasing the font size of your post text by a few points, so it is easier for people to read. Strongly consider adding an "About" page and strongly consider adding the "Blogger Bio" gadget to the top of your sidebar, along with a head shot of yourself. You would have more credibility if people knew who you are, what you look like and basically that you exist. I like what you've done so far with the blog. You have a good concept. Good luck!
Javeriya Crafts ∙ 16 weeks ago
Wow! That's really sweet of you. Here's my blog link. xo
http://believeninspire.wordpress.com/
Amy Pollard ∙ 15 weeks ago
Change the font of your title--cute, but barely legible. Add at least one space in between each word of your tagline--right now the words are squished together. Under "More Articles" section, consider having the title of articles appear in pink. There's not very much color on your site, which is fine, but do little things like color some text to offset the whiteness. Good luck!
Tom Dwyer ∙ 15 weeks ago
http://www.photographiccoach.com
Hit Big Daddy with the truth. I can take it ... (I think)
Iftekhar Bhuiyan ∙ 15 weeks ago
Hello Amy,
I would love to hear from you :) http://www.e-dirts.com/
Thank you :)
DressedInTheCity ∙ 15 weeks ago
Yes please, I actually just had it redesigned everything so would like to know what you think of it:
www.dressedinthecity.com :-)
Fiian Cisse ∙ 2 weeks 4 days ago
Yupzz Please__check it out__
http://adventurethisworld.blogspot.com/
Priyanjana Roy ∙ 2 weeks 3 days ago
http://moonshineandsunlight.blogspot.in/
really want a review
would like to know what can i Improve
The joyfullgirl ∙ 2 weeks 2 days ago
Would love if you checked mine out :)
http://nocriticismnosuccess.blogspot.com.
YasminRehan ∙ 2 weeks 1 day ago
Hai,
We are couple from Indonesia country
This is our blog, http://yasminrehan.blogspot.com/
We hope you can read and like our blog :)
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