Comments on: 5 Mistakes I’ve Found in A Lot of Blogs http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/ Better Looking Blogs Grow Faster Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:25:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Maverick Leehttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-5965 Maverick Lee Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:40:33 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-5965 I found your site through searching for blogging tips. I'm a newbie on this in fact I just started today, and have decided to use wordpress. Following your first advice I've tried taking care of the logo part, although it's not yet permanent. Michael, I would just like to ask how important the site description is and what specific theme could you recommend for a newbie like me? I found this great theme but I'm still trying to figure out how to make it work for me. Although my friend said that choosing a theme is also a critical part, since some themes are not search engine optimized. I'm not quite sure what that means just yet but well, anyway, great site and great articles. More power to you! I found your site through searching for blogging tips. I’m a newbie on this in fact I just started today, and have decided to use wordpress. Following your first advice I’ve tried taking care of the logo part, although it’s not yet permanent. Michael, I would just like to ask how important the site description is and what specific theme could you recommend for a newbie like me? I found this great theme but I’m still trying to figure out how to make it work for me. Although my friend said that choosing a theme is also a critical part, since some themes are not search engine optimized. I’m not quite sure what that means just yet but well, anyway, great site and great articles. More power to you!

]]> By: Michael Martinhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-5051 Michael Martin Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:24:58 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-5051 Pete, Agreed. It's an awesome site, but a little slow to load sometimes. :( Pete,
Agreed. It’s an awesome site, but a little slow to load sometimes. :(

]]> By: Pete Whitehttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-5050 Pete White Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:26:56 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-5050 I've found the colour lovers site to be a great resource for colour schemes. I’ve found the colour lovers site to be a great resource for colour schemes.

]]> By: Michael Martinhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4544 Michael Martin Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:48:54 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4544 Sandy,<br>Glad to hear you were so pleased with them. I'll keep them bookmarked for future reference. :)<br> Sandy,
Glad to hear you were so pleased with them. I’ll keep them bookmarked for future reference. :)

]]> By: Sandy Rhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4527 Sandy R Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:00:44 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4527 Thanks Michael for your advice. I decided to follow your suggestion and I went with LogoDesignCreation. I was beyond amazed and happy how they manage to provide me with exactly what I wanted. The logo designs are very iconic and fresh. Wonderfully fast (got my initial concepts the following day) and yes, perfectly priced. ;) I would use their design services again when the need arises. Thanks again. Highly recommended to those who needs a logo design on a tight budget. Thanks Michael for your advice. I decided to follow your suggestion and I went with LogoDesignCreation. I was beyond amazed and happy how they manage to provide me with exactly what I wanted. The logo designs are very iconic and fresh. Wonderfully fast (got my initial concepts the following day) and yes, perfectly priced. ;) I would use their design services again when the need arises. Thanks again. Highly recommended to those who needs a logo design on a tight budget.

]]> By: Michael Martinhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4465 Michael Martin Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:43:36 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4465 Nicolas,<br>lol - True. The design of a design blog will <span style="font-style: italic;">never</span> be good enough. The bar gets raised up every single day.<br><br>Sandy,<br>I'm no expert on logo design, but I can definitely give some advice. If you know exactly what you want (e.g. The exact icon design you're after), then LogoDesignCreation looks great (They're cheap, and have a nice portfolio. If you explain very clearly what you're after, then you'll get it), but if you aren't sure exactly what you'd like, LogoWorks would be better, but much more expensive ($300 at the cheapest).<br><br>If you're willing to spend big money like that though, you should check out <a href="http://www.davidairey.com/" rel="nofollow">David Airey</a> as well. He's a friend of mine, so I may be a little biased, but he does make great <a href="http://www.davidairey.com/category/logos/" rel="nofollow">logos</a>.<br> Nicolas,
lol – True. The design of a design blog will never be good enough. The bar gets raised up every single day.

Sandy,
I’m no expert on logo design, but I can definitely give some advice. If you know exactly what you want (e.g. The exact icon design you’re after), then LogoDesignCreation looks great (They’re cheap, and have a nice portfolio. If you explain very clearly what you’re after, then you’ll get it), but if you aren’t sure exactly what you’d like, LogoWorks would be better, but much more expensive ($300 at the cheapest).

If you’re willing to spend big money like that though, you should check out David Airey as well. He’s a friend of mine, so I may be a little biased, but he does make great logos.

]]> By: Sandy Rhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4418 Sandy R Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:00:53 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4418 I'm planning on having a nice corporate logo but I am having trouble deciding on which logo design site to choose. There are so many of these online design services on the web. I've checked most of the sites and their portfolios are good (LogoDesignCreation.com, LogoWorks and the likes) I'm hoping to hear some feedbacks; maybe some of you have certain experience in dealing with this kind of service. I’m planning on having a nice corporate logo but I am having trouble deciding on which logo design site to choose. There are so many of these online design services on the web. I’ve checked most of the sites and their portfolios are good (LogoDesignCreation.com, LogoWorks and the likes) I’m hoping to hear some feedbacks; maybe some of you have certain experience in dealing with this kind of service.

]]> By: Nicolas Alexanderhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4166 Nicolas Alexander Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:03:13 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-4166 ""'ve done all 4 except #3. Problem is,when you spend time on theme, the time for writing decreases, which is worse than having a normal theme. People care about writings more than the desing(unless you have very poor design).'''-unless your blog is about design :D “”‘ve done all 4 except #3. Problem is,when you spend time on theme, the
time for writing decreases, which is worse than having a normal theme.
People care about writings more than the desing(unless you have very
poor design).”’-unless your blog is about design :D

]]> By: Michael Martinhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-2737 Michael Martin Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:27:43 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-2737 That's definitely something I would recommend, but it's quite a big step for most people. The tips I've listed were things that a person could quite easily try right now. :) That’s definitely something I would recommend, but it’s quite a big step for most people. The tips I’ve listed were things that a person could quite easily try right now. :)

]]> By: Pinny Cohenhttp://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-2680 Pinny Cohen Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:22:28 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/quick-tweaks/5-mistakes-ive-found-in-a-lot-of-blogs/#comment-2680 Great post, I would add #6 as having a custom design to make your site memorable and have a higher perceived value of information. Great post, I would add #6 as having a custom design to make your site memorable and have a higher perceived value of information.

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