Oh, my dear little readers, let's just jump right in today. My lead in's are always boring, anyway. So pop on over to Kimberly Montgomery's blog and we'll talk below.
Kimberly! That exclamation point is because I love pink, and you got pink so we're automatically friends. That being said, I have some things I'd like to discuss.
First: yes, my laptop screen is on the smaller side, but it isn't that small. Yet, your blog is wider than my screen. I detest that. I don't want to scroll sideways. I want a complete shot of what's up the minute I land on your site. It's okay to scroll down to read posts, but scrolling sideways - not fan friendly.
I love that you use color, but the colors don't all go together very well. I'd use the pink and gray as a base and find some other highlight colors at www.colorschemedesigner.com.
I think you should include your full name in your profile. I don't think you're trying to keep your last name hidden since it's in your blog title, right? So then tell us your whole name. Then move your followers button to below your profile. Make it easy for people to follow you.
Now I'm struggling to go on with my critique, but I keep stumbling on one very crucial question: what is the purpose of your blog? Here's the reason why this is such an issue - if you are just blogging your thoughts on everything as your header suggests, then I would say you that except for those few things, you're all set.
But if you have other goals, then I'd have some further suggestions. Are you writing to be published? Are you photographing in hopes of getting some work? Are you hoping to monetize your site? Or are you just enjoying blogging?
My guess, from your posts (which I adore, by the way) is that you are blogging for fun. Go for it! I love it. I think you have great enthusiasm and you put a lot of time and love into your writing and pics. I'd say you could sharpen those few items I mentioned above. If you have other plans, let me know and I'll address that in the comments.
Thanks for being a victim, Kimberly! I have enjoyed getting to know you and your blog.
Anyone else have any thoughts for Kim? You've all been reading awhile - you ought to know what to say. :)
Kimberly! That exclamation point is because I love pink, and you got pink so we're automatically friends. That being said, I have some things I'd like to discuss.
First: yes, my laptop screen is on the smaller side, but it isn't that small. Yet, your blog is wider than my screen. I detest that. I don't want to scroll sideways. I want a complete shot of what's up the minute I land on your site. It's okay to scroll down to read posts, but scrolling sideways - not fan friendly.
I love that you use color, but the colors don't all go together very well. I'd use the pink and gray as a base and find some other highlight colors at www.colorschemedesigner.com.
I think you should include your full name in your profile. I don't think you're trying to keep your last name hidden since it's in your blog title, right? So then tell us your whole name. Then move your followers button to below your profile. Make it easy for people to follow you.
Now I'm struggling to go on with my critique, but I keep stumbling on one very crucial question: what is the purpose of your blog? Here's the reason why this is such an issue - if you are just blogging your thoughts on everything as your header suggests, then I would say you that except for those few things, you're all set.
But if you have other goals, then I'd have some further suggestions. Are you writing to be published? Are you photographing in hopes of getting some work? Are you hoping to monetize your site? Or are you just enjoying blogging?
My guess, from your posts (which I adore, by the way) is that you are blogging for fun. Go for it! I love it. I think you have great enthusiasm and you put a lot of time and love into your writing and pics. I'd say you could sharpen those few items I mentioned above. If you have other plans, let me know and I'll address that in the comments.
Thanks for being a victim, Kimberly! I have enjoyed getting to know you and your blog.
Anyone else have any thoughts for Kim? You've all been reading awhile - you ought to know what to say. :)
