Now for something completely different
I should have started this sooner, but better late than never. Design Reviews. I’ll focus on website design primarily, but we’ll see where it goes. Since I’m rarely called humble, I thought I’d start right at the top. Starting in the next day or two I’ll be doing design reviews of some of the more popular blogs. Don’t have a popular site? Don’t think you’re safe, because I’ll be going there too. Reviews will cover these areas:
- Style - A straight judgment on appearance. Good, bad, or dear God what happened here.
- Structure – Regardless of style, does the site have good bones.
- Content – Quality of content, regardless of subject.
- What would I change – Criticism, (hopefully constructive) on what’s wrong, what’s right, and how I’d improve it.
- Review topics are of course, subject to change.
If you have a site that you want reviewed, feel free to make suggestions. If you don’t want your site reviewed… I’ll accept cash, check, and most major credit cards.
This was one of the original concepts behind this blog, but it’s something I’ve never felt ready to start. I’d like to thank Mr. Guzman for kicking me into gear with a post on this subject a few months ago. I’m not linking because his site (samguzman.com?) doesn’t currently seem to be online. If this changes, please let me know and I’ll link to you properly.
Oooh! Do me! Do Me!
Comment by Krista — December 5, 2006 @ 10:06 am
I got this blog baby setup just a couple of weeks back; and I see you’ve got this one now for a couple of years. Thatz a big gap. And taking into consideration that I’m also only stepping into the blogging and making-your-own-website industry (got no prior knowledge in the area); I really need your review and comments on my blog.
I just randomly happened to run into highdesertwanderer.com; and you’ve got a whole lot of stuff in here. And great stuff, I say.
There’re very few blogs at all out there that has even an ounce and a half of humor in the material. And I like what you got on your website – I prbbly just scanned through it.
Honestly yours is the first blog link on mine. Check it out – I’m sure you’ll like it. The traffic is nil right now; cuz its just a babe. Just spread the word if you like it.
Blog address: http://systembt.blogspot.com/
Website: http://systembt.googlepages.com/
SystemBT
Comment by System BT — December 5, 2006 @ 10:09 am
Krista, very soon, I have a few already planned.
System BT, I can’t help but think this is spam, but since you were polite and your site isn’t offensive I’ll let it slide. You have me listed as a Partner Blog on your site… Don’t you think you should have asked?
Comment by HDW — December 5, 2006 @ 12:52 pm
Check you out, with aspirations and all! Sounds lovely!
Comment by Bre — December 5, 2006 @ 11:58 pm
Hey that sounds like a great offer. I just built this site and I’m having problems getting a honest opinion. So, when you get a chance drop by. I’d love to hear what you have to say, good or bad. Thanks” Tony”
Comment by Tony Mack — December 6, 2006 @ 1:00 am
I can’t guarantee you’ll like my opinion Tony… but I’d be happy to give it to you. As I mentioned to Krista, I have a few planned already, but I’ll add you to the list.
Comment by HDW — December 6, 2006 @ 11:16 am
Style: got none
Structure: got none
Content: hardly say a word
I’m in deep doodoo… :)
Comment by jan — December 6, 2006 @ 11:57 pm
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