I need criticism

Oct 7, 2011

Diana A.

Hi everybody! I need some criticism on my page, let me know what you like, dont like, what should i do, what do I need to do better?

Past couple of days I was getting many views, followers, comments. and it seems that yesterday and today everything is the same. I just need advise on how to better my blog :)

Thanks
http://www.beautyndtheblog.com/

Oct 7, 2011

DJ M.

I think it looks pretty good! The only suggestion I'd have is widening the main blog text area. At least for me, it feels a week bit narrow ;) I love your banner!

Oct 7, 2011

Diana A.

your right!! thank you:)

Oct 7, 2011

Courtney C.

Background: I'm a computer science major with only 2 classes left to graduation. I have my own blog at http://confidentbeauty.wordpress.com

I think your blog looks great! Clean, professional, which I like. The only thing I would say is something I myself learned this year in my technical communications class. Break up the paragraphs. People don't really read webpages as much as they scan them. So, create headings and paragraphs so people can pick and choose what they want to read.
I don't have a ton of traffic on my blog either, but I do it more as a hobby and a chance to write. I will tell you something I read on temptalia's advice to bloggers that stuck with me: content is king. I am guilty about not putting up content enough with my school schedule but I notice my traffic spikes are related to the posts I put up. I try to write on stuff you don't see blogged about a lot (i.e. i haven't done a post on the naked palette because everyone has done it). But, things like the limited edition products and all that are great to blog on since there's not a ton out there on it all. 

Oct 7, 2011

Diana A.

Great advice!! Thank you, yours looks really clean and professional too! and that was a must with my blog I tried to tiddy it up as much as possibly, because thats one thing I cannot stand when things just look all over the place, the image your blog gives makes a ready either like it and contiue to look through it or get out of it asap. I know thats how I am. And im definately going to take into consideration the paragraph thing, your right because I sure dont read everything people write on reviews.
Thanks :)

Oct 7, 2011

Soma S.

Your page looks pretty good, but I def. agree with Courtney: you can break up the paragraphs with page jumps. That will only show the first few bits of content you want shown, and if the reader decides to read more, they will click on a link to open up the rest of the article. You can find ways to customize what your jump link text will say easily - just google the step-by-step tutorial.

Your page def. looks clean, but if you wanted to group things easier so that they don't get mixed up amongst all of the white background, you can have your center column of content be against another colored backdrop for a more graphic statement.

Hahaha... I also like that you took the time to make yourself a favicon too. Small detail, but great way to personalize your page without overdoing it. =)

ps: The title of this thread made me LOL since I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they needed "criticism" in their life - ever! But please accept this as a friendly "critique" of your page.  =)

Oct 7, 2011

Diana A.

Thank you Soma, Ive seen that on other blogs and it is a pretty good idea.

And yeah I like my little heart favicon :)

Haha thats funny that it made it LOL, I just wanted some feedback on what people thought of my page and how to better it. I'm a perfectionist, I like things to looks their best :)

Thanks for the advice.

Oct 9, 2011

MontserGirL L.

you like Wentworth Miller, your blog is perfect lol 

Oct 9, 2011

Jessica S.

I love it. Its looks very pro :) The same goes for Courtney C.

Oct 10, 2011

Diana A.

@monstergirl : Lol thanks, I love him :)
@jessica: thank you! that means so much to me :)