What Makes a Blog Attractive? Part Three on How to Set Up a Blog

Welcome to Part Three in our series on How to Set Up a Blog written by Dana Newbrough, our Web/Blogmaster (and my sister). We hope you've enjoyed this series. If you missed Part One or Part Two, please check them out.

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Whatmakes a blog attractive?

It is not specific. Everyone has their own viewpoints on what is or is not attractive, buttrust me–put some work into your blog or website! The saying "you cannot judge a book by itscover" is idealistic, but unrealistic. People all the time pick up books based on their cover, a dress based onhow it looks on the rack, and will make assessments of people based on how theypresent themselves. So, assume they willdo the same for your site. 

Make itpretty, make it dark, make it modern or artistic… but whatever it is, it shouldclearly represent what you are talking about, what you are selling, or yourviewpoint on a particular issue. 

A genericdefault template may be easy and your information/product may be great, but welive in a very visual fast paced society. You might think your"product" is truly special, but there are a lot of blogs/websites out there. Make your blog or website visually stimulating and informative.According to the PC Informant and The Royal Pingdom there were 255 million websites posted as of December 2010, that is a lot ofcompetition! You want to grab yourviewers quick and keep them before they move on!If you makethese goals for your website, then you will have a website/blog that peoplewill check regularly, bookmark, and share with friends.  Remember, have fun and never lose sight of yourself and yourproduct. Your authenticity will shine and your readers will appreciate it and come back again and again.

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Thanks, Dana!

We'd love to know... what turns you off a blog, especially visually?