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Blog About Your Blog
Blog About Your Blog is a blog written by almost 30 other bloggers. Because of this, it has a very random nature about it. However, this works for the site. There’s always good tips, contests, etc. going on at the site. So let’s take a look at some of the good stuff.
Content
You may have noticed that I like blog entries that point out great WordPress plugins. The post, 6 New Wordpress Plugins You Haven’t Seen, does exactly that. I use most of these already, but I don’t know if everyone else does. I especially like OneClick Install for plugins. Since I’m a plugin junkie, it helps out a lot. 10 Quick Blogging Tips may be a quick post, but the tips there are spot on. This is basic stuff that every blogger should know if they want their blogs to be successful. I wish I had read 6 Tips for Hosting a Blogging Contest before I started my own contests here. It would have come in handy to know that information. Always do your research before putting your money on the line. 5 Ways to Get More Comments and Make You Smile is an excellent post about how to engage your readers.
Design
The blog has a very simple design with only 2 columns and a predominant logo. This makes it rather simple to navigate (although I think their “popular posts” widget should be a little higher up the sidebar). Actually, the logo is one of my favorite parts of the design. I’ve gotten to know it well, and I love the drawing.
Use of Ads
There’s a few ads scattered on the sidebar and some Google ads among the posts, but they work just fine and don’t overwhelm the reader.
Placement of Entrecard Widget
This one is pretty low. You’ll have to scroll quite a bit to get to it. However, it IS right below their Most Popular posts widget, so while you’re scrolling, go check those out.
Conclusion
A blog for bloggers by bloggers. Simple. Informative. To the point.
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By Jason Boom on Jan 23, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for writing about this that site. I’ve popped in there and glanced through it but I had no idea it was constructed by so many bloggers. Wild!
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By Saphrym on Jan 24, 2008 | Reply
Yeah. It’s a pretty cool place.
By Will on Jan 25, 2008 | Reply
This is a great idea and service you are offering. I am sending you a link to my blog / post. My site has quite a bit of information about personal health, but judging by reading some of your diet diary posts, you are doing great in that area. Congratulations and good luck on the final approach!
-Will
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By Saphrym on Jan 25, 2008 | Reply
@Will - I’ll be sure to take a look.