This blog is now six months 164 posts old (yay!), and I’m thinking about freshening up the format. This is your opportunity to tell me what you do and don’t like this blog.
- Do you prefer a black or white background?
- Do you read this blog through the blog web page or through the RSS feed?
- What originally caught your attention about this blog?
- What kept you coming back?
- What would make this blog easier to read?
- How do you feel about ads on blog pages (love them/don’t mind/don’t care/hate them)?
- Any other thoughts?
Copy and paste these questions into a comment and let me know what you think. If you don’t want to post as yourself, feel free to answer as Anonymous.
I’d love to hear what you have to say.
Thanks
Icy
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12 chic comments:
1. Do you prefer a black or white background?
Normally, I prefer a light background, but the black background really works for your blog and makes it look more unique.
2. Do you read this blog through the blog web page or through the RSS feed?
I read the post titles from my NetVibes RSS feed, but I usually end up on the site to read the post and comment.
3. What originally caught your attention about this blog?
That it was written by someone who'd comment on my blog ;)
4. What kept you coming back?
I like your honest approach to matters and your unique style.
5. What would make this blog easier to read?
Hmmmm.... doing pretty good. I do like the page-navi plugin I have on my blog now. Speaking of plugins, which do you use for your related posts? I tried one, but had issues with it screwing up my comments.
6. How do you feel about ads on blog pages (love them/don’t mind/don’t care/hate them)?
In moderation, I really don't mind them at all. I love the idea of writers getting money for their work, thus giving them an incentive to keep at it --- and a way of enabling them to even cut back in other lines of work. I don't know if I'll ever make it big blogging (I doubt it), but the little bit I get from ads definitely brightens up my day. I've never been so happy over 3 cents ;)
7. Any other thoughts?
So... I hear you're expecting. Congrats again!
Just a random tip:
Peppermint essential oil is absolutely incredible for nausea. Just keep a bottle to sniff or pour a few drops on a cotton ball. I love telling people about this, because I only learned about a few months ago, but it has helped me so much since I'm sensitive to a lot of drugs.
Meg, thanks for the great feedback. I'll check out the page-navi plugin on your page again.
The Related posts isn't actually a plugin at all, just me copying and pasting links into the bottom of the post. I couldn't find a decent one either (Blogger is a bit more limited) so I just keep a Word document with the text and links and then add to it as I write a post. It took a while to set up in the first place, but now it's just maintenance.
Thanks for the pepermint oil tip, does this mean your expecting too? If so, congrats back ^_^
Do you prefer a black or white background? black
Do you read this blog through the blog web page or through the RSS feed? blog web page
What originally caught your attention about this blog? i think it was a link on Manolo's blog
What kept you coming back? informative and entertaining blog posts
What would make this blog easier to read? i think it's pretty easy now
How do you feel about ads on blog pages (love them/don’t mind/don’t care/hate them)? as long as there aren't too many, i don't mind ads...you don't have too many.
Any other thoughts?
keep them coming
Amisare, thanks for the feedback!
1. white background
2. blog web page
3. recommendation from another blog
4. your observations on fashion
5. hmmmm can't think of anything
6. ambivalent. but i prefer them in the sidebar not in a banner
7. looking forward to your observations on maternity wear! :)
Do you prefer a black or white background?
I prefer a lighter background, but I'm with Meg, you've done a fab job not making it too dark..
Do you read this blog through the blog web page or through the RSS feed?
For the longest time, through the webpage, because your RSS feed kept coming in strange (blank feeds), but now that it's all fixed, it works like a charm.
What originally caught your attention about this blog?
You posted on mine ;) I always go to every comment poster's profile/blog.
What kept you coming back?
Love your observations on fashion and life in general.. especially rants :) Plus you give great advice <3
What would make this blog easier to read?
More pictures maybe? I'm a huge fan of pictures...Even Googled ones.
How do you feel about ads on blog pages (love them/don’t mind/don’t care/hate them)?
I don't mind them as long as they don't take over the entire blog and make me dizzy. I make it a point to stop reading blogs and avoid blogs that have ads on both sides, on the top, bottom and in between. But if they were in between posts, or at the bottom, or sidebar only, it isn't a big deal.
Any other thoughts?
Keep up the great work :) And congrats again!!!
I enjoy your blog exactly the way it is but if I have to comment on something, I love learning about some more of the uniqueness of aussie shops or fashion or trends there, through you.
1. Black - in fact, I've just changed mine to black too.
2. The blog web page
3. I followed a link from another blog, and now read yours instead!
4. I really like the way you write, your friendly approach, and that you are a real person with interesting things to say about what people are wearing.
5. Can't really think of anything.
6. Don’t rally care
7. Keep up your entertaining work!
Frequent lurker, first time poster :)
1. Do you prefer a black or white background?
The black background looks great and is distinctive.
2. Do you read this blog through the blog web page or through the RSS feed?
RSS, but I often visit the blog itself to eavesdrop on comments.
3. What originally caught your attention about this blog?
That it addressed 'real world' personal style from an Australian woman's perspective.
4. What kept you coming back?
Your concise observations and eye for detail with a bit of humor thrown in :) I like the way you will often pose a question and invite your readers to participate.
5. What would make this blog easier to read?
You're doing great as is.
6. How do you feel about ads on blog pages (love them/don’t mind/don’t care/hate them)?
I don't mind them in moderation. Agree with Meg, it's nice to see bloggers getting some small reward for their work.
7. Any other thoughts?
nooo, except to thank you-- I very much enjoy your blog :)
Cellobella, maternity clothing reviews sounds like a challenge!
FabBroke, let me know if the feed breaks again, and thanks for the congrats!
CGCL, I'll try to add more of the Aussie perspective, though I hate to say, it's much the same as the rest of the world really.
Delamare, thanks!
Red, thank you too! Great to hear from you, and I'm looking forward to your comments on other posts.
1. Prefer Black background. Bit mysterious! Love the necklace.
2. RSS feed but always come to the page.
3. Love reading about fashion and reminiscing about my suits I used to wear to work!
4. Enjoy the writing.
5. Nothing.
6. I think they can look messy and spoil the feel of a blog. The symmetry!!
7. No other thoughts (which is typical!) just enjoy.
Madame2Bar, thanks for the feedback!
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