Comments on: 5 elements every blog design needs to have http://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have The starting point for the work of Kirsten Wright Sun, 20 May 2012 08:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Great design doesn’t have an industry | Wright Creativityhttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-6031 Great design doesn’t have an industry | Wright Creativity Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:31:28 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-6031 [...] talked before about what makes a good blog design, since this is the type of design I offer most often. But, most of the ideas in the post hold true [...] [...] talked before about what makes a good blog design, since this is the type of design I offer most often. But, most of the ideas in the post hold true [...]

]]> By: kirstenwrighthttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5893 kirstenwright Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:15:08 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5893 And that is exactly why I love blogs :) Because I value your add on to it, and your opinions! I know you would never say something to be rude...you add value every time you comment. Thanks Brian! And that is exactly why I love blogs :) Because I value your add on to it, and your opinions! I know you would never say something to be rude…you add value every time you comment. Thanks Brian!

]]> By: Jacquiehttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5879 Jacquie Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:40:40 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5879 I agree with you on so many levels, Kirsten! I'm having issues with my blog but now I think I'll just direct my partners here and let you take over the explanations!<br>Blogs should be about content, but that includes the 'hardscape' or the 'furniture' (stuff like the buttons, headers, font choices) not just the message of the moment punched in. I love reading blogs but unless they look creatively organized I won't stop and read them. I agree with you on so many levels, Kirsten! I'm having issues with my blog but now I think I'll just direct my partners here and let you take over the explanations!
Blogs should be about content, but that includes the 'hardscape' or the 'furniture' (stuff like the buttons, headers, font choices) not just the message of the moment punched in. I love reading blogs but unless they look creatively organized I won't stop and read them.

]]> By: Kirsten Wrighthttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5876 Kirsten Wright Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:03:00 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5876 Oh I know you weren't trying to bash me - and I absolutely appreciate your opinion! One of the best parts of design is that no one loves the same thing :) Oh I know you weren’t trying to bash me – and I absolutely appreciate your opinion! One of the best parts of design is that no one loves the same thing :)

]]> By: Brian Parkshttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5875 Brian Parks Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:47:20 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5875 It's just an opinion. However, all the research into usability suggest that people visit sites that have "less going on." That's why I brought the Google homepage up. <br><br>Jason's site differs from yours because it's geared towards, mainly, other designers. He art directs most of his blog post differently than what the CMS puts out by default creating more of a magazine type feel. It's what keeps me going back to his blog and not just reading it in the RSS feed.<br><br>But like I said, it's just an opinion. It was in no way meant to be a slam on you. I just think "must haves" are probably best defined by the target audience you are after. It's just an opinion. However, all the research into usability suggest that people visit sites that have “less going on.” That's why I brought the Google homepage up.

Jason's site differs from yours because it's geared towards, mainly, other designers. He art directs most of his blog post differently than what the CMS puts out by default creating more of a magazine type feel. It's what keeps me going back to his blog and not just reading it in the RSS feed.

But like I said, it's just an opinion. It was in no way meant to be a slam on you. I just think “must haves” are probably best defined by the target audience you are after.

]]> By: kirstenwrighthttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5874 kirstenwright Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:37:42 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5874 Brian,<br><br>Personally, I find Jason's site frustrating and difficult to use because I have to go all the way to the bottom to find more information. And I never suggested flashy graphics, but graphics that are calls to action and get noticed. <br><br>Everyone has their own style, but even your own site has almost everything that I covered in this post: a custom header, a nav bar, a design of the background and content area. the only things your site doesn't have? An easy and obvious way to subscribe and sidebar buttons (they are in the footer). <br><br>Google is completely different - they are a search engine, not a normal website. And I actually dislike the layout of google when you login to it... Brian,

Personally, I find Jason's site frustrating and difficult to use because I have to go all the way to the bottom to find more information. And I never suggested flashy graphics, but graphics that are calls to action and get noticed.

Everyone has their own style, but even your own site has almost everything that I covered in this post: a custom header, a nav bar, a design of the background and content area. the only things your site doesn't have? An easy and obvious way to subscribe and sidebar buttons (they are in the footer).

Google is completely different – they are a search engine, not a normal website. And I actually dislike the layout of google when you login to it…

]]> By: Brian Parkshttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5872 Brian Parks Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:07:48 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5872 I have to say I disagree with most of these "must haves." Less is usually more. See <a href="http://www.jasonsantamaria.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.jasonsantamaria.com</a> or even <a href="http://google.com" rel="nofollow">google.com</a>. <br><br>Content is what drives a great blog. Not flashy graphics or big buttons. I have to say I disagree with most of these “must haves.” Less is usually more. See http://www.jasonsantamaria.com or even google.com.

Content is what drives a great blog. Not flashy graphics or big buttons.

]]> By: Tweets that mention 5 elements every blog design needs to have | Wright Creativity -- Topsy.comhttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5871 Tweets that mention 5 elements every blog design needs to have | Wright Creativity -- Topsy.com Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:22:59 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5871 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Calvin Lee, Mark Davidson, freeandflawed, Kirsten Wright, Lisabeth Rosenberg and others. Lisabeth Rosenberg said: 5 elements every blog design needs to have http://bit.ly/alDYoB via @AddToAny NOt that I'm an expert but I thought this had good tips [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Calvin Lee, Mark Davidson, freeandflawed, Kirsten Wright, Lisabeth Rosenberg and others. Lisabeth Rosenberg said: 5 elements every blog design needs to have http://bit.ly/alDYoB via @AddToAny NOt that I'm an expert but I thought this had good tips [...]

]]> By: Suz Broughtonhttp://wrightcreativity.com/2010/01/5-elements-every-blog-design-needs-to-have/#comment-5870 Suz Broughton Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:37:18 +0000 http://wrightcreativity.com/?p=2898#comment-5870 Great Post Kirsten. This is right on.... Great Post Kirsten. This is right on….

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