Comments on: New blog redesign now live!

By: 2007 at Here.org.uk. The year in review

2007 at Here.org.uk. The year in review — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:03:52 +0000

[...] second blog redesign of the year goes [...]

By: mark

mark — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:55:35 +0000

I’ve just noticed that your ‘description’ and ‘author’ meta tags are empty on your new design - would you mind saying why? I know meta tags are decreasing in importance but I just wondered if there was a valid reason.

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Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:34:46 +0000

[...] the basic layout feel familiar, especially the fat footer? That’s because the blog design was done by Unique Blog Designs. It was then adjusted based on reader feedback. If Kieron dropped [...]

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:55:43 +0000

Not sure I’m that impressed if you spent $799 on it.

The stripes across the here.org.uk logo strip at the top looks visually odd - plus there’s a line that goes through it!. I know you’re trying to be web 2.0, but nah - sorry i’m recovering from flashing casino lights and neon, so it might just be me. Thinking about it more, there’s just too many different blues imo.

Popular posts look good, ut for me the lines should marry up (i.e. the edge of the popular post image should be the same as the date image of the posting). This reply box also overspills the greylines surrounding it.

Not too fussed about the number of advertisers - but think you should put “About Me” above the block banner - perhaps add your RSS subscription higher to split up advertisers. i.e ordering About Me - Block Banner - RSS - Sponsors.

It’s ok, but I’d be disappointed spending $799 and this was the result - especially if it’s meant to be exclusive.

Sorry mate - you did ask

By: You asked, I listened!

You asked, I listened! — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:22:31 +0000

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By: Eli

Eli — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:11:52 +0000

I preferred the other one actually.

By: Jamie Carruthers

Jamie Carruthers — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:50:36 +0000

Another thing I noticed was that the comments text at the bottom of a post summary isn’t a link.

By: Mr Daz

Mr Daz — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:51:51 +0000

I love it, very summer-esque. I agree with the comment about there being too much above the fold, before you get to the content.

Also for me the clean layout would have me worrying about CTR on the ads… but that’s just me.

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:42:40 +0000

I’m not that taken with the design, as others have said too many prominent adverts. I’m sure you had the same number before, they just did’nt leap out!

Personally i’d move the popular posts into the footer. I’d also remove the recent posts, lets face it the recent posts are displayed on the homepage anyway!

Finally i noticed a some of the side header have different backgrounds like topics has a striped background, blogrush on the other hand has a solid background.

By: Lee McCoy

Lee McCoy — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:15:42 +0000

I agree with Richard (Lovehoney). I feel there are way too many adverts. It turns people off.

It’s one of the reasons that I only have one 468*60 adsense on my blog. People want information and insight not adverts.

Make to non-grumpiness now.